What is Anthropic's Mythos? The leaked AI model that poses 'unprecedented' cybersecurity risks'
A human error in Anthropic’s content management system accidentally exposed a draft blog that described the model.
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US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?
The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.
EU-Australia trade deal: What does business between the two look like?
The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal. But how has their trade relationship developed so far?
A decade in the making: Will Eurovision Asia take place in 2026?
Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up (and was subsequently taken offline), seemingly confirming that the contest will be held in Bangkok in November.
Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war
The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump's threat earlier this month to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow the bases to be used for Iran operations.
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Iran war: Animated map tracks Middle East strikes since February 28
An animated map shows drone and missile attacks across the Middle East from February 28 to March 28, including strikes attributed to Iran, Hezbollah, Israel and the United States, based on data from the NGO Acled. Orange dots represent attacks by the US and Israel, green by Iran and its allies.
China resumes flights to North Korea after a six-year pause
Air China resumed direct flights to North Korea on Monday after a six-year pause. Following the return of rail services, the move signals a major step in reopening the isolated nation after strict pandemic-era border closures.
Heat pumps facing a ‘wave of disinformation’: Do they work in cold weather and old buildings?
Gas companies may have breached competition law by ‘undermining’ the uptake of heat pumps, lawyers have warned.
Paris ring road go-slow: French hauliers demand fuel aid from government
Hauliers from OTRE stage a go-slow protest on the Paris ring road, demanding stronger government support as soaring fuel prices squeeze margins.
Eli Lilly invests in AI-designed drugs in new deal with Insilico Medicine worth up to €2.39bn
Eli Lilly has partnered with AI biotech Insilico Medicine for exclusive global rights to develop and commercialise medicines designed entirely by artificial intelligence.
'Every housewife could be CEO of Rheinmetall': Zelenskyy hits back at German weapons boss
German defence company Rheinmetall issued a public statement expressing respect for Ukraine’s defence manufacturers after its CEO mocked Ukrainian weapons and drone producers over the weekend in sexist remarks.
TotalEnergies made $1bn profit from Middle East oil bet as war disrupts prices
The French energy giant is reported to have dominated the Middle East crude market in March, snapping up dozens of oil cargoes as wartime disruptions created a historic opening for traders.
MEPs rally behind Magyar in Hungarian elections despite ideological divides
A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe.
Internet goes (cocoa) nuts: The funniest reactions to 12 tonne theft of KitKat bars
A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, while the goodies were in transit from Italy to Poland. Beyond the shortages the heist could provoke – especially right before Easter – the internet has been having a blast...
Meet the Artemis II astronauts preparing for humanity's return to the Moon
Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon.
Russia’s North Caucasus hit by massive flooding, thousands evacuated
Flooding triggered by heavy rain has forced thousands of people to evacuate in southern Russia’s North Caucasus region.
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How misinformation and AI deepfakes on social media are reshaping the Iran war
False claims, AI-generated videos and recycled war footage have been circulating online since the start of the war, both as part of state narratives, but also from individual actions seeking clicks and views for revenue.
'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes
Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.
Ireland calls for carbon border tweaks amid fertiliser shortage in Euronews interview
Irish minister says farmers and rural communities are under pressure from the Middle East war fallout as Dublin calls on the European Commission to ease carbon border rules on fertilisers.
Gold and silver prices plunge: Why has safe-haven demand faded amid Iran war?
Gold prices have fallen nearly 25% from their record highs, even as the Iran war continues to weigh on the global economy. Why have investors turned away from the traditional safe-haven asset?
Netanyahu restores Latin patriarch's access to Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre
The Israeli PM restored full access to the Holy Sepulchre for Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa after police barred him on Palm Sunday, sparking criticism from the EU and global leaders.
Art theft: Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir paintings worth millions stolen from Italian museum in Parma
Police have confirmed that four thieves stole paintings by Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir from a museum in Italy a week ago. The artworks are worth millions and the thieves managed the smash-and-grab in under three minutes.
How Costa Rica is taking its sustainable crops global with Amazon
Costa Rica is using Amazon to connect European consumers with sustainably produced crops, from coffee and cassava to tropical fruits like pineapple and bananas.
How Costa Rica is taking its sustainable crops global with Amazon
Costa Rica is using Amazon to connect European consumers with sustainably produced crops, from coffee and cassava to tropical fruits like pineapple and bananas.
Artemis II prepares to launch for the first Moon trip in 53 years
Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew arrived from Houston, marking their closest step yet toward the Artemis II launch.
Jack White hits out at ‘egomanical conman’ Donald Trump’s plan to sign all US currency
The former White Stripes frontman has slammed the US Treasury Department’s decision to include Trump’s signature on dollar bills.
Trump says 'no problem' for Russian tanker to deliver oil to Cuba
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver 730,000 barrels of crude to the crisis-hit island.
EU fisheries ‘under strain’ as conflict and costs bite, warns Commissioner Kadis
Kadis warned of growing anxiety among EU governments as costs rise and markets remain volatile. “There’s real nervousness across the sector."
€9,000 for a 'prime' balcony in Seville and other sky-high Holy Week prices
The tourism boom and soaring demand are driving up prices to watch Holy Week processions in cities such as Seville, with balcony rentals reaching €9,000 and a single seat costing almost €200.