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World · The Guardian Ukraine

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing found shot dead near Kyiv

Anastasiia Berezovska was being sought by police over attack that seriously injured a Ukraine-born businessman A woman suspected of carrying out last week’s bomb attack in Monaco that seriously injured a Ukraine-born business tycoon has been found shot dead near Kyiv, in the latest twist in a case that has shaken the wealthy Mediterranean principality. Ukrainian prosecutors said on Tuesday the woman had been found with a gunshot wound to the head and that two men had been arrested in connection with the case, including an officer with Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) and a former law enforcement officer. Continue reading...

World · BBC Middle East

Bomb explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

Products & Consumer Tech · Ars Technica

ULA's last six Atlas Vs can't launch anything besides Boeing's Starliner

Amazon says it has enough satellites in orbit to begin initial broadband service at mid-latitudes later this year.

AI · MIT Technology Review AI

The foundational elements of AI architecture that IT leaders need to scale

With the rapid progress of AI capabilities and the move to agentic systems, organizations are expanding their use cases as the technology continues to grow. That constant evolution also introduces risk, leaving IT leaders to wonder which investments will prove valuable even six months into the future. Returning to the foundational elements of AI architecture—the…

AI · The Decoder

Deepseek is designing its own AI chip

Chinese startup Deepseek is building its own AI chip, Reuters reports. The article Deepseek is designing its own AI chip appeared first on The Decoder .

World · Al Jazeera

Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference

Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference

Products & Consumer Tech · Ars Technica

How AI could enable autonomous robot workers in workplaces—and maybe homes

Top robotics researchers and founders explain how robot autonomy is evolving.

World · The Guardian World

What will define Elon Musk’s legacy? Doge cuts to USAID Ebola programs

Experts say cuts have hindered the response to DRC’s Ebola outbreak and resulted in ‘significant numbers’ of deaths Elon Musk has an Ebola problem. SpaceX stock dropped precipitously after its initial public offering, and Tesla faces a wave of lawsuits. But instead of focusing on his companies, Musk has posted frequently on X about the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which he helped dismantle – or, in his words, feed into the woodchipper – last year. “Elon’s USAID crash-out over the past week has been a thing to behold,” said Jeremy Konyndyk, a former top USAID official who oversaw the agency’s Ebola response in 2014-2015 and the president of Refugees International. “In a way, it’s helpful that Elon is doing this, because it’s putting attention back on the issue of what he did last year.” Continue reading...

Products & Consumer Tech · The Verge

Are you ready for what it takes to stop ghost guns?

In the summer of 2024, former Army National Guard member Andrew Scott Hastings spent a sweaty afternoon carefully packing boxes with parts he made using his 3D printer. These weren't novelty figurines or replacement Ikea pieces. The boxes were instead filled with a handful of homemade firearm lower receivers and more than 100 "switches," small […]

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

Top researchers leave USA for the Netherlands (in Dutch)

Article URL: https://www.nwo.nl/nieuws/eerste-internationale-wetenschappers-via-het-tulp-fonds-naar-nederland Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48816003 Points: 276 # Comments: 205

AI · The Decoder

OpenAI and Anthropic are giving away millions in computing power to attract startups

OpenAI, Anthropic, and major cloud providers are racing to outbid each other with free compute credits to pull startups into their ecosystems. Some individual offers top $3 million. At Y Combinator alone, OpenAI and Anthropic could hand out up to $800 million in credits per year combined. The discount war comes at a time when both companies need to improve their margins ahead of upcoming IPOs. The article OpenAI and Anthropic are giving away millions in computing power to attract startups appeared first on The Decoder .

World · Al Jazeera

The Responsibility to Protect doctrine can be resurrected

The legal norm has been manipulated and forgotten. But today it is needed more than ever

World · Al Jazeera

Bangladesh landslides kill nine, including eight Rohingya in refugee camp

Hillsides collapse at four locations at camps in Cox's Bazar in southeastern Bangladesh amid monsoon rains.

World · Al Jazeera

Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel tankers

Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel tankers

World · Al Jazeera

What is the new Gaza administration as Hamas dissolves government?

The NCAG will oversee civilian affairs such as health and education, as well as security.

World · Deutsche Welle

Germany news: Breweries tap thirst for alcohol-free beer

Germany is producing more non-alcoholic beer as consumer tastes change. Meanwhile, a top court is reviewing a Bavarian law that allows police intervention before a concrete threat has emerged. DW has more.

World · Deutsche Welle

Germany: Record debt and a seismic policy shift

The German government's draft budget for 2027 includes more money for the military and less for everything else, while debt continues to grow rapidly. The Cabinet has approved it, and now it needs to pass in parliament.

Products & Consumer Tech · The Verge

Nothing’s first B-series phone is also skipping the US

Nothing is shaking up the branding of its cheapest phones, following up last year's Phone 3A Lite with a new Phone 4B. Combining design elements of the 4A and 4A Pro, it follows Nothing's previous cheaper handsets in skipping the US market. The company already uses the "A" branding to market its cheaper tier of […]

Products & Consumer Tech · The Verge

Nothing’s new earbuds can record calls and what you’re listening to

Nothing announced a new pair of budget-friendly wireless earbuds, but not as part of the company's affordability-focused sub-brand, CMF. The new Nothing Ear 3A are available starting today through the company's online store for $99, which is the same price as Nothing's original Ear (a). That's good news in a time when price increases are […]

AI · The Decoder

Apollo economist warns AI profit gains outside tech could take "well beyond" what Wall Street expects

Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok sees no AI-driven margin gains outside tech. In regulated industries like healthcare, banking, or pharma, process overhauls and privacy rules could delay productivity boosts by years. If that takes five years instead of five months, many AI stocks face a painful repricing. The article Apollo economist warns AI profit gains outside tech could take "well beyond" what Wall Street expects appeared first on The Decoder .

World · Al Jazeera

Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit

Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit

World · Deutsche Welle

India news: Several trapped after deadly Kerala landslide

A landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district killed at least two and injured seven. Officials said more than 10 people could be trapped under the debris. DW has the latest.

Notable Blogs · Stratechery

A Script for Mark Zuckerberg

A script for what Mark Zuckerberg should say on Meta's next earnings call.

Cybersecurity · SecurityWeek

Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows VM Escape on Intel and AMD Systems

The 16-year-old Januscape flaw affects Linux's KVM hypervisor, allowing attackers to escape virtual machines and potentially execute code on the underlying host. The post Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows VM Escape on Intel and AMD Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek .