A South African court has temporarily halted a parliamentary inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa's potential impeachment over the 'Farmgate' scandal. The Western Cape high court's ruling grants Ramaphosa time to challenge an independent panel's findings, which had suggested he might have a case to answer regarding cash stolen from his private farm.
A 56-year-old woman, surnamed Chan, was arrested in Hong Kong's Mong Kok for alleged electricity theft after a fire in her Tung Choi Street flat, believed to be caused by a short circuit, killed three cats and two dogs. Irregularities in the flat's power supply were found.
A 10-year-old girl in Muzaffarnagar died by suicide after her teachers allegedly beat and publicly humiliated her over a suspected ₹10 theft. Police registered an FIR against two teachers, Savita and Rajeev, under BNS Section 107 for abetment of suicide, while the education department launched an internal probe.
Two Indian tourists, Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, were arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for stealing a $154,000 diamond from Dianochge Diamonds Jewelry. They swapped the 4.95-carat diamond with a counterfeit gem. Mangroliya was sentenced to over two years in jail.
Federal prosecutors charged 12 individuals in an alleged cargo theft conspiracy that diverted over $2 million worth of Nike shoes from the company's Memphis logistics center between July 2021 and June 2024. Nike employees allegedly used unauthorized UPS labels to redirect shipments to resellers.
China has rapidly closed the AI gap with the US, developing open-source models like Kimi K3 that rival top US systems at lower cost. This advance has prompted US threats of sanctions and bans over alleged IP theft, while China dismisses the claims as "technological bullying."
US officials have escalated accusations that Chinese AI labs are "stealing proprietary US technology" through distillation, a common industry practice. However, AI experts, including Moonshot AI's Randy Xian, have dismissed these claims as "political" and "reckless," arguing that an AI model's output is not copyrighted.
New data from the Metropolitan Police shows a significant drop in neighbourhood crime and homicides in London, with the Mayor attributing success to record police funding and the Violence Reduction Unit. The report aims to counter online disinformation portraying London as a "lawless" city.
The Designers Republic (TDR), founded by Ian Anderson in Sheffield 40 years ago, is celebrated for its influential graphic design work for music acts like Aphex Twin and Pulp, video games, and brands, despite its humble, self-taught beginnings.
Ford Motors and Aramark are reviewing self-service kiosks at US factories after employees were fired over alleged snack theft. Workers claim payment failures and software glitches caused wrongful accusations, leading to some reinstatements and widespread reluctance to use the kiosks.
A White House adviser accused China's Moonshot AI of "large scale" theft of US AI capabilities through "distillation" and accessing restricted Nvidia servers. The allegations intensify US scrutiny of Chinese AI firms amid broader IP theft concerns and upcoming US-China leadership talks.
A Ford employee, Kurt Kromm, was fired over an alleged $1.95 cookie theft from a self-checkout kiosk. He proved payment with bank records, leading Ford to offer reinstatement and back wages, but he now plans to sue for defamation and other claims.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated warnings to Chinese AI companies, stating sanctions are possible for IP theft, specifically citing Moonshot's alleged distillation of Anthropic's Fable model. A White House official also accused Moonshot of using banned Nvidia servers.
Bereket Abraham, co-owner of Melrose Avenue's Coolkicks, and 11 others, including Jorge Cuellar and Roy Harvey Jr., face federal charges for allegedly stealing over $2 million in Nike merchandise from a Memphis warehouse and selling the stolen sneakers.
Cardano-based wallet SecondFi will shut down its services after a cryptographic flaw led to attackers stealing 16.1 million ADA ($2.6M) from 374 wallets. Users await recovery tools, now targeted for August, amidst frustration over delays and lack of direct reimbursement plans.
A former Ford electrician, Kurt Kromm, was fired from the Kentucky Truck Plant over an alleged $1.95 cookie theft from a self-checkout kiosk. After providing bank proof of payment, Ford offered reinstatement and $33,000 in back wages, but Kromm is now suing Ford and Aramark for defamation and improper handling of the incident.
Ford Motors and Aramark are reviewing self-service kiosks at Ford's US factories after employees were fired for alleged snack theft. Workers claim payment failures and software glitches caused wrongful accusations, leading to reinstatements for some.
PC Andrew Harper's mother has called it an insult that two of her son's killers may qualify for early release under the government's prison scheme. The Ministry of Justice says offenders deemed the most dangerous will not be included.
The US-China AI competition escalates with potential US sanctions over Chinese AI model "theft" and OpenAI's IPO efforts. The Trump administration plans new tariffs, while the Middle East conflict sees US strikes in Iran and a 10-day ceasefire proposal. Boeing and Airbus plan next-gen narrow-body jets, but airlines prioritize current deliveries.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. will investigate Chinese open-source AI models for intellectual property theft, threatening sanctions against companies found to be stealing IP. This move escalates the technological competition as Chinese models gain capabilities, potentially harming American AI firms.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an investigation into whether Chinese AI models, including Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, are "distilled" from American models, citing "IP theft." He warned of potential sanctions and noted "watermarks" from U.S. large language models on Chinese counterparts.
Birmingham petrol station owner Shailesh Parekh faces escalating fuel theft, costing him over £40,000 last year, amid rising prices and perceived police indifference. This highlights a national issue of increasing 'fill-and-dash' incidents and challenges in prosecution.
Hong Kong police arrested a 26-year-old investment manager at Chief Securities for allegedly making unauthorized investments, causing an estimated HK$150 million (US$19.1 million) loss. The suspect, who worked as a trader for six months, was arrested Monday after audits revealed suspicious activity between January 9 and Monday.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to restructure the SIT investigating financial discrepancies in Ram Mandir donations, preferring a senior IPS officer. Eight individuals have been arrested, Rs 78.94 lakh recovered, and investigators are tracing the money trail for further revelations.
