UK to Ban Social Media for Under 16s
The UK government plans to prohibit children under 16 from accessing social media, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced. This move aims to protect young people
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Anthropic shuts down its flagship AI models after U.S. orders restriction on foreign users
Anthropic announced on Friday that it has disabled its most advanced AI systems, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The move follows a directive from the United Sta
US Government Orders AI Firm to Restrict Foreign Access
The US government has directed Anthropic to halt access to its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythic 5, for foreign nationals. Anthropic complied, citing US go
Peru's Leftist Candidate Seeks Vote Recount
Peru's presidential election is hanging in the balance as leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez called for a recount on Friday. The proposal comes after votes from
US Bars Anthropic's AI Access for Foreigners
The US has ordered AI firm Anthropic to disable its models for foreign nationals, the company revealed. Anthropic received an export control directive to suspen
Israel Attacks Lebanon Despite Potential Peace Deal
Israel has launched a series of attacks on Lebanon, despite reports that the country is being considered for inclusion in a potential peace agreement brokered b
EU Greenlights Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union will launch accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week, following an agreement among its 27 member states' ambassadors in Brussels on
Ukraine's EU Accession Talks Resume After Hungary Lifts Veto
The European Union will resume membership negotiations with Ukraine on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted its long-standing veto. EU leaders confirmed
UK Premier Faces Pressure After Andy Burnham Win
Andy Burnham won a significant victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral election on June 19th, 2026, putting the UK's current government under scrutiny. The wi
Trump’s Pick for Intelligence Chief Triggers FISA Provision Expiry at Midnight
Washington – A pivotal clause of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to lapse at midnight Friday, after Congress failed to act on President Donald
Meta Dismantles $2 Billion Manus Deal on Beijing's Orders
Meta has begun to unwind its acquisition of Manus, a move driven by Beijing's directives. The operational split was completed recently. Both companies are scram
Israel Deports French Journalist Critical of Gaza War
Israel has deported a French journalist accused of supporting Hamas, amid a crackdown on international media coverage of its Gaza conflict. The journalist, Alic