Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him
Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.
Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting grows
During emergency talks in Riyadh, Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to send rapid deployment forces to Saudi Arabia.
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn gets life for wife’s murder
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life without parole after being convicted of his wife's murder
Syrian Airlines unveils laser-sharp look for the future
Syrian Airlines unveils a new visual identity as it rebrands amid Syria’s post-Assad development.
Moroccan journalists recount years of surveillance amid new Amnesty claim
Amnesty cites a whistleblower’s account of how Morocco allegedly uses surveillance to silence journalists.
Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court
The political dispute over the court has become a factor in negotiations to hold a new presidential election.
Trump officials pursue record number of cases to strip US citizenship
Top officials have sought to expand the use of rarely invoked laws that can strip naturalised Americans of citizenship.
New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in US
US had largely eliminated disease by 2000 but has seen several outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.
Iran war live: Yemen forces reclaim strategic port city Mocha from Houthis
Turkiye and Pakistan agree to rapidly deploy militaries to bolster Saudi security as part of the Mecca defence pact.
What’s happening in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is facing renewed fighting in the north, just four years after the devastating Tigray war ended.
Whistleblower warns that humans don’t control AI
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI companies ‘don’t fully control’ their models.
Ars Technica
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you've never heard of
Trust gaps in the new protocol spread malicious prompts from one agent to another.
Trump’s approval hits new low among Hispanic voters ahead of midterms
Hispanic voters are twice as likely to favour Democratic Party over Trump's Republican Party in the November elections.
TechCrunch
Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost two years
The company is deliberately limiting production after years of struggling to find mass-market demand for its EVs.
‘Smash the patriarchy’: Activists graffiti Cornell hall over gang rape case
Student groups call for the abolition of Greek life and more punitive action in the wake of fraternity assault allegations.
Super-subs help France demolish Belgium with late flurry
Michael Olise scores twice and assists as France come from 1-0 with 13 minutes left to beat Belgium 4-1
Ethiopia’s PM insists on access to Red Sea despite regional conflict threat
Neighbouring countries say coastal states must govern Red Sea as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia.
Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
Brazil’s presidential race head for a tough runoff
Brazil is heading into a fiercely contested presidential runoff after the first round revealed major gains for Bolsonaro
What’s next for Bosnia after elections?
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election strengthened nationalist parties.
Can Yemen retake territory seized by Houthis?
The group has taken control of much of the Red Sea coast.
Israeli forces kill one, injure several in occupied West Bank
Palestinians in West Bank are suffering increasing Israeli violence and repression.
Ars Technica
Cable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership cap
Cable industry to sue, says FCC can't repeal TV ownership limit set by Congress.
TechCrunch
OpenAI will start watermarking ChatGPT’s text in the EU
OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to comply with the AI Act. Editing can make the invisible marks harder to detect, it says.
Ars Technica
Texas city demands $2M for public records on Flock usage
Prices of public records tracking cops' use of Flock go up as backlash swells.
TechCrunch
Etched fields funding offers at $40B+ valuation, sources say
Just a couple of months after its last big raise, the AI chip startup is already being plied with investment offers at double or more its current value, sources...
Turkiye, Pakistan agree to military deployment to Saudi Arabia
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to Houthi attacks.
Premier League viewership in US up 20 percent among young Americans
English Premier League viewership up 20 percent among young Americans following World Cup, Nielsen Sports data shows.
Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters
The latest suspected incursion on NATO's eastern flank increases fears that the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.