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March data suggests Ukraine fired more long-range attack drones into Russia than Russia launched into Ukraine for the first time in the three-year war, according to ABC News reporting. The figures mark a shift in the cross-border drone exchange, with Kyiv increasingly striking oil refineries and other infrastructure deep inside Russian territory.

Bill Gates has described artificial intelligence as the most dangerous technology ever invented, a striking shift for one of AI's most prominent advocates. His comments come amid intensifying global debate over AI safety, regulation and the risks advanced systems could pose to jobs, security and society.

SpaceX's first-ever earnings report shows the company boosted its revenue but is still not profitable. The filing offers a rare financial look at Elon Musk's private space company, which has historically kept its numbers secret. The combination of strong growth and continued losses is drawing attention from investors and industry watchers alike.

Rockstar Games has rejected rumors that GTA 6 cost more than 1.5 billion US dollars to produce, though it is still likely the most expensive video game ever made. German media are also highlighting new details, including absurd random encounters like a lawyer in a garbage container, questions over whether Disney-style theme parks will appear, and the ongoing massive hype surrounding the game ahead of its release.

Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, was elected Japan's first female prime minister by the Diet, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba. A conservative close ally of the late Shinzo Abe, she has promised aggressive fiscal spending, looser monetary policy and stronger defence. Her rise is drawing attention at home and abroad, with debate over her right-wing positions and how she will manage relations with the United States, China and South Korea.

Prince Harry has publicly said he wants to repair his estranged relationship with his brother, Prince William, and the wider royal family. In remarks carried by The Times, he acknowledged the pain of the split but insisted he still hopes for reconciliation. The comments have sparked fresh debate in Britain about whether the rift between the brothers can ever be mended.

Tesla's upcoming Roadster is getting a first-look reaction, with the reviewer sharing an honest assessment of the long-awaited electric sports car. Tesla has promised the Roadster would be the quickest production car ever, with dramatic acceleration figures and a delayed launch that has kept fans waiting for years. Interest in the car remains high as anticipation builds around any new details or sightings.

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and attention is turning to whether Sony's PS5 Pro offers the definitive way to experience Rockstar's long-awaited game at release. With the Pro promising higher frame rates and enhanced visuals, players are weighing whether the premium console is worth it ahead of the game's debut.

Japan's space agency JAXA has sent its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft on its way to Mars, on a mission to land on the Martian moon Phobos and return samples to Earth. It would be the first material ever brought back from the Martian system, offering clues about the origins of Mars's moons. The launch is drawing attention from the international space community as competition in planetary sample-return missions intensifies.

Elon Musk said during SpaceX's third quarter earnings call that both Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger. Musk, who serves as CEO of both companies, said the committees have not reached agreement on the terms of any deal. A combination of the electric-car maker and the rocket company would be one of the largest corporate mergers ever.

Chile has handed down its first-ever conviction for an environmental crime, according to País Circular. The ruling is being read as a milestone for environmental justice in the country, where such offences previously went unpunished. Details of the case, the parties involved and the sentence remain limited, but the precedent is expected to shape how future environmental offences are prosecuted in Chile.

Kimi Antonelli could clinch the Formula 1 world title at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, which would make him the youngest champion in the sport's history. The scenario depends on race results and points standings heading into the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas, and fans are debating whether the young Mercedes driver can pull it off.

Shane Gillis is back in the spotlight after a New York Times piece reported that a 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' sketch laid into the American comedian. Gillis, a former SNL cast hire who was dropped before ever appearing on the show and later returned as a host, remains a frequent target of comedy-world commentary. The sketch is drawing attention on both sides of the Atlantic.

A new essay asks whether Linux-based phones can ever become a realistic alternative to the two dominant mobile operating systems. The piece examines the current state of Linux phones, including hardware support and app availability, and weighs their chances of breaking into a market long controlled by Google's Android and Apple's iOS. Readers are debating the practical obstacles and whether momentum around open-source mobile platforms is finally building.

A new essay argues that software engineers have always resembled blue-collar workers more than the privileged knowledge class they imagined themselves to be, pointing to recent layoffs, offshoring and AI-driven job insecurity as signs the profession's special status was always an illusion. Discussion online centers on whether coding jobs were ever truly different from other skilled trades.

Military matters are in the Dutch news from two angles. In Leiderdorp, an army exercise was held, with the mayor saying residents will be better trained should it ever prove necessary. Separately, reports highlight plans to streamline military rail transport so it can run more smoothly in wartime, reflecting wider concern in the Netherlands about defence readiness.

A new commentary argues that despite ever-faster processors, phones and computers, users still spend significant parts of their day waiting on technology. The piece contends that hardware speed gains have been offset by bloated software, cloud dependencies and constant updates, so the promised convenience never fully arrives.

Andrea Dovizioso is set to take part in a unique show event in Austin where Formula 1 and MotoGP share the spotlight for the first time. The Sky Sport report says he will be joined by riders Nicolò Bulega, Lorenzo Savadori and Dani Pedrosa, as fans in Italy discuss the unprecedented crossover between the two championships.

A new report states Prince Harry and Meghan Markle never formally agreed to Queen Elizabeth II's decision regarding their future roles within the royal family. The couple stepped back as senior working royals in early 2020, and discussions over the terms of their split, including their loss of royal patronages and the use of their titles, have remained contentious ever since.

The New York Knicks' season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers is reportedly set to break the NBA record for the most expensive average ticket price ever for a regular-season game. The Independent reports ticket prices are soaring as demand surges for the matchup, highlighting the enormous hype around the NBA's new season and the league's marquee openings.

Production of the Tu-160 supersonic strategic bomber has been relaunched at the Kazan Aviation Plant, according to Russian military-affairs commentary. The claim is drawing attention as discussion grows around the revival of Russia's supersonic aircraft manufacturing capacity. The Tu-160, known as the Blackjack in the West, remains the largest and heaviest supersonic combat aircraft ever built.

In a murder trial, jurors heard testimony that it is unlikely the body of the missing woman at the centre of the case will ever be found. The accused is her husband. Prosecutors appear to be building their case on circumstantial evidence despite the absence of remains, a common but difficult path in homicide prosecutions.