Von der Leyen, Hillary Clinton back new push to childproof AI
New Youth AI Safety Institute plans to rate AI products based on how kids-friendly they are.

New Youth AI Safety Institute plans to rate AI products based on how kids-friendly they are.

The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to potentially compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision follows confirmation that the ROC has removed regional sports organizations within Ukraine's jurisdiction and pledged not to conduct activities there. Russia's sports minister welcomed the move, stating the Olympic movement should be free from politics.

Le secrétaire général de l'OTAN, Mark Rutte, a salué les politiques de Donald Trump concernant les dépenses de défense et la modernisation des armées, affirmant que le président américain avait raison de faire pression sur les alliés. Rutte a souligné les milliards d'euros supplémentaires investis par les pays membres et a mentionné le soutien européen à l'opération Epic Fury contre l'Iran.

The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games if they meet anti-doping requirements. The decision follows an analysis, though Russia's flag and anthem status remain undecided. The IOC condemned the invasion of Ukraine.

UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated that AI and technology will remain a government priority, even with a likely new prime minister, Andy Burnham. Narayan emphasized AI's importance for the UK's economy, security, and geopolitical standing, while acknowledging public concerns about job losses and advocating for a fair transition and institutional redesign to support workers.

Morocco's olive oil exports to Spain saw a dramatic 9,979% increase between early 2025 and early 2026, rising from 103 tonnes to over 10,000 tonnes. This surge, driven by a strong Moroccan harvest and preferential EU trade terms, reversed the trade balance, with Spain now importing more than it exports to Morocco. Despite the jump, Moroccan oil still represents a small fraction of Spain's total imports and domestic production.

A British maritime agency reported strikes on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within an hour on Tuesday. One tanker sustained minor structural damage from a drone, while another was hit by an unidentified projectile. A third ship reported being hit earlier in the day. Qatar condemned the attack on its tanker and held Iran responsible.