Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops
Google discloses first breakout by Gemini following similar incidents by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI.
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Australia’s backpacker visa cuts threaten working holiday dream
Briton Johnny Gibbs has been in Australia for six months, surfing and working part-time – like countless other young people drawn to the country’s pristine beaches and laid-back way of life. He is one of thousands that venture Down Under on so-called “working holiday visas” – a chance to work, and play, in Australia for as long as three years. But the future for some backpackers is now in doubt, f...
More than 35 woman come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraud
The FBI says Daejon Love and his alleged accomplice, Taylor Chan, defrauded women they met on dating apps out of $1.3mAt least 35 additional women have come forward with fraud allegations against Daejon Love, the man accused last month of masquerading as a San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy investor, the FBI announced on Friday. Federal authorities had previously said Love conned more than two...
Crouching dragons: the suicide divers Japan never sent to war
Japan’s wartime kamikaze pilots remain among the most recognisable symbols of the Pacific war: young men flying aircraft into Allied ships on missions from which they were not expected to return. Far less well-remembered are the fukuryu – suicide frogmen trained in the closing months of World War II to walk into the sea with mines on bamboo poles, then wait beneath the waves for an Allied invasion...
Now Hong Kong must turn its international edge into national impact
Hong Kong’s first five-year plan marks a new chapter for the city and will prompt discussion about individual priorities and initiatives. But there is another question worth asking: what can Hong Kong bring to the national journey over the next five years? As China begins its 15th five-year plan, Hong Kong has an opportunity to think more deliberately about its distinctive contribution to national...
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Multiple dead, including gunman, in school shooting in the Philippines
Three students were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman who turned the gun on himself, provincial officials said. NBC News' Matt Bodner has the details.
How much has Iran war cost US? Pentagon estimates US$43.6 billion so far
The Iran war has cost US$43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defence oversight panels this week. The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming large as the November midterm elections approach. The Pentagon’s latest figure comprises US$11.2 bil...
Trump, Melania to host China’s Xi and Peng Liyuan for White House ‘double date’
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan across two days in Washington next week. The itinerary: a White House welcome, a state dinner at which both presidents speak, a private tea and a tour of the United States’ founding documents. At a briefing late on Friday, senior US officials described a state visit built around the ...
Trump, Melania to host China’s Xi and Peng for White House ‘double date’: full schedule
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan together across two days in Washington next week: a White House welcome, a state dinner at which both presidents speak, a private tea, and a tour of the United States’ founding documents. At a briefing late Friday, senior US officials described a state visit built around the two coup...
Trump, Melania to host Xi and Peng for White House ‘double date’: full schedule
Donald Trump and Melania Trump will host Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan together across two days in Washington next week: a White House welcome, a state dinner at which both presidents speak, a private tea, and a tour of the United States’ founding documents. Senior US officials set out the programme late Friday and said the pageantry will sit beside talks on artificial intelligence, a trade truce tha...
US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summits
The United States is considering postponing the announcement of major arms sales to Taiwan until after November’s Apec summit in Shenzhen, multiple sources told the South China Morning Post. The potential delay comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to Washington next week for a state visit. The sources said there was a strong possibility US President Donald Trump could extend th...
Hong Kong civil servants to get hourly leave but businesses unlikely to follow
Hong Kong civil servants could receive flexible hourly family care leave next year as part of the government’s wider drive to boost birth rates, the South China Morning Post has learned, though business leaders warn the private sector has little incentive to follow suit, citing manpower and financial constraints, especially for smaller firms. Under the “promote fertility” section of Wednesday’s po...
‘It’s difficult to imagine a more blatant violation of the First Amendment’: criticism mounts over Trump’s media ban - live
Press freedom advocates, lawmakers and former president Barack Obama have all condemned Trump’s decision to bar CNN, Politico and MS Now from White HouseTrump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from White HouseSign up for the US Breaking News emailShapiro and Newsom aren’t the only governors making moves on AI lately.Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, announced at a news conference today...
Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three other companies
Disclosure comes after OpenAI and Anthropic hacks amid fears that tech firms unable to control powerful AI models In a first for Google, the company confirmed that its AI model, Gemini, breached the security of three other companies in May. The hacks occurred during a cybersecurity evaluation by AI-security firm Irregular.Irregular, an Israel-based startup that scrutinizes the security of advance...
India’s Modi caught between Russian oil needs and US trade threats
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is caught in an energy policy bind with no easy exit. Cutting Russian oil imports to avoid potential new US tariffs could increase fuel prices ahead of key regional elections, or stress government finances. Maintaining such purchases could cripple Indian exports to its largest market. India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and among the biggest buyers of ...
India’s Modi caught between much-needed Russian oil and US trade threats
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is caught in an energy policy bind with no easy exit. Cutting Russian oil imports to avoid potential new US tariffs could increase fuel prices ahead of key regional elections, or stress government finances. Maintaining such purchases could cripple Indian exports to its largest market. India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and among the biggest buyers of ...
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
New US law imposes harsh measures on Russia, aims to weaken the Kremlin's war funding and push for Ukraine negotiations.
Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
Israeli strike on motorcycle kills Palestinian in Gaza City, injures child
Separate attacks struck central refugee camps as officials warned Gaza's health sector faces total collapse.
Iran war live: Tehran says efforts ongoing to return to Islamabad MoU
Iran's interior ministry spokesperson also says 'rising prices are causing concern for the people'.
Iran war live: Saudi danger alerts blare, Trump extends Iran sanctions
Tens of thousands take to the streets in support of the Houthis in Sanaa; Trump extends sanctions on Iran.
Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa
Thousands take to the streets in support of Houthis in Sanaa, Trump extends sanctions on Iran.
China makes progress in 3-nm chips without advanced lithography tools
Chinese researchers have made early strides in pushing semiconductor processing nodes below 3-nm using older lithography technology, as more advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) tools from ASML remain blocked under US sanctions. The breakthrough marks the latest progress in China’s drive to chart an alternative path to advanced chipmaking amid US export restrictions. Under current export...
South Korea wants free ‘AI for All’. Is society ready for it?
In Silicon Valley and beyond, the architects of artificial intelligence are increasingly warning about the risks it poses to humanity. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wants the industry to slow down. A former engineer at his company, who also worked at its rival OpenAI, told reporters after quitting earlier this month that he was “genuinely frightened” unchecked AI development might mean “we could all ...
Trump says Denmark deal gives US security ‘control’ over Greenland
Trump says the US will gain ‘permanent control’ over security in Greenland under a deal with Denmark.
Princess Diana's brother makes "astonishing claims" against King Charles in new book
The late Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, is making astonishing claims related to his sister's death and King Charles' behavior at the time in a new book. Holly Williams has more.
Sikh trucker stabbed in Wyoming, stirring fresh fears in US community
The stabbing of a truck driver at a remote Wyoming rest stop had US Sikhs on edge on Friday amid rising anti-immigrant vitriol against the community and its truck drivers in particular. The Sikh victim was attacked from behind early Sunday while in a restroom at the Bitter Creek rest stop on Interstate 80 midway between Cheyenne and Salt Lake City, according to court documents. He suffered stabs t...
Watch: Images show damage to plane after power bank bursts into flames during flight
A power bank overheated and caught fire on a flight from Amsterdam to Curacao on Friday, charring part of the plane. Tom Hanson has the story.
Princess Diana's brother defends bombshell new book claims
Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer is doubling down on claims about King Charles in his upcoming memoir. In a new interview, he says he's "telling the truth” about a call with then-Prince Charles after Diana’s death. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.