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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military is growing quickly, changing how wars are fought. Traditional arms companies, new defense startups, big tech firms, and advanced AI labs are all involved in developing AI tools for military use, from training soldiers to controlling drones.
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The military is shifting from relying mainly on physical weapons to using software, such as AI-driven drones and decision-making tools.
The UK signed a 15-year, $2.7 billion deal to train soldiers using AI, led by Raytheon UK.
NATO awarded contracts to companies including Anduril, Palantir, and a French joint venture to provide AI platforms for managing air command and control.
The Pentagon’s 2014 strategy focused on AI as key to future warfare; recent contracts show increasing investment in AI technology.
Eight leading tech companies received contracts to deploy AI on classified Pentagon networks aiming to create an “AI-first” military.
The military AI industry includes four groups: traditional defense contractors (“defense primes”), defense startups (“neoprimes”), big tech companies, and advanced AI labs.
Defense primes like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman integrate AI into existing weapons and systems, such as AI tools for fighter jets and targeting cameras.
Startups like Shield AI build autonomous AI pilots for drones and military aircraft.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to reform the country’s adult social care system to prevent collapse of the National Health Service (NHS). Some political parties, including the Conservatives and Reform UK, have said they will oppose reforms if they include tax increases.
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Andy Burnham aims to use his political influence to fix England’s social care system quickly.
Burnham has not promised to complete full reform before the next election, recognizing it may take up to a decade.
He has a working majority in Parliament, so he does not need Conservative support to pass social care laws now.
The Tory and Reform UK parties oppose any reform involving new taxes or increased borrowing.
Burnham may propose a “care levy,” a new tax to fund social care, but details are uncertain.
A government review on social care, led by Louise Casey, will report sooner than initially planned.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey hopes to support Burnham’s reform plans if they are acceptable to his party.
Conservative politician Kemi Badenoch says her party opposes tax rises and wants spending cuts instead but is open to working with Labour on other reforms.
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Eleanor Drage, an AI ethicist, explains that artificial intelligence (AI) is created through human work and materials, not magic. She argues that we should focus less on scary stories about AI and more on practical ways to make AI safer and fairer, such as giving people more control over their data and regulating AI development better.
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AI is made through extensive human labor, using materials from mines and factories.
The idea of “the cloud” is just someone else's computer storing data.
AI “hallucinations” are errors caused by mistakes in data or system problems.
Tech companies often prioritize profit and power over ethical AI development.
Drage highlights risks like biased AI in hiring and law enforcement.
The focus on AI causing an apocalypse distracts from urgent issues like climate change and inequality.
Drage supports more community-driven AI projects, though some examples she gives are modest.
She stresses the importance of understanding what intelligence really means in AI discussions.
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The deputy commissioner of New South Wales police opposed arming the private Jewish security group, Community Security Group (CSG), saying police should protect all community members. Some Jewish groups want CSG armed at events after a terror attack, but police warn it could cause unfair treatment or friction between groups.
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CSG provides security for Jewish events and operates with trained volunteers but has not been armed at recent events.
NSW Premier Chris Minns considered allowing CSG to carry guns after the Bondi terror attack in 2024.
Deputy Commissioner David Hudson said police, not private groups, are responsible for community protection.
Hudson prefers a “user pays” model where police presence is paid for by event organizers rather than arming private security.
Police oppose any group being given special security privileges, fearing it would create division or appear as favoritism.
Jewish community leaders argue armed protection is necessary for safety at open-air events.
The royal commission’s interim report found no legal gaps to prevent shootings but recommended better police coordination at Jewish events.
Police response to the Bondi attack was quick, but officers on scene lacked specialist training to deal with terrorism.
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Many people, especially younger ones, are using apps like Merlin Bird ID to identify birds by their looks or sounds. Developed by Cornell University, Merlin Bird ID has grown to recognize around 11,000 bird species and has been downloaded millions of times worldwide.
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Megan Szostak, a bird enthusiast, uses Merlin Bird ID, an app that helps identify birds by sight and sound.
Merlin Bird ID was created by Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology and launched in 2014.
The app has been downloaded 42 million times in total, with 12 million downloads in 2026 alone.
It can identify about 11,000 bird species, which is nearly all the species known in the world.
The app uses artificial intelligence (AI) and data from bird watchers globally to improve identification.
Some experts warn not to rely fully on these apps for official bird sightings as they can make mistakes.
Other bird identification apps, like Birda, are also seeing increased downloads recently.
Younger people and Generation Z are becoming more interested in birdwatching, often sharing their experiences on social media.
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Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Argentina’s President Javier Milei insulted Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other officials at a political event in São Paulo. Argentina’s ambassador was also called in to discuss these statements. Milei criticized Lula and Brazilian institutions during the launch of right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign.
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Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina because of insults by Argentina’s President Javier Milei against Brazil’s President Lula and others.
Milei called Lula a "convict" and "thief" without naming him directly at a political event in São Paulo.
Milei also insulted Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Brazil summoned Argentina’s ambassador to discuss these insults.
Argentine President Milei spoke at the event nominating Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
Milei accused Brazil, Mexico, and the U.S. Democratic Party of trying to undermine Argentina with a "negative campaign," without giving proof.
Milei claimed Justice Moraes blocked his visit to Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest for a 2022 coup plot conviction.
Brazil’s ambassador Julio Bitelli was expected to return home shortly after the recall.
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UK rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is on trial in Western Australia for allegedly assaulting a woman after a 2024 concert. He denies the charges and says the interaction was consensual and the "vibes were good" between them.
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The alleged assault happened in September 2024 after a concert in Hillarys, a suburb of Perth, Australia.
Yung Filly pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including sexual penetration without consent, assault, and strangulation.
He admitted to putting his hand on the woman’s waist but denied inappropriate touching.
The woman was 20 years old at the time of the incident.
The trial started a week before Yung Filly gave testimony at the District Court of Western Australia.
Yung Filly explained that his security guard took the woman’s phone to protect privacy.
The court heard they had consensual sex before the alleged violence occurred.
Yung Filly is a UK rapper and YouTube personality with millions of social media followers.
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A mix of a wet winter, very little rain since spring, and several record heatwaves has made wildfires in France and Spain start easily and spread quickly. These fires are hard to control because dry plants and strong winds help the flames grow and move unpredictably. Meanwhile, heavy rain and melting glaciers in parts of South Asia have caused deadly floods.
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Wildfires in France and Spain have been fueled by dry plants caused by drought and heatwaves.
About 90% of wildfires start because of human activity, often in dry grass, pine needles, and small twigs.
Fires can grow into larger plants and roots that burn longer and can create strong winds.
Changing wind directions made some fires in France spread in unexpected ways.
Storms brought little rain to the affected areas, sometimes making fires worse by creating strong gusts of wind.
Europe is expected to face more heatwaves and dry weather, increasing wildfire risks in August.
Heavy rain and melting glaciers have caused flooding and landslides in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, killing at least 180 people.
Some regions received up to 250mm of rain in one day, nearly half of London’s yearly average rainfall.
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Germany has approved arms export licenses worth nearly 800 million euros to Israel in the first five months of 2026, mostly in April and May. Over 60% of the value is linked to a major maritime project, likely a submarine capable of launching nuclear weapons, marking a significant increase in German military support to Israel.
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Germany approved arms export licenses to Israel worth about 800 million euros ($913 million) in early 2026.
This amount exceeds exports to Israel over the previous 20 months combined.
Most licenses were granted in April and May 2026.
Over 60% of the exported arms value is for one major maritime project, probably a submarine named INS Drakon.
INS Drakon is a nuclear-capable Dolphin II-class submarine handed over to Israel recently.
The submarine might have a system to launch nuclear-tipped missiles while submerged.
Germany helps finance about 30% of the costs of this submarine and others planned in the future.
Germany’s arms exports to Israel have faced criticism and legal concerns amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
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President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing himself going back in time to save George Washington, with Mount Rushmore in the background. This image is part of a series of AI-generated pictures he shared recently, some of which include other public figures.
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President Trump shared an AI-generated image on Truth Social showing him saving George Washington.
The image has a fictional movie style and shows Mount Rushmore behind them.
Trump posted other AI images over the weekend, including one mixing CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins with influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
The picture of Trump and Washington is not the first; he has shared similar themed artwork before.
These posts followed comments Trump made about Collins and Mulvaney at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
The images use artificial intelligence technology to create or combine pictures.
This story is still developing and may be updated with more details.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial in Massachusetts for killing her three children in January 2023. Her defense argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth, while prosecutors say the killings were planned and she should be held fully responsible.
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Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children—ages 5, 3, and 8 months—in January 2023.
After the killings, Clancy fell from a second-story window and was paralyzed from the waist down.
She had been receiving psychiatric care for postpartum mood disorders, including time in a psychiatric hospital.
Clancy’s lawyer claims she suffered from postpartum psychosis, causing hallucinations and harmful thoughts.
Prosecutors argue the crime was planned and intentional.
If convicted, Clancy faces life in prison without parole; if found not responsible due to mental illness, she would be committed to a mental health facility.
Postpartum psychosis is rare, affecting about 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 women after childbirth.
The trial will explore Clancy’s mental state and intent, and is expected to last several weeks.
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Uganda has started emergency food aid after 19 people died of hunger in the drought-hit Karamoja region, where crops failed due to lack of rain. The government plans to distribute 9,400 tonnes of food over two months using emergency funds to help 1.5 million people facing severe food shortages and malnutrition.
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At least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in Karamoja, eastern Uganda.
The drought caused crop failures as rains did not arrive during the planting season.
Karamoja has about 1.5 million people affected by food shortages and malnutrition.
The Ugandan government allocated 45 billion shillings (£9m) for emergency food aid.
9,400 tonnes of relief food will be distributed over two months.
Health clinics are treating many children for severe malnutrition.
Long-term plans include providing drought-resistant seeds and improving farming resilience.
Aid from groups like the World Food Programme has been cut back due to funding losses, notably from USAID.
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Young people in Dudley and Lewisham face high challenges finding jobs nearby, with many moving further away or struggling due to poor transport. Dudley has one of the highest rates of young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet) in England, much above the national average. Local authorities and charities are working to understand and support these young people faced with anxiety, lack of skills, and other difficulties.
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Dudley has a 21.5% rate of young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet), compared to the national average of 5.6%.
Young people like Dejanae and Callum find few local jobs and face long travel times to surrounding cities like Birmingham.
Poor public transport, including bus services and delayed tram extensions, limits young people’s access to work in Dudley.
Dudley council conducted a door-to-door survey to better identify young people’s status, improving the data on Neet rates to 7.6%, still very high.
Many young people experience anxiety, lack social skills, and face other vulnerabilities such as neurodiversity and substance use.
A local charity, Cranstoun, offers youth clubs and support services amid rising drug and alcohol use among youth.
Dudley has a higher-than-average rate of permanent school exclusions, contributing to difficulties for young people entering work or education.
The government recently reintroduced a £2 cap on bus fares in England to help young people with travel costs, though some call for more support like free travel under age 22.
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A group of pro-Palestine protesters in Queensland, Australia, have challenged a state law that bans the slogans “from the river to the sea” and “globalise the intifada.” They argue the law restricts free speech and unfairly targets political expression related to the pro-Palestine movement.
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Queensland passed laws banning two slogans linked to pro-Palestine protests after a 2023 terrorist attack in Bondi.
The laws make saying, showing, or sharing these slogans punishable by up to two years in jail if they might cause someone to feel threatened or offended.
More than 30 people have been arrested under these laws since they started in March 2024.
The protesters say the law violates free speech rights by targeting specific political ideas.
The Queensland government says the banned phrases are antisemitic and linked to hate.
The court challenge was filed by seven protesters, some of whom have been arrested multiple times and detained by police.
The protesters claim the banned phrases have many meanings and are not inherently hateful or violent.
The law allows exceptions for use of the phrases in art, religion, education, or legitimate public debate.
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A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival left three people dead and four injured. A TikTok user had warned the day before the event that there was little to no security at the festival entrance.
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The shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday, near downtown Seattle.
Three people died and four were wounded in the shooting.
Police arrested one suspect and are looking for another.
Officials believe the two suspects were shooting at each other.
A TikTok content creator warned on Saturday that there was no security screening at the festival.
The creator urged festival organizers to add security to keep people safe.
It is not clear what security was actually in place at the event.
The festival draws hundreds of vendors and performers each year.
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Australia tested a new nationwide emergency alert system called AusAlert, which sent a loud warning and a message to many phones, smartwatches, and tablets at 2pm AEST. While the alert worked for most devices, some people did not hear the sound or receive the notification due to coverage, software, or device issues.
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AusAlert is a new emergency warning system to be used starting in October for fires, floods, terrorist attacks, or health emergencies.
The test alert sent a loud siren and a message saying “TEST MESSAGE” and “NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.”
The federal government warned the public for a week before the test took place.
Around 94% of targeted cell towers broadcast the alert successfully.
Some Apple iPhones and Android devices did not receive the alert or the sound, even with updated software.
People were advised that not receiving the alert could be due to being out of coverage area or having incompatible devices.
Safety concerns were raised for people with “safe phones” who keep their devices hidden, as the alert could expose them.
The alert interrupted activities in places like cinemas and libraries during the test, with mixed reactions.
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Oil prices dropped by over 5% as the US paused strikes on Iran, creating a chance for diplomacy. Meanwhile, DCC Energy agreed to a £5.75 billion takeover, and Shein reported a $99 million loss for its first quarter due to new US tariffs on small packages.
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Oil prices fell 5.3% to $91.68 per barrel after the US paused military strikes on Iran.
Iran paused retaliatory attacks on US allies, but no formal ceasefire was declared.
DCC Energy agreed to a £5.75 billion takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners.
DCC Energy shareholders will receive £65.25 per share in cash, a £1.47 final dividend, and potential extra payments if a unit sells for $800 million.
Shein reported a $99 million loss for Q1 2026 after losing a US tariff exemption on small packages.
Shein plans to raise prices in the US to offset increased costs from new tariffs.
The EU introduced a €3 fee on low-value e-commerce imports to protect local businesses from competition.
Shein’s valuation has dropped from a potential $100 billion in 2022 to a current aim of $40-$50 billion ahead of its Hong Kong stock market listing.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea caused deaths and injuries and must be answered. Iran blamed Israel for provoking the attack and warned Ukraine it could face retaliation. Ukraine said it targeted Russian and Iranian-linked military ships.
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A Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea caused the ship to explode, killing one sailor and injuring others.
Iran’s Foreign Minister called the attack a violation of the United Nations Charter and said it cannot go unanswered.
Iran accused Israel of provoking Ukraine to start the attack and said it would respond.
A senior Iranian lawmaker warned Ukraine about consequences for the strike and called the attack miscalculated.
Ukraine said it targeted a Russian warship and Iranian-linked military cargo vessels in the strike.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy claimed success in hitting military shipments involving Iran and accused Russia of sharing satellite surveillance with Iran.
Iran denies involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict but is accused by Ukraine of supplying drones to Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed condolences for the sailor and called for an end to actions by Ukraine that increase tensions.
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An Australian court has confirmed that Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi by telling her to return to Pakistan in a 2022 tweet. The court ruled Hanson’s comment was offensive and targeted Muslims, upholding an earlier decision that required Hanson to delete the tweet and pay legal costs.
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Pauline Hanson posted a tweet in 2022 telling Senator Mehreen Faruqi to "go back to Pakistan."
The court said this phrase is a racist statement that targets Muslims.
Hanson’s appeal against a 2024 ruling was dismissed by the Federal Court.
Senator Faruqi took Hanson to court, claiming the tweet broke Australia’s racial discrimination law.
The tweet was judged likely to offend or intimidate based on race or ethnic origin.
Hanson was ordered to delete the tweet and pay Faruqi’s legal costs.
Hanson has previously supported policies limiting Muslim immigration.
She denied advocating for the racist "White Australia" immigration policy in a recent podcast.
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Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle. One suspect was arrested, while another remains free, and police believe the suspects fired at each other.
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The shooting happened around 6:00 pm local time at the Seattle Centre during the Bite of Seattle food festival.
Two people died at the scene and a third died later in the hospital.
Several people were injured, including a two-year-old child.
One suspect was arrested; a second suspect fled and is still at large.
Witnesses took shelter inside the Space Needle during the shooting.
Seattle police are investigating and asked people to avoid the area.
Seattle’s mayor and Washington state officials condemned the violence.
The US flag atop the Space Needle was lowered to half-mast after the shooting.
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