Seoul appeals court cuts ex-prime minister’s prison sentence from 23 years to 15. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026 A South Korean appeals court has reduced the sentence of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo by eight years for crimes relating to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law. The verdict was issued in…
Summer is right around the corner. We’re headed out on adventures and bringing our stuff with us. Here are all the tech and tips that WIRED Reviews recommends for your travels. There is a surprisingly robust debate among frequent travelers about whether it’s best to carry on a suitcase or to check it. Sure, checking…
China’s financial regulator has advised the country’s largest banks to temporarily suspend new loans to five refiners recently sanctioned by the US over their ties to Iranian oil, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg’s Minmin Low reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, and it comes with surprise hands. In a demo video, the company showcased various advanced tasks performed by a set of robotic hands it has designed in-house. “The model has always been…
Scientists in Sweden have developed a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells, bringing new momentum to efforts to treat type 1 diabetes. The research, published in Stem Cell Reports, shows that these lab-grown cells can effectively control blood sugar in tests and even reverse diabetes in mice. Type 1 diabetes…
The latest edition of Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television event is underway Wednesday evening, bringing into focus one of the most vital and yet often unseen elements of storytelling: music. From sweeping, orchestral themes to more intimate, character-driven pieces, a project’s score and songs are integral parts of the puzzle when it comes to shaping…
“I think people are really enamored with me because you don’t often see someone like me – animated, flamboyant – but still able to back it up on the volleyball court,” says Jordan Lucas, the outside hitter for Cal State Northridge’s men’s team. Although college volleyball has a devoted following and can attract big crowds…
One year ago, almost exactly, Prince Harry lost his appeal in his British security case. Harry fought for years in the British courts for the right to have armed police protection when he visited the UK. The British courts confirmed Ravec’s assessment, which is that the palace henchmen installed on Ravec’s board have the right…
CANADA – 2025/08/07: In this photo illustration, the SoftBank Group (Soft Bank) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares in Japanese tech-focused investment giant SoftBank Group soared 16.5% Thursday, amid a broader tech-fueled rally that saw Japan’s…
Amending the text would be a sign of the country’s flexibility in an era of uncertainty
