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Anti-immigrant riots erupted in Belfast after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged over a knife attack. Protesters torched vehicles and buildings, prompting strong condemnation from political leaders and counter-rallies supporting immigration.
Prediction market platform Kalshi has announced measures to prevent insider trading, including requiring users to disclose employment details for markets at heightened risk. The move follows investigations into former congressman George Santos, who allegedly bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address.
OpenAI has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, targeting a valuation of up to $1 trillion. The move comes as rival Anthropic also filed for an IPO, and SpaceX is set to go public, marking a pivotal moment for AI and tech investments.
The UK government has issued a three-month ultimatum to Apple and Google to implement technology blocking children from taking, sharing, or viewing nude images on smartphones and tablets. Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that legislation will follow if companies fail to comply, with potential fines and criminal liability for tech bosses.
Meta has announced it will file a federal contempt motion against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group, accusing it of violating a permanent injunction by targeting WhatsApp users with phishing attempts. The move follows NSO's previous $167 million settlement and ongoing legal battles over its Pegasus spyware.
SK hynix has ordered HBM production equipment from Hanmi Semiconductor in a deal worth 44.2 billion won, reportedly to expand output for Nvidia. The company also began shipping samples of its 12-layer HBM4E chip to major customers, claiming over 20% power efficiency gains.
At its annual developer conference, Apple announced a major upgrade to Siri, integrating it with Apple Intelligence and Google's Gemini model. The company also revealed child safety features and confirmed CEO Tim Cook's departure this fall. The event follows a $250 million settlement over AI claims.
Greek authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man on the island of Crete on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks and belonging to Hamas. The arrest is linked to the detention of four Palestinians in Cyprus, and investigations have uncovered online orders for chemical agents and electronic equipment.
The US military says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, while conducting self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. The attacks mark an escalation in the Gulf conflict despite a ceasefire, with Kuwait reporting damage at its international airport and diplomatic fallout.
US stocks tumbled on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their biggest one-day losses in months, after a stronger-than-expected May jobs report raised fears that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high or even hike them. Tech and chip stocks led the decline, while investors rotated into safer sectors. President Donald Trump reacted with confusion, saying stocks should rise on good jobs data.
Israeli police detained over 60 ultra-Orthodox protesters after a violent riot outside the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, prompting widespread condemnation and a Shin Bet investigation. The incident, which involved property damage and attempts to break in while Sohlberg's family was inside, has been described by officials as a serious criminal event rather than a legitimate protest.
Meta has formally opposed Australia's News Bargaining Incentive, which would tax digital platforms up to 2.25% of local revenue unless they pay for news content. The company calls the proposal 'discriminatory' and 'economically incoherent,' while the government defends it as fair. The plan could generate 200-250 million AUD for local media, but faces opposition from tech firms and US lobby groups.
SpaceX's initial public offering is set to be the largest in history, raising up to $75 billion at a valuation near $1.8 trillion. The float has drawn interest from ordinary Australians and global investors, while analysts question the valuation and governance. Meanwhile, investors in China and elsewhere weigh the implications.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has imposed conduct requirements on Google, forcing it to allow publishers to opt out of AI search features and ensure transparent, objective rankings. The move aims to give publishers more leverage in content deals and address long-standing concerns over Google's dominance in search.
Google's Debug program plans to release millions of sterile male mosquitoes in Florida and California to combat the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito, which spreads diseases like dengue and Zika. The method uses Wolbachia bacteria to sterilize males, aiming to shrink the population over time. Experts highlight both the promise and the challenges of the approach.
The Sydney Morning Herald removed an opinion piece by Western Sydney University's Cath Ellis after it emerged she used AI to draft it without disclosure. The university defended the use as 'sophisticated and appropriate,' while Nine's guidelines permit AI for research but not writing. The incident highlights a broader trust gap in AI use across Australia.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a voluntary framework for AI developers to share advanced models with the U.S. government before public release. The 30-day preview window is a compromise between an initial 90-day draft and tech companies' push for 14 days, and the order also creates an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse. The move reverses the Biden administration's 2023 AI oversight order, while the European Union continues its own binding regulations.
The Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil, citing unfair practices in digital trade, deforestation, and more. Brazilian President Lula da Silva has rejected the move, blaming political motivations, while trade officials say the tariffs would replace earlier duties struck down by the Supreme Court.
The Knesset passed a bill in its first reading that would divide the attorney-general's role into two separate positions, a move critics say undermines judicial independence. The bill now returns to committee for further discussion.
France has restricted Israeli participation in the Eurosatory defence exhibition, banning offensive weapons and government officials while allowing only air defence systems. Israel's defence ministry denounced the move as 'disgraceful' and discriminatory, with its economy minister calling it 'shameful'.