A federal IT staffer's whistleblower complaint alleges the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessed sensitive NLRB data. Days later, the staffer's car brakes were cut. An IG investigation is ongoing, and a GAO report noted DOGE accounts were deleted after their detail expired, obscuring access records.
The US government has reportedly cleared restrictions on OpenAI, allowing the wider release of its GPT-5.6 AI model. This follows earlier requests for staged rollouts and additional testing by the Department of Commerce.
Over a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (Neets), a growing problem for 16-24 year olds. While other European countries recovered post-Covid, the UK has not. Guardian reporter Sammy Gecsoyler explores the demoralizing impact of AI and remote job applications on their prospects.
Pakistani forces conducted overnight ground operations and strikes in Afghanistan, killing at least 36 civilians and injuring over 160, according to Afghan officials. Pakistan claims 29 militants were killed in response to attacks, escalating cross-border tensions.
A government report commissioned by Labour will warn of a "catastrophic systems failure" in tackling soaring youth unemployment, urging a "system reset" and overhaul of health and disability benefits. Alan Milburn, leading the review, criticized the lack of a cohesive strategy and called for a participation-first approach.
An audit report revealed that nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to key Australian government departments were rejected, indicating a culture of "resistance and delay" and flouting transparency laws. The review found inconsistent decision-making and inadequate record-keeping, with 62% of overturned decisions by the OAIC highlighting issues with bureaucrats' adherence to disclosure obligations.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a severe crisis with widespread protests and blockades paralyzing the capital, La Paz. The unrest, led by unions and peasant groups demanding wage increases and fuel, has resulted in market shortages, depleted hospital oxygen, and at least three reported deaths due to blocked emergency vehicles. Supporters of ex-president Evo Morales also clashed with police, demanding Paz's resignation.
The Children and Families Agency released the first-of-its-kind survey on sexual abuse in Japanese medical institutions, with 1,113 of 5,000 invited institutions responding. The survey found that 66.7% of individuals reporting sexual abuse were aged 19-39, while only 3.3% were aged 12-18. Professor Yoko Tsukamoto of the Health Sciences University of Hokkaido questioned the low numbers for the younger age group.
