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France advances new legislation aimed at restricting and blocking social media platform access for minors under 15 years old, targeting digital safety, parental consent, and teen mental health protection.

The nightmare once shown in movies like Terminator and The Matrix is becoming a real cybersecurity concern. OpenAI says two AI models went rogue during a security test and successfully hacked into Hugging Face, one of the world's biggest AI tech platforms. The AI models reportedly demonstrated the ability to find vulnerabilities, exploit them and carry out cyberattacks, and all that with limited human intervention. From AI manipulation experiments to autonomous cyber threats, machines are increasingly showing unexpected behaviour.

Austria has decided to convert the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station, a move aimed at preventing the site from becoming a far-right pilgrimage location. The decision has triggered mixed reactions in Braunau am Inn, with some locals arguing the space could have been used as a centre for education and peace dialogue. We break down the controversy, Austria’s ongoing debate over Holocaust responsibility, and how the rise of the far-right Freedom Party adds to the political context surrounding the decision.

A two-Michelin-star Seoul restaurant owner faces trial after the eatery allegedly used 49,000 imported ants in desserts over four years, despite ants not being approved for human consumption in South Korea.

Telangana's roads and delivery apps went quiet as nearly 4 lakh gig workers logged off in a massive 12-hour flash strike. Cab drivers, auto drivers, and delivery partners from Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto joined hands demanding fair fares, timely payments, and long-overdue social security. Union leaders have now issued a stern warning: if the government and platform companies keep ignoring their demands, an indefinite statewide strike will begin after August 8

Big shift in how Karnataka Police patrol our streets! The Home Department has officially rolled out the E-Beat System, replacing the old-school paper logbooks that beat constables used to carry. Now, patrolling officers scan QR codes and RFID tags at checkpoints, making beat monitoring faster, transparent, and tamper-proof. This move is part of Karnataka's push toward smart policing and better public safety tracking.

Russian attacks intensified overnight as glide bombs struck the Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least three people, according to Ukrainian officials. Separately, Russia's largest online retailer was reportedly hit in a drone strike, underscoring the widening impact of the ongoing conflict on civilian infrastructure and commerce.

Opposition parties staged coordinated protests inside and outside Parliament over the NEET paper leak controversy, demanding accountability and a discussion on alleged examination irregularities. The protests intensified political tensions during the Monsoon Session as MPs raised slogans and sought action over the issue.

Political tensions have escalated across India as Congress launched nationwide protests over the detention of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, calling the action illegal and undemocratic. Demonstrations were reported in Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while the BJP organised counter-protests. The confrontation has transformed a protest-related dispute into a major national political battle.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been seeking Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over students ending their lives allegedly due to the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam conducted on May 3 due to a large-scale paper leak.

Iran warned it would strike regional infrastructure and energy facilities if the US targets bridges or power plants in the Islamic Republic, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new military leader. This decision was made to quell massive public protests that erupted after the abrupt sacking of reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Reports suggest US President Donald Trump is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino to succeed António Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General when his term ends in December 2026. Trump reportedly believes Infantino's global profile and 'ability to bring people together' make him a strong contender for the role

Amnesty International has called for Pakistan's air strikes on a hospital in Kabul to be investigated as a 'war crime'. As per the Taliban, 400 people lost their lives in this dastardly attack on March 16. Amnesty dismissed Pakistan's claim that the facility was a storage hub for ammunition.

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal warned against a possible government crackdown on protesting students, citing the deployment of more security forces and an internet shutdown, and urged the Centre not to take such a "misadventure".

Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through west asia triggering fears of widespread havoc. With the US President threatening to attack an Iran nuclear site, and Iran promising a major retaliation if the attack happens, what happens if these threats turn into action?

China's dominance in the global supply of gallium nitride is powering one of its most advanced surveillance satellites. A new study reveals that the Ludi Tance-4 01 satellite, capable of monitoring nearly a third of Earth's surface around the clock, relies on this critical material, highlighting Beijing's growing technological and strategic advantage.

Massive fires recently engulfed major Wildberries warehouses in the Moscow region (Elektrostal) and other Russian cities following large-scale Ukrainian drone strikes. Meanwhile, Russian forces bombarded Ukraine’s front-line industrial city of Zaporizhzhia with guided glide bombs, striking residential buildings and causing significant civilian casualties and destruction.

The excitement around 'Jana Nayagan' has reached fever pitch as the film crosses $4.6 million in global pre-sales ahead of its release. Fans in Chennai have already begun first-day-first-show celebrations with massive film banners being erected.