Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cuts
The administration is seeking an emergency order as it tries to claw back funds allocated by Congress.
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Anthropic becomes the first major AI company to back SB 53, a California bill that requires large AI companies to disclose safety testing protocols (Maxwell Zeff/TechCrunch)
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Anthropic becomes the first major AI company to back SB 53, a California bill that requires large AI companies to disclose safety testing protocols — On Monday, Anthropic announced an official endorsement …
Trump’s aid cuts fuel anxiety as a deadly Ebola outbreak hits Congo
An Ebola outbreak has killed 16 people in Congo, and a WHO official says President Trump’s aid cuts “will definitely have an impact” on the response.
Spain summons ambassador to Israel over antisemitism claims – The Jerusalem Post
Spain summons ambassador to Israel over antisemitism claims The Jerusalem PostSpain intensifies criticism of Israeli offensive in Gaza. Israel responds with travel bans CNNAfter he’s banned, Ben Gvir says Spain should take in Gaza…
Sint Maarten: Plane accident on landing
A WestJet plane experienced a hard landing at an airport in the Caribbean country of Sint Maarten, the airline said on Sunday. No passengers were reported injured.
Veron: ‘Distinguishing the real French political crisis from the lack of a immediate financial one’
François Bayrou faces a crucial confidence vote just nine months into his tenure, plunging France into fresh political turmoil and heightening pressure on President Macron. Bayrou shocked allies by calling the vote himself, aiming to end a deadlock ov…
At least 19 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption – Al Jazeera
At least 19 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption Al JazeeraAt least 19 dead in Nepal after Gen Z protests at corruption and social media ban BBCPolice in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, kill…
Trump must pay $83 million to E Jean Carroll after ‘egregious’ defamation case, appeals court rules
Appellate judges refuse Trump’s argument that Supreme Court’s immunity ruling shields him from liability
Medication – or just a mint? Trump sparks speculation after popping blue pill while watching US Open final
President pictured with blue ‘tablet’ clamped between his teeth
UK may suspend visas for countries that won’t take back failed asylum seekers, says Mahmood
New home secretary vows to move ‘further and faster’ to cut number of people entering by irregular routesUK politics live – latest updatesCountries that refuse to take back rejected asylum seekers from the UK could face visa suspensions, Shabana Mahmoo…