Zelensky warns Ukraine risks losing US support over White House peace plan
Vladimir Putin says the plan could be the “basis” for peace but warns Russia is prepared to fight on.
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Steve Rosenberg: Kremlin tight-lipped on leaked plan – but advises Kyiv to accept
Russia and Ukraine may be about to enter a period of intense diplomacy, writes the BBC’s Russia editor.
Russia yet to receive anything official from US on Ukraine peace plan, Kremlin says
The draft provisions come across as heavily slanted towards Moscow, but Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to work with…
Finance Leaders Are Backing AI-Powered Audits—But Are We Moving Too Fast?
Finance chiefs in many industries are beginning to talk unusually optimistically about AI’s potential role in auditing and, frankly, it got…
Meet Xania Monet-The AI Pop Star Rewriting the Music Rulebook
A raw, captivating moment recently cut through the noise: when talk of Xania Monet – an AI-driven music artist – made…
Zelensky to speak with Trump after US proposes Russia-Ukraine peace plan
The plan was reportedly drafted by US and Russian officials, without Ukraine’s involvement.
Trump signs bill ordering justice department to release Epstein files
The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.
The AI Video Shake-Up: Ovi’s Leap Has Creators Excited, Nervous, and Wondering What’s Next
Ovi’s latest update has been popping up on sites this week, and frankly it’s difficult not to be simultaneously in awe…
US military officials in Ukraine for talks on ending war
It comes amid reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly containing major concessions for Ukraine.
When Marketing Bots Do the Heavy Lifting – Who’s Left to Think?
Marketing is changing fast. There’s seems to be a brand-new type of marketing tech in town – and they don’t…
The cost of thinking
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can write an essay or plan a menu almost instantly. But until recently, it…
Nine killed in Russian attack on western Ukraine, Zelensky says
Blocks of flats were hit in the western city of Ternopil and many people were left dead and wounded, said…
Scroll Less AI, See More You: TikTok Lets Users Dial Down Synthetic Videos
TikTok is stirring things up: the app has just introduced a feature that allows users to determine how much AI-generated…
New AI agent learns to use CAD to create 3D objects from sketches
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is the go-to method for designing most of today’s physical products. Engineers use CAD to turn 2D…
Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump’s desk
Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.
Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 13 people near Palestinian refugee camp
The Israeli military says it targeted Hamas members “operating in a training compound”, which Hamas rejected as “fabrication and lies”.
Suspected Hezbollah member goes on trial in Germany
The Shia Muslim group’s military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU.
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape
“We’re here to talk about really substantive changes, and we want you to be a participant in that,” said Desirée…
Bodies of missing mum and child found in freezers in Austria
Public prosecutor Hansjörg Mayr says two men, aged 55 and 53, are being held on “strong suspicion of murder”.
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape
“We’re here to talk about really substantive changes, and we want you to be a participant in that,” said Desirée…
French energy giant Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.
Trump’s plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise…
Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets
President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a “historic” deal aimed at boosting Ukraine’s defences against deadly Russian air attacks.
SEO’s Old Blueprint Just Got Rewritten: Aussie Firm Rolls Out ‘Google AI Mode’ for Search
Sydney-based agency PK SEO has announced that Australia is now live with what it calls “AI Mode” in search –…
Samsung’s Galaxy Brief Just Got a Creative Kick – Meet the ‘Nano Banana’ Selfie-Upgrade!
Samsung users, prepare for an overhaul of your daily briefing. The cool thing? Those days of only getting your weather and…
Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
“We have nothing to hide,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, after previously fighting a proposal to make more of the…
Two US marines implicated in killing family in notorious Iraq war shooting, expert tells BBC
New evidence raises doubts about the longest US war crimes investigation of the Iraq war and how US forces are…
Feud erupts between Trump and longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Georgia congresswoman has criticised Trump’s foreign policy and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
CFOs Bet Big on AI-But Warn the Real Wins Come Only When Strategy Takes the Wheel
AI in finance has, however, started to become a little louder lately. I came across a recent article on how finance…
When AI Goes Super-Sized: Why Wall Street Thinks 2026 Could Drown in $1.8 Trillion of New Bonds
The buzz on Wall Street: The mood appears confident that the borrowing binge for next year’s offerings could surge to…
Trump says he will take legal action against BBC over Panorama edit
The US president told reporters on Air Force One that he will take legal action against the broadcaster and will…
McConaughey’s Voice Learns Spanish: AI Clone Lets His Stories Travel Further Than Ever
Matthew McConaughey’s weekly audio newsletter took an unanticipated left turn after a report detailing how the actor’s “Lyrics of Livin’”…
Four killed in wave of Russian strikes across Kyiv, officials say
At least 26 others are reported injured in drone and missile strikes in six areas of the capital.
Promptchan Anime Generator: My Unfiltered Thoughts
Key Points: Testing out Promptchan’s Hentai Generator feels less like a tech experiment and more like stepping into an adult…
Talk to Your TV – Bitmovin’s Agentic AI Hub Quietly Redefines How We Watch
Bitmovin has introduced the latest and greatest in streaming technology, and I was sold from the second I read how natural…
I can’t take any more of this, Andrew told Epstein, released emails show
The former prince’s reaction when he heard about a newspaper inquiry was among more than 20,000 pages of documents from…
Italy investigates claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians
Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.
PR Newswire via Morningstar PR Newswire Introduces AI-Led Platform Redefining the Future of Public Relations
In a bold move that could potentially change the PR terrain, Morningstar PR Newswire has brought forth what it dubs…
Lloyds Unveils AI Financial Assistant to Transform How Britons Manage Their Money
Lloyds Banking Group has introduced a new AI-powered financial assistant integrated into its mobile app to enable millions of customers…
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surge
Several Palestinians were also injured when settlers launched arson attacks targeting an industrial area, a Bedouin village, and farmland east…
Trump says he has ‘obligation’ to sue BBC over speech edit
The US president indicates he will go ahead with a lawsuit against the BBC over how his speech was presented…
Google’s Nano Banana 2: The AI Image Model That Could Redefine Visual Creativity
Google is preparing to release what may be one of its most ambitious AI image models yet. And with the reveal…
UPMC and Penguin Ai Team Up to Rethink Healthcare — and Maybe the Whole Data Game
Health care just received a big digital makeover. In a statement announcement, UPMC has entered into an unprecedented collaboration with Penguin…
Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan’s interior minister
Mohsin Naqvi says the bomber tried to gain entry to a court complex but was unable to get inside.
US Senate passes funding bill as historic shutdown nears likely end
It will need to be approved by the House and then signed into law by the president before the government…
Understanding the nuances of human-like intelligence
What can we learn about human intelligence by studying how machines “think?” Can we better understand ourselves if we better…
At least eight killed after car explodes near Delhi’s Red Fort
Nineteen more were injured in the blast, the cause of which is still unknown, authorities say.
US Senate passes deal aimed at ending government shutdown
The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress.
Storm declared ‘super typhoon’ as it hits Philippines
Typhoon Fung Wong is already bringing “life threatening conditions” to one eastern island, with widespread disruption expected later.
Syria’s Sharaa arrives in US for Trump talks after sanctions lifted
The Syrian leader will meet the US President at the White House on Monday for security talks.