Trump expected to meet with Intel CEO after calling for his ouster
US President Donald Trump said last week that Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan was 'highly conflicted'.
When AI agents take the lead, do humans lose control?
AI agents are taking over tasks, but as they gain power, experts warn the risks may be just getting started.
Barcelona and Villarreal set for La Liga game at Messi’s Miami
Spain's football federation has approved a request for Villarreal's home La Liga game with Barcelona to move to Miami.
Moment suspects carjack a tanker lorry during police pursuit in LA
A pair of armed carjackers stole at least three vehicles, including a truck, that led to a police pursuit.
Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system
The WFP says aid is being cut by 60 percent for the most vulnerable groups including pregnant women and disabled people.
Trump on Israel’s offensive in Gaza City: Hamas “can’t stay” – Axios
- Trump on Israel's offensive in Gaza City: Hamas "can't stay" Axios
- Israel said to signal it could put Gaza City takeover on hold as prospects of renewed talks simmer The Times of Israel
- Trump, Netanyahu discuss plan to control Hamas strongholds in Gaza JNS.org
- Trump says Hamas can’t be allowed to stay in Gaza: ‘Remember Oct. 7’ New York Post
- Israel and Hamas Signal Readiness to Discuss Comprehensive Gaza Cease-fire Deal Haaretz
Who Deserves Credit for the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Deal? – The Bulwark
- Who Deserves Credit for the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Deal? The Bulwark
- President Trump Brokers Another Historic Peace Deal The White House (.gov)
- Azerbaijan, Armenia publish text of US-brokered peace deal Reuters
- Donald Trump brokers a peace plan in the Caucasus The Economist
- Pope Leo hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Vatican News
Santander mortgage cap jumps by as much as 24% as bank eases lending rules
Some higher-earning couples with smaller deposits could borrow extra £130,000 as a result of overnight changes
Some couples applying for a Santander mortgage will see the maximum they can borrow increase by £130,000 overnight after the bank loosened its lending rules.
Santander is the latest in a line of lenders to allow some borrowers to access bigger mortgages after intervention by the City regulator and new guidelines from the Bank of England designed to help more people on to the housing ladder.
Continue reading...Who was Anas al-Sharif, prominent Gaza journalist killed by Israel?
Sharif was killed when Israel targeted a tent used by media in northern Gaza, alongside six others, Al Jazeera said.
Harry and Meghan sign new multi-year Netflix deal
It's a looser arrangement than their previous deal - and comes ahead of a second series of Meghan's cookery show being screened later this month.
‘Death spiral’: Mekong River megafish have shrunk by half, study reveals
Fish once as large as grizzly bears have become far smaller in recent years due to overfishing, dams and climate crisis
The size of megafish in the Mekong River has shrunk alarmingly in recent years owing to overfishing, a study has found. The length of the largest and most endangered freshwater giants, some as big as grizzly bears, decreased by 40% in seven years.
Some fish, like the Mekong giant catfish, have been studied for over a longer period and show a decline in weight of 55% in the past 25 years, dropping from an average of 180kg (397lb) to 80kg.
Continue reading...Harry and Meghan sign new multi-year film and TV deal with Netflix
Agreement defies media reports that contract for Duke and Duchess of Sussex would not be renewed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a fresh multi-year film and television deal with Netflix, contradicting reports this year that the streaming company would not renew its contract with them.
Harry and Meghan, who struck a five-year deal in 2020 reportedly worth $100m (£78m) after stepping back from their duties as senior royals, have collaborated with Netflix on a number of projects, most recently the duchess’s lifestyle series With Love, Meghan.
Continue reading...Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit – AP News
- Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit AP News
- 'Don't trust Putin' and 'Two weddings and a feud' BBC
- EU hits back at Trump, Zelenskyy comments, no concessions in Ukraine before Putin ceasefire agreement Fox News
- UK and Canada say peace must not be imposed on Ukraine Reuters
- Europeans fear being a footnote in history as Putin looks to strike deal with Trump CNN
Wildfires blaze through parts of Europe as heatwave hits
Fires threaten a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain as temperatures hit new records.
Ghislaine Maxwell court materials to stay secret, judge rules
The judge said there was nothing new to learn from the materials, and releasing them could hurt future grand jury proceedings.
Justice Department Announces Coordinated Disruption Actions Against BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware Operations – Department of Justice (.gov)
- Justice Department Announces Coordinated Disruption Actions Against BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware Operations Department of Justice (.gov)
- Feds take down servers, seize $1M tied to BlackSuit ransomware gang Axios
- US government seized $1M from Russian ransomware gang TechCrunch
- BlackSuit ransomware crew loses servers, domains, and $1m in global shakedown theregister.com
- Royal and BlackSuit ransomware gangs hit over 450 US companies BleepingComputer
Trump to deploy National Guard to Washington DC
US President Donald Trump said he is taking control of Washington, DC’s police force and deploying the National Guard.
EasyJet suspends pilot after claims he wandered naked around luxury hotel
Pilot reportedly removed all his clothes and walked into reception area of Cape Verde hotel after drinking session
An easyJet flight captain has been suspended pending an investigation after claims that he wandered naked around a luxury hotel at the end of an all-night drinking session.
The pilot, who has not been named, was seen without any clothes in the reception of a five-star hotel on the Atlantic resort island of Cape Verde early last Tuesday.
Continue reading...Anas raised his voiced, but the world refused to listen
Anas al-Sharif was the voice of Gaza. He was an inspiration and a role model. His murder will not silence us.
Norway oil fund sells out of a fifth of Israeli firms amid fierce criticism – Financial Times
- Norway oil fund sells out of a fifth of Israeli firms amid fierce criticism Financial Times
- Norway’s $1.9 Trillion Wealth Fund Sells Off Israeli Assets Bloomberg.com
- Norway wealth fund terminates Israel asset management contracts Reuters
- World’s largest wealth fund rolls back Israeli investments over West Bank, Gaza concerns The Times of Israel
- Orsted shares plunge 30% as global trade holds spotlight CNBC