Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement
Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in a number of Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate immigrant ICE deaths
Since start of Trump’s second term, 14 Mexican immigrants have died in ICE custody and three in agency operations
Mexico formally requested that US state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of immigrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during raids, the Mexican government said Tuesday.
The request follows the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston. Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term, 17 Mexican immigrants have died during immigration enforcement, 14 in ICE custody and three in agency operations.
Continue reading...Sheinbaum rejects US claim that Mexico’s government is linked to cartels
Sheinbaum has denounced remarks from DEA head Terry Cole as a baseless 'political statement' about Mexico.
What are the obstacles to peace between Israel and Lebanon?
Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
Maltese politicians ‘involved’ in plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, court hears
Former economy minister Chris Cardona and ex-chief of staff Keith Schembri named as being involved in 2017 murder of journalist
Two political figures who previously held powerful government roles in Malta were accused of plotting to kill the journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia during court testimony on Wednesday.
The allegations, against a former economy minister and a former chief of staff to the prime minister, were made during a chaotic day at the courts of justice in Valletta, where the businessman Yorgen Fenech is on trial for ordering the assassination of Caruana Galizia in 2017.
Continue reading...WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control – Fox News
- WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control Fox News
- Russian soldiers in ‘close call’ as machinegun plan backfires The Times
- Video of Russian Live-Fire Exercise Mishap Viewed Millions of Times Newsweek
- Soldier flung as machine gun spins out of control in epic fail Chronicle-Tribune
- Russian soldier sent flying as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control Yahoo
Trump reaches historic mark that only Biden and Carter achieved – and it’s not good news – The Independent
- Trump reaches historic mark that only Biden and Carter achieved - and it’s not good news The Independent
- Trump joins Biden and Carter with ‘historically bad’ approval rating The Independent
- CNN Data Guru Reveals Trump’s Polling Puts Him in Embarrassing Club The Daily Beast
- Harry Enten Says Trump Approval on Inflation Puts Him in 'Brotherhood' with Biden and Carter Yahoo
- CNN Host Says Donald Trump’s Inflation Polling Is Worse Than Joe Biden Reality Tea
EU fails to strike Russia sanctions deal after 3 days of talks – politico.eu
- EU fails to strike Russia sanctions deal after 3 days of talks politico.eu
- EU Freezes Russian Oil Price Cap For a Week as Sanctions Stall Bloomberg.com
- EU envoys fail to agree on 21st package of sanctions against Russia, says EU diplomat Reuters
- Sanctions no deal forces EU to freeze oil cap for a week euractiv.com
- Sanctions should be ‘economic’ not ‘symbolic’, Bulgarian FM says Euronews.com
France Votes to Allow Assisted Dying – The New York Times
- France Votes to Allow Assisted Dying The New York Times
- French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill Reuters
- French MPs approve assisted-dying law with strict rules after years of argument BBC
- French bishop: Catholic lawmakers who back euthanasia bill cannot receive Communion EWTN News
- France’s National Assembly approves assisted-dying bill after years of debate CNN
US troops unload China’s only known aid flight to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela as Americans surge relief – Fox News
- US troops unload China's only known aid flight to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela as Americans surge relief Fox News
- USS San Antonio Assumes Relief Mission in Venezuela U.S. Department of War (.gov)
- LCF-24: Disaster Assistance Supply Delivery [Image 6 of 17] DVIDS
- Pentagon Turns Earthquake Into Occupation of Venezuela Black Agenda Report
- LCF-24: Chaplain Sermon [Image 14 of 14] DVIDS
Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting London mosques – BBC
- Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting London mosques BBC
- British 14-year-old pleads not guilty over alleged plot to attack mosques The Times of Israel
- Police charge 14-year-old boy over alleged terror plot targeting London mosques The Guardian
- Fourteen-year-old boy charged over alleged plot targeting London mosques Al Jazeera
- Shadow Ridge freshman football player Amari Green grateful to be alive AOL.com
Jude Bellingham lookalikes compete for a £1,966 Deliveroo voucher
The match-winning England striker is ‘a good ambassador for young people’, says one contestant
All together now, with arms in the air: One Jude Bellingham, there’s only one Jude Bellingham …
Unless, that is, you happened to find yourself in Shoreditch, east London, on Wednesday, where a dozen young men who looked vaguely like the England midfielder gathered for a lookalike contest almost as competitive as the one currently continuing in the US.
Continue reading...Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey. Here’s what makes it special. – The Washington Post
- Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey. Here’s what makes it special. The Washington Post
- New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest BBC
- New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest Florida Atlantic University
- Meet Earth’s Newest Monkey. (And Check Out Its Orange Lips.) The New York Times
- Congolese monkey with mask-like face and strong BO is new to science New Scientist
Big day for a British Overseas Territory (no, not that one) – Politico
- Big day for a British Overseas Territory (no, not that one) Politico
- There’s a tiny piece of Britain in the Mediterranean. And its border has just vanished CNN
- Britain and EU formally sign Gibraltar treaty, easing border crossings Reuters
- Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’ The Guardian
- Spanish PM says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound' Euronews.com
Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace – SpaceNews
- Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace SpaceNews
- In Final Speech as CSO, Saltzman Says Military Leaders Are ‘Ballast’ Against Partisanship Air & Space Forces Magazine
- On eve of retirement, Saltzman champions military’s role as ‘ballast’ for democracy Breaking Defense
- Space Force faces budget uncertainty as leader plans exit next month Defense One
- Outgoing Space Force Boss Urges Realistic Approach To Big Problems Aviation Week
What if Bluey spoke one of the world’s oldest living languages?
Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.
Mapping the latest US strikes across Iran
US attacks kill dozens in Iran as Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse.
Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz
Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he started
Donald Trump has taken the war with Iran into a new, murkier phase as the two sides move further and further from the vague memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on 17 June.
And as during the opening phase of the conflict, the US leader’s objectives and methods are clouded in confusion, daily U-turns and boasts that within hours are revealed to be false.
Continue reading...French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.