Real’s Mbappe embraces Ballon d’Or talk after historic World Cup goals
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe enters Champions League season hoping for Ballon d'Or after record World Cup goal haul.
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UK commits £100m to bolster Ukraine’s air defences over winter
Package of military equipment includes Patriot missiles, supplies of which have dwindled amid Russian attacks The UK has committed £100m to boost Ukraine’s air defences over winter by buying a package of US military equipment that will include a number of urgently needed Patriot missiles. The air defence interceptors plus large-calibre artillery rounds and other drones will be supplied to Ukraine through a contribution to a Nato scheme to buy American weapons. Continue reading...
Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff
A Hindu religious delegation had requested that 'interactions with women' be limited during its visit.
Grindr to Pay £26 Million to Settle U.K. Claims Over HIV Status Data Sharing
Online dating app Grindr has opted to pay £26 million ($35.1 million) to settle a lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations that it shared users' personal information, including their HIV status, with third-parties. Grindr, which is the largest LGBTQ+ dating app, was sued in April 2024, accusing it of violating U.K. privacy laws by sharing sensitive data for commercial purposes such as advertising.
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to release a short, wide foldable phone, in the week Apple is expected to do the same. I got to try the 18 Fold behind closed doors at IFA last week, and while it looks and feels similar enough to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, superior specs make it feel […]
US Open: Zheng in 5-0 comeback; Gauff, Rybakina, Zverev also in quarters
Zheng Qinwen beats Iga Swiatek; Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina also reach quarterfinals. Alexander Zverev through in men's.
Female footballers offered egg freezing but doubts remain
Spain's football federation are set to join a handful of clubs in paying for female players to freeze their eggs during their careers. While players have pushed for the move, there are welfare concerns too.
Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make waves
A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga. Elversberg has got off to a memorable start.
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.
Trump threatens to block Canada's Bombardier planes from US market
Trump says Bombardier must build aircraft in the US as Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on US imports.
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.
King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan
King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom.
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Article URL: https://cims.nyu.edu/~tristanb/statement.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49605915 Points: 383 # Comments: 235
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance.
Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza
Ethnic cleansing plans move from slogans to policy proposals, amid West Bank demolitions and mounting deaths in Gaza.
Mistral raises €3B
Article URL: https://mistral.ai/news/mistral-makes-sovereign-open-weight-ai-to-frontier/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49605767 Points: 557 # Comments: 390
UK retailers aim to create 100,000 jobs for young people out of work
In partnership with DWP, firms such as John Lewis and M&S plan to offer 18- to 24-year-olds placements of two to four weeks UK retailers aim to create up to 100,000 jobs for young people not in employment, education or training (Neet) over the next three years by giving them a first step on the ladder into work. In partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), more than 40 retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Pets at Home, Asda and the John Lewis Partnership, will offer Neets aged 18-24 placements of two to four weeks to gain “the skills and confidence needed to take their first step into work”. Continue reading...
Mistral bags $24 billion valuation as Samsung leads funding for Europe's AI champion
Mistral is betting on open-weight AI models to help it compete with players like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Forest fires force evacuations near resorts in Antalya
Massive forest fires have broken out in Turkiye’s popular tourist province of Antalya.
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Mladic’s funeral: Were no lessons learned?
Thirty years of international justice has taught political leaders little.
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day
Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October’s presidential election holding events.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have wounded 73 civilians, official says
Spokesperson for Saudi-led coalition says Houthis have targeted civilian sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran.