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• Abstract has been selected for Notable Capital's Rising in Cyber 2026 report, recognizing it among top emerging cybersecurity firms. • The report is based on CISO survey data and market analysis, highlighting industry shifts from AI agents transforming security operations. • Inclusion signals Abstract's innovative approach in a competitive landscape, drawing attention from enterprise buyers and investors.

• China officially launched a global artificial intelligence education service platform on May 12, 2026, to broaden international access to digital learning resources. • The platform integrates AI-driven tools for personalized learning, multilingual content delivery, and interactive modules supporting over 100 languages. • This initiative strengthens China's soft power in education technology amid intensifying global competition in AI applications for Southeast and East Asian markets.

• Google Threat Intelligence Group announced its first detection of a zero-day exploit generated using artificial intelligence, marking a significant cybersecurity milestone. • The proactive measures by Google's team successfully prevented a mass exploitation attempt, though specific details on the vulnerability or attacker were not disclosed. • This development highlights the growing risks of AI-assisted attacks, potentially accelerating the need for AI-native defenses in the cybersecurity landscape.

• Notable Capital unveiled Rising in Cyber 2026, its third annual list spotlighting 30 promising private cybersecurity startups, announced on May 12, 2026, from San Francisco. • The selected cohort has collectively raised over $6.9 billion according to PitchBook, amid a cybersecurity market projected to grow from $151 billion in 2025 to $250 billion by 2029 per Morgan Stanley. • This initiative highlights double-digit market growth and innovation in the sector, positioning these startups as leaders in next-generation defenses.

• Arctic Wolf launched an AI-powered Mobile Threat Defense product to counter rising mobile-based cyber threats, powered by its Aurora Superintelligence Platform. • The solution leverages proprietary AI and decades of real-world security expertise for modern security operations protecting organizations. • This release addresses growing mobile vulnerabilities, enhancing enterprise defenses in a market expanding to $250 billion by 2029.

British pop-metallers’ frontman Oli Sykes suffers concussion after phone strikes him on the head, in latest in spate of similar incidents faced by musiciansEric Clapton and Bring Me the Horizon’s frontman Oli Sykes have both been struck by objects thrown at them while performing, the latter incident leaving Skyes with concussion.As Bring Me the Horizon performed in St Louis on Monday, a member of the audience threw a phone at Sykes, striking him on the head. Sykes continued to perform but cut one of the songs from the band’s set as well as a fan interaction section. Continue reading...

Sussex police say officers are working to identify women and understand what had happened to themThe bodies of three women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton, Sussex police said.The force said emergency services were called to concerns for the welfare of three women in the sea off Brighton at around 5.45am on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Another ally of health secretary renews call for resignation of prime minister, who is due to deliver king’s speech• UK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has held talks with Keir Starmer in Downing Street as an ally of the health secretary renewed calls for the prime minister to resign, saying his authority had “irretrievably ebbed away”.Streeting arrived in No 10 on Wednesday morning amid intense speculation over Labour’s leadership crisis and his own future within the party, before leaving approximately 16 minutes later without commenting to the media. Continue reading...

Defence minister says E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft deployed to Gulf in March will join UK and France-led defensive effort to calm Iran conflictFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will send a hi-tech military plane to join an international mission to reopen the strait of Hormuz, but the Labor government has not ruled out sending more assets to the Middle East.The defence minister, Richard Marles, joined an overnight meeting of defence ministers from 40 other countries, to discuss global efforts to reopen the key shipping channel off the Iranian coastline, which has been closed or heavily restricted since the beginning of the US-Israel assault in February. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Where parties fielded multiple candidates in last week’s vote, those at top of list were more likely to be pickedFancy your chances in politics? Then perhaps you should change your name to Aaron Aaronson or Aaliyah Aardvark, figures from last week’s local elections in England suggest.A Guardian analysis of election results compiled by the website Democracy Club points to a striking alphabet effect. In wards where a party fielded three candidates, those listed nearer the top of the ballot paper – with a surname nearer the start of the alphabet – finished ahead of their party colleagues in 2,200 cases, or 65% of the time. Continue reading...

• U.S. stock markets declined Tuesday with the S&P 500 falling 0.9% from record highs as technology stocks weakened and oil prices continued rising amid uncertainty over the Iran conflict. • Benchmark U.S. crude jumped $3.43 to $101.50 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed $3.62 to $107.83 per barrel, as President Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on "life support" after rejecting Iran's latest peace proposal. • Brent crude has surged 50% from pre-war levels around $70, contributing to inflation pressures globally and straining U.S. households through higher gasoline and goods prices tied to new tariffs.

• Expected S&P 500 earnings growth for Q1 has doubled to 28% since early April, fueled by upward revisions across sectors. • Mega-cap tech stocks, dubbed the 'Magnificent Seven,' account for 55% of quarterly and 37% of annual growth, comprising a third of index market cap. • This momentum propelled the S&P 500 to a 10% gain in April, its best month since November 2020, amid AI-driven revenues.

• Global equity markets including Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Nikkei 225, and KOSPI reached fresh record highs driven by AI optimism overpowering US-Iran ceasefire tensions. • Rising oil prices, stronger inflation expectations, and hawkish Fed rhetoric pushed US Treasury yields higher while reinforcing higher-for-longer interest rates and USD strength. • President Trump is heading to China for a summit with Xi Jinping on Iran, nuclear issues, trade, and AI, joined by executives from Tesla, Apple, and BlackRock.

• Asia's diverse economic stories across countries are generating attractive opportunities in fixed income markets despite geopolitical headwinds. • Regional credit markets have shown strong resilience weathering recent stresses related to US-Iran ceasefire uncertainties and oil price volatility. • Investors are targeting these discrepancies for yield advantages as central banks navigate inflation and rate paths differently.

• U.S. stocks surged last week with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ reaching new record highs, supported by stronger-than-expected April jobs data and solid tech earnings. • The S&P 500 climbed 10.42% in April to close at a record 7,209.01, while the Nasdaq 100 rallied 15.64% and Dow gained 7.14%, led by mega-cap tech and AI enthusiasm. • Employment growth exceeded forecasts in April with unemployment steady at 4.3%, while Q1 earnings for the Magnificent Seven are projected to grow 45.7% year-over-year.