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Passengers subdue attacker who stabbed co-pilot on Dubai–Tel Aviv flight
An attacker stabbed the co-pilot and attempted to seize control of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, causing the aircraft to plunge 17,000 feet. Passengers and crew overpowered him and the plane made an emergency landing safely in Saudi Arabia with over 170 people aboard. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims investigations…
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Anthropic proposes conditional opt-out for AI training on Australian content
Anthropic is urging Australia to consider a conditional opt-out system for AI companies training models on copyrighted Australian material, after the government ruled out a broad text and data mining exemption. The ABC and SBS oppose giving AI firms easier access to news content, arguing they should face media rules and help fund journalism. Anthropic…
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New York City requires businesses to make subscriptions easier to cancel
New York City has become the first municipality in America to implement a click-to-cancel rule, which took effect on Thursday. The regulation requires businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions as it is to sign up: for example, a gym cannot require customers to cancel by phone or in person if they joined…
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Russian Official Threatens Nuclear Strikes Against European Nations Supporting Ukraine
Sergei Karaganov, a prominent Russian foreign policy strategist, has issued threats of nuclear strikes against European countries if they continue providing military and financial support to Ukraine. The threat reflects
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Russia threatens Europe with nuclear strikes; Iran rejects terror claims
Russia has threatened nuclear strikes against European nations if they continue supporting Ukraine. Iran has rejected claims linking it to a suspected terrorism incident near RAF Fairford.
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Trump loses it in X-rated Oval Office rant at TIME reporters as president turns on his own Supreme Court picks and makes telling admission about gas prices
Donald Trump delivered an expletive-laden tirade at TIME magazine reporters during an hour-long Oval Office interview, accusing them of asking only negative questions. The outburst came near the end of the session when pressed on potential pardons, and reflects broader frustration with his administration’s relationship with the press and the judiciary. During the interview, Trump…
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Flydubai cockpit stabbing renews debate over flight security safeguards
Passengers and crew on flydubai flight FZ 1073 intervened after a co-pilot stabbed the captain and apparently tried to crash the plane. The captain survived and the aircraft landed safely; the incident has renewed debate about cockpit doors that pilots can lock against people outside, including other crew. Experts say the system was designed to…
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Trump’s super intelligence proposal fuels surge in Slovenia domain registrations
Slovenia’s official domain registry recorded an unprecedented surge in registrations for .si website addresses after US President Donald Trump proposed calling artificial intelligence “super intelligence”, or SI. The initials match Slovenia’s internet domain suffix, though the registry says it is cautious about attributing the whole increase to Trump’s remarks. Register.si spokesperson Klara Herman said 44,000…
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Iran denies RAF Fairford terror link as Putin presses Ukraine invasion
Iran denies involvement in suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford as Putin shows no sign of stepping back from Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Women comprise just 16 per cent of the UK cybersecurity workforce.
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Dutch government drops tax on unrealised investment gains after backlash
The Dutch government has scrapped a plan to tax increases in the value of investments before they are sold, following strong criticism that investors could face tax bills without having received any cash. Prime Minister Rob Jetten said ministers had listened to parliamentary concerns and wanted to preserve the Netherlands’ appeal as a place to…