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Geopolitics

Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work

The Guardian – World · Europe

About 10,000 writers including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman join copyright campaignThousands of authors including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philipp…

Geopolitics

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

BBC News – World · Europe

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

Geopolitics

No more ‘maa-behen’ gaali: Rs 500 fine in this Maharashtra village for using expletives

Times of India – World · India

Kolgaon gram panchayat in Nashik has resolved to fine individuals Rs 500 for using abusive language involving mothers or sisters, requiring digital evidence. T…

Geopolitics

‘Only way is to bring in UCC’: SC on PIL seeking equal inheritance rights for Muslim women

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they verify and present bre…

Geopolitics

Chinese tech company wants US govt to return money it charged as Trump Tariff, and with interest

Times of India – World · India

Lenovo and other tech companies are suing the US government for refunds on tariffs imposed by former President Trump, which the Supreme Court recently deemed u…

Geopolitics

Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada

The Hindu – World · India

OpenAI has said it considered but did not alert police about the activities of the person who months later committed one of Canada's worst school shootings in …

Geopolitics

TikTok gets green light to stay in Canada, reversing earlier ban

South China Morning Post – World · China

Canada will allow TikTok to continue operating in the country, a complete reversal after the government had previously ordered the social media company to clos…

Geopolitics

China’s financial superpower ambitions get legal backing at ‘two sessions’

South China Morning Post – World · China

China will develop a new financial law and a dedicated financial stability law this year, as Beijing works to defuse risks and prevent new ones as part of its …

Geopolitics

Could foreign judges give China’s legal system the expertise to go global?

South China Morning Post – World · China

China should bring in judges from overseas and expand arbitration pilot programmes to extend the international reach of its legal system, according to a former…

Geopolitics

Sarah Jane Ramos hires lawyers to challenge Dak Prescott prenup

Times of India – World · India

Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys’ star player, had planned his lavish Italy wedding to long term fiancee and mother of his two children, Sarah Jane Ramos, whic…

Tech & Startups

OpenAI and Google Workers File Amicus Brief in Support of Anthropic Against the US Government

Wired · Global

Google DeepMind chief scientist Jeff Dean is among the AI researchers and engineers rushing to Anthropic's defense.

Geopolitics

Anthropic sues Trump administration to undo US ‘supply chain risk’ tag

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In its lawsuit, Anthropic said the designation was unlawful and violated its US free speech and due process rights.

Geopolitics

Ministers must act more quickly on deepfakes to protect women and girls, Kendall says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Technology secretary urges tech companies to do more to tackle online misogynyMinisters need to act more quickly to combat fast-changing threats fro…

Geopolitics

U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank

The New York Times – World · US

Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrum…

Geopolitics

Do we have nothing except Bengal SIR to hear, asks SC

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court expressed frustration over frequent West Bengal-related petitions, questioning its workload. Petitioners challenging voter list deletions hig…

Geopolitics

Can acid-attack survivors be given government jobs? SC to states

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court asks states/UTs to explain their approach toward acid attack survivors. - Continues humanitarian focus on supporting victims. - Emphasizes …

Geopolitics

CBI coerced key witness in Dera chief case: HC

Times of India – World · India

- Ajay Sura is Senior Assistant Editor at *The Times of India* Chandigarh. - Covers Haryana, Punjab, Haryana High Court, and Defence & Military Affairs. - …

Tech & Startups

It looks like the DOJ isn’t going to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster

TechCrunch · US

The DOJ and Live Nation agreed to a tentative settlement, but dozens of State Attorneys General don't want to drop the lawsuit.

Geopolitics

Anthropic sues Trump administration as row over AI use by military deepens

South China Morning Post – World · China

Anthropic on Monday filed a lawsuit to block the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist, escalating the artificial intelligence lab’s high-s…

Geopolitics

Gerry Adams ‘as culpable as those who planted IRA bombs’, high court hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former Sinn Féin leader being sued for symbolic £1 each by three victims of Troubles-era bombings on UK mainlandGerry Adams is as culpable for IRA bombings on …

Geopolitics

Labour lawyers ‘blocked’ from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leader of rebel group says there is deep concern within Society of Labour Lawyers about courts and tribunals bill Lawyers affiliated to Labour were “blocked” f…

General

Anthropic sues Trump administration amid AI dispute with Pentagon

NBC News – World · US

Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies after the Pentagon announced last week it would label the leading AI company as a threat to na…

Geopolitics

Rs 70k crore tax evasion probe: Madurai to Shimla — raids at over 70 restaurants over ‘vanishing bill’

Times of India – World · India

The Income Tax investigation wing has launched a pan-India survey of approximately 70 restaurants suspected of sales suppression totaling Rs 700 crore. This ac…

Geopolitics

Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo ‘supply chain risk’ designation

The Hindu – World · India

Anthropic said it sought to restrict its technology from being used for two high-level usages: mass surveillance of Americans and fully autonomous weapons

Geopolitics

Jailed Erdogan rival clashes with judge as Turkey corruption trial begins

The Hindu – World · India

- Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faces corruption trial with over 400 defendants, accused of bribery and criminal organization, risking his presidential bid aga…

Tech & Startups

Anthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain Risk Designation

Wired · Global

The Claude chatbot developer says the Trump administration overstepped by escalating a contract dispute into a federal ban on the company’s technology.

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: murky AI surveillance laws, and the White House cracks down on defiant labs

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Is the Pe…

Geopolitics

China eyes cross-border corruption law. Will it blunt the ‘long arm’ of the West?

South China Morning Post – World · China

China will enact a law to combat cross-border corruption this year, according to the top legislature’s work report released on Monday – a move aimed at prevent…

Geopolitics

Northern Ireland’s Gerry Adams in UK court for trial over IRA bombings

South China Morning Post – World · China

Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams appeared at London’s High Court on Monday for a civil lawsuit which aims to hold him liable for Irish Republican Army bo…

Geopolitics

Roman Abramovich ready to fight UK government over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale

The Guardian – World · Europe

Russian oligarch says money is his to allocate despite international sanctions imposed on his assetsThe Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has stepped up his ro…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong woman faces 2019 protest charges after returning from Australia

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong woman who returned from Australia has been charged with carrying two laser pointers and three bottles of spray paint for alleged illegal purposes d…

Geopolitics

China’s top court says it treats AI cases with care without stifling growth or innovation

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s highest court says that while it handles AI-related cases with care it has allowed room for the country’s artificial intelligence industry to innovate …

Geopolitics

Trial of Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan’s Rival, Begins in Turkey

The New York Times – World · US

Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul who stands accused of corruption, clashed with the judge and criticized the trial as baseless.

Geopolitics

Justice for Sanju: A true Kerala story

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson had scored just 46 runs from five matches against New Zealand. In the off chance he earned against Namibia, things didn't get any better. But luck…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan fined HK$2,000 for driving against traffic

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong lawmaker has been fined HK$2,000 (US$256) for driving on the wrong side of a road in Wan Chai earlier this year. Eastern Court on Monday also suspe…

Geopolitics

China extols Myanmar gang executions, pledging to protect citizens abroad

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing hailed as a success the sentencing and execution of leaders of a Myanmar crime syndicate, vowing to punish all who harm the rights of Chinese citizens …

Geopolitics

Istanbul's ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

BBC News – World · Europe

Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.

Geopolitics

Alleged Bondi gunman seeks order to suppress family's identity

BBC News – World · Europe

Naveed Akram is seeking to prevent media publishing details about his mother, sister and brother.

Geopolitics

Kanpur man kills minor sister-in-law after marrying her in wife’s absence

Times of India – World · India

A man in Etawah district allegedly married his minor sister-in-law before brutally murdering her with a brick. He then surrendered to the police. The incident …

Geopolitics

Former Apple Daily executive editor appeals 10-year sentence in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

The former executive editor-in-chief of Hong Kong’s defunct Apple Daily newspaper, founded by Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, has lodged an appeal against his 10-year sen…

Geopolitics

Alleged Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram seeks order suppressing identities of family members

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawyer for 24-year-old asks for identifying details of mother and siblings to be kept secret for their ‘mental and physical safety’Follow our Australia news li…

Geopolitics

Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws

BBC News – World · Europe

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

Geopolitics

Manipuri woman assaulted after confronting harassers near Delhi court

Times of India – World · India

A Manipuri woman faced harassment and assault in South Delhi's Saket on Sunday evening. While walking with a friend near the district court, she objected to un…

Geopolitics

Gender balance in judiciary remains unfinished task: CJI

Times of India – World · India

- India's SC has only 1/33 women judges (3%), and HCs have 15% women. - CJI Surya Kant acknowledged low female representation on International Women's Day. …

Geopolitics

Airline offers Rs 1,000 for dented bag, Bengaluru man sues & wins Rs 17,000

Times of India – World · India

A Bengaluru man successfully sued Air India after his checked luggage was damaged. Despite airline staff initially refusing to register his complaint, a consum…

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