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New Pentagon task force races to bring powerful AI tools to Americas most sensitive networks The new initiative will determine how AI models from tech giants such as OpenAI and Google can be safely deployed across Cyber Command and the NSA missions.

Republicans start to sour on Iran war Votes in the House and Senate this week to halt the military campaign would prove a stunning embarrassment for the president.

Trumps big AI order could land as soon as Thursday The directive would ask tech companies to submit their advanced AI models to a review by federal agencies, people familiar with the draft say.

Tax world gawks at Trump audit agreement: Never seen anything like this A DOJ agreement ending any current IRS audits of the president, his family or his businesses stuns tax practitioners and could reignite Democratic lawmakers pursuit of Trumps tax returns.

GOP starts to sour on Iran war Votes in the House and Senate this week to halt the military campaign would prove a stunning embarrassment for the president.

French authorities probe Israeli firms alleged interference in local elections Several left-wing candidates in France were allegedly targeted by a private company based in Israel.

Greens chief Bas Eickhout quits EU Parliament after relationship revealed We take any allegations of breaches of the code of conduct very seriously, says Greens group.

Trump says hell talk to Taiwans president amid arms deal negotiations Proposed direct contact between the U.S. and Taiwanese president overturns decades of diplomatic practice governing ties between the two countries.

Tedros kontert Rubio mit Behauptungen, die WHO sei bei Ebola ein wenig spät dran Die WHO sprach sich auch gegen ein Einreiseverbot in die USA aus und forderte stattdessen öffentliche Gesundheitsmaßnahmen, die „funktionieren.

High-stakes Makerfield by-election set for June 18 Contest could give Andy Burnham — who has eyes on the Labour leadership — a route back into parliament to challenge Keir Starmer.

James Murdoch, News Corps breakaway scion, buys Vox, New York Magazine Murdoch had a public split from his father and his media conglomerate.

Tedros hits back at Rubio over claims WHO was a little late on Ebola The WHO also pushed back on a U.S. travel ban, calling instead for public health measures that work.

Meloni blasts far-right Netanyahu ally for taunting Italian activists Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani summoned the Israeli ambassador to discuss his countrys utter disregard shown towards the Italian Government.

French presidential hopeful de Villepin probed over gifts received as foreign minister Dominique de Villepin said he had made a mistake in accepting a lobbyists gifts while in power.

Manfred Webers trusted circle shrinks as chief of staff resigns Tom Vandenkendelaere wants to spend more time with his children, but his EPP boss hasnt yet found a successor for the key role.

Rutte shrugs off shrinking US military presence in Europe as expected A potential U.S. announcement to keep cutting commitments to the alliance is part of normal business, NATO boss Mark Rutte said.

Hungarian PM Magyar looks to revive — and expand — Visegrad group With pro-Kremlin Viktor Orbán out of the way, Hungary and Poland are seeking to rebuild Central Europes diplomatic heft.

Czech hospital to monitor American doctor exposed to Ebola in Uganda The Czech health ministry assured citizens that the risk to the public is zero.

The world has 6 months to avert major food crisis, says UN as Hormuz struggle drags on The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a temporary disruption but the start of a systemic shock to global food prices, the U.N. food agency said Wednesday.

The world has 6 months to avert Hormuz-linked food crisis, says UN The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a temporary disruption but the start of a systemic shock to global food prices, the U.N. food agency said Wednesday.

Lawmakers confirm Macrons pick to lead Bank of France Despite a concerted effort to torpedo Emmanuel Moulins candidacy, Macrons opponents failed to reach the threshold for a successful veto.

Czech hospital to monitor doctor exposed to Ebola in Uganda The Czech health ministry assured citizens that the risk to the public is zero.

Spain did not misuse post-Covid funds, Commission says Brussels dismisses allegations that Spain misused EU funds to finance pensions.

NATOs Baltic flank rattled by drone incidents as VDL blames Russia Lithuanian officials instructed children in schools to take shelter after an unmanned vehicle was detected crossing the border with Belarus.

EU Commission eyes major restructure of departments that handle funds Several directorates-general face uncertain future as Commission plans spending reset.

EU leaders hope Trump trade truce will hold The agreement still faces a final vote in the European Parliament next month.

Starmer criticized for easing Russia sanctions Former health secretary is expected to attack under fire prime minister for softening stance on Russia.

NATOs Baltic flank rattled by surge in drone incidents Lithuanian officials instructed children in schools to take shelter after an unmanned vehicle was detected crossing the border with Belarus.

UK deputy ambassador leaves Washington amid security leak probe The sacking is the latest embarrassment for the diplomatic services most important overseas mission.

DR Congo World Cup team still planning US trip despite Ebola outbreak The DRC team cancelled the Kinshasa leg of its pre-World Cup training due to health restrictions.