White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models. Read More
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says. Read More
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta’s largest layoff since 2023. Read More
Singer D4vd had ‘significant amount’ of child sex abuse images when arrested, prosecutors say
The Tiktok star’s attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to “vigorously defend” him. Read More
US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran. Read More
US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The justice department’s inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files. Read More
Woman killed by bear in Polish forest, son and local government say
In an extremely rare fatal encounter, the 58-year-old was killed as she was walking in a mountainous area, her son told rescuers. Read More
Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized. Read More
Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world’s highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way. Read More
South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime. Read More