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Anthropic will reintroduce its advanced AI model, Fable 5, in Max and Team Premium plans from July 20 at 50% of usage limits. Separately, the company released Claude Opus 5, a cheaper model that approaches Fable 5's performance at half the price, with costs set at $5 per million input tokens and $25 per million output tokens.
Iraq has signed dozens of agreements with American companies during a visit by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, including a deal to revive the Kirkuk-Baniyas crude oil pipeline. The move aims to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen disruptions due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. The US State Department has welcomed the plan, expecting American companies to play a key role.
President Xi Jinping announced a new 29-nation coalition, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation in AI development. The initiative includes 5,000 research projects for developing countries and is seen as part of China's broader efforts to shape global AI governance.
As reported by Fox News, the Trump administration's shift from foreign aid to private investment and trade is credited with an African economic boom. Officials cite strong growth, increased U.S. exports, and a new U.N. forum promoting the 'Trade Over Aid' initiative.
Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed in a government reshuffle, prompting rare wartime protests in Kyiv. Sergii Koretskyi was appointed prime minister, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv as the war with Russia continued.
Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion warns that Europe risks repeating past mistakes by not fully embracing artificial intelligence, which could widen the economic gap with the US. He suggests focusing on AI in traditional strengths like health and proposes a European DARPA to boost research and financing.
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has released an American citizen detained since December 2024, identified by her lawyer as US-Iranian Dena Karari. However, Iran's judiciary has denied any release or exchange of American prisoners, creating a direct contradiction with Washington's claim.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for attacks on US military targets at bases in Kuwait and Jordan, including an air base in Kuwait and the Azraq base in Jordan, according to Iranian state media and the IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency. The IRGC also claimed to have received intelligence from Jordanian civilians and to have damaged US aircraft in attacks on Jordan's Aqaba Airport, though these claims have not been independently confirmed.
As generative AI tools become ubiquitous, recent studies warn of potential harm to memory, decision-making, and critical thinking, while experts advise using AI to encourage reflection to mitigate cognitive offloading.
South Korean stocks tumbled sharply as escalating Middle East tensions and a selloff in technology shares rattled investors. The KOSPI fell more than 6 percent in a volatile session, while the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate. The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran, adding to worries about energy supplies.
US Central Command has conducted new strikes on Iranian targets, with smoke rising from explosions at an undisclosed location. Meanwhile, reports indicate damage on Kharg Island and a US soldier boarding an Iranian ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions persist.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new national framework for artificial intelligence, including a new Office of AI within his department, mandatory standards for data centres' water and power use, and assurances that copyright protections for Australian creatives will not be weakened. The plan, outlined in a speech at the University of Sydney, aims to coordinate government action and establish AI's 'social licence'.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said peace in Ukraine is unlikely in the near future, citing Russia's rigid stance. He also announced Poland will host military exercises with French and British troops in the autumn to prepare for potential security guarantees for Ukraine.
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping campaign against the International Criminal Court, accusing it of posing an 'intolerable threat to US sovereignty.' The EU has pushed back, defending the court's role in prosecuting war crimes and genocide.
Australia's internet regulator, eSafety, has found significant gaps in how major tech platforms tackle online sexual extortion and child sexual exploitation. The regulator received over 2,000 complaints about sexual extortion in six months, with young men aged 18–24 most affected, and criticized companies for not deploying available detection technologies.
Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, President Donald Trump has recommended Darline Graham, the senator's sister, to serve as interim senator. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will make the appointment, with a special primary election scheduled for August 11.
Senator Mitch McConnell has broken his silence, revealing a fall led to his hospitalization and a mild case of pneumonia. His first statement included a photo with his wife amid speculation and conspiracy theories over his absence.
Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief illness, days after meeting with Ukraine's president. Israeli leaders paid tribute, and Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel highlighted his importance and concerns about shifting support for Israel.
New sustainability reports show that Microsoft, Amazon and Google's combined carbon emissions rose by nearly a fifth in the past year, reaching levels comparable to half of France's annual emissions. The surge is attributed to the rapid expansion of AI datacentres, raising questions about the tech giants' climate pledges.
Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard from major social media platforms about their handling of antisemitic content, with X Corp notably refusing to engage. TikTok reported removing 98% of harmful content proactively, while experts detailed how extremists use coded language and memes to evade detection.