EU Fails to Agree Russia Sanctions Renewal – Buys Itself Seven Days
EU ambassadors have failed to agree a six-month renewal of nearly 3,000 Russia sanctions listings, forcing a seven-day extension while negotiations continue.
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Lagarde Warns U.S. AI Dependence Could Give Washington Leverage Over Europe
Christine Lagarde warns Europe’s dependence on foreign AI could give the United States leverage over critical infrastructure, public services and economic policy.
Trump Plays Down Report Chinese Entities Supplied Iran Imagery Before Deadly U.S. Base Attack
Trump has played down a report that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery before an attack that killed three U.S. troops, saying both countries spy on each other.
Le Pen Leads as France’s Political Centre Is Squeezed From Both Sides
Marine Le Pen leads every tested 2027 presidential scenario on 33%–36%, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon reaches the runoff in most configurations.
China Accuses Anthropic of Pushing a ‘Silent AI Cold War’
China’s state-backed Global Times has attacked Anthropic’s call to slow frontier AI as a Cold War tactic, pointing to U.S. chip controls and restrictions on Chinese labs.
AI Stocks Tumble as Frontier Lab Chiefs Warn Development May Need to Slow
AI-linked Asian stocks fell sharply after leading frontier-lab chiefs backed slowing AI development over safety concerns, exposing a growing clash between risk and market value.
China’s Spy Agency Warns AI Threatens National Security
China’s intelligence service is warning that AI poses national-security threats through deepfakes, automated propaganda, data leakage and foreign influence.
Finland Joins French-Led Nuclear Deterrent as Europe Questions Reliance on America
Finland has joined France’s Forward Nuclear Deterrence Initiative, becoming the tenth European country in the framework as Europe reassesses reliance on U.S. protection.
One Dead and 20 Missing as Libya-Crete Migration Route Grows
One person is dead and around 20 are missing after a migrant boat from Libya took on water south of Crete as the route grows in importance.
Houthis Launch Major Saudi Attack as Gulf Talks With Iran Are Postponed
The Houthis say they launched dozens of missiles and drones at a Saudi military airbase as Gulf states postpone talks with Iran over reopening Hormuz.