President Trump announced the US will resume talks with Iran, despite declaring an end to a fragile ceasefire. The move comes amid renewed military exchanges and Qatar's mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions.
President Trump announced the US will resume talks with Iran, despite declaring an end to a fragile ceasefire. A Qatari delegation is in Tehran to mediate amid renewed violence in the Strait of Hormuz.
A social network called Moltbook, designed for AI agents running OpenClaw, allows researchers to observe millions of AI interactions. These exchanges, covering topics like religion and consciousness, reveal emergent behaviors, potential biases, and security risks such as prompt injection, while also highlighting how human intentions shape AI actions.
X will directly message users who interact with posts that are corrected by Community Notes, according to Elon Musk. This aims to increase awareness of potentially misleading information, as current notifications might be easier to ignore.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon and US violations of a war-ending memorandum. The US seeks Arab nations' help to fund operations against Iran and wants Iran to control Hezbollah's attacks on Israel. Trump suggested charging ships for passage or taking a percentage of oil.
Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned the United States against making threats, stating that Iran's armed forces are ready to respond. The warning comes after former US President Donald Trump suggested potential further strikes against Iran over the situation in Lebanon.
Iran categorizes nations into "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly" based on their use of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a TV channel. This comes amidst heightened tensions and military operations involving the US and Israel in the region.
Threads, Meta's competitor to X, has surpassed 500 million monthly active users. The platform is launching new features including 'Your Algo' for personalized feed control and bringing 'Communities' out of beta with a new hub and distinct icons. Live Chats are also expanding.
Pakistan's PM announced a US-Iran war end deal, with Trump confirming on Truth Social. The agreement, struck despite an Israeli strike on Lebanon, reportedly includes a permanent termination of military operations. Terms remain undisclosed, but sources suggest reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending port blockades.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, with restrictions for older teens. The "Australia plus" model aims to protect young people from harmful content and stranger contact.
UK regulator Ofcom has issued an open letter reminding social media platforms of their legal obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023 to mitigate illegal content, particularly hate speech and incitement to violence. This follows civil unrest in Belfast, where riots erupted in immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Elon Musk's retweets of content critical of immigration and the UK's judiciary have drawn attention.
Pankaj Bhadouria, the first MasterChef India winner, announces her breast cancer diagnosis via social media, seeking prayers and support from her followers.
AI-generated 'history influencers' like Chloe VS History are using YouTube and social media to make history engaging for younger audiences by vlogging their 'travels' through historical settings like Tudor London and ancient Rome.
Donald Trump announced a draft framework agreement with Iran, negotiated largely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the ongoing war. The deal, subject to finalization, follows two months of negotiations and mediation efforts by regional actors.
President Trump's late-night social media activity, characterized by numerous posts on his Truth Social platform, is raising concerns about his focus and stamina. Critics and even some Republicans privately express unease, comparing his behavior to an "aggrieved influencer" rather than a commander-in-chief, especially as the nation faces international and domestic challenges.
Brent crude rises after US president calls overture from Tehran ‘totally unacceptable’Business live – news updatesOil prices have climbed after Donald Trump condemned Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war as “totally unacceptable”.The president’s rejection of Tehran’s overture in a post on his Truth Social platform triggered a jump in Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, by as much as 4% on Monday to $105.50 a barrel, before easing back to settle at $103.50. Continue reading...
Parent company of president’s Truth Social platform generated only $870,000 even as net sales were up 6%The parent company of Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform – one of the president’s preferred communications channels – lost nearly $406m in the first three months of the year while generating a little over $870,000 in revenue, according to financial filings.The Trump Media and Technology Group’s quarterly report for January to March 2026 showed that while net sales were up 6% year over year, the company took sizable losses related to other investments. Continue reading...
French prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and his social platform X for child sexual abuse images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by the platform’s artificial intelligence system, Grok. The Paris public prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity in possessing and distributing child sexual abuse images, unlawfully collecting personal data and without...
A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate – a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state. The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on...
