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• S Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY, urged the United States to ensure continuous and reliable access to AI technology to prevent abrupt cutoffs that could jeopardize critical Indian projects. • During the Pax Silica Summit, Krishnan emphasized the need to build diversified and resilient supply chains across the entire AI stack, including semiconductors and data center infrastructure. • The discussions focused on securing energy availability and developing AI models and applications that provide broad societal benefits.

• Israeli prosecutors have charged six individuals with "acts of terrorism" following a violent settler attack on a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. • The assault involved several criminal acts, most notably the torching of a local mosque, as confirmed by police on Friday. • The charges are significant as Palestinians frequently allege that violent attacks perpetrated by settlers in the region often go unpunished by authorities.

• Major corporations including Meta, Robinhood, Walmart, and Oracle are leading a wave of job cuts in 2026 as they pivot toward AI-driven operations. • These layoffs are driven by a strategic shift to invest heavily in artificial intelligence, raising concerns regarding automation and previous corporate over-hiring. • The trend underscores a broader workforce transformation, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicting that AI will eliminate entire job categories while simultaneously creating new roles.

Those partial to a pint may be relieved to know a modest of amount of weak beer may actually be beneficialEuropean heatwave live – latest updatesAs Europe endures a record-breaking heatwave, countries are taking steps to keep people safe and prevent health services from becoming overstretched. Parisians face a temporary ban on drinking alcohol in public to reduce the pressure on the hospitals after a four-fold rise in cardiac arrests in a 24-hour period.We look at why drinking alcohol can be dangerous in a heatwave. Continue reading...

Tate and his brother argued CPS acted unlawfully by not telling them the names before they return to UKA high court judge has thrown out Andrew and Tristan Tate’s attempt to bring a legal challenge against the Crown Prosecution Service after it did not disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings.The pair are facing legal proceedings in Romania, where they live, but will be extradited to the UK upon their conclusion to face a combined 21 charges, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking. Continue reading...

German firm reportedly considering doubling previously announced staff reductions amid Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesGermany’s Volkswagen is to cut up to 100,000 jobs and reduce and eventually stop production at some plants, according to reports.The company has refused to comment on reports of a management presentation at a board meeting outlining dramatic cost cutting, but if it goes ahead it would mean Volkswagen doubling previously announced staff reductions. Continue reading...

Fears hard-won gains in reducing child mortality over 20 years are at risk after end of USAID funding for nutrition programmesChild malnutrition in Nepal has reached “alarming” levels, according to the largest ever survey of under-fives in the country.The new figures came just over a year after USAID, the former US flagship agency closed by the Trump administration in 2025, stopped funding work on child nutrition in Nepal. Continue reading...

• A federal judge has halted an executive order signed by President Trump that aimed to create a centralized federal voter list. • Judge Talwani rejected the administration's motions to dismiss, ruling that postponing judicial review would be impracticable given the upcoming election cycle. • The decision marks the second ruling in two days against Trump's executive orders seeking increased federal oversight of national elections.

• S Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY, urged the United States to ensure reliable and continuous access to AI technology to prevent abrupt cutoffs that could jeopardize critical Indian projects and digital infrastructure. • During the Pax Silica Summit, Krishnan emphasized the need for both nations to build diversified and resilient supply chains across the entire AI stack, including semiconductors and data center infrastructure. • The collaboration aims to address essential requirements such as energy availability, the development of AI models, and data usage mechanisms to ensure technology benefits society at large.

• On the 25th, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced that the government will not submit the prosecution reform plan developed by the Prosecution Reform Promotion Team, despite maintaining a basic position to abolish the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority. • Advisory committee members condemned the decision as "irresponsible," claiming Kim abandoned his official duties to prioritize his political ambitions for the Democratic Party's leadership election in August. • This conflict highlights a significant rift between the government's executive leadership and the specialized team tasked with implementing legal reforms.

• BDO Unibank, the largest bank in the Philippines, has ruled out using artificial intelligence to implement job cuts. • CEO Teresita ASEAN-based BDO Unibank stated that AI is intended to augment human capabilities, claiming the technology "makes average performers exceptional." • This stance highlights a strategic shift toward AI-driven productivity and workforce empowerment rather than labor replacement within the financial sector.

Senior official alleges in court filing that damage included about ‘70 fence post tops thrown’ into the poolA senior National Park Service (NPS) official has said a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was “cut with a sharp knife or razor” earlier this month, repeating Donald Trump’s claims of vandalism.Frank Lands, the deputy director for operations for NPS, made the allegation in a court filing on Wednesday, as part of a lawsuit brought by a nonprofit group seeking to stop the US president’s renovation of the site. Continue reading...

Accuser declines to testify in fourth trial after May mistrial with prosecutors citing her ‘extraordinarily taxing ordeal’Manhattan prosecutors on Thursday moved to drop a third-degree rape ⁠charge against Harvey Weinstein after the woman accusing the disgraced movie mogul of assaulting her said she did not want to testify in ⁠what would have ⁠been ​a fourth trial.Weinstein’s third trial in New York state court over an allegation that he raped ⁠aspiring actress Jessica Mann ended in a mistrial in May after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Continue reading...

• Matt Derella has taken over as the executive leading Microsoft's advertising business, a division valued at approximately $20 billion. • Derella aims to leverage a monthly user base of over one billion people across platforms including Xbox, Bing, MSN, and Activision. • The strategy focuses on combining LinkedIn's identity data with Bing's search intent to help clients better target and reach customers.

• The 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte Cybersecurity Study, surveying all 50 U.S. states, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, reveals that state CISOs are struggling to secure public data against increasingly sophisticated AI-driven threats. • Security leaders are facing a critical gap where evolving cyber risks are outstripping available budget allocations, necessitating a shift in how security value is measured. • To justify funding, officials are prioritizing operational KPIs—such as incident response time and phishing rates—and translating behavioral improvements into financial terms using breach cost data.

Australia’s most populous state forecast to plunge into worse-than-expected $2.3bn deficit in 2026-27, before rebounding to a $1.1bn surplus following yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport fares will be frozen for one year and vehicle registration cut by $100 under New South Wales budget measures designed to provide cost-of-living relief ahead of the upcoming election.In Tuesday’s budget, the last before the March 2027 state poll, the Minns government has made a direct appeal to working families in seats threatened by One Nation and the Coalition, especially in Sydney’s west. Continue reading...

Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in SunderlandBusiness live – latest updatesNissan has reportedly stopped developing a fully electric version of its Qashqai, its top-selling model in Europe, as the Japanese carmaker looks to cut a fifth of its models and slash costs.The carmaker has quietly halted development of a full EV version of the Qashqai at Sunderland, the site of the UK’s largest car factory, last year, according to a report by Reuters. Continue reading...

• Lazada has reduced its workforce by approximately 5% as part of a strategic review across its South-east Asian operations. • The layoffs impact employees across six key markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. • Contrary to industry trends, reports indicate that these job cuts are not related to the implementation of AI initiatives.

Davis, who discovered many of the defining musicians of the 20th century and helmed major record labels, said he ‘never’ tired of the music businessThe famed US music industry executive and record producer Clive Davis has died aged 94, his family has confirmed.He had recently been hospitalised with respiratory problems and was recovering at home. Continue reading...

Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets usedFarmers believe they have a new weapon in their age-old battle against the slugs that destroy their crops: modern technology.Slug prediction maps, which have been created by computer models as part of an research project, are now helping growers to better target the use of pesticides, saving them money and reducing environmental harm. Continue reading...

Lanchester Wines in north-east England uses heat from a disused coalmine to maintain wine temperatures and with 23,000 flooded mines in the UK, there’s huge potential for more businesses and homes to follow its leadShove them in a fridge, stash them in a cellar – this is how most people store their favourite bottles of wine. But if you have warehouses full of thousands of vintages, you have to think a little differently.For the last eight winters, Lanchester Wines has used heat from a disused coalmine to maintain ideal storage temperatures at its facilities in the north-east of England, helping to prevent freezing or spoilage. Continue reading...

• Thousands of CIOs and senior IT leaders gathered at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from June 9 to 11 for the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 conference. • The event focused on the practical execution of agentic AI and its role in driving enterprise value across various organizational sectors. • Key discussions centered on how AI is reshaping critical domains, including cybersecurity, data management, IT leadership, and operational models.

Bar Standards Board bars Karim Khan from practising in England and Wales, following suspension by ICCKarim Khan, the international criminal court prosecutor, has been suspended from practising as a barrister in England and Wales by the UK’s Bar Standards Board.The move comes less than two weeks after Khan was suspended as ICC chief prosecutor as part of a disciplinary process triggered by sexual abuse allegations against him. Khan has repeatedly denied the claims. Continue reading...

Stand Up for Science founder says proposal to control how grants are spent would ‘dismantle US science ecosystem’While waiting to board her flight home at Ronald Reagan Washington national airport recently, Colette Delawalla was reviewing a list of possible impacts from a proposed Trump administration rule on controlling federal money, including grants for research.Delawalla, the founder of the group Stand Up for Science, had just completed a three-day visit to Capitol Hill, where she met one by one with more than 30 members of Congress, part of a full-court press the organization has launched in recent weeks, sounding the alarm on the office of management and budget (OMB) proposal. Continue reading...

• The BBC has announced a series of significant cost-cutting measures targeting Breakfast and Radio 4 as part of a broader plan to save £160 million. • These budget reductions are designed to streamline operations and reduce spending across the broadcaster's key programming and radio services. • The move has drawn sharp criticism from Equity, the entertainment and performing arts trade union, which expressed concern over the impact on staff and production.

• The US Federal Reserve has abandoned its previous bias toward cutting interest rates as inflation has surged to nearly double the central bank's target. • This policy shift coincides with the beginning of the Kevin Warsh era at the central bank and follows escalating geopolitical tensions stemming from Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran. • The decision matters as it signals a pivot toward tighter monetary policy to combat rising prices, potentially slowing economic growth to stabilize the currency.

• The BBC has announced plans to cut 550 jobs as the first phase of a broader £500 million savings initiative. • Initial proposals target 200 positions within the news division, as detailed in an email sent to staff. • Bectu union head Philippa Childs criticized the timing of the cuts, noting they coincide with the lead-up to the BBC's charter renewal.

• French President Emmanuel Macron called on wealthy democracies to collaborate on the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems during a high-level meeting in Evian-les-Bains. • The initiative involves cooperation between governments and top industry leaders, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who echoed Macron's plea for unified regulation at the G7 summit. • This effort matters as global powers seek to balance the rapid innovation of cutting-edge AI with safety standards and democratic oversight to prevent systemic risks.