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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.
Apple has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and two former employees, accusing the AI company of orchestrating a coordinated effort to steal trade secrets as OpenAI develops its own consumer hardware. The suit names specific former Apple engineers and is part of a deteriorating relationship between the two tech giants.
Israeli police and border guards have conducted a series of raids across the Negev and northern Israel, seizing a stolen IDF anti-tank rocket launcher, weapons caches, and ammunition. The operations are part of broader efforts to curb crime in Arab-Israeli communities, with several suspects arrested and investigations ongoing.
The Emmy nominations were announced, with Widow's Bay earning 19 nods and Hacks breaking a record with 24. Mariska Hargitay is set to host. Meanwhile, Stranger Things missed out on major categories, and a look at some of the best new TV shows of the year.
The ABC and SBS are set to face scrutiny at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion over their Middle East coverage. Australia's antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal has called for an independent oversight committee, while the ABC has rejected allegations that its journalism contributed to antisemitism.
Burglars stole around 20 pieces of jewellery worth millions of euros from the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France. The theft occurred in the early morning, and the museum will be closed for several days. Authorities are examining CCTV footage.
South Korea's revised Information and Communications Network Act has come into effect, introducing punitive damages for major online information producers and new obligations for large platforms. The move has drawn concern from the United States, while Seoul insists the law does not discriminate against foreign firms.
A review commissioned by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority urges the government to strengthen the regulator's powers to address AI-related risks in financial services, while highlighting both opportunities and dangers. The review found that a quarter of UK consumers trust AI tools for financial advice, and recommends further scrutiny of AI models outside the regulatory perimeter.
US President Donald Trump suggested AI companies would make a public ‘contribution’ to the country, without detailing what form it might take. Reports separately indicate OpenAI is in early talks to give the US government a 5% stake, while Anthropic’s latest models were suspended last month after an emergency export control directive.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has come under scrutiny over his outside earnings, including a £270,000 payment from a gold bullion company, while facing a standards investigation over a £5m gift. As a new rival party positions itself as a purer populist alternative, questions mount over whether his anti-establishment image can withstand the pressure.
Russian overnight attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine, including a child under two, and injured ten more. The strikes came as Kyiv held a day of mourning for victims of a previous deadly attack, while President Zelenskyy cut short a visit to Ireland.
A viral claim suggesting Deutsche Welle reported on a petition to ban 'Africans' and 'Muslims' from the German national team has been debunked. The German Football Association (DFB) denies any such petition exists and reaffirms its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv overnight killed at least 13 people and injured over 80, with a hotel and residential buildings damaged. Mayor Vitali Klitschko called it the 'most massive enemy attack,' and President Zelenskyy renewed pleas for air defense supplies.
The European Union's highest court dismissed Google's final appeal against a €4.1 billion antitrust fine, confirming the penalty for abusing Android's dominance to restrict competition. The ruling ends an eight-year legal battle and is expected to embolden further antitrust actions in the EU and elsewhere.
Foreign-owned shops in Durban suffered heavy losses after looting during protests demanding undocumented foreigners leave South Africa. At least 14 stores were targeted, with one supermarket losing over R1 million in stock. Around 900 people were arrested, including suspected looters and undocumented foreigners.
Anthropic says the US Commerce Department has lifted export controls on its powerful Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, allowing it to restore global access. The models were suspended June 12 over national security concerns, with a partial reversal on Friday granting some trusted US organizations access to Mythos 5.
The European Central Bank is advancing plans for a digital euro, with the European Parliament's economic committee backing draft rules. The initiative aims to reduce the eurozone's reliance on American-owned payment systems, with a possible rollout by 2029. The project also addresses concerns about currency sovereignty amid shifting US trade policies.
Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former Indonesian education minister, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption linked to the procurement of Chromebooks for schools. The verdict has raised concerns about Indonesia's tech industry and investor confidence.
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has launched formal proceedings against Google over its Games Velocity Program, alleging the company abused its dominance in the Android app market by offering incentives to major game developers in exchange for preferential treatment. Google denies wrongdoing and has eight weeks to respond, with a potential fine of up to 849.6 billion won.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha, while Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, despite President Trump's claim. Qatar said no high-level meetings were planned, with indirect negotiations set to continue.