Météo-France a placé 60 départements en vigilance orange canicule pour samedi et dimanche, touchant 41 millions de personnes. Des températures jusqu'à 39°C sont attendues localement, avec un risque d'alerte rouge dimanche. Le Premier ministre réunit le centre interministériel de crise.
AI firm Anthropic faces a US export ban on its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security. This echoes Steve Jobs' 1999 challenge with the Power Mac G4, which was also restricted due to its power. Analysts suggest Anthropic's communication issues and perceived disregard for cyber regulations played a role in the ban, beyond Amazon's initial warning.
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The European Council has not set timeframes for the next stages of Moldova's EU accession negotiations, which began on June 15. While the European Commission urged for talks on all clusters to start in July, a unanimous EU decision was not reached during the summit. The process is merit-based and typically takes over 10 years.
Following the NEET-UG exam leak, the NTA has significantly expanded the question bank and increased paper-setters for the retest. The new system aims to secure the paper-making process, reducing the value of partial access and insider knowledge.
Crypto exchange WhiteBIT has received authorization from Austria's Financial Market Authority under the EU's MiCA regulation, enabling it to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area with a single license. This approval comes ahead of the July 1 deadline for MiCA transition.
An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, was arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker, MV Smyrtos, was intercepted. The vessel, en route from Russia to India, was found without a legitimate flag. Pant appeared in court and was remanded in custody, with his family appealing to the Indian government for assistance.
IBM dévoile à VivaTech son "chandelier quantique", un système de refroidissement pour ordinateur quantique. Cette technologie promet de révolutionner l'informatique en résolvant des problèmes complexes, avec une commercialisation prévue pour 2029.
The UK plans to ban social media access for under-16s without age verification, requiring ID uploads. Critics argue this will increase data collection by Big Tech, harm privacy, and stifle competition, while proponents seek tighter speech restrictions.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims EU bureaucrats are deceiving Ukrainians about their chances of joining the EU, stating Ukraine has "zero chance" due to economic collapse, corruption, and conflict. The SVR also cited fears of strengthening right-wing radicals.
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines via BlockShoals, but neither is authorized for peso transfers or other central bank-regulated activities. BlockShoals acts as an intermediary under the SEC's CASP framework, while the BSP clarifies that VASP licenses are still required for regulated activities.
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines via BlockShoals, but neither is authorized for peso transfers or other central bank-regulated activities. BlockShoals acts as an intermediary under the SEC's CASP framework, while the BSP clarifies no VASP license is held.
Hungary blocked an attempt to fast-track Ukraine's EU accession, with PM Peter Magyar stating a clause for accelerated entry was removed. The EU remains divided on reopening communication with Moscow, with France and Germany opposing efforts by European Council President Antonio Costa.
Vice President Vance postpones Switzerland trip to negotiate Iran peace deal. Obama Presidential Center opens with former presidents. NYC celebrates Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973. DHS plans facial recognition for immigrant identification.
A new MIT study reveals that excessive reliance on AI chatbots like ChatGPT can diminish users' critical-thinking skills and their ability to independently discern misinformation. While AI can aid in detecting fake content, over-dependence leads to a decline in unassisted judgment over time.
As Europe's MiCA regulation deadline looms, major crypto firms like Binance and Tether face challenges securing licenses or complying with rules, potentially disrupting access for millions of users and reshaping the market towards regulated entities and a future digital euro.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the country's first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme, allowing residents and citizens to invest in Shariah-compliant government Islamic Treasury Sukuk with a minimum of Dh1,000. This initiative aims to encourage saving, broaden financial inclusion, and deepen local capital markets.
Il sindaco di Venezia, Simone Venturini, ha proposto di aumentare il costo del "ticket d'ingresso" per i turisti giornalieri da 5-10 euro a 30-50 euro in determinati giorni dell'anno per disincentivare gli arrivi.
The US imposed strict export controls on Anthropic's AI tools, citing national security risks. This move has led to global access suspension, criticism from tech executives and policymakers, and concerns about US AI leadership and regulatory gaps.
An official report for the UK's Department for Transport warns that a third runway at Heathrow could significantly harm the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million people, impacting noise, air quality, housing, and community cohesion, despite potential job and economic benefits.
The US ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its AI models, citing national security. Allies, including France and Canada, expressed concern over US "nationalist" tech policy and called for greater European self-reliance in AI development.
A movement called Stop Killing Games is lobbying for legal protections to prevent publishers from shutting down online video games. The group advocates for "end-of-life plans" to keep games playable, proposing that companies allow players to operate private servers. While the European Commission cannot mandate this due to copyright laws, it will work on a code of conduct. In the US, California's "Protect Our Games" act, which requires advance notice before takedown and access for purchased games, has passed the Assembly.
Elon Musk's net worth surges to $1.27 trillion after SpaceX's IPO valuation exceeds $2 trillion, making him the world's first trillionaire. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault comments on the distinction between company valuation and personal spendable wealth, acknowledging Musk's dominance in the rocket industry.
Swedish firm Saab and US company General Atomics have successfully tested an MQ-9B drone equipped with Saab's LoyalEye radar, a potential step towards drone-based Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability. This technology aims to offer persistent surveillance at lower costs than traditional AWACS aircraft.
