China's CCTV aired footage of the DF-17 hypersonic missile launch, designed to deliver vehicles above Mach 5. Analysts suggest this strengthens Beijing's deterrent posture, potentially impacting regional missile balance and US strategies.
Hong Kong, a global AI hub, faces significant energy constraints due to its electricity deficit. To sustain its AI ambitions, the city needs to integrate energy-aware planning and leverage the Greater Bay Area for compute infrastructure, focusing on high-value, low-energy segments like financial AI and regulatory technology.
Germany is considering major pension reforms, including raising the retirement age to 70. Meanwhile, the men's national football team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage after a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. The country also experienced heavy flooding and a lightning strike.
Cai Lei, 48, a former JD.com executive battling ALS, is working 12-hour days using eye-tracking tech to accelerate a cure. Despite severe motor neuron degeneration, he remains dedicated to his mission.
Germany secured their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a late winner from Deniz Undav in Toronto. The Netherlands also advanced, defeating Sweden.
Germany secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1. Deniz Undav scored both goals for Germany, advancing them for the first time since 2014.
While Asia excels in using technology like satellites and AI to track fishing vessels, a significant gap exists in protecting the workers on board. This oversight is critical as the region dominates the global seafood economy and faces increasing pressure for social responsibility alongside environmental sustainability.
Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice trained ahead of England's game against Ghana, boosting team morale. Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles issue and may start on the bench, while Noni Madueke is likely to start on the right wing.
Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice trained ahead of England's game against Ghana, boosting team morale. Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles issue and may start on the bench again, while Noni Madueke is likely to start on the right.
The US men's national soccer team has advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup, winning their group with a creative attack and strong home support. Meanwhile, Germany, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Netherlands secured victories in their opening matches.
A female FBI agent, "Jane Doe," is suing the Department of Justice, alleging her career was stalled after she rebuffed a senior agent's sexual advances. The lawsuit claims she was plied with alcohol, pressured for nude photos, and experienced retaliation including false rumors and reassignment to an unstaffed unit.
Donald Trump expressed trust in Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after the White House raised national security concerns over the AI company's advanced models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Trump stated Amodei responded 'very responsibly,' easing initial suspicions.
Amazon, Google, and Microsoft admit AI startup Anthropic leads in "frontier" AI models, especially for coding. However, executives state they are not concerned, citing specialized foundations and distinct development timelines to close the gap.
India's 13th Battalion captured Point 5140, a strategic peak in the 1999 Kargil War, on June 20. Led by Captains Vikram Batra and Sanjeev Singh Jamwal, the assault overcame heavy defenses, paving the way for further Indian victories.
The Indian Army captured Point 5140, a key strategic peak in the 1999 Kargil War, on June 20. The victory, led by Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Sanjeev Singh Jamwal, paved the way for further Indian successes.
The USA secured a 2-0 victory over Australia to advance to the World Cup knockout stages. Meanwhile, Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco, impacting their chances, and Brazil won 3-0 against Haiti. Turkey was eliminated after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, which saw a player sent off for covering his mouth.
The USA secured a 2-0 victory over Australia to advance to the World Cup knockout stages. Brazil also won 3-0 against Haiti. Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco, putting their advancement in jeopardy, while Turkey was eliminated.
Elite athletes are competing at older ages than ever before, with record numbers of players over 40 in events like the World Cup. This trend is attributed to advancements in sports science, improved training and recovery methods, better nutrition, and enhanced equipment, allowing athletes to manage the ageing process and extend their careers.
Elite athletes are competing at older ages than ever before, with record numbers of players over 40 in sports like football and tennis. This trend is attributed to advancements in sports science, improved training and recovery methods, better nutrition, and enhanced equipment, allowing athletes to manage the ageing process and extend their careers.
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.
The United States secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 win against Australia. An early own goal and a header from Alex Freeman sealed the victory, with the US advancing with a game to spare.
Google DeepMind VP John Jumper, a Nobel laureate for his work on AlphaFold, is leaving to join rival AI firm Anthropic. This follows another prominent researcher's departure to OpenAI.
The White House ordered Anthropic to restrict exports of its AI models Fable and Mythos due to national security concerns, marking the first major test of US export controls on advanced AI. The decision follows concerns over a South Korean telecom's access and a reported "jailbreak" of Fable 5, highlighting challenges in controlling powerful AI technologies.
India's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing current import licenses to speed up access to technology. The domestic medical device industry opposes this, citing safety risks and lack of specialized expertise in hospitals.
