Thailand troops deployed to prevent anti-coup protest

Thousands of police and soldiers have been deployed around the Thai capital, Bangkok, to try to prevent anti-coup protesters from gathering. Parts of the city centre have been blocked off to traffic, and train stations are closed. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1gS3z6P

China denounces Japan and US over 'provocative' speeches

China has denounced the Japanese PM and US defence secretary for making "provocative" speeches against China at an Asian security forum in Singapore. Chinese army general Wang Guanzhong said Chuck Hagel and Shinzo Abe's comments at the Shangri-La Dialogue were "unacceptable". via Pocket http://ift.tt/1wKyY02

Australia flights resume as volcanic ash disperses

Australian airlines are resuming flights in and out of the northern city of Darwin after a volcanic ash cloud that forced cancellations dispersed. Operations at Darwin International Airport were returning to normal on Sunday afternoon. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1tynI2k

'Collective pensions' set to be announced in Queen's Speech

The government is expected to announce plans to allow pension providers in the UK to pool investments into shared funds for the first time. Under the changes - set to be unveiled in this week's Queen's Speech - workers would be able to pay into Dutch-style "collective pensions". via Pocket http://ift.tt/1pwg2jj

Why Being The IT Guy Sucks

Well, for one, you could still be called the IT guy despite being a woman. Aside from that, tech support crew hardly get the recognition they deserve. They’re usually working behind the scenes, making sure that the company runs perfectly. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1nRuH6H

US 'received Qatar assurances' on Afghan prisoner deal

US President Barack Obama says he received security guarantees from Qatar over five Guantanamo Bay prisoners who were transferred to secure the release of a US soldier in Afghanistan. US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, 28, was handed to US forces after being held for nearly five years by the Taliban. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1hnGr0C

Hope fades for climbers missing on US Mount Rainier

Rescuers are trying to locate six climbers who have gone missing on Mount Rainier in the north-western US state of Washington. She said there was little chance for survival. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1pw2Jzq

UK 'threatens to quit EU over presidency' - Der Spiegel

German magazine Der Spiegel says British PM David Cameron warned that the UK could leave the EU if Luxembourg ex-PM Jean-Claude Juncker became president of the European Commission. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1mEcAyn

Carl Froch knocks out George Groves to retain world titles

Carl Froch knocked out George Groves in the eighth round to retain the IBF and WBA super-middleweight titles. More to follow. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1oVEXKH

Climate change to boost summer flash floods, says study

Global warming will lead to a significant increase in extreme summer downpours according to a study from the Met Office and Newcastle University. The researchers say there could be five times the number of "extreme rainfall events" per hour, under extreme warming projections. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1of75HA

The handheld smartphone device which could spot cancer

The Mobile OCT device consists of a smartphone to take the images, a lens, some lights and a plastic handle. The images are assessed by the device's operator and are then uploaded for review by a professional. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1prWoF6

This Man Used His Epic Beard To Build A Social Media Empire

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Emerging Payment Technologies Will Create New Winners And Losers In The Giant Credit Card Industry

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Nurse Rui Li's husband charged with her murder

The husband of nurse Rui Li, who was found dead in a car in Bournemouth, has been charged with her murder, Dorset Police have said. Pierre Legris is due to appear before Bournemouth Magistrates' Court on Monday. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1oIdZc4

Pele son Edinho sentenced to 33 years in Brazil for money laundering

The son of the Brazilian football legend Pele has been sentenced to 33 years in jail for laundering money raised from drug trafficking. Edinho is a retired footballer who played goalkeeper for Pele's old club, Santos, in the 1990s. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1oI9Cxw

Snowden's Favorite Encryption Tool Is 'Not Secure'

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Qatar World Cup: '$5m payments to officials' corruption claim

Fifa is facing fresh allegations of corruption over its controversial decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1hn9TE1

US golfer Mickelson denies insider trading wrongdoing

US golfer Phil Mickelson has denied any wrongdoing after the FBI launched an insider trading investigation. The golfer, one of the US's richest and most-admired sportsmen, said he was co-operating with the government inquiry. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1iGF4EX

'Dress Pant Sweatpants' Are The Latest Trend In Startup Fashion

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If You Want To Work For Apple, Microsoft, Or Google, Go To One Of These Schools

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The 10 Hottest Apps Right Now

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Gareth Huntley's mother asks PM David Cameron for help

The mother of a missing charity worker has urged Prime Minister David Cameron to put pressure on the Malaysian government to help find her son. Gareth Huntley, from Cricklewood, north London, disappeared on Tuesday after embarking on a trek in Tioman Island. via Pocket http://ift.tt/U3hw8l

The 10 Hottest Apps Right Now

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A Study Being Passed Around Silicon Valley Shows That Raising Tons Of Money Can Hurt Startups

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It Gets Pretty Weird When You Have Two 'Artificially Intelligent' Chatbots Talk To Each Other

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Google Got 12,000 Requests To Be 'Forgotten' In The Service's First Day

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The iPhone 6 Had Better Be Amazing And Cheap, Because Apple Is Losing The War To Android

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India gang rape inquiry stepped up

The governor of an northern Indian state where two girls were gang raped and hanged has recommended a federal inquiry into the incident. The move comes after alleged police inaction sparked outrage in Uttar Pradesh state. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1kblO8c

Malawi election: Peter Mutharika sworn in as president

Peter Mutharika has been sworn in as Malawi's president after the High Court rejected a request for a recount following allegations of vote-rigging. The leader of the Democratic Progressive Party urged the 11 other presidential candidates to "join me in rebuilding the country". via Pocket http://ift.tt/1rtdVih

Volcano ash clouds force Australia flight cancellations

Huge ash clouds thrown up by an Indonesian volcano have forced airlines to cancel all flights to and from the northern Australian city of Darwin. Mount Sangeang Api began erupting on Friday and plumes of ash have been sweeping south towards Australia. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1m0hQe3

How to Share Your Computer’s Files With a Virtual Machine

Virtual machines are isolated containers, so the guest operating system in the virtual machine doesn’t have access to your computer’s file system. You’ll have to set up shared folders in a program like VirtualBox or VMware to share files. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1oUjh1I

Desktop Fun: Robots Wallpaper Collection Series 1

No futuristic or sci-fi story is quite complete unless there are some robots added into the mix…some can be very helpful while others are not only unfriendly, but downright deadly. Gather up a robot army for your desktop with the first in our series of Robots Wallpaper collections. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1kWkyV6

Defend Your Servers from the Bad Guys in ‘Install D’

If you love playing tower defense games, then you will definitely want to give today’s offering a try. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1k8EDZz

Carl Icahn, Phil Mickelson 'in insider trading probe'

The FBI is investigating possible insider trading involving billionaire investor Carl Icahn, golfer Phil Mickelson and Las Vegas gambler William Walters, reports say. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1wF2Nij

Gangnam video first to hit two billion views on YouTube

The video for Gangnam Style has become the first YouTube video to be watched more than two billion times. The hit by the South Korean rapper Psy from July 2012 sparked a worldwide dance craze. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1wERyGI

Rui Li: Body found in Bournemouth missing nurse search

Detectives searching for a missing nurse in Bournemouth have found a body. Rui Li, 44, who worked at Poole Hospital, was last seen there on the evening of 23 May. She was reported missing on Tuesday morning. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1pGnNjY

China to try eight people over deadly Tiananmen attack

Eight people have been indicted in China over a "terror attack" in Beijing when a car ploughed into a crowd at Tiananmen Square and caught fire. The authorities blamed Muslim Uighur separatists for the incident last October which killed two bystanders and the three people inside the vehicle. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1rsDcZO

Man accused of kidnapping and assaulting children in Leicester

The 34-year-old is accused of kidnap, two counts of sexual assault against two children and one count of attempted sexual assault against a third child. The offences are alleged to have taken place in residential streets in Leicester between February and May. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1oajJHS

Advergames 'target children with unhealthy products'

Children are being targeted by food and drink companies which advertise unhealthy products on internet games, according to a new report. Researchers at the The University of Bath are calling for tighter regulations. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1wEcw8P

India gang rapes: Police says all suspects arrested

Police in India say they have now arrested all suspects in connection with the gang rape and murder of two teenage cousins. Three suspected attackers have been detained, along with two policemen accused of dereliction of duty and criminal conspiracy. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1nNJoYt

Giant aquarium opens in Mexico

It is a four-storey underground facility which the developers say is the continent's biggest. Mariko Oi reports. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1rrkemD

Londoner Gareth Huntley missing in Malaysia jungle

The family of a man reported missing in the Malaysian jungle has called for the search for him to be intensified. London charity volunteer Gareth Huntley disappeared on Tuesday after embarking on a waterfall trek in Tioman Island. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1jCJL2a

Glasgow 2014: Queen's Baton arrives in Manchester

The Queen's Baton Relay returns to England later for the first time since being handed over at Buckingham Palace. The baton is travelling across the British Isles on its way to Glasgow for this summer's Commonwealth Games. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1lZvL48

Chuck Hagel: Beijing 'destabilising' South China Sea

The US defence secretary has accused China of "destabilising" the South China Sea, saying its action threatened the region's long-term progress. Chuck Hagel said the US would "not look the other way" when nations ignored international rules. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1oF7xT5

Where Did All The Money Go?

It happens to all of us. We work, work, and work, only to find that we’ve not doing as well as we had hoped. The average expenditure of American households is about $50,000 a year. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1hHGDCn

Turkey PM Erdogan warns youth to ignore Taksim anniversary

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged young Turks to ignore calls to mark the first anniversary of Istanbul's Taksim Square protests. He was speaking ahead of nationwide demonstrations planned for Saturday. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1jCvFOk

N Korea sentences S Korea missionary to life of hard labour

North Korea has sentenced a South Korean missionary to hard labour for life, after he was convicted of spying and setting up an underground church. The state news agency said the man, named as Kim Jong-uk, had confessed to all his crimes. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1jCu4bo

Republican Chairman Uses Photo Of Dem Governor For Twitter Campaign

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Row brews as Angela Merkel backs Juncker as EU chief

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she wants former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker to become the next EU Commission president. But some European leaders have voiced opposition to the move. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1kuoEnZ

Could our behaviour be turned into a password?

From fingerprint and iris scanners to voice verification, biometric technology is becoming an increasingly widespread security tool. But for some people, this technology can feel intrusive and they may be unwilling to cooperate. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1prWqx1