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• Het Internationaal Monetair Fonds (IMF) heeft op 7 mei 2026 een waarschuwing afgegeven over de groeiende gevaren voor de wereldwijde financiële stabiliteit door kunstmatige intelligentie, waarbij wordt gewaarschuwd dat AI gelijktijdig zowel defensieve als offensieve cybercapaciteiten versterkt. • Geavanceerde AI-modellen verminderen nu drastisch de tijd en kosten die nodig zijn om systeemkwetsbaarheden te ontdekken en uit te buiten, wat snellere en meer wijdverspreide aanvallen mogelijk maakt die kunnen cascades veroorzaken over onderling verbonden financiële markten en infrastructuren. • Het Claude Mythos Preview-model van Anthropic demonstreerde baanbrekende autonome cybermogelijkheden door kwetsbaarheden in grote besturingssystemen en browsers te identificeren en uit te buiten, zelfs wanneer deze door niet-specialisten werden bediend, wat aangeeft hoe snel AI het voordeel naar de aanvallers verschuift.

• De inzet van Uber op datacenters in India wordt gepresenteerd als onderdeel van een bredere technologie- en kostenstrategie, waarbij het bedrijf infrastructuurkeuzes afweegt nu AI-gestuurde risico's toenemen. • Uit de berichtgeving blijkt dat ongeveer 90% van de gevorderde AI-gebruikers bepaalde uitgaven aan business process outsourcing vermindert, wat onderstreept hoe automatisering bedrijfsbudgettenten hervormt. • Deze ontwikkeling is van belang voor het enterprise-tech-ecosysteem van India, omdat het de vraag naar cloudinfrastructuur koppelt aan de snelle adoptie van AI-tools en veranderende outsourcingpatronen.

Onderzoekers stellen dat 50+ uur zorg per week schadelijk kan zijn voor de gezondheid, terwijl lichtere verantwoordelijkheden juist een positief effect hebben.

• De instelling geeft aan dat het geld tekort zou kunnen komen tegen 2031 en wil meer dan 600 academische en ondersteunende functies schrappen • Duizenden medewerkers aan de University of Nottingham zijn opgeroepen zich voor te bereiden op ontslag als onderdeel van drastische bezuinigingen die volgens academici de toekomst van de instelling zullen schaden • Het bestuur van de universiteit stuurde dinsdag brieven naar 2.700 medewerkers om hen te informeren dat hun functie risico loopt op redundantie, nadat de leiding aangaf dat het geld tegen 2031 op zou kunnen zijn.

Als het huidige wankele staakt-het-vuren tussen de VS en Iran eindigt, is de kans groter dat de Emiraten een doelwit worden van Teheran

• Juliette Binoche sluit zich aan bij 600 vooraanstaande figuren om te waarschuwen tegen een ‘fascistische overname van de collectieve verbeelding’ • Meer dan 600 figuren uit de cinema hebben verklaard dat de groeiende invloed van het uiterst rechtse op de Franse filmproductie het risico loopt uit te monden in een “fascistische overname van de collectieve verbeelding”. • In een open brief, gepubliceerd in de krant Libération ter gelegenheid van de opening van het filmfestival van Cannes, stelden zij dat de dominante positie van miljardair Vincent Bolloré in de Franse filmproductie en distributie de onafhankelijkheid van de industrie bedreigt. Lees verder...

• Republikeinen streven agressief naar extra zetels in het Huis van Afgevaardigden via herindelingsinspanningen, maar de strategie zou flink kunnen averechts werken. • De push riskeert Democraten te mobiliseren en belangrijke nieuwe kiezers te vervreemden, wat potentieel kan leiden tot nettoverliezen in plaats van winst. • Dit is van belang te midden van de tussentijdse verkiezingen, aangezien het de controle van de GOP over het Huis kan ondermijnen, ondanks gunstige kaarten in sommige staten.

• De Market Snapshot van mei 2026 van Charles Schwab waarschuwt voor concentratierisico dat botst met diversifiestrategieën te midden van een beperkt marktleiderschap. • De winstcijfers over het eerste kwartaal van 2026 tonen een stabiele prestatie, samengevat door de outlook 'Feelin' Alright' ondanks macro-economische tegenwind. • Macrokrachten blijven de kredietmarkten vormgeven, wat invloed heeft op beleggingsportefeuilles en sectorallocaties.

Experts waarschuwen voor kwetsbaarheden van 'soft targets' en gaten in de inlichtingenposities terwijl federale instanties zich voorbereiden op de beveiliging van 78 wedstrijden in 11 steden

• Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) kondigde op 7 mei 2026 de lancering aan van het nieuwe, AI-gestuurde platform voor het monitoren van marktrisico's, dat real-time analyse van connectiviteitspatronen en op taalmodellen gebaseerde compliance-controles op handelsberichten integreert. • Het systeem, ontwikkeld samen met een in Hong Kong gevestigde AI fintech-partner, analyseert meer dan 4,8 miljoen orderbook-gebeurtenissen per seconde en kan automatisch zeer waarschijnlijke manipulatieve patronen signaleren, zoals quote spamming, wash-trading en quote-stuffing. • HKEX verwacht dat het platform het aantal fout-positieve meldingen met 45% zal verminderen ten opzichte van traditionele regelgebaseerde systemen, waardoor de werkdruk voor compliance-medewerkers wordt verlaagd en snellere reacties op anomalieën in de live-markt mogelijk worden.

• An analysis of 1.5 million Medicare beneficiaries showed older US adults receiving the recombinant subunit zoster vaccine (Shingrix) were less likely to develop dementia. • Published findings from MedPage Today on May 5, 2026, highlight the vaccine's potential protective effect against dementia in seniors. • This matters as it suggests vaccination could reduce dementia incidence amid rising Alzheimer's cases, a leading cause of excess US deaths per Boston University research.

Donald Trump insists ceasefire remains intact after the most serious test yet. Plus, David Attenborough’s 100 most spectacular momentsGood morning.The US and Iran traded fire late on Thursday in the greatest test so far to their month-long ceasefire. Tehran accused Washington of breaching the truce by targeting two ships in the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, while the US said it struck in retaliation.Where were negotiations up to before the strikes? There were reports the two sides could be nearing an agreement to halt the war, with a one-page memorandum shared between Washington and Tehran, via Pakistan. Here is a rundown of the ins and outs over the past week.What happened to Trump’s “Project Freedom”? The US plan to guide tankers through the strait of Hormuz was ditched just days after it was launched, apparently because Saudi Arabia refused to let the US use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation.Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.How has the redistricting affected the sway of Black voters? Each now contains a third of the city’s Black voters, which means all nine of Tennessee’s congressional districts now lean Republican. Continue reading...

• India's Department of Financial Services Secretary has raised alarms over Anthropic's new AI model, stating it has amplified global cybersecurity concerns. • The development has drawn attention from banking regulators worldwide, prompting calls for immediate action to mitigate potential risks from this AI advancement. • This warning underscores the escalating threats posed by advanced AI in financial sectors, urging regulatory bodies to prioritize safeguards amid rapid technological changes.

Partnership between top startup DeepL and Amazon comes amid concern about Silicon Valley’s monopoly over digital infrastructureAI companies in Europe risk losing their world-leading status in the field of machine translation, industry figures have said, after the decision by one of the continent’s leading startups to partner with Amazon’s cloud computing division provoked alarm.While businesses in the EU have generally lagged behind the US and China in AI adoption, a small group of European companies have cornered the global market for high-quality machine translations for professional use. Continue reading...

New owner Modella Capital, which rebranded shops to TG Jones, blames weak consumer spending Dozens of former WH Smith stores are likely to close, putting thousands of jobs at risk under a radical restructuring plan by their new owner, which had rebranded the shops to TG Jones,The investment company Modella Capital, which bought WH Smith’s chain of 480 high street stores for £76m last year, blamed “weak consumer spending” as it set out the plan to landlords on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Researchers say 481-metre wave in fjord was triggered by rockslide linked to climate crisisA mega tsunami in Alaska last year in a fjord visited by cruise ships is a stark warning of the risks of coastal rockslides and glacier retreat fueled by the climate crisis, a new study warns.Scientists recorded the world’s second-tallest tsunami after it struck the Tracy Arm fjord in south-east Alaska last August after a massive rockslide around the toe of a glacier. The tsunami reached 481 metres (1,578ft) in height; by comparison the Eiffel Tower is 330 metres (1082ft). Continue reading...

• Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) met with chief executives of major financial institutions to discuss AI-related cyber threats, prompted by Anthropic's limited release of its Mythos model. • The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore issued a letter urging critical information infrastructure owners to commission board-level reviews of their cyber-risk posture in response to emerging AI security concerns. • The coordinated regulatory response underscores Singapore's proactive stance on managing AI-driven cybersecurity risks in the financial sector and critical infrastructure.

Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientistsA new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of obesity-related diseases could help identify people who would benefit most from weight-loss medications, researchers have said.Recent data suggests about two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese – a situation that has caused concern among health experts. Continue reading...

Interim report contains 14 recommendations, after inquiry examined agencies’ actions before the attack in which 15 people were killedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney’s Jewish community told police of a “high” threat of an attack at December’s Chanukah by the Sea festival at Bondi beach, but NSW police appeared not to have completed a comprehensive risk assessment for the event, an interim royal commission report has found.The interim report of the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, established in the wake of December’s terror attack, found no gap in current laws that could have prevented the shooting. But it did call for greater better coordination of policing at Jewish festivals and events. Continue reading...

No individual or group has claimed responsibility for flag, which appeared on 120-metre Spire in SeptemberWhat goes up must come down – unless it’s a Palestinian flag at the top of Dublin’s tallest monument that no one knows how to remove.The flag appeared on the 120-metre Spire on O’Connell Street last September and for seven months it has defied every proposed measure to take it down. Who installed it and how remains a mystery. Continue reading...

Exclusive: 839,000 homes in urban areas face threat of surface-water flooding, with social housing tenants most vulnerable to costsEight in 10 of the homes that are at high risk of flooding in England are now in towns and cities, according to analysis by the National Housing Federation (NHF), which said social housing tenants are disproportionately vulnerable to the financial cost.Research found that 839,000 homes in urban areas are now classed as being at high risk of surface water flooding, a threefold increase since 2018. Continue reading...

Delegates at event in Cape Verde highlight opportunities from tech while stressing AI is no replacement for talentLast July, the Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave found herself caught up in a viral moment: an unauthorised version of a track featuring an AI choir had been released, quickly becoming an internet sensation. To get ahead of the situation, she recorded her own remix that integrated the AI-assisted song and added it to her discography.“In my view, [that] was smart and very business aware,” Oyinkansola Fawehinmi, a Lagos-based entertainment lawyer, observed a few months later. “She essentially reclaimed the ‘AI version’ and released it as her own official expression.” Continue reading...

Niesr says even under best-case scenario, economy would grow at slower pace in 2026 and 2027 because of conflictBritain is facing a £35bn economic hit and the risk of a recession this year as the fallout from the Iran war adds to the pressure on Keir Starmer’s government, a leading thinktank has warned.The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) said that even under a best-case scenario the UK economy would grow at a much slower pace this year and next because of the Middle East conflict. Continue reading...

Refusal or silence would increase denial risk under new US guidance requiring applicants to confirm no fear of returnApplicants seeking a temporary visa to the United States must now tell a consular officer that they have not experienced harm and do not fear returning to their home country, according to new guidance issued from the state department. If they answer yes or decline to respond to either question, the chance they will be denied will skyrocket.The Guardian obtained a state department cable which instructs officers at every US embassy and consulate globally to amend their process and ask applicants to affirm they do not fear mistreatment if they return home as a prerequisite for the interview to continue. Continue reading...

Bank’s chief executive points to rising fraud as it sets aside a further £105m for motor finance compensationBusiness live – latest updatesBarclays is pulling back from lending to risky borrowers, as its chief executive warned of increasing numbers of fraud cases and the bank took a £228m hit from the failure of a mortgage lender.The mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions (MFS) collapsed in February amid allegations of fraud and the UK’s financial regulator has since launched an investigation into the scandal. Continue reading...

Case centers on glyphosate, pesticide used in Roundup and other products that has been linked to cancer in some studiesThe US supreme court will hear arguments in a key pesticide regulation case on Monday, setting the stage for a ruling that could weaken the ability of consumers to sue companies for failing to warn of product risks.The case centers on glyphosate – a weed-killing chemical used in the popular Roundup brand and numerous other herbicide products. The chemical has been scientifically linked to cancer in multiple studies, and was classified a probable human carcinogen by an arm of the World Health Organization in 2015. Continue reading...

Experts fear losing ground to virus even as the end of the HIV epidemic is in sight, and say decline in infant testing is ‘particularly concerning’The US government released likely the last report from Pepfar (President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief) earlier this month and the chief science officer announced his resignation days later as the US moves to a patchwork of individual partnerships with each country, potentially driven by resource extraction.While more leadership with other countries has long been the goal with global HIV efforts, experts fear the US is moving too quickly without being able to monitor its efforts as well as it has done with Pepfar for more than two decades. They fear losing ground to the virus even as the end of the HIV epidemic is in sight. Continue reading...

Opposition leader also says ‘we have seen terrible acts of atrocity coming from Gaza’ as he doubles down on immigration policyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opposition leader, Angus Taylor, has said “there is a higher risk that some bad people come from those bad countries”, doubling down on his immigration policy and refusing to call out Pauline Hanson’s hardline stance.Speaking to the ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday, Taylor also defended preferencing One Nation above the independent community candidate, Michelle Milthorpe, in the upcoming Farrer byelection, arguing the teals “vote with the Greens”. Continue reading...