German authorities say the suspect gathered intelligence on military aid to Ukraine and eyed potential sabotage targets.
The European Central Bank's top supervisor, Claudia Buch, has instructed the EU's largest lenders to submit action plans by the end of October detailing how they will manage risks posed by advanced AI models, citing potential disruptions to the financial system.
South Korea enacted a revised law Tuesday targeting online false information, increasing penalties for repeat offenders. Platforms must implement reporting systems, and users spreading illegal false or manipulated content face fines up to five times damages, with repeat offenders facing up to 1 billion won.
Two explosions wounded 18 people, including four police officers, in central Damascus on Tuesday near the Four Seasons hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron had stayed. The blasts occurred as preparations were underway to dismantle improvised devices placed in a car and a garbage container. Macron's visit to Syria is ongoing.
Samsung expects Q2 operating profit of 89.4tn won, 19x higher YoY, due to soaring AI chip demand. Despite record forecasts, shares fell 7% as the market had already priced in growth and investors question spending sustainability.
Clashes between two drug gangs at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison have resulted in at least 26 deaths, including four guards, and over 100 injuries. The violence, which began Sunday evening, highlights severe overcrowding in the nation's prisons, which are at four times capacity.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised Donald Trump's policies, stating he was right to push allies for increased defense spending and military modernization. Rutte also defended the U.S. role in the "Epic Fury" campaign against Iran, highlighting European support.
