Insurer warns of payout risk over use of generic shipping spare parts
The Dali case highlighted dangers of blackouts in high-risk shipping zones
Day: June 26, 2026
ChatGPT 5.6 Release Reportedly Delayed Following Trump Administration Security Request
OpenAI has reportedly delayed the full public release of its next-generation AI model, GPT-5.6, following a formal request from the Trump administration to limit early access to a select group of government-approved entities. This raises new concerns a…
Modi to visit Seychelles as Guest of Honour for National Day Golden Jubilee celebrations
New Delhi, June 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a state visit to Seychelles from June 27 to 29 at the invitation of Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie, during which he will attend the island nation’s National Day Golden Jubilee ce…
St Bernard dogs honoured at Swiss museum
A living museum honouring the Swiss national dog’s history – and its future – is marking its first year.
Day of violence and threats in Strait of Hormuz as Iran turns back five tankers
Iranian navy reasserts control over previously unrestricted southern corridor
Despite the “DeepMind mafia” pulling billions into London AI startups, none of Demis Hassabis’ former lieutenants is building a homegrown UK frontier AI model (Tim Bradshaw/Financial Times)
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Despite the “DeepMind mafia” pulling billions into London AI startups, none of Demis Hassabis’ former lieutenants is building a homegrown UK frontier AI model — The tech sector is buzzing …
Windows Secure Boot Certificate Expiry Exposes Billions of PCs to Bootkit and Firmware Security Risks
Microsoft’s long-planned Secure Boot certificate rollover has reached a critical milestone, impacting more than just routine updates. The Microsoft Corporation KEK CA 2011 expired on June 24, 2026, the Microsoft UEFI CA 2011 expires on June 27, 2026, a…
First of seven trapped Norden-chartered vessels exits Gulf
Danish company has six vessels left in the region
‘America, meet your next federal budget director’: JD Vance jokes after Usha Vance buys $50 dress for $8.75
US Vice President JD Vance playfully nominated his wife, Usha Vance, as the next federal budget director after she highlighted a bargain maternity dress purchase. This followed a New York Times piece analyzing the ‘political symbolism’ of her pregnancy…
US Plans AI Push To Speed Up Visa Processing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was modernising the immigration system to make legal migration faster while maintaining stricter security screening.