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French Justice Minister Backs Philippe for Presidential Race
Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin announced he will not seek the presidency, instead endorsing former PM Edouard Philippe to avoid political division ahead of 2027 elections.
BBC Seeks Trump Family Testimony in Defamation Case
The BBC requested a US court's assistance obtaining documents and testimony from Trump family members including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump's legal team accused the broadcaster of harassment.
Microsoft Addresses Defender Zero-Day Security Flaw
Microsoft works on security patch for ShieldBreak zero-day vulnerability in Windows Defender that grants attackers system privileges. Recent macOS screen sharing vulnerabilities also exploited in active attacks.
Australia Launches Gun Buyback Program After Bondi Attack
New South Wales begins firearms buyback scheme in November following 2025 Bondi Beach shooting massacre. Federal and state governments offer cash compensation to gun owners.
Petrol Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions Global Adjustments
Pakistan raised petrol and diesel prices following Iran-US hostilities, with the government implementing daily pricing adjustments tied to international markets. Senegal also reported fuel hikes amid global crude volatility.
Stripe Acquires AI Startup OpenRouter for $7 Billion
Payment processing giant Stripe announces acquisition of AI startup OpenRouter to expand into artificial intelligence token sales and model orchestration. Stripe pursues strategic positioning in AI economy.
Xiaomi 4K TV and Electric Scooter Deals at Amazon
Amazon offers significant discounts on Xiaomi consumer electronics including 4K QLED televisions and electric scooters. Limited-time promotional pricing available.
Sunday Miscellany: The Black Box, by Olivia O'Leary
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Apple Forced to Redesign Ad Tracking Consent Dialogs in EU
German competition regulator forces Apple to change app tracking consent procedures to be more user-friendly. The company makes binding legal commitments to modify consent requests.
Awarapan 2 Opens with $116M Global Box Office
Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, achieved a record-breaking opening weekend of $116.5 million globally, with $97.5 crore ($19 million) from India alone. The romantic action drama has already achieved 'Super Hit' status in its first weekend.
Campus Shooting Suspect Arrested in University Dorm
A 19-year-old has been arrested for shooting five people at Virginia State University, where he was found hiding in a closet after the shooting. Police confirm the suspect was not affiliated with the university.
Ferrari's Luce Electric Vehicle Breaks Auction Records
Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, sold for a record $40 million at auction, making it the most expensive new car ever auctioned. The purchase price underscores prestige of Ferrari's electric vehicle entry despite design criticisms.
AI Firms Suspected in Massive Used Book Buying Spree
Secondhand booksellers across the UK, Ireland, US, and Europe report unusual bulk orders from mystery buyers, fueling speculation that AI companies are acquiring books for training data. Anthropic was previously found to have spent millions on books for data acquisition.
Vingegaard Ends Season After Tour Crash
Cyclist Jonas Vingegaard has concluded his racing season following a fall during the Tour de France. The injury forces the champion to abandon his competitive schedule.
Dutch Coalition Faces Budget Breakdown Over Policy Divide
Netherlands minority cabinet begins emergency budget talks with opposition parties, facing major disagreements on healthcare, defense spending, and social security cuts. Coalition partners clash over fiscal priorities.