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AI 'doomers' risk kneecapping US vs China, but ex-Pentagon vet says both extremes miss the mark
Will Thibeau, a former Pentagon AI official, warns that "doomer"-driven AI regulation could hand China an edge and entrench an OpenAI-Anthropic duopoly.
House set to pass sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham
The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.
Russia’s sham election is descending into farce
The parliamentary vote may be followed by a bigger mobilisation for war
Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns
Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for using ants as garnish
The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million won (£8,144; $10,965).
Former French culture minister goes on trial over corruption charges
Rachida Dati accused of lobbying for carmaker Renault-Nissan when she was member of European parliamentRachida Dati, a former French culture minister, has gone on trial in Paris on corruption charges...
Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?
Even as the ‘extremist’ AfD seeks further election gains in Germany, Europe’s leaders can learn from Sweden’s dangerous embrace with far-right ideologyDon’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox?...
Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his shooting
The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.
Plot Twist newsletter: A guide to panics, past and present
Tom Wainwright, our culture correspondent, explains how to navigate fears about new communications technologies
OpenAI investors have approached the company about a new funding round
OpenAI is gearing up for what is widely expected to be a blockbuster IPO next year, after it confidentially filed its prospectus in June.
How to survive at the edge of chaos
Our podcast on science and technology. This week, emergency doctor Kevin Fong on coping with unpredictability
‘Worse than Watergate’ New FBI files detail agent’s push to join Trump probe, investigate Elon Musk
Chuck Grassley released FBI emails from Crossfire Hurricane, calling Obama and Biden administration operations against Trump worse than Watergate.