US News, Summarized

• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell convened Wall Street leaders on April 7 to warn about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model, which can identify software vulnerabilities that have evaded decades of human review and millions of automated security tests. • Mythos is being released only to carefully selected partners for defensive security work, as Anthropic fears the tool could provide ransomware gangs and hostile governments with powerful weapons to steal data or disrupt critical infrastructure. • The model represents a significant leap in AI cybersecurity capabilities, with the potential to both protect systems through accelerated penetration testing and pose risks if misused by malicious actors.

• Anthropic and OpenAI are both developing advanced AI cybersecurity products in a competitive race to control offensive and defensive capabilities, with OpenAI finalizing a security product for limited partner release and Anthropic running Project Glasswing internally. • Project Glasswing brings together major tech companies including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and others to proactively hunt critical software vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. • A joint study by Anthropic and MATS Fellows found that Claude Sonnet and GPT-5 could produce exploits against Ethereum smart contracts worth $4.6 million and uncovered two novel zero-day vulnerabilities in nearly 3,000 recently deployed contracts.

• OpenAI is finalizing an advanced cybersecurity product designed to defend critical systems, planning to release it first to a limited set of partners as reported by Axios. • The move represents a strategic shift for frontier AI firms to demonstrate their ability to support defensive security infrastructure amid growing concerns about offensive AI misuse. • AI companies face mounting pressure to prove their models can protect critical systems rather than enable attackers, reshaping how they frame commercial opportunities in the security sector.

• Anthropic announced Project Glasswing, a collaborative initiative involving Amazon Web Services, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorganChase, the Linux Foundation, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto Networks to secure critical software infrastructure. • The initiative provides select firms access to Claude Mythos2 preview model for defensive cybersecurity work, which has reportedly identified thousands of severe vulnerabilities in major operating systems and browsers. • The program aims to give defenders a durable advantage in the AI-driven cybersecurity era while controlling access to prevent misuse by attackers.

• French cybersecurity funding has undergone a structural shift driven by AI-powered threats, regulatory requirements, and U.S. expansion, with Q1 2026 alone surpassing all of 2025's funding activity. • The sector is emerging as a frontline investment priority, though a government report warns of a €3 billion funding gap over five years for breakthrough technologies needed for future defense. • The acceleration reflects growing global demand for advanced security solutions as AI capabilities reshape both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies.

• OpenAI testified in support of an Illinois bill that shields AI labs from liability for products causing 'critical harm,' including potential mass deaths or catastrophic financial losses. • The legislation is part of a broader industry push amid ramped-up state and federal AI enforcement, such as Florida's probe into OpenAI for potential criminal harm. • Similar liability-limiting measures are under consideration in at least three other states, according to policy trackers monitoring AI legislation.

Victim in her 20s was attacked after leaving Labyrinth Epsom nightclub between 2am and 4am on SaturdayA woman was raped by several men outside a church after leaving a nightclub in Surrey, police said.The woman in her 20s reported she was attacked after being followed leaving Labyrinth Epsom between 2am and 4am on Saturday. Continue reading...

Republicans call on Trump to ‘finish the job’ while top Democrats warn against resuming hostilitiesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe failure of negotiations to end the US war with Iran has unleashed a barrage of starkly partisan political responses, with leading Republicans making hawkish calls for Donald Trump to “finish the job” while top Democrats warned that it would be disastrous for the president to resume hostilities.The former UN ambassador during Trump’s first presidency, Nikki Haley, led the Republican charge. She told CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday that the current two-week ceasefire was a test of nerves. Continue reading...

Officials confirm misfire as Amnesty gives death toll after speaking to survivors of strike on market in Yobe stateA Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadist rebels hit a market in north-east Nigeria, killing more than 100 people and injuring many others, Amnesty International and local media have said.Officials confirmed a misfire had occurred but did not provide details. Continue reading...

Police arrest man, 37, on suspicion of being in charge of dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in deathA 19-year-old woman who died after a dog attack in Essex has been named by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe. Police said the victim was found with serious injuries by emergency services after they were called to a property in Long Hide, in the village of Leaden Roding, at 10.45pm on Friday. Biscoe was pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old man from Dunmow, who was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death, has been bailed until July while inquiries continue, Essex police said on Sunday. The canine, which was a family pet and believed to be a lurcher cross, was seized and tests are under way to formally establish the dog’s breed, the force added. Assistant chief constable Stuart Hooper said: “Our thoughts remain with all those who knew and loved Jamie-Lea. Her young life has been so tragically cut short. “Our detectives are continuing to work around the clock to establish exactly what happened and specialist officers are continuing to support Jamie-Lea’s family. “This is unimaginable for her loved ones and friends and, as such, I would ask people to respect their grief and privacy at this extremely difficult time. “Our officers remain at the scene and anyone with concerns or information can speak with them there or contact us in the usual way.” A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Sunday, police said. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation has been asked to contact Essex police through their website or anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers. On Thursday, a three-month-old baby died in a suspected dog attack at a property in Redcar, North Yorkshire. The baby girl is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite in the Dormanstown area and a woman, aged 31, was treated in hospital for an injury to her arm from a bite, police said. Armed officers destroyed one dog that had gone on to the street and a second recovered by police has since been destroyed. A man, aged 45, was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death and was released on conditional bail. Continue reading...

Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal A senior official in Mauritius’ government has vowed that the Chagos Islands will be “decolonised” after Keir Starmer was forced to shelve legislation to hand the islands back to Mauritius.On Friday, UK government officials acknowledged that they had run out of time to pass legislation within the current parliamentary session, which ends in the coming weeks, after a lack of support from Donald Trump. Continue reading...