Geopolitics
Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
BBC News – World · Europe
Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.
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Geopolitics
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says ‘serious’ talks are going on with Iran but warns US is ‘locked and loaded’
Indian Express – World · India
- **Conflict Escalates**: Iran-Israel-US tensions deepen with multi-front fighting, ongoing backchannel talks, and U.S. threats of escalation if diplomacy fail…
Geopolitics
Saudi strikes Houthi sites in Yemen as conflict flares
South China Morning Post – World · China
Saudi Arabia struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday with rebel media reporting two injured after the Iran-backed group announced a maritime blocka…
Geopolitics
Argentina president breaks silence after 23 million sign petition demanding WC ban
Times of India – World · India
Argentina's World Cup final controversy has escalated after the "Argentina Out" petition closed with more than 23.3 million verified signatures, narrowly missi…
Geopolitics
'The dogs were getting upset': How LA band Muna survived their worst ever gig
BBC News – World · Europe
The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".
Geopolitics
Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
BBC News – World · Europe
Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.
General
U.S. military intentionally allowing some Iranian projectiles through defenses
NBC News – World · US
Two senior U.S. officials tell NBC News that military commanders are allowing some Iranian missiles and attack drones to get through air defenses amid an effor…
Geopolitics
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
BBC News – World · Europe
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
Geopolitics
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger amid lawsuit
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Paramount has agreed to freeze its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until as late as June 2027. Twelve states have argued that the deal would create a "media…
Geopolitics
Why was Tony Romo arrested? Former Cowboys star faces unexpected legal trouble in Wisconsin
Times of India – World · India
Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of driving under the influence after deputies stopped his vehicle on Interstate 43. The former Dallas Cowboys …
Geopolitics
Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
The Washington Post – World · US
After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.
Tech & Startups
One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires
Wired · Global
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
Tech & Startups
Prentis, new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman, Mark Pincus in talks to raise $100M
TechCrunch · US
The neolab is betting that automating routine computer tasks will soon outpace coding as AI's biggest use case.
Geopolitics
SC bans posting court clips on social media
Times of India – World · India
Apex Court or HC Nod Must To Share Content
Geopolitics
More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain
The Guardian – World · Europe
‘Highly unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of Cap Ferret on French coast and Spain declares national emergency More than 200,000 people have fled or been o…
Geopolitics
Law student charged after military-grade bomb intercepted near Irish border
The Guardian – World · Europe
Isobella Perrie Sullivan, 25, remanded in custody after intelligence-led operation against dissident republicans A 25-year-old law student has been charged in …
Geopolitics
NTA sacks 47 officials in rejig, to hire 4 GMs, 16 young professionals
Times of India – World · India
- Manash Pratim Gohain is a veteran journalist at The Times of India with over 20 years of experience in education, politics, and governance. - Specializes i…
Tech & Startups
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Smart Money Stage explores fintech, payments, AI, and everything between
TechCrunch · US
Money has evolved into far more than the cash in your wallet or your bank account. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, we’re devoting an entire stage to that progr…
Geopolitics
Gen Z outreach: PM Modi asks ministers to shore up presence on Insta
Times of India – World · India
On Insta since 2014
Geopolitics
Amid Hormuz woes, China tests Central Asian land corridors to bypass maritime chokepoints
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing is doubling down on overland trade routes across Central Asia as continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region expose the vulnerab…
Entrepreneurship
The World Cup Final Drew More Betting Action Than Almost Every Major U.S. Championship
Inc. · Global
Sportsbooks say this year’s tournament smashed soccer betting records, with wagering volume outpacing even the combined men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tourn…
Geopolitics
Nvidia, Palantir, Meta warn against ‘premature restrictions’ of open-weight models
South China Morning Post – World · China
A group of American tech giants, including Nvidia, Palantir and Meta, signed a public letter on Friday calling for US leadership in open-weight AI models, an a…
Geopolitics
Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report
The Guardian – World · Europe
President flew to Ankara onboard Qatari-gifted jet, without advanced defenses, and flew home on old Air Force OneDonald Trump switched aircraft before departin…
Geopolitics
Bill moots 10 years in prison, fine of Rs 10 crore for paper leaks
Times of India – World · India
Fast-Track Courts To Dispose Of Cases In 3 Mths
Geopolitics
Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump has insisted the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran would be a relatively short “excursion,” although it has lasted nearly five months, with no end in si…
Geopolitics
China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea.
Geopolitics
SC agrees to hear PIL against police excesses on Monday
Times of India – World · India
'Prohibitory orders', P 4
Geopolitics
Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The delay, filed in court on Friday, can cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not closed by next June.
Geopolitics
Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states
The Guardian – World · Europe
Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn’t back Trump’s re-election, but administration claims it’s a ‘misrepresentation’US politics live – lat…
Geopolitics
Iran’s Abbas Araghchi vows ‘we fear no one’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran does not fear threats or 'succumb to pressures'.
Geopolitics
Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
The Guardian – World · Europe
After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Brussels was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayersWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80…
Geopolitics
Fury dominates Wach in Thailand boxing bout ahead of Joshua showdown
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Tyson Fury forced his Polish opponent, Mariusz Wach, to retire in the fight at a Muay Thai stadium in Pattaya, Thailand.
Geopolitics
Paramount delays $81 billion Warner buyout amid legal challenge from 12 states
Times of India – World · India
Paramount agreed to delay its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition until at least 2027. This postponement follows a court order pausing the merger process. A c…
Geopolitics
ICC votes to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Members of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan has denied the accusat…
Geopolitics
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
BBC News – World · Europe
Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.
Geopolitics
ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations
Times of India – World · India
- Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court removed from office. - Sexual misconduct allegation led to the removal. - Incident occurred nearly t…
Geopolitics
Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
The Hindu – World · India
“As far as the elections in Venezuela, they’re not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made. Delcy’s been doing a fantastic job,” …
Geopolitics
UK PM picks three new Indian-origin MPs from 2024 intake to join front bench
Times of India – World · India
- Three Indian-origin Labour MPs elected in July 2024's UK general election now hold frontbench roles. - They represent a significant step in UK political di…
Geopolitics
Spanish police accuse tractor driver of sparking wildfire as blazes spread
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The number of people forced to flee the heatwave-induced fires in Spain and France has now passed the 100,000 mark.
Geopolitics
UNESCO places occupied West Bank, Lebanon sites on endangered heritage list
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles get emergency listing despite Israeli objections.
General
Horses run from thick smoke as wildfires spread in southern France
NBC News – World · US
Video captured horses running from smoke-filled skies as wildfires spread across southern France. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed as scorching temp…
Geopolitics
US small businesses challenge Trump’s new forced labour tariffs
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
In lawsuit on Friday, two small businesses said latest round of tariffs on 60 countries needs to be legally justified.
Tech & Startups
Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber
TechCrunch · US
The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.
Tech & Startups
Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine
Wired · Global
Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulat…
Geopolitics
Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians near Nablus
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles in villages near Nablus
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