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Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a national memorial for the 100,000 Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists during World War Two.

Several New York Times reporters face grand jury summonses following their reporting on alleged security flaws in President Trump's new luxury jet.

South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died aged 25, just weeks after playing a key role in the nation’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

The Department of Defense begins compensation for staff reporting neurological symptoms under the Havana Act, though the cause remains a mystery.

After rolling out a tool to modify public photos with AI, Meta abruptly reversed course following concerns over privacy and potential abuse.

Marine Le Pen confirms her 2027 presidential bid, sidelining protege Jordan Bardella despite his rise. She proposes a winning ticket with him as PM.

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a massive wildfire in Andalusia that has killed 12 people and left 23 others missing near Bedar.

A Flamingo Air flight crashed near San Andros Airport, killing all ten on board as the Bahamas celebrated its 53rd anniversary of independence.

Ahead of Oman talks, the US insists Iran publicly guarantee safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz after recent maritime strikes violated a ceasefire.

Following a swift public outcry, Meta has withdrawn a new Instagram feature that allowed users to create AI images using the likenesses of public accounts.

Tech billionaires are bankrolling a tax-free micronation on the Danube River to test a radical model of privatized government and paid voting rights.

Researchers in Thailand identify Uragasaurus kalasinensis, a 20-meter dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period with unique skeletal features.

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue argues that scaling costs and data transparency are driving a shift toward open-source artificial intelligence.

SK Hynix breaks records with a $26.5 billion US offering as commerce officials pressure the Korean memory leader to expand manufacturing on American soil.

A passenger on a Ryanair flight was saved by his seatbelt after a cabin window dislodged, forcing an emergency return to Thessaloniki, Greece.

OpenAI transitions from a standalone browser to integrated tools, embedding agentic browsing capabilities within ChatGPT and a new Chrome extension.

Landslides kill 15 in Mindanao as East Asian nations brace for Typhoon Bavi, one of the largest and most destructive storms to hit the region in decades.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was laid to rest at the Imam Reza shrine as Iran concludes six days of mourning amid escalating military tensions with the US.

OpenAI introduces the GPT-5.6 family of models and ChatGPT Work, targeting enterprise efficiency with new cybersecurity and coding capabilities.

OpenAI designates its new GPT 5.6 as the preferred model for Microsoft’s productivity suite, aiming to quell rumors of a growing partnership rift.

The South Korean chip giant priced its American depositary shares at $149, capitalizing on surging global demand for AI infrastructure and memory.

OpenAI’s CEO of Applications Fidji Simo is transitioning to an advisory role following a medical leave, creating a leadership vacuum at the firm.

Jersey City startup Lyzr utilized its SivaClaw agent to handle 130 investors and secure $400 million in interest for its latest funding round.

Humanitarian Mohammed al-Wahidi died in an Israeli strike in Gaza City, leaving a legacy of relief efforts and community sports events.