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The White House accused China of large-scale theft of U.S. AI technology, alleging Chinese-linked groups are copying advanced models via data scraping and proxy networks. Officials say it threatens national security and innovation. China denies the claims, calling them unfounded, as tensions over AI leadership continue between both countries.
The International Criminal Court has agreed to try former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on crimes against humanity charges tied to his “war on drugs.” Judges cited sufficient evidence linking him to widespread killings of civilians. Duterte, arrested in 2025 and transferred to The Hague, denies the charges. No trial date…
The UK Parliament has approved a Tobacco and Vapes Bill that will permanently ban cigarette sales to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, effectively creating a “smoke-free generation.” The law raises the legal age for tobacco annually and tightens vaping restrictions. Officials say it aims to reduce addiction,…
Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have urged the European Union to debate suspending its association agreement with Israel, citing worsening conditions in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon and alleged human rights violations. The proposal, raised at an EU ministers’ meeting, highlights divisions within the bloc, with some states opposing punitive…
A Canadian woman was killed and several others injured in a shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán archaeological zone, near Mexico City. Authorities say a gunman opened fire at the UNESCO World Heritage site before dying by suicide. Officials, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, have ordered an investigation and pledged support for victims.
