FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories

Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.

Tehran held military parades as ceasefire was set to end

Videos show large crowds attending a military parade in Tehran on Tuesday as the US-Iran ceasefire deadline approached.

Argentina’s Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day

Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations.

Trump extends ceasefire and hopes for ‘unified proposal’

In a social media post, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in the war on Iran.

Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo

Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.

Trump remains ‘in a quandary’ despite Iran war ceasefire extension

Barbara Slavin says Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire with Iran is a relief, but a diplomatic solution is far off.

Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US

The Trump administration has signed multimillion-dollar deals with foreign countries to accept non-citizen deportees.

Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges

The civil rights group has long been a target for conservative activists, who object to its characterisations.

Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count

Ballot delivery delays and other missteps on election day have contributed to frustration with electoral authorities.

Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves

Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap with leaders Barcelona to six points.

Myanmar’s military government rebuffed on peace talks offer

Min Aung Hlaing elected by parliament as president earlier this month after election derided as a sham.

Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure

Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration's tactics.

World's biggest condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war

Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

Oil prices dip as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear

US President Donald Trump said he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have progressed.

The Papers: 'Starmer on the ropes' and 'Sobbin' Robbins spills the beans'

The papers are dominated by the fallout for the prime minister from the failed vetting of Lord Mandelson for his role as British ambassador to the US.

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins'

The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.

I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical

Fighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name.

Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK

The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry

The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

O'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes through

Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI

The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

'It will kill this town': High street to close for six weeks with 50-mile diversion

Traders in Sanquhar say a six-week closure of the A76 in the summer could be "catastrophic".

How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade

Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.

Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer

Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.

Federal Government condemns attack on UN peacekeepers

A French soldier was killed in the incident in southern Lebanon. Previously, three Indonesian UN soldiers were killed.

Talks in Paris: Merz warns of stress test

Following talks in Paris on the Strait of Hormuz, Federal Chancellor Merz called for close coordination with Washington – and warned of a global crisis.

Minehunters to be deployed in Strait of Hormuz

Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.

20 percent increase in people applying to join the Bundeswehr

The number of applications received by the Bundeswehr went up by a fifth compared to the year before. An increase in recruitment numbers was also observed, despite some seasonal fluctuation.

1.49 billion euros in humanitarian aid for Sudan

Further humanitarian aid was mobilised at the Sudan Conference in Berlin. In addition to aid promises, a discussion of possible political steps was also on the agenda.

Germany and Ukraine aim to expand cooperation

No other country is supporting Ukraine more than Germany in defending itself against Russia. Cooperation is now set to become even closer.

Germany’s fast-paced arms industry

German defence companies are expanding their capacities and establishing joint ventures. Stakeholders from other industries are also getting involved, such as the printing machine manufacturer Heidelberg.

Germany commemorates liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp

A ceremony was held at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial site to commemorate the victims of the National Socialist concentration camp and the camp’s liberation on 11 April 1945.

Astronaut Gerst: Artemis II marks new era in moon research

The German astronaut contextualises the moon mission - and hopes to have the chance to join the next flight himself.

Germany’s cyber agency alarmed by AI tool from the US

An AI model developed by US firm Anthropic tracks down security vulnerabilities in software. Germany’s cyber security agency has warned of the consequences.

Ido fell on October 7. His mother and widow seek solace in the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum

Minutes after sirens sounded across the country, Maj. Ido Shani warned over the radio that war had broken out. Soon, he was killed. His mother and widow are trying in their unique way to live with the void he left

Hezbollah fires at IDF 'in response to cease-fire violations'

U.S. to bar World Cup attendees tied to antisemitism abroad, envoy says

The United States will ban individuals accused of promoting antisemitism from attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, U.S. antisemitism envoy Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun announced, saying, 'Coming to this country is a privilege. It's not a right'

'I felt I was a monster': IDF soldiers talk about the 'moral injury' – and the silence

Some of them killed civilians in Gaza; others just looked on, or witnessed abuse and cover-ups in the name of revenge. Now they're trying to cope with something a bit different than PTSD

IDF investigates how Iranian cluster bomblet penetrated safe room in central Israel

The IDF said no one was wounded. Investigators found the breach occurred because the bomb struck the building's side at an angle, near the safe room window. A senior official noted that 'the durability of safe rooms can only be tested by direct hits,' underscoring why this incident drew scrutiny

Lucy's peril: Extinct giant crocodile that lived with hominins identified in Ethiopia

We can't know if five-meter long Crocodylus lucivenator ate australopithecines, but it would have if it could

U.S. obliterated its navy, but Iran can still choke the Strait of Hormuz

Despite destroying much of Iran's navy, the U.S. has yet to secure the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran uses fast boats, mines, shore missiles, and unmanned vessels to maintain leverage over global oil flows and strike commercial shipping with deadly asymmetric tactics

Ruthless leader and brilliant philosopher: Who is Ali Larijani, Iran's most powerful man?

He orchestrated Iran's massacre of protesters. He is also a philosopher who has written books on Kant. The writings of Ali Larijani, the Islamic Republic's top security official, reveal an elusive and multifaceted figure

Like the ancient Indian Kingdom of Vijayanagara, Israel too may learn a lesson in the limits of power

A militant kingdom that prospered in India 500 years ago resembles Israel to a good degree. Its swift destruction, in one fell swoop, should serve as a warning sign

Behind the numbers: The truth about Gaza's death list

Gaza's fatalities list is an explosive and controversial document. Critics claim the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry duplicates names, counts Hamas militants as civilians and inflates the number of women and minors. Haaretz took a deep dive into how the list of nearly 70,000 names was compiled to test those claims

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, blockade of Iranian ports to continue

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 21 that he was extending Washington's ceasefire with Iran until Tehran "can come up with a unified proposal" to bring an end to the war.

Ukraine proposed part of Donbas be renamed 'Donnyland,' NYT reports

Ukrainian officials involved in recent peace talks reportedly suggested that part of the Donbas could be renamed "Donnyland" in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump, the New York Times reported April 21.

Italy summons Russian ambassador after pro-Kremlin TV host insults Meloni

Italy summoned Russia's ambassador on April 21 to protest "extremely serious and offensive" remarks about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by pro-Kremlin TV host Vladimir Solovyov.

Ukraine's richest man buys luxury apartment in Monaco for $550 million

Ukrainian billionaire and oligarch Rinat Akhmetov purchased a luxury apartment in Monaco valued at $550 million in one of the most expensive residential property deals in history, Bloomberg reported April 21.

Europe will have to revisit issue of using Russian assets, EU commissioner says

Dombrovskis reminded that the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan is structured so that Ukraine only repays if Russia pays Ukraine reparations. “(This), of course, invites a question: what happens if Russia does not pay reparations?” he said.

Russia destroys mass graves near Mariupol, satellite images suggest

The site was used to bury residents who died during the Russian siege of the city in 2022, according to Ukraine’s Center for the Study of Occupation.

Ukraine war latest: Druzhba pipeline ready to resume, Zelensky says, raising hopes of unblocking EU loan

<p><strong>Key developments on April 20:</strong></p><ul><li>Druzhba pipeline ready to resume, Zelensky says, raising hopes of unblocking EU loan</li><li>Ukrainian drones hit key Russian oil hub in Samara Oblast, SBU says</li><li>Fearing Ukrainian troops landing in Crimea, Russia intensifies coastal mining</li><li>Draft officers arrested for kidnapping a man, demanding $30,000</li></ul>

EU defense chief fears high spending and low production could drive inflation

"We are more concerned that money is increasing more rapidly than (weapons) production. It creates some kind of inflationary pressure," EU's Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius explained.

Teen recruited by Russia caught while preparing terror attack in Ukraine, SBU says

The SBU said it detained the suspect while he was planting the explosives.

Facing criticism over other conflicts, EU's top diplomat calls out lack of global solidarity with Ukraine

"Where we (Europeans) have a problem, which is Ukraine, we are alone," Kaja Kallas said.

Fearing Ukrainian troops landing in Crimea, Russia intensifies coastal mining

"The beaches will now become minefields," Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces, told the Kyiv Independent.

Estonia rebuffs Ukraine's warnings of Russian attack on Baltic states

"Our Ukrainian friends need to understand that repeatedly portraying the Baltic states as Russia's possible next victim... does not create or reinforce a narrative that would help Ukraine itself or others in pushing back against Russian war-driven imperialism," Marko Mihkelson, chairman of the Estonian parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, told the Kyiv Independent.

Are we too quick to write NATO's obituary?

<p>The question of NATO&apos;s future arises again and again whenever Donald Trump makes a statement about his European allies. Can NATO survive the disillusionment of the Trump administration or the progressive withdrawal of American military support for European security?</p><p>And yet each time that question pops up, America&</p>

As Telegram falters, communication with occupied Ukraine is breaking down

<p><em>Editor&apos;s note: The names of the people with relatives left in the Russian-occupied territories have been changed for security reasons.</em></p><p>Communication between residents of Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine and their relatives in Ukrainian-controlled territory is becoming increasingly difficult as Moscow tightens control over internet access and restricts messaging</p>

Druzhba pipeline ready to resume, Zelensky says, raising hopes of unblocking EU loan

"Ukraine has completed repair work on the section of the Druzhba oil pipeline that was damaged by a Russian strike," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

The Justice Department alleges that the SPLC improperly raised millions of dollars to pay informants to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan and other extremist groups.

Trump administration gives an update on its plans to overhaul air traffic control

Nearly a year after launching an ambitious plan to rebuild the U.S.'s air traffic control infrastructure, leaders at the DOT gave an update, including details on a proposed AI-driven software system.

Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Florida's attorney general is launching a criminal investigation into the alleged role of ChatGPT in a mass shooting at Florida State University last year.

Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

The extension was announced just hours before it was set to expire. The president did not provide details on how long the new ceasefire extension will last.

After deadly Louisiana shooting, a doctor shares the realities of domestic violence

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with gun violence expert and emergency physician Dr. Megan Ranney about the mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Morning news brief

As U.S.-Iran ceasefire comes to an end, talks to extend the agreement remain unclear, Trump's labor secretary resigns, Fed chair nominee goes before a Senate committee.

2 boys killed in 'planned fight' that escalated, North Carolina police say

Authorities in Winston-Salem, N.C. are investigating the shooting deaths of two boys, and the wounding of several others. Police described it as a "planned fight" at a park that escalated.

Community grapples with the deaths of 8 children in domestic violence incident

Authorities in Shreveport, Louisiana, continue investigating the shooting deaths of eight children. Police say the killings were tied to domestic violence.

The Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over Infowars

The Onion says it has a new deal to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars media company. If approved, the satirical news website could turn Infowars into a parody of itself.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. In letter, describes 15 years of emails

The 65-year-old Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple's head of hardware products, John Ternus, in September. Cook will remain with the company as executive chairman.

Man Is Charged With Providing Gun to Louisiana Shooter

Investigators said they were trying to determine how the man who carried out a shooting spree that left eight children dead in Shreveport, La., obtained a weapon despite a prior conviction.

Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways

Virginia’s approval of an aggressive gerrymander could give Democrats up to four additional House seats as they seek to win back Congress.

Immigration Agent Is Charged With Assaulting a Colorado Protester

The officer faces a misdemeanor charge after an encounter in Colorado, becoming one of the few federal agents to be prosecuted by local officials during the immigration crackdown.

Here’s Where the National Fight Over Gerrymandered Maps Stands

With Virginia’s vote on Tuesday, Democrats pulled close to even with Republicans, who may have further cards to play in the race to gain extra House seats.

Here’s the latest.

Here’s What the New Virginia House Map Looks Like

Democrats now hold six of the state’s 11 seats in the U.S. House, but the new map could allow the party to win 10 of them.

The New Virginia Map Could Add Four Democratic Seats

The party now holds six of the state’s 11 seats in the U.S. House, but the proposed map could allow Democrats to win 10 of them.

Virginia Passes New House Map in a Midterm Victory for Democrats

The map, as extreme a gerrymander as exists in the United States, could let Democrats win 10 of the state’s 11 House seats as the party tries to win back the chamber.

What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?

President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said the law does not violate the Constitution. The plaintiffs said they planned to ask the Supreme Court to reverse the decision.

Serial Rapist Pleads Guilty to 2 Murders After Chewed Gum Links DNA to Crimes

Mitchell A. Gaff, 68, acknowledged killing two women who were sexually assaulted before being found dead in their Washington State apartments in the 1980s.

Anger Evident in Red Areas as Virginians Cast Their Votes

“It’s just unfair for the Democrats to have 10 seats and the Republicans to have one,” one voter said of the proposed House map. But others in the state’s blue northern areas were more supportive.

Dark Money Dominates Fund-Raising in the Virginia Referendum Vote

Of the $98 million raised by the three groups that have bought the most advertising, at least 96 percent has come from nonprofit groups that do not disclose their donors.

Key Areas to Watch in Virginia’s Redistricting Election

Suburbs to the north and large cities to the south could offer insight into how support for the amendment to the state constitution is unfolding.

Tucker Carlson Says He Is ‘Tormented’ by His Past Support for Trump

“I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people,” said the conservative commentator, who has broken sharply with the president over the war with Iran.

Polls in Virginia Redistricting Measure Show Close Margins and Few Undecided Voters

A redistricting measure is asking voters to temporarily reverse a decision they made less than six years ago.

Election Day Turnout for Virginia Redistricting Measure Shows Significant Decline

In-person turnout on Tuesday is trailing far behind that of last year’s governor’s race, which set a state record in a nonpresidential election.

D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says

The issue threatens to renew chaos at airports as lawmakers remain divided over a deal to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas in John Brennan Inquiry

The reversal came after the Justice Department replaced a career prosecutor with a loyalist to President Trump in the administration’s effort to charge the former C.I.A. chief with a crime.

Judge Bars Imminent Removal of D.C. Bike Lanes

A federal judge found the National Park Service had improperly rushed plans to strip out bike lanes connecting downtown Washington to the Tidal Basin.

Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars

The new map could wipe out Republicans' gains so far in the race President Donald Trump kicked off last summer in Texas.

Trump’s pick to replace Stefanik

Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort

If approved, the redistricting effort could deliver Democrats a 10-1 seat advantage in Virginia, a net pickup of as many as four House seats.

Rival PACs line up to target GOP cosponsors of immigration bill

The Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill, has sparked a revolt on the political right.

Former aide suing Eric Adams joins Mamdani administration

‘A trend that can’t be ignored’: Dems have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office

POLITICO’s analysis shows a clear trend in red and blue districts alike.

Forced out of the military — and into the redistricting wars

Bree Fram's long-shot campaign may hinge on Virginia's redistricting referendum, which could decide whether the trans veteran rocket scientist booted out of the military under Trump stands any chance of winning.

Poll: Trump’s immigration message changed. Voters' opinions have not.

A new POLITICO poll finds half of Americans — including one quarter of Trump’s 2024 voters — said his mass deportations campaign is too aggressive.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Why Steve Hilton thinks he can turn California red

Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA

The world soccer organization is joining groceries, utilities and landlords as targets for Democrats talking about the cost of living.

Pappas holds cash advantage over GOP rivals in New Hampshire

The Democrat out-raised his Republican competitors and has more in the bank.

Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary

The GOP representative has a nearly $4.2 million war chest.

Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled

His fundraising and cash on hand numbers dwarf all of the Republican contenders’ postings combined.

Peltola outraises Sullivan, lags in cash on hand

The Democrat posted a massive Q1 haul but has less money left in the bank than her opponent does.

Angie Craig builds fundraising lead in Minnesota Senate primary

The Democratic representative raised $2.5 million in the first quarter.

Sherrod Brown posts big cash advantage over Jon Husted

Brown raised more than $10.1 million in the first quarter of the year.

Cornyn heads into Texas Senate runoff with more money than Paxton

The GOP senator ended the first quarter of the year with more than $8 million in cash on hand.

Roy Cooper far outraises Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race

The former governor raised nearly $14 million last quarter.

Mark Kelly keeps cashing in on Trump's 'Seditious Six' attacks

His fundraising haul is likely to stir more speculation about his 2028 ambitions.

Ukraine, Russia to pore over memoranda exchanged at talks — Foreign Ministry

"As agreed on May 16, the Russian side handed over to the Ukrainian delegation a detailed two-part memorandum outlining its position on ways to achieve long-term peace and a possible full-fledged ceasefire," Maria Zakharova said

Russia, Ukraine to agree on date of new round of talks after memorandums are studied

"It will take some time to examine the draft memorandums that have been exchanged," Dmitry Peskov said

Belarus’ defense ministry expects to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan significantly

The ministers agreed to meet soon at an SCO event in China to discuss preliminary results of the agreements

Frequency of meetings on Ukraine talks can’t be strictly standardized — Kremlin

"Contacts are underway and in the course of them suitable timeframes will be discussed," Dmitry Peskov added

Pakistani PM asks Putin to help resolve conflict with India — aide

Syed Tariq Fatemi said that Pakistan and India must sit down at the negotiating table

Russia to take all measures to solve crime related to attacks on airfields — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said that everything that must be done to resolve this crime will be done

France, Belgium oppose ban on gas imports from Russia to EU — Politico

Representatives of French and Belgian governments said that they need “more reassurances on the economic and legal consequences of the move before making a decision”

Putin’s stance on death penalty moratorium remains firm — Kremlin spokesman

President Vladimir Putin said in late 2024 that the Russian authorities had no plans to introduce capital punishment even amid the country’s special military operation

Europe’s gas stocks replenishment slower than usual, situation becomes tense

According to Gazprom, 8.9 bln cubic meters of gas were injected into European UGS facilities in May, which 1.1 bln cubic meters less than the average for that month over the past ten years

Japan reports record-low birth rate in 2024, ministry reveals

Birth rates in Japan have been shrinking for a ninth consecutive year

Russia takes measures proceeding from Kiev’s attacks on peaceful facilities — Kremlin

Having lost the initiative on the battlefield, Ukrainian servicemen resorted to terrorist tactics, attempting to attack deep within Russia with drones

Diamond prices mixed in May — industry agency

Prices for diamonds weighing from 0.5 to 0.7 carats fell due to tariff policy adjustments, and the desire to complete sales before the beginning of summer holidays, Rapaport said

Crimean bridge unaffected by Kiev’s attack, Kremlin spokesman says

According to Dmitry Peskov, the bridge is operational

Poland's capacity to deliver arms to Ukraine heavily constrained — paper

According to Head of the country’s intelligence agency Dariusz Lukowski, Poland supplied weapons and military equipment worth about €5 billion to Ukraine

Russia not interested in arms race with Europe, European Parliament member says

Fernand Kartheiser described Russia’s approach to resolving the conflict in Ukraine as "strategic patience"

Moscow Exchange launches trade in Bitcoin futures for qualified investors

The quote with IBIT ticker will be traded in US dollars per lot, with settlements processed in Russian rubles

Press review: Kiev’s terrorist acts risk derailing talks as NATO expands Arctic footprint

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 4th

More than 20 children return to Lugansk People’s Republic from Ukraine in two years

The LPR children’s rights commissioner Inna Shvenk noted that most commonly, children were separated from their legal representatives during evacuation from combat zones

Dialogue with Russia crucial as West shuns it — retired French officer

Jacques Hogarde believes that it is necessary to maintain contacts of any kind

Ukrainian army attacks Russia’s borderline Belgorod Region with over 70 UAVs in 24 hours

In the village of Afonyevka, an 18-year-old young man suffered injuries

Australia news live: at least 160,000 places to be cut from NDIS as Mark Butler says scheme ‘costs too much and growing too fast’

<p>Health minister says NDIS ‘costs too much and growing too fast’ as he announces changes to scheme. Follow live updates</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Farmers promised more fertiliser imports</strong></p><p>Australian farmers are being promised more fertiliser imports under a deal struck between the federal government and two major companies, aimed at securing supplies in response to a global bottleneck, <strong>AAP</strong> reports.</p><p>We’ve always said through this generational reform process that we’d listen to older people and we’d respond to their experiences. … What they’ve made clear is that they want showering and dressing.</p><p>We’ve got a $40bn aged care system … and it needs to be sustainable for generations to come. And that’s what this reform process has been about. … We can’t be in a situation where we’re making a promise to the people of Australia about the dignity that they’ll receive through the aged care system if we can’t deliver on it and we can’t keep it sustainable.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/22/australia-news-live-ndis-savings-cuts-mark-butler-aged-care-cost-of-living-budget-jim-chalmers-labor-coalition-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

<p>2Apply’s over-collection of personal information adds to the power of the real estate industry in the competitive rental market, Carly Kind says</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/22/australia-news-live-ndis-savings-cuts-mark-butler-aged-care-cost-of-living-budget-jim-chalmers-labor-coalition-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>An online rental platform has been urged to stop collecting users’ personal information after the Australian privacy commissioner found the gathering of “excessive” data compounded the vulnerability of tenants amid the housing crisis.</p><p>RentTech platforms are increasingly used by real estate agents in Australia for people applying for rental properties to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/06/property-housing-rental-online-applications-data-privacy">submit applications and supporting documentation</a>. The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has identified 57 different rent platforms operating in Australia.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/2apply-rental-platform-excessive-tenant-data">Continue reading...</a>

Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next?

<p>The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggest</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/22/australia-news-live-ndis-savings-cuts-mark-butler-aged-care-cost-of-living-budget-jim-chalmers-labor-coalition-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>For many coffee drinkers, takeaway orders are changing from a habitual purchase to an occasional treat, as elevated petrol prices and other living costs leave households feeling glum.</p><p>This rapid shift in behaviour has disappointed cafe owners and surprised economists, raising an uneasy question: if takeaway coffee sales are falling, is the economy next?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/22/takeaway-coffee-sales-australian-economy-fuel-living-costs">Continue reading...</a>

Condom prices could rise 30% due to Iran war, says world’s top producer Karex

<p>Karex produces more than 5 billion condoms annually and is a supplier to leading brands like Durex and Trojan, as well as the NHS </p><p>The world’s top condom producer, Malaysia’s Karex Bhd, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on due to the Iran war, its chief executive has said.</p><p>Karex is also seeing a surge in condom demand as rising freight costs and shipping delays have left many of its customers with lower stockpiles than usual, CEO Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/22/condom-prices-iran-war-cost-price-rise-karex">Continue reading...</a>

Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo

<p>Discussions reportedly come after Trump’s decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the US</p><p>The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who helped US forces during the war in Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a non-profit confirmed on Tuesday.</p><p>The resettlement talks, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/world/europe/afghan-refugees-congo-us.html">first reported by the New York Times</a>, come after Donald Trump’s decision to stop an <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/13/afghan-immigrants-trump-administration">initiative</a> that allowed Afghans who assisted US war efforts to apply to resettle in the US.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/afghan-refugees-us-congo">Continue reading...</a>

Fourth man charged over alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian

<p>Three other men already charged over February abduction and death remain before the courts</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/22/australia-news-live-ndis-savings-cuts-mark-butler-aged-care-cost-of-living-budget-jim-chalmers-labor-coalition-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>A fourth man has been charged over the kidnapping and murder of an elderly Sydney man, who was allegedly abducted in a case of mistaken identity.</p><p>More than two months after 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his home in Sydney’s north in the early hours of 13 February, police arrested a 19-year-old on Tuesday over two offences, including murder.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/22/chris-baghsarian-alleged-kidnap-murder-fourth-man-charged-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>

Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip

<p>Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission </p><p>Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has cancelled his trip to Eswatini, the democratic island’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, after his government said several countries had revoked overflight permits because of “intense pressure” from China.</p><p>Lai was to leave on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/taiwan-president-blames-china-cancel-eswatini-revoke-flight">Continue reading...</a>

Two US officials who died after Mexico drug raid reported to be CIA agents

<p>Mexico to investigate possible breach of its constitution and assess US’s role in anti-drug operation near Chihuahua</p><p>Mexico has launched an investigation into a possible breach of its constitution as it was reported that two US embassy officials who died in a car accident while returning from a raid on a drug lab with local officials in the border state of Chihuahua were CIA operatives.</p><p>The accident happened early on Sunday, as the officials were driving back from the scene of the raid. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/mexico-car-accident-drug-officials-killed">Their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged down a 200 metre ravine</a> in the mountains near Chihuahua’s border with the state of Sinaloa.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/mexico-drug-raid-cia-agents-embassy-investigation">Continue reading...</a>

Carney names broad team to advise on tense US-Canada trade talks

<p>Conservatives and former provincial premiers among those PM names to advisory committee on economic relations</p><p>Canada’s prime minister, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/mark-carney">Mark Carney</a>, says his <a href="https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/04/21/prime-minister-carney-announces-new-advisory-committee-canada-us">new advisory committee on economic relations</a> with the United States will draw on the “best advice and the broadest perspectives” as the country braces for what many expect will be tense trade negotiations with its southern neighbour.</p><p>The 24-member advisory committee, announced on Tuesday, shows the prime minister’s eagerness to reach across the political spectrum to ensure Canada is “well positioned to advance its interests” at the looming trade talks.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/mark-carney-advisers-us-canada-economic-trade">Continue reading...</a>

Student allegedly jailed in China for six years after taking part in pro-democracy protests in Australia

<p><strong>Exclusive:</strong> The Australian government has been urged to take stronger action to protect overseas students from political repression</p><p>The Australian government has been urged to take stronger action to protect Chinese international students from political repression by authorities on their return after a Chinese student was allegedly sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for joining pro-democracy protests in Australia.</p><p>The student, who the Guardian has chosen not to name, lost contact with his friends in Sydney after returning to China in December 2024.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/student-allegedly-jailed-china-after-pro-democracy-protests-australia">Continue reading...</a>

Uber driver Michael was assaulted by passengers. He says the platform’s response added insult to injury

<p>Drivers booted off the platform say they have little recourse to appeal as rideshare giant increasingly relies on automated systems</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/22/australia-news-live-ndis-savings-cuts-mark-butler-aged-care-cost-of-living-budget-jim-chalmers-labor-coalition-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Michael Thorn thought he’d suffered enough after his Uber passenger punched him in the head, sending him to hospital. But then the rideshare platform deactivated his account.</p><p>“It’s even worse than getting belted,” Thorn said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/uber-driver-assaulted-by-passengers-platform-response">Continue reading...</a>

Timor-Leste parliament questions president over proposed resort’s links to ‘scam’ empire

<p>Jose Ramos-Horta urged by opposition to explain diplomatic passport given to businessman behind resort project, who denies any involvement with organised crime</p><p>Timor-Leste’s opposition has questioned how foreign investors in a proposed cryptocurrency resort obtained prime beachfront real estate in the country’s capital, and has called on the president to explain why he issued a diplomatic passport to a Chinese businessman involved in the project.</p><p>Speaking in parliament in Dili on Monday, Fretilin opposition party MP Florentino Ximenes da Costa “Sinarai” raised concerns about the proposed AB Digital Technology Resort, which was the subject of a months-long investigation by the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/apr/06/prince-group-timor-leste-links-to-alleged-scam-empire">Guardian and Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/timor-leste-parliament-questions-president-resort-scam-empire-links">Continue reading...</a>

George Ariyoshi, first US governor of Asian American descent, dies aged 100

<p>Democrat led Hawaii from 1973 to 1986, coinciding with the party’s rise to power in the state</p><p>George R Ariyoshi – Hawaii’s former governor and the nation’s first Asian American governor – has died at age 100.</p><p>Ariyoshi, a Democrat who led the state from 1973 to 1986, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday night, according to a statement Monday from the current governor, Josh Green.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/george-ariyoshi-former-hawaii-governor-dies">Continue reading...</a>

‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out

<p>An Ecuadorian fishing crew describe their ordeal as victims of Trump’s purported war on ‘narcoterrorists’</p><p>By 4pm, the light was softening over the Pacific, and the crew of the Don Maca were finishing a long day hauling in lines of swordfish and albacore. Down in the hold, the mood had settled into the familiar rhythm of a fishing day drawing to a close.</p><p>“We were just working, waiting for the last trawler to return,” said Jhonny Sebastián Palacios, one of the fishers. “Everything was perfectly fine.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/21/ecuador-us-boat-strike-survivors">Continue reading...</a>

Sam Neill says New Zealand goldmine supporters have threatened him with violence

<p>Actor, who has publicly objected to plans to fast-track project near his farm, says he has received personal abuse</p><p>The actor <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/11/sam-neill-vineyard-bendigo-ophir-goldmine-otago-santana-minerals">Sam Neill</a> says he has received threats of violence from supporters of a controversial goldmine that could be opened several kilometres away from his farm in New Zealand’s Central Otago district, after he publicly objected to the government’s plans to fast-track the mine.</p><p>The Australian mining company Santana Minerals is pushing to expedite a 85-hectare (210-acre) open-cast goldmine, called Bendigo-Ophir, in the Dunstan mountains, an area described as “outstanding natural landscape” by the Central Otago district council.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/supporters-of-new-zealand-goldmine-threaten-sam-neill-with-violence">Continue reading...</a>

Canadian woman killed after gunman opens fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids

<p>At least four more injured at world heritage site in latest violent incident as country prepares to co-host World Cup</p><p>One Canadian tourist has been killed and six other people were wounded by gunfire after an armed man opened fire at one of Mexico’s most famous tourist destinations, the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City.</p><p>The shooting – the latest violent incident to affect Mexico as it prepares to co-host the football World Cup in June – took place on Monday lunchtime and was captured in mobile phone videos.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/canadian-woman-killed-after-gunman-opens-fire-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids">Continue reading...</a>

Carney says Canada’s strong economic ties to US are ‘weakness’ to be corrected

<p>Prime minister details efforts to attract investment and sign trade deals with other countries in 10-minute video address</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/canada">Canada</a>’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected, the country’s prime minister has warned.</p><p>In a 10-minute video address, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/mark-carney">Mark Carney</a> spoke about his government’s efforts to strengthen the Canadian economy by attracting new investments and signing trade deals with other countries.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/mark-carney-canada-us-economy-trade">Continue reading...</a>

Charlize Theron joins chorus of disapproval over Timothée Chalamet’s ballet comments

<p>The former ballet dancer said Chalamet’s comments were ‘reckless’ in an interview with the New York Times in which she also discussed her violent childhood</p><p>Actor and former ballet dancer Charlize Theron has joined the chorus of disapproval aimed at Timothée Chalamet over <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/09/timothee-chalamet-backlash-opera-and-ballet">his remarks that appeared to disrespect performers of ballet and opera</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/magazine/charlize-theron-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=1.b1A.yXKj.fRabddIhUnDK&amp;smid=nytcore-ios-share">In an interview with the New York Times</a>, Theron said: “Oh, boy, I hope I run into him one day,” adding: “That was a very reckless comment on two art forms that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard time. But in 10 years, AI is going to be able to do Timothée’s job, but it will not be able to replace a person on a stage dancing live.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/20/charlize-theron-timothee-chalamet-ballet-comments">Continue reading...</a>

Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar’s gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew

<p>Jubilation is turning to disenchantment as young activists arrested after protest calling for election date to be set</p><p>The arrest of several protesters in Madagascar has increased fears among young people that the military regime that took power last year after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/17/gen-z-victory-young-protesters-toppled-madagascar-leader">huge Gen Z demonstrations</a> will be no better than the government it overthrew.</p><p>Four Gen Z activists, Herizo Andriamanantena, Miora Rakotomalala, Dina Randrianarisoa and Nomena Ratsihorimanana, were arrested on 12 April, one of their lawyers said, two days after taking part in a protest calling for an election date to be set.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/madagascar-gen-z-protesters-fear-new-regime">Continue reading...</a>

Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking

<p>Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government</p><p>A <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/california">California</a> woman was arrested at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/los-angeles">Los Angeles</a> international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran">Iranian</a> government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan.</p><p>Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal agents, according to the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/woman-arrested-la-arms-trafficking-iran-africa">Continue reading...</a>

Magnificent irony as Meta staff unhappy about running surveillance software on work PCs

<h4>Zuck reportedly needs to capture workers’ keystrokes to build AI</h4> <p>Meta, the company built on watching everything its billions of users do online so it can keep them clicking on ragebait and targeted ads, is reportedly now installing surveillance software on employees’ work computers.…</p>

Mass data awakening highlights importance of scaling AI infrastructure

<h4>Intelligence starts with building AI data infrastructure</h4> <p><strong>Partner Content</strong>  Data has become the backbone of rapid artificial intelligence (AI) advancement, which drives industrial transformation and intelligence.…</p>

Anthropic tests how devs react to yanking Claude Code from Pro plan

<h4>Unannounced change apparently aimed at two percent of users but hit documentation for everyone</h4> <p>Anthropic has removed Claude Code from its Pro subscription plan, according to some of its public-facing web pages, but the company says it’s only a test for a small number of users.…</p>

Apple has an opportunity to rediscover humanity in its push toward AI

<h4>John Ternus can remake Apple the way it should have been</h4> <p><strong>OPINION</strong>  Apple's pending leadership transition affords the company a rare opportunity to return to its roots and once again serve as a source of inspiration instead of frustration.…</p>

NeuBird plans a bright future for incident response

<h4>Imagine an army of AI minions handling investigations behind the scenes</h4> <p><strong>Sponsored Feature</strong>  We're at the beginning of the agentic era for operations. Current AIOps tools summarize dashboards and surface correlations, but most don't actually investigate incidents. So engineers still spend hours manually investigating complex incidents.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.html' --></p>

AI-assisted intruders pwned Vercel via OAuth abuse and a pilfered employee account

<h4>CEO suspects silicon sidekick behind 'surprising velocity' breach - cyber crims shop stolen data for $2M</h4> <p>Vercel's CEO reckons the crooks behind <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/20/vercel_context_ai_security_incident/">its recent breach</a> likely had a helping hand from AI, saying the attackers moved with "surprising velocity" and a deep understanding of the company's infrastructure.…</p>

Microsoft's GitHub grounds Copilot account sign-ups amid capacity crunch

<h4>Remember what we promised when you subscribed for a year? Well, we've got a new deal that's better for us.</h4> <p>Microsoft's GitHub has stopped accepting new Copilot individual subscriptions while the code hosting biz figures out how it can meet its service commitments without breaking the bank.…</p>

Vibe coding upstart Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior,' then throws HackerOne under the bus

<h4>A lesson in how not to respond to vulnerability reports</h4> <p><strong>UPDATED</strong>  Vibe-coding platform Lovable is pooh-poohing a researcher’s finding that anyone could open a free account on the service and read other users' sensitive info, including credentials, chat history, and source code. However, the company’s story keeps changing: First it attributed the publicly exposed info to "intentional behavior" and "unclear documentation," then threw bug-bounty service HackerOne under the bus.…</p>

Claude Desktop changes app access settings for browsers you don't even have installed yet

<h4>Installation and pre-approval without consent looks dubious under EU law</h4> <p>One app should not modify another app without asking for and receiving your explicit consent. Yet Anthropic's Claude Desktop for macOS installs files that affect other vendors' applications without disclosure, even before those applications have been installed, and authorizes browser extensions without consent.…</p>

Schmoozebots: Study finds flattery will get AI everywhere

<h4>Excessive friendliness may cause users to forget they're talking to a very confident autocomplete</h4> <p>A study into how humans interact with chatbots suggests the fastest way to make an LLM feel human isn't making it smarter – it's making it seem nicer.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.html' --></p>

New Android development tool designed for robots, not humans

<h4>Google previews Android CLI as agentic development continues to snowball</h4> <p>Google has introduced a new Android command-line interface built specifically for AI agents, claiming a 70 percent cut in token usage and three times reduction in task completion time.…</p>

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

<h4>Bit barns need to worry more about space, access to grid – overstuffed center no longer a must, say experts</h4> <p>UK AI datacenter capacity could migrate away from London as power shortages, planning constraints and reduced reliance on low-latency connections to financial firms make other locations more attractive.…</p>

UK.gov kicks off half-a-billion quid sovereign AI venture with £80M invite

<h4>Companies get to keep IP developed for government projects</h4> <p>The UK government is opening £80 million in AI procurement talks with tech firms, drawing on its £500 million sovereign capability fund.…</p>

Growing AI power slurpage prompts MPs to examine low-energy computing

<h4>Committee launches inquiry into emerging chip designs to curb datacenter energy use</h4> <p>MPs are probing whether radically different, low-energy chip designs can stop AI from turning the UK's power grid into a bottleneck.…</p>

AI quota inflation is no token effort. It's baked in

<h4>We've been here before. This time, we may not get out</h4> <p><strong>Opinion</strong>  Fans of the creative arts often find out where creators gather to talk among themselves, then sneak in to eavesdrop on what those masters of the art talk about. Golden insights, daring concepts, cutting-edge thinking? Not a bit. Gossip, if you're lucky. Travel miseries, if you're not. Mostly, they talk about money.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.html' --></p>

Here's why most AI initiatives crash at pilot stage

<h4>Those that don't have one thing in common</h4> <p><strong>Sponsored Feature</strong>  Adoption of AI, particularly generative AI, has become popular among enterprises because of a promised step change in productivity and profitability. But the shocking truth is that most generative AI initiatives are getting quietly canceled while still at pilot stage. A recent MIT <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonsnyder/2025/08/26/mit-finds-95-of-genai-pilots-fail-because-companies-avoid-friction/">report</a> revealed that around 95 percent of enterprise AI projects don't deliver any measurable returns and get binned before they reach full scale production.…</p>

Next.js developer Vercel warns of customer credential compromise

<h4>Blames outfit called Context.ai, which reckons an agentic OAuth tangle caused the incident</h4> <p>Vercel, the company that created the open source Next.js web development framework, has a data leak that led to compromise of some customer credentials, and blamed an outfit called Context.ai for the mess.…</p>

Just like phishing for gullible humans, prompt injecting AIs is here to stay

<h4>Aren't we all just prompting tokens of linguistic meaning and hoping the other person isn't bullshitting us?</h4> <p><strong>kettle</strong>  It's a week of the year, which means there's been the discovery of yet another prompt injection attack that will force supposedly well-guarded AI bots to spill secrets by asking the right way. …</p>

I meant to do that! AI vendors shrug off responsibility for vulns

<h4>Passing the buck, and the blame, down the road shows lack of AI companies' maturity</h4> <p><strong>OPINION</strong>  AI vendors: "You need to use AI to fight AI threats (and do everything else in your corporate IT environment)." Also AI vendors: "That's not a security flaw; it's working as intended."…</p>

Cloudflare can remember it for you wholesale

<h4>Agent Memory stores AI chat scraps off to the side and recalls them when needed</h4> <p>Not only is hardware memory scarce these days, but context memory, the conversational data exchanged with AI models, can be an issue too.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.html' --></p>

Oil prices today: Crude slips as markets weigh US-Iran talks, ceasefire extension

Oil prices dipped Wednesday after an initial Asian surge, as traders weighed US-Iran peace talk uncertainties following Washington's ceasefire extension. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel market anxiety. Geopolitical developments, including potential pipeline issues and upcoming US inventory data, are also influencing price movements, suggesting continued volatility.

IPL: Kavya Maran, Abhishek Sharma’s father go wild after SRH star’s ton — Watch

Opener Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 135* powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a dominant 47-run win over Delhi Capitals, but it was the emotional scenes in the stands that stole attention. Cameras captured Kavya Maran and his father celebrating wildly, as the opener’s 10-sixes knock became one of IPL 2026’s most memorable innings.

Europe's most valuable company is laying off 1,700 employees: These are the jobs that will be cut

Dutch chip giant ASML is cutting 1,700 jobs, primarily management roles, to streamline operations and boost engineering focus amidst record revenues. This move, impacting about 4% of its workforce, aims to flatten its organizational structure and create new engineering positions. However, the decision has sparked employee protests and union criticism, citing the company's substantial profits and planned share buybacks.

Could Pahalgam happen again?

‘They will never be forgotten’: PM Modi pays tribute to Pahalgam victims

India marked the first anniversary of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack with Prime Minister Modi and the Army vowing unwavering resolve. The nation remembers the 26 innocent lives lost, with a strong message that terror will not succeed. India's decisive response, 'Operation Sindoor,' and subsequent 'Operation Mahadev' neutralized perpetrators, ensuring justice.

‘Show my dad on camera, see his reactions’: Abhishek Sharma’s sweet request wins hearts

Abhishek Sharma's unbeaten 135 powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding IPL 2026 victory over Delhi Capitals. Post-match, he emotionally dedicated his performance to his father, who has guided him since childhood. Sharma also highlighted the team's supportive environment and his desire to entertain the fans with his aggressive batting.

'Bhooth Bangla' box office day 5: Akshay's horror comedy surpasses Rs 117 crore globally

'Bhooth Bangla', featuring the versatile Akshay Kumar, has delighted audiences worldwide, surpassing the Rs 100 crore milestone by earning Rs 117.71 crore. While the film has sparked split opinions among fans, it experienced a robust start that set the stage for its continuing success, particularly with a notable boost in Day 5 earnings. Read the full article to know more in detail.

50 shades of anger? Bengaluru woman ties lover on pretext of ‘good time’, sets him ablaze

A woman in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly setting her boyfriend on fire during a BDSM session. The 27-year-old reportedly doused her partner in inflammable liquid and ignited it after tying him up. Investigators believe the act may have stemmed from resentment after he rejected her marriage proposal.

'Get out of here': Minister gets taste of 'akrosh' over traffic jam during BJP's Mumbai rally

During a BJP rally in Mumbai, a frustrated woman confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan and demonstrators, demanding they clear the road. She expressed anger over being stuck in traffic for over an hour while trying to pick up her child. The incident, captured in viral videos, saw the woman urging them to move off the road.

Indian Uber driver accused of killing baby passenger after falling asleep and crashing vehicle

‘Feeble’, ‘politices’: Typos spotted in Kash Patel’s $250 million defamation suit against Atlantic

Meta to install tracking software on American employee's machines: Here is what the memo said

Meta is installing new tracking software on US employees' computers to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for AI training. This initiative aims to improve AI agents' ability to perform work tasks autonomously, like using shortcuts. Meta assures employees the data won't be used for performance reviews, only for enhancing AI models.