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• The "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance has warned that frontier AI models could significantly reshape the landscape of cyberattacks within months. • These advanced AI capabilities are expected to pose urgent security risks to governments, businesses, and nations like South Africa by 2026. • The shift matters because AI can automate and scale sophisticated cyber threats, potentially bypassing traditional security defenses more efficiently.

• Brookings hosted a series of events featuring experts and policymakers, including Senators Jeff Merkley and Adam Schiff, to discuss the rise of prediction markets. • These platforms allow users to trade on the outcomes of diverse real-world events, ranging from election results and military strikes to corporate pricing. • The discussions highlighted critical legal, ethical, and national security concerns, specifically regarding the blurring line between legitimate financial speculation and gambling.

• The "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance—comprising the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada—issued a rare joint statement warning that powerful AI models pose severe cybersecurity risks. • Officials state that generative AI could significantly lower the barrier to entry for malicious hackers while increasing the speed and complexity of attacks against governments and businesses. • This warning highlights a critical shift in the threat landscape, as AI enables attackers to automate sophisticated exploits that were previously too difficult for most actors to execute.

• South Africa secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea on Day 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, impacting the standings for several other nations. • Brazil, Morocco, and Bosnia have officially advanced to the knockout stages, joining a list of qualified teams that includes the USA, Germany, France, Argentina, and Colombia. • In other match action, Switzerland managed to hold on for a result against Canada, while a Qatar player received a five-game ban.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding to a 48-team format, hosted across North America to increase the tournament's global scale and cultural impact. • On June 16, the event broke a 32-year-old attendance record, with 281,223 fans attending four group-stage matches. • This expansion aims to maximize global viewership and revenues for what is already the world's biggest sporting event, viewed by over five billion people.

Experts say law not enough to stop children accessing harmful content online and more ‘convincing strategy is required’More than 80% of under-16s in Australia said they were still using social media three months after legislation banning them from it came into force, research shows.Australia is the first country to ban social media for children. Since December 2025, under-16s have been prohibited from having accounts with many social media platforms including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. Continue reading...

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding to a 48-team format, creating a larger and more complex tournament structure. • Global superstars including Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Lamine Yamal are expected to lead their respective nations in a high-stakes competition. • The tournament will feature the continued influence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while introducing new logistical elements such as hydration breaks.

• On June 22, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a joint warning that frontier AI models could fundamentally transform cyber attack and defense capabilities within months. • The group emphasized that cyber risk is now a core business risk and a leadership responsibility, urging national leaders to treat the shift as an immediate priority. • To mitigate these threats, the alliance called for urgent risk assessments, the prioritization of basic cybersecurity controls, and granting security leaders full authority and resources.

• Intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance issued a rare joint warning that advanced AI models capable of launching devastating cyber attacks on governments and businesses could arrive within months. • This alert follows a recent U.S. government order requiring Anthropic to suspend access to its most powerful models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all foreign nationals, including Indians. • The warning emphasizes that cyber risk must now be a priority for corporate boardrooms as the window for potential AI-driven threats is shrinking rapidly.

• Intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance have warned that powerful "frontier" AI models capable of launching devastating cyber attacks are only months away. • These advanced models are expected to exceed current industry expectations, fundamentally transforming both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities for governments and businesses. • The warning highlights a critical shift in the threat landscape, as AI could automate complex attacks and bypass traditional security measures at scale.

• The "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance has issued an urgent warning that AI models specifically designed to facilitate cyber attacks could be operational within months. • The alliance emphasizes that the rapid growth of AI capabilities necessitates a "whole-of-organisation" and "whole-of-society" response to mitigate emerging threats. • This warning matters because specialized AI could significantly lower the barrier for attackers to launch sophisticated, automated, and large-scale cyber campaigns.

Estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon is sentenced for stealing from party over 12-year periodPeter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National party while he was its chief executive.Murrell stole the money over a 12-year period, splashing out on a luxury motorhome, a Jaguar SUV, Montblanc pens and luxury watches, a set of Lalique salt and pepper grinders and 2kg of coffee granules. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Data reveals 60% of 18 to 28-year-olds would vote to rejoin bloc if given the opportunityA generation of young Britons who were locked out of the 2016 EU referendum because of their age now believe that Brexit has failed, with a majority demanding a fresh vote to rejoin the EU, exclusive polling shows.Gen Z Britons show deep dissatisfaction with the UK’s departure from the EU, according to new polling of 18- to 28-year-olds conducted by the thinktank More in Common and shared with the Guardian. Continue reading...

President says ‘vandals’ to blame for algae blooms and peeling paint as $14m renovation to undergo further repairsThe Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is set to be drained again after Donald Trump said on Monday – without providing proof – that five people were arrested for vandalism and five more are under investigation in connection to the algae blooms and peeling paint that appeared weeks after his ill-fated $14m renovation attempt.“It’s not a lot of damage, but we’ll probably have to let the water out and refix it. They went in there with a knife,” Trump told reporters, describing what he first said was a 290- to 300ft slit in the paint but then later amended to a 350ft slit. He also said someone had put fertilizer into the water, which caused the algae to grow. Continue reading...

• The British Pound fell to 1.32 against the US Dollar, marking a 1.65% decline over five days following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. • Starmer's departure follows intensifying internal dissent and policy reversals, exacerbated by Andy Burnham's recent parliamentary seat win, which may trigger a formal leadership challenge. • This political turmoil, combined with a strengthening US Dollar, has significantly pressured the GBP and shaken public confidence in the government.

Signal agencies in Australia, the US, the UK, New Zealand and Canada sound alarm after Trump blocks foreign nationals from Anthropic’s Fable AI modelPowerful AI models capable of taking down governments and businesses are mere months away, cyber intelligence agencies for the Five Eyes have warned in a rare joint statement, urging leaders to “act now”.The surprising public intervention by signals agencies for Australia, the US, the UK, New Zealand and Canada comes after the Trump administration earlier this month decided to block “foreign nationals” from using a much-hyped AI model built by tech company Anthropic, called Fable. Continue reading...

• CrowdStrike is launching new AI Agents designed to secure autonomous enterprises by utilizing real-time risk evaluation. • The new capability aims to enhance cybersecurity by implementing the total elimination of standing privileges to reduce attack surfaces. • These developments highlight a broader industry trend, with BT and Okta also integrating AI and cloud partnerships to combat evolving cyber threats.

Several of those hurt are reported to be Muslim as Police Scotland say 36-year-old white Scottish man arrested Counter-terrorism officers are involved in investigations into a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh which left five people injured, police said.The organisation Muslim Engagement and Development (Mend) said several of those injured were Muslim. Continue reading...

• Five international documentary films are competing for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. • The nominated films explore diverse and poignant themes, including memory, freedom, and music. • Creative teams from all five nominees recently gathered for a press meeting to share insights into their filmmaking processes and stories.

The jet, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, lost contact with air traffic control and crashed in LaredoSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA private jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday night, killing one person, local police said.Videos shared online by the Laredo police department showed the wreckage of the aircraft and firefighters working at the scene. Other footage, shared by the Associated Press, captured the immediate aftermath of the crash, with flames rising from the plane as police and others worked to pull people from it. Continue reading...

One Nation leader uses the platform to rail against multiculturalism, the climate change “hoax” and the mediaA nationally televised address to the National Press Club was perhaps the clearest proof yet of Pauline Hanson’s arrival in the mainstream of Australian politics.The One Nation leader used the platform to rail against multiculturalism, the climate change “hoax” and the media in a speech that was interrupted by a protest highlighting her opposition to wage rises for the lowest-paid workers. Continue reading...

• The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points as anticipated and announced a reduction in its bond purchase program. • U.S. markets saw significant gains, with the Dow reaching a record close and the Nasdaq experiencing its strongest day since March, driven by an interim peace deal in Iran. • These developments highlight a shift in Japanese monetary policy and a positive investor reaction to geopolitical stabilization in the Middle East.

Details of potential threat were not immediately disclosed, after event was held on Donald Trump’s 80th birthdaySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailLaw enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, said Kash Patel, the FBI director.The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. Continue reading...

Play at Gillian Lynne theatre in London will cycle through versions with weekend crowds able to pick oneIn keeping with its well-earned reputation for cloak and dagger, the stage adaptation of the hit gameshow Traitors will present audiences with different renditions of the story depending on which night they attend.The Traitors: Acts of Betrayal will take the form of a five-play cycle, with weekend crowds able to determine which version of the BBC show dramatisation they see. Continue reading...

• SpaceX shares continued to rise following its record-breaking IPO, which has pushed the company's valuation to $2.1 trillion. • Gold prices surged as a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran reduced inflation concerns and weakened the U.S. dollar. • Investors are closely monitoring Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who faces pressure from President Trump to implement aggressive rate cuts despite rising price growth.

• London Tech Week's fifth day highlighted a shift in the UK tech ecosystem from theoretical potential to the active deployment of technology across the economy. • Key discussions focused on critical sectors including AI infrastructure, industrial deeptech, climate innovation, and workforce development. • The event underscored that the UK's technology landscape is becoming increasingly global and interconnected.

• The 2026 World Cup is preparing to kick off with an expanded tournament format, raising questions about how Asian teams will perform. • Previous success for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams included Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina and strong group stage performances by South Korea, Australia, and Japan. • This tournament matters as it tests whether AFC nations can translate past individual upsets into consistent deep runs within a larger competition.

Mother and brother were rescued after wave engulfed trio in Laguna Beach, as mayor calls news ‘heartbreaking’California officials have recovered the body of a five-year-old girl who earlier this week was swept into the ocean by turbulent waters.On Tuesday evening, the girl, her mother and brother were walking along the shore of Treasure Island Beach in Orange county, when a wave reportedly engulfed them. Continue reading...