In the last 3 days Gemini read 96074 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 10 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[6.3] Juries hold Meta and YouTube liable for harming children — apnews.com (+272)

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico have found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children, signaling a pivotal shift in holding social media giants accountable for their product designs.

The verdicts focused on addictive platform features and Meta’s alleged concealment of child exploitation risks. By targeting deliberate design choices, these lawsuits successfully bypassed Section 230 legal protections that historically shielded tech companies from liability regarding third-party content and platform-related harms.

Meta and Google plan to appeal the verdicts. These bellwether trials may lead to broader settlements, similar to historic tobacco litigation, as public concern regarding social media’s developmental impact grows.

[6.3] Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime — apnews.com (+1234)

Iran is cementing control over the Strait of Hormuz using a mandatory vetting and toll regime, causing global oil prices to surge as shipping traffic drops by 90 percent.

Ships must now enter Iranian waters for vetting by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, with some paying fees in yuan.

While overall traffic has plummeted, vessels linked to Iran and its top customer, China, still frequently transit the vital energy artery.

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[6.0] OpenAI closes AI video app Sora — abc.net.au (+68)

[6.0] Wikipedia bans AI-generated content in its online encyclopedia — theguardian.com (+10)

[5.9] UN General Assembly declares slavery the gravest crime against humanity — www1.folha.uol.com.br (Portuguese) (+43)

[5.8] Arm enters chip market with AI CPU for data centers — pcworld.com (+17)

[5.7] South American malaria mosquitoes evolve insecticide resistance — hsph.harvard.edu (+3)

[6.2] Astronomers observe two giant gas planets forming around a young star — euronews.com (+13)

[5.7] Ukraine and Saudi Arabia sign defense cooperation agreement — euronews.com (+33)

[5.6] IOC requires genetic testing for women's Olympic events — npr.org (+81)

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In the last 7 days Gemini read 205818 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 14 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[5.8] Scientists successfully transport antimatter in a truck at CERN — nos.nl (Dutch) (+6)

Scientists at CERN successfully transported antimatter by truck for the first time, marking a breakthrough that enables moving these volatile particles to external laboratories for advanced precision research.

The test utilized a specialized one-ton container carrying 92 antiprotons suspended in electromagnetic fields at extreme sub-zero temperatures. This technology prevents the particles from annihilating upon contact with regular matter during transit, ensuring they remain stable despite the truck's movement.

Future trips to sites like Düsseldorf aim to investigate why matter dominates the universe. Researchers are now developing long-range power sources to support the ten-hour journeys required for international transport.

[6.2] Australia and the EU finalize comprehensive trade agreement after eight years of negotiations — rfi.fr (+56)

The European Union and Australia signed a landmark free-trade agreement Tuesday, concluding eight years of negotiations to diversify markets and secure critical mineral supplies amid rising global trade tensions.

The deal increases Australian beef exports while resolving disputes over protected geographical names like prosecco and feta. Additionally, both parties established a security partnership to enhance defense cooperation and reduce economic over-reliance on major powers like China for essential raw materials.

EU officials estimate regional exports will grow significantly, while the pact could boost Australia’s GDP by billions. The agreement addresses energy vulnerabilities and supply chain risks exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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[5.7] China now exports more cars to Europe than Europe exports to China — nordkurier.de (German) (+2)

[5.6] FCC bans sale of most wireless routers in the US over security concerns — 9to5mc.com (+19)

[6.7] New mass spectrometry prototype analyzes billions of molecules simultaneously — rockefeller.edu (+2)

[5.6] US and Indonesia sign trade deal for critical minerals and fossil fuels — usnews.com (+4)

[6.6] Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients — bbc.com (+6)

[6.0] Brazil enacts law to protect minors from harmful online content — apnews.com (+9)

[5.6] New Israeli law grants rabbinical courts power over civil disputes, raising fears of a theocratic state — ar.timesofisrael.com (Arabic) (+2)

[5.6] US judge strikes down Pentagon press coverage restrictions — npr.org (+24)

[5.5] Johnson & Johnson gains US approval for new daily psoriasis pill — statnews.com (+8)

[6.4] Lab-grown muscle propels swimming robot to record speed — news.nus.edu.sg (+2)

[5.8] Bavarian authorities shut down 373,000 darknet sites in major operation — science.orf.at (German) (+10)

[5.5] One in eight U.S. adults use GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and other health benefits — latimes.com (+6)

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In the last 4 days Gemini read 108299 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 11 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[5.6] Countries face energy triage as the Iran war escalates — apnews.com (+6)

The escalating war with Iran has triggered a global energy crisis, forcing governments to ration dwindling fuel supplies and prioritize critical sectors as the blocked Strait of Hormuz disrupts trade.

Asian nations are most vulnerable, relying heavily on imports through the vital maritime corridor. Governments are releasing strategic reserves, implementing shorter workweeks, and cutting industrial energy use to preserve power for households while attempting to buffer consumers from surging global fuel prices.

The Strait of Hormuz carries one-fifth of global oil and gas trade. While countries like Japan utilize vast stockpiles, analysts warn that tapping reserves is a temporary fix for the mounting shortages.

[6.1] Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photorealism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming — techcrunch.com (+46)

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduced DLSS 5, which uses generative AI and structured graphics data to enhance video game photorealism while significantly reducing the computational power required for rendering.

The system predicts and fills image elements by fusing controllable 3D graphics with probabilistic computing. This allows GPUs to generate lifelike characters and scenes without rendering every detail from scratch, a technique Huang claims ensures both beauty and controllability in digital content.

Huang anticipates this hybrid approach will expand beyond gaming into enterprise computing. He suggested future AI agents will analyze structured databases like Snowflake and BigQuery to generate faster, more trustworthy insights.

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[6.3] Universal, ready-to-use immunotherapy detects and destroys endometrial cancer — uclahealth.org (+2)

[6.2] US sends 2,500 Marines to the Gulf to secure Strait of Hormuz — cbc.ca (+6)

[6.1] Saudi Arabia's Red Sea oil exports surge 21-fold after Strait of Hormuz closure — valor.globo.com (Portuguese) (+6)

[5.9] Scientists engineer bacteria to convert plastic bottles into a Parkinson's drug — gjsentinel.com (+4)

[5.6] Israel's intensified war displaces a million people and devastates Lebanese communities — theguardian.com (+82)

[5.6] Chinese researchers revive frozen animal organs, potentially transforming global organ transplantation — scmp.com (+2)

[5.5] Airstrike on Kabul hospital escalates Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict — apnews.com (+111)

[5.6] India, home to 25% of the world’s cervical cancer victims, launches nationwide HPV vaccination — gavi.org (+4)

[5.6] EU deploys drones and robots to remove litter from the sea floor — euronews.com (+2)

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In the last 3 days Gemini read 88464 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 12 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[6.5] Germany and Austria join global effort to release oil reserves and stabilize prices — apnews.com (+1153)

The International Energy Agency will release a record 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to counter energy market disruptions and price spikes caused by Middle East conflict.

Member nations, including Germany and Austria, agreed to the release after Iran effectively halted oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows G7 discussions aimed at stabilizing global supplies as export volumes have plummeted below ten percent of prewar levels.

Established after the 1974 Arab oil embargo, the IEA has authorized emergency releases five times previously. Officials emphasize that restoring transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains essential for long-term market stability.

[5.8] China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation — newsday.com (+11)

China has adopted a sweeping ethnic unity law that critics say will accelerate the assimilation of minority groups by mandating Mandarin in schools and further eroding their cultural rights.

The legislation requires all organizations and citizens to foster a shared Chinese national identity. It essentially prohibits using minority languages for primary instruction during compulsory education, a move experts argue effectively dismantles China’s original constitutional promises of meaningful regional ethnic autonomy.

The measure also establishes extraterritorial legal penalties for overseas individuals deemed to harm ethnic unity. Additionally, it encourages cross-migration to create embedded communities, which scholars warn could break up minority-heavy neighborhoods.

[5.6] Artemis II mission targets early April for crewed lunar flyby — bbc.com (+67)

NASA targets early April for its Artemis II mission, which will carry four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years after resolving technical issues.

Following repairs to a helium leak, officials plan to return the Space Launch System rocket to the Florida launchpad on March 19. The ten-day flight will carry three Americans and one Canadian to the lunar far side and back.

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[5.8] Gut bacteria linked to age-related memory loss in mice — nature.com (+13)

[5.8] China approves launch of world first brain-computer interface device — independent.co.uk (+2)

[5.7] Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time — nature.com (+2)

[5.6] Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration — bbc.com (+27)

[5.5] Google Maps integrates AI for personalized recommendations and immersive navigation — independent.co.uk (+44)

[5.5] Climate change slows Earth's rotation, lengthening days — g1.globo.com (Portuguese) (+8)

[5.5] AI use may be reducing stylistic diversity and human creativity, study finds — thetimes.com [$] (+4)

[5.5] International police disrupt global cybercrime by sinkholing 45,000 IP addresses — bleepingcomputer.com (+5)

[5.5] Astronomers witness colossal supernova explosion create one of the most magnetic stars in the universe for the first time — space.com (+9)

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In the last 4 days Gemini read 118955 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 11 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[5.9] Yann LeCun's AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion to build AI world models — techcrunch.com (+11)

Yann LeCun’s new venture, AMI Labs, raised $1.03 billion to develop world models that learn from physical reality, seeking to overcome the reliability limitations of existing large language models.

Valued at $3.5 billion, the company focuses on Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture to minimize AI hallucinations. Major investors like NVIDIA and Bezos Expeditions funded the round, supporting a high-profile research team operating across Paris, New York, Montreal, and Singapore.

Although commercial applications may take years, the startup intends to publish its research and release open-source code. Early deployments will be tested through industrial partners, including the healthcare startup Nabla.

[6.0] Global repercussions emerge as US, Israel, and Iran war expands — npr.org (+952)

A week of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran has killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and neutralized Iran's military, sparking a widening regional conflict and global economic instability.

Iran responded with retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, striking U.S. bases and oil infrastructure in several Gulf nations. Fighting has spread to Lebanon while oil prices surged past ninety dollars per barrel following the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Global powers including China and Russia have called for de-escalation as diplomatic tensions rise between the U.S. and European allies. Meanwhile, the conflict continues to disrupt energy markets and international trade.

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[6.4] Ukraine deploys armed robots to combat Russian forces — bbc.com (+3)

[6.4] Germany becomes the fourth-largest global arms exporter — tagesschau.de (German) (+18)

[6.1] China exports surge in first two months of the year despite Trump tariffs — bbc.com (+8)

[5.9] Trump pressures Latin American leaders to reduce China ties — courant.com (+77)

[5.8] France sends aircraft carrier to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping — smh.com.au (+15)

[5.8] Apple increases iPhone production in India to 25% — businesstoday.in (+6)

[5.7] Trump launches Americas Counter Cartel Coalition with Latin American and Caribbean nations — nytimes.com (+9)

[5.7] Federal pilot program launches flying cars in eight US regions this summer — wired.com [$] (+4)

[5.8] UK cancer death rates reach historic low — news.sky.com (+4)

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In the last 4 days ChatGPT read 122438 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 13 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[6.5] GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people — theconversation.com (+30)

A study of 600,000 people found that GLP-1 drugs significantly reduce cravings, overdoses, and deaths across multiple addictions, including opioids and alcohol, marking a potential breakthrough in addiction medicine.

Researchers observed a 50% reduction in substance-related deaths among users already struggling with addiction. The drugs also lowered the risk of developing new dependencies on nicotine and cocaine by roughly 20%, likely by dampening dopamine signaling in the brain’s reward centers.

While not yet approved specifically for addiction, GLP-1 medications are already widely prescribed for diabetes and obesity. Ongoing clinical trials aim to confirm these findings and address questions regarding long-term effectiveness.

[5.8] Iran grants China exclusive passage through the Strait of Hormuz — ndtv.com (+110)

Iran will now permit only Chinese vessels to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, rewarding Beijing's support during the regional conflict and further threatening critical global energy supply chains.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims full control of the chokepoint, warning that non-Chinese ships face missile or drone strikes. This blockade impacts regional neighbors like Qatar and the UAE while disrupting twenty percent of the world’s total oil supply transit.

Beijing previously condemned Western military actions against Iran as unacceptable. Meanwhile, the United States government maintains that military escorts may be deployed to prevent domestic inflation and protect the international flow of commerce.

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[6.6] Evo 2: An AI model for genome prediction and design across all life — nature.com (+6)

[6.1] France expands nuclear arsenal and strengthens European defense cooperation — bostonglobe.com (+29)

[5.9] AI blood test detects silent liver disease years before symptoms — sciencedaily.com (+3)

[5.8] Indonesia bans social media for children under 16 — abcnews.com (+45)

[5.7] US forces support Ecuador's fight against drug trafficking organizations — bostonglobe.com (+29)

[5.7] China sets slowest growth target since 1991, focusing on tech and domestic demand — abcnews.com (+49)

[5.5] New study reveals underestimated sea level rise threatens millions more people — abcnews.com (+14)

[5.5] Lawsuit claims Google Gemini AI gave dangerous instructions leading to a man's suicide — time.com (+34)

[5.5] New treatment is reducing seizure frequency in children by 91% — ndtv.com (+11)

[5.8] Japan approves world's first stem cell treatment for Parkinson's and heart failure — nippon.com (+6)

[5.8] BYD introduces new battery technology with over 600 miles of range and rapid charging — fastcompany.com (+3)

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Hey everyone, I have a small project update - you can read it after the news.

In the last 3 days Gemini read 87507 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 8 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[6.1] US and Israel target Iran's leadership, risking prolonged regional war — theconversation.com (+3100)

Joint US-Israeli strikes killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have triggered retaliatory attacks and plunged the Middle East into open warfare, heightening fears of a prolonged regional conflict.

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aim for regime change, but Tehran has activated succession plans and its Revolutionary Guard. Iran's retaliation includes strikes on regional bases and threats to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz energy corridor.

This escalation follows stalled nuclear talks and risks severe global economic disruption. Despite domestic unrest, the Iranian regime’s entrenched security apparatus remains loyal, suggesting any potential collapse will be fiercely contested.

[5.7] OpenAI partners with Pentagon to deploy AI models on classified networks — cnbc.com (+153)

OpenAI has reached an agreement to deploy its artificial intelligence models within the Pentagon's classified networks, shortly after the Trump administration blacklisted rival developer Anthropic as a national security risk.

The contract includes safeguards prohibiting domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. It follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s designation of rival Anthropic as a national security risk after negotiations regarding model usage restrictions and military requirements collapsed earlier that day.

Anthropic expressed disappointment and plans to legally challenge its blacklisting. Meanwhile, OpenAI will deploy personnel to assist the military with technical safeguards, urging the government to offer similar terms to other developers.

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[6.1] OpenAI raises $110 billion from Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank, reaching $730 billion valuation — engadget.com (+28)

[6.1] Russia accepts US plan for Ukraine security guarantees — usnews.com (+11)

[6.3] European regulators endorse Sanofi's simpler sleeping sickness pill for use in Congo and other African nations — apnews.com (+3)

[5.9] A virus hiding inside bacteria may help explain colorectal cancer — theconversation.com (+3)

[5.6] Nasa delays Artemis III moon landing to 2028 — theguardian.com (+35)

[6.4] Brain cells on a chip learn to play Doom — newscientist.com (+4)

Project update

You might have already noticed that I changed the first sentence of the newsletter: Gemini replaced ChatGPT.

This is not a new change. I replaced the model doing the scoring back in summer 2025, when Google released Gemini 2.5 Pro - the best model at that time. The scoring has been working on that model ever since.

I was hesitant about changing the headline though. “Today ChatGPT read 30k articles…” was the first sentence people read when they saw my project and changing it to a generic “LLM” or hated “AI” or just any other less known model felt like shooting myself in the foot.

Plus, the non-technical people I knew kept saying “I asked ChatGPT …” even when they used any other model - it became sort of like “googling” in Bing. And I went along with it.

But after the recent events with the Pentagon and OpenAI I think it’s time for me to stop reinforcing the “mind monopoly”, and start giving credit to tools that actually do the job.

It’s a small change, but I think an important one.

Thank you for reading, as always.

— Vadim

In the last 3 days ChatGPT read 94301 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 11 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[6.2] Afghanistan and Pakistan engage in open war following cross-border attacks — abcnews.com (+215)

Pakistan’s defense minister declared an “open war” with Afghanistan on Friday following a significant escalation in cross-border military strikes, marking the most serious confrontation between the neighbors in years.

Following Afghan cross-border attacks Thursday, Pakistan launched retaliatory airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar. Tensions have peaked over Pakistan’s claims that Afghanistan harbors TTP militants, an allegation Kabul denies while citing civilian casualties from recent Pakistani military operations along the porous frontier.

[6.3] Pentagon demands unrestricted military access to Anthropic's AI or risks contract loss — apnews.com (+100)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic a Friday deadline to allow unrestricted military use of its AI or risk losing government contracts and facing Defense Production Act intervention.

Defense officials suggested invoking the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to bypass Anthropic's ethical restrictions. This unprecedented move aims to integrate Claude AI into military networks despite leadership concerns regarding autonomous weaponry, mass surveillance, and safety limits for artificial intelligence.

While the DPA historically boosts production during emergencies like pandemics, experts warn that using it to dictate service terms is legally questionable and could trigger significant litigation between Anthropic and the government.

[5.5] EU expands funding for abortion access within the bloc — apnews.com (+24)

The European Commission has authorized using the 147 billion euro European Social Funds Plus to support citizens traveling to access safe abortions from EU nations with restrictive health laws.

This decision follows the My Voice, My Choice campaign, which gathered over one million signatures via the European Citizens’ Initiative. While no new fund was created, the Commission confirmed that existing resources can defray costs for women seeking legal healthcare across borders.

Although abortion is legal in most of Europe, it remains highly restricted in countries like Poland and Malta. Proponents call the move a victory for social justice, while some critics oppose the intervention.

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[6.0] Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record $215bn revenue — bbc.com (+138)

[6.5] World-first stem cell therapy trial shows promise for treating spina bifida in the womb — nature.com (+6)

[5.9] France's National Assembly approves assisted dying bill — lalibre.be (French) (+7)

[5.9] Chinese scientists transform desert sand into fertile soil using microbes — en.tempo.co (+2)

[5.7] Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks' estate over use of her cells — independent.co.uk (+10)

[5.6] Germany's ruling parties reverse heat pump mandate, allowing homeowner choice — nzz.ch (German) (+9)

[5.5] UK's first geothermal power plant generates electricity for 10,000 homes and produces lithium — bbc.com (+2)

[5.5] Chilean telescope captures detailed view of Milky Way's star-forming core — apnews.com (+33)

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In the last 4 days ChatGPT read 120455 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 11 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[6.4] First UK baby born from deceased donor womb transplant — bbc.co.uk (+15)

A baby boy has become the first child in the UK born using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor, a breakthrough for women born without viable wombs.

Grace Bell, who has MRKH syndrome, received the organ in 2024 before undergoing IVF. This milestone, part of a clinical research trial, follows the 2025 birth of a baby via a living donor transplant and offers hope to thousands of similar patients.

The transplanted womb will eventually be removed to prevent Bell from requiring lifelong immunosuppressants. Globally, over 70 babies have been born following womb transplants, though deceased donor successes remain rare in Europe.

[5.6] US Peace Corps sends AI experts abroad to boost global influence — engadget.com (+2)

The Peace Corps is launching Tech Corps, a new initiative recruiting artificial intelligence experts to serve in foreign countries to strengthen United States leadership in the global AI market.

Recruited STEM graduates will fulfill 12- to 27-month assignments in nations participating in the American AI Exports Program. These volunteers will utilize AI technology to address local challenges in critical sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, and general economic development.

[5.6] Perseverance rover gains precise self-location capability on Mars — space.com (+4)

NASA has updated the Perseverance rover to autonomously determine its precise location on Mars using new software, eliminating Earth-based guidance and enabling faster, more extensive exploration of the planet.

The Mars Global Localization system matches panoramic imagery to orbital maps, identifying coordinates within roughly ten inches. Previously, cumulative sensor errors required mission teams on Earth to manually verify positions, a process delayed by the massive communication distance and time between the two planets.

This technology follows recent tests of AI-planned routes and digital twin simulations. Officials believe this advancement will facilitate more efficient autonomous exploration for future robotic missions on Mars and other celestial bodies.

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[6.5] Zimbabwe introduces twice-yearly HIV prevention injection for high-risk groups — abcnews.com (+6)

[6.3] Brazil and India forge new deal on critical minerals and rare earths — apnews.com (+13)

[5.6] Meta secures $60 billion AI chip deal with AMD — theguardian.com (+17)

[5.6] EU approves deporting asylum seekers to third countries — dw.com (Russian) (+2)

[5.6] ASML boosts high-end chip production capacity by 50% with advanced EUV lithography — valor.globo.com (Portuguese) (+6)

[5.5] China restricts exports to 40 Japanese companies over military ties — japantimes.co.jp (+14)

[5.5] Australia receives world's most powerful fully electric locomotives — farodevigo.es (Spanish) (+7)

[5.9] Netherlands appoints first openly gay prime minister — nos.nl (Dutch) (+29)

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In the last 2 days ChatGPT read 63550 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 12 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[5.8] Supreme Court limits presidential authority on global tariffs — ctvnews.ca (+47)

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump’s global tariffs, ruling that his unilateral use of emergency economic powers exceeded executive authority and violated constitutional limits.

The 6-3 ruling determined that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize unilateral tariffs. The conservative majority applied the "major questions" doctrine, asserting that significant economic actions require explicit congressional approval rather than broad executive interpretations of emergency statutes.

Challenged by twelve states and various businesses, the ruling could force the refund of $175 billion. Although the administration explores alternative legal routes, the decision curtails a central pillar of Trump's agenda.

[5.7] FDA to require one study for new drug approvals to speed patient access — abcnews.com (+14)

The FDA will drop its longtime requirement for two clinical trials for new drug approvals, making a single study the default standard to accelerate patient access to novel medical treatments.

Commissioner Marty Makary and Deputy Vinay Prasad stated that modern research precision makes the old standard obsolete. The shift aims to reduce bureaucracy, potentially sparking a surge in drug development for common diseases that previously required more extensive testing than rare conditions.

Although the agency has accepted single studies for rare diseases since the 1990s, this policy expansion contrasts with recent restrictive decisions regarding vaccines and gene therapies, leaving some industry stakeholders seeking clarity.

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[6.5] Nasal spray vaccine protects mice from multiple respiratory pathogens — nature.com (+11)

[6.4] Feline and human cancers share striking genetic similarities, offering new research avenues — news.cornell.edu (+16)

[6.0] Invisible galaxy confirmed, composed almost entirely of dark matter — es.wired.com (Spanish) (+5)

[6.0] Google and Apple integrate generative AI music features into consumer apps — financialpost.com (+23)

[6.0] UN experts find genocide hallmarks in Sudan's el-Fasher campaign — apnews.com (+21)

[5.9] PromptSpy Android malware uses generative AI to adapt its persistence — bleepingcomputer.com (+8)

[5.6] Trump order protects glyphosate production and manufacturer immunity — theguardian.com (+8)

[5.6] Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsens as aid cuts force WFP to turn away children — abcnews.com (+3)

[5.5] White House allows ICE to detain refugees for rescreening — theguardian.com (+13)

[5.5] Iran nuclear talks collapse, pushing oil prices toward $100 as U.S. deploys military assets to the Middle East — economictimes.indiatimes.com (+65)

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In the last 5 days ChatGPT read 146335 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 12 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[6.0] Ukraine reclaims territory after Russia loses Starlink access — nrc.nl (Dutch) (+18)

Ukraine reclaimed significant territory for the first time since mid-2023 after SpaceX blocked Russian military access to the Starlink satellite network, severely disrupting Moscow’s battlefield communication and coordination.

Ukrainian forces liberated eleven villages totaling 200 square kilometers, primarily in Zaporizhia. These tactical counterattacks reversed recent Russian gains and forced retreats, showcasing the immediate impact of Starlink restrictions on Russia’s ability to sustain offensive momentum across the front.

As Russia seeks satellite alternatives and diplomatic talks begin in Geneva under US pressure, Moscow maintains intense drone strikes on Ukraine's energy grid. Analysts remain skeptical about any near-term diplomatic breakthrough.

[5.5] Ancient microbes in ice reveal natural antibiotic resistance — theconversation.com (+21)

Researchers found 5,000-year-old bacteria in a Romanian ice cave resistant to modern antibiotics, proving natural resistance predates medicine while offering a potential source for discovering new life-saving drugs.

The ancient microbes resisted ten modern antibiotics, including treatments for tuberculosis. While melting ice risks releasing these resistance genes into the environment, the bacteria also produced chemicals that killed 14 types of disease-causing pathogens during laboratory testing, highlighting their medicinal potential.

Most ancient environmental bacteria remain unstudied, containing unknown genes that could benefit biotechnology and industrial energy efficiency. Scientists emphasize that these microbial systems represent a vast, untapped reservoir of biochemical tools.

Highly covered news with significance over 5.5

[5.5] Iran and US agree on nuclear deal principles — financialpost.com (+199)

[5.6] Global south leaders and tech billionaires convene in Delhi to discuss artificial intelligence development — theguardian.com (+151)

[5.5] European nations accuse Russia of poisoning Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin — rte.ie (+107)

[5.8] India and France forge special global strategic partnership with expanded defense, AI, and nuclear cooperation — ndtv.com (+86)

[6.1] Lab grown human spinal cord heals after injury in major breakthrough — sciencedaily.com (+2)

[5.8] Single dose of DMT offers lasting depression relief in clinical trial — neurosciencenews.com (+9)

[5.7] Brain cell switch determines lifelong obesity risk — farodevigo.es (Spanish) (+8)

[5.7] Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together — ctvnews.ca (+4)

[5.5] Meta will run AI in WhatsApp through NVIDIA's 'confidential computing' — engadget.com (+12)

[5.7] C-17 aircraft transport micro nuclear reactor for the first time — twz.com (+14)

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In the last 3 days ChatGPT read 93335 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 12 articles with a significance score over 5.5.

[5.5] Trump EPA repeals scientific finding underpinning US climate policy — chicago.suntimes.com (+76)

The Trump administration is revoking the 2009 EPA endangerment finding, eliminating the primary legal foundation for federal climate change regulations and greenhouse gas emission limits across the United States.

White House officials state the move will save $1.3 trillion in regulatory costs, particularly for vehicle manufacturing. However, environmental groups and scientific panels warn the decision ignores overwhelming evidence of climate-related health risks and will face immediate legal challenges in court.

The 2009 finding, upheld by courts since a 2007 Supreme Court ruling, identifies carbon dioxide as a public health threat. A recent National Academies of Sciences report reaffirmed the finding's scientific accuracy.

[5.5] Kim Jong Un has chosen teenage daughter as his heir — standard.co.uk (+41)

South Korean intelligence claims leader Kim Jong Un has designated his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his heir, potentially making her North Korea's first female supreme leader.

The National Intelligence Service cites her presence at major state events and signs of policy involvement as evidence she is now the successor-designate. Although North Korea is traditionally patriarchal, the teenager is expected to continue the Kim family's dynastic rule over the secretive state.

While Kim Ju Ae is increasingly prominent, her father reportedly has two other children who remain hidden. The nation has been ruled exclusively by male members of the Kim family since 1948.

[6.2] Israel revokes Palestinian self-rule in the West Bank — dn.se (Swedish) (+4)

Israel has unilaterally seized civil control over Palestinian-governed West Bank areas, effectively dismantling key components of the Oslo Accords and allowing Israeli citizens to purchase private Palestinian land.

A recent cabinet decision grants Israel authority over infrastructure, environment, and construction in Areas A and B. By opening property archives and permitting land sales, the government enables settlement expansion while assuming the power to demolish Palestinian buildings previously under local jurisdiction.

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[6.3] India orders social media firms to remove unlawful content within three hours and requires AI labeling — bbc.com (+4)

[6.2] Earth's core contains vast hydrogen reserves, 45 times the amount in its oceans — cnnindonesia.com (Indonesian) (+5)

[6.1] Common anti-seizure drug may help prevent Alzheimer’s plaques — medicalnewstoday.com (+8)

[6.1] Google upgrades Gemini 3 Deep Think to tackle real-world scientific problems, hits top benchmarks — businesstoday.in (+3)

[6.0] Genetic mutation explains rare blood clots after COVID-19 vaccines — nature.com (+7)

[6.0] ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 advances AI video and audio generation — businesstoday.in (+21)

[5.8] NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute — apnews.com (+39)

[5.5] US pressure on Cuba causes fuel shortages and potential economic standstill — nzz.ch (German) (+42)

[6.0] Astronomers discover unusual planetary system order — france24.com (+15)

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[5.5] Great apes can imagine and pretend, challenging human uniqueness — laopiniondemalaga.es (Spanish) (+10)

A landmark study in Science confirms great apes possess the ability to imagine and pretend, debunking the long-held belief that these complex cognitive skills are exclusive to the human species.

Through controlled experiments, a bonobo named Kanzi successfully tracked imaginary juice and grapes. He correctly identified the location of pretend items in a shared fiction while demonstrating he could distinguish between these mental representations and physical reality without needing any external rewards.

This discovery suggests that the evolutionary roots of symbolic thought date back millions of years. Kanzi’s extensive training in symbolic communication likely helped researchers identify this sophisticated, previously hidden cognitive trait.

[5.5] EU orders TikTok to change addictive design or face fines — bbc.com (+40)

The European Union has warned TikTok to redesign features deemed addictive or face fines reaching 6% of its global turnover following findings that the platform violated online safety regulations.

Preliminary findings from a two-year investigation highlight failures to mitigate risks from autoplay and infinite scroll on children's wellbeing. The Commission suggests implementing screen time breaks and altering algorithms to comply with the Digital Services Act's strict user protection requirements.

TikTok maintains the allegations are meritless and plans a legal challenge. While the platform has been invited to respond, non-compliance could lead to multi-billion dollar penalties under European Union legislation.

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[6.2] US transfers command of two NATO headquarters to European officers — nos.nl (Dutch) (+10)

[5.8] Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation — bbc.com (+36)

[5.8] Sanae Takaichi secures supermajority in Japan's parliament — newyorker.com (+278)

[5.7] Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai receives 20-year prison sentence — abcnews.go.com (+95)

[5.7] UK regulator secures app store changes from Apple and Google — bbc.com (+7)

[5.7] Dow crosses 50,000 for the first time ever — abcnews.go.com (+35)

[5.6] Defense Department ends academic ties with Harvard University — nytimes.com (+22)

[6.0] Sixteen AI agents build a C compiler that compiles a Linux kernel — arstechnica.com (+3)

[5.7] NASA allows astronauts to use personal smartphones on missions — techradar.com (+3)

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[6.3] Global report finds 40% of cancers preventable — bbc.co.uk (+56)

A landmark World Health Organization study reveals that seven million annual cancer cases, nearly 40% of the global total, are preventable through lifestyle changes, vaccinations, and reduced environmental pollutant exposure.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer identified tobacco use, infections like HPV, and alcohol as primary drivers. SSmoking causes 3.3 million annual cases, while infections cause 2.3 million and alcohol 0.7 million.

The study, published in Nature Medicine, highlights significant regional and gender disparities. Men face higher preventable risks than women, while infections dominate cases in sub-Saharan Africa compared to tobacco-related cancers in Europe.

[6.0] Last U.S.-Russia pact expires, removing caps on largest atomic arsenals for first time in half-century — ctvnews.ca (+163)

The New START Treaty between the United States and Russia expired Thursday, removing all limits on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals for the first time in half a century.

While Russia offered a one year extension, the United States remained noncommittal, seeking China’s inclusion in a new agreement. Beijing has rejected joining such talks, and both major powers now consider themselves legally free to expand their deployed nuclear forces without treaty inspections.

Signed in 2010, the pact restricted each nation to 1,550 warheads. Inspections ceased during the pandemic and never resumed, while previous arms control agreements have also been terminated over recent years.

[6.4] OpenScholar AI model synthesizes scientific research with expert-level accuracy — washington.edu (+2)

University of Washington and Allen Institute researchers launched OpenScholar, an open-source AI that synthesizes scientific literature and cites sources as accurately as human experts, effectively addressing common AI hallucinations.

Using retrieval-augmented generation and a database of 45 million papers, the model outperformed general-purpose AI systems. In tests, scientists preferred OpenScholar’s responses to those written by human subject experts 51% of the time while maintaining high factual precision and transparency.

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[6.2] AI bots create religions and digital drugs on Moltbook, prompting questions about emergent capabilities — theconversation.com (+14)

[5.5] US Navy fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea — apnews.com (+75)

[5.6] Experimental pill dramatically reduces ‘bad’ cholesterol — utsouthwestern.edu (+20)

[6.1] Panama cancels Chinese canal port concessions — letemps.ch (French) (+12)

[5.7] China develops compact microwave weapon to disable satellites — pravda.com.ua (Ukrainian) (+4)

[5.7] Surgeons kept a man with no lungs alive for 48 hours while waiting for a transplant — zmescience.com (+3)

[5.6] Germany buys 25.1% stake in Tennet Germany for 3.3 billion euros — nos.nl (Dutch) (+5)

[5.6] Japan recovers rare earth-bearing seabed sediment in deep-sea test — upi.com (+2)

[5.6] OpenAI: New coding model GPT-5.3-Codex helped build itself — mashable.com (+97)

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[6.0] Perseverance rover achieves first fully autonomous Mars exploration using AI — jpl.nasa.gov (+6)

NASA’s Perseverance rover has completed the first-ever autonomous Mars drives using artificial intelligence, successfully navigating the planet’s surface without any human route planning or direct guidance from Earth.

Led by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and roboticist Vandi Verma, the mission used generative vision-language models to process surface data and generate waypoints. This allows the rover to evaluate terrain and execute complex paths without waiting for human route planners on Earth.

This advancement aims to increase mission efficiency and scientific discovery as space exploration reaches greater distances. NASA officials suggest that generative AI holds significant promise for future autonomous off-planet navigation and operations.

[5.6] Trump launches $12 billion critical minerals reserve to counter China's dominance — theguardian.com (+25)

President Trump launched Project Vault, a $12 billion critical mineral reserve designed to protect American industries from supply shortages and counter China’s dominance over the global minerals market.

The initiative, funded by a $10 billion government loan and $1.67 billion in private capital, mirrors the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. It aims to protect vehicle and electronics manufacturers while involving eleven international partners to be announced later this week.

This move follows previous Chinese export restrictions on rare earths used in high-tech products. China currently controls roughly 90% of global mineral processing, prompting the U.S. to seek alternative supply chains.

[5.5] Guinea worm disease nears eradication with 10 cases reported in 2025 — arstechnica.com (+2)

Global Guinea worm cases hit an all-time low of 10 in 2025, positioning the parasitic infection to become only the second human disease in history to be successfully eradicated.

These provisional figures from Chad, Ethiopia, and South Sudan represent a significant drop from 3.5 million cases in 1986. Eradication efforts rely on water filtration, education, and stopping transmission within both human and animal populations across the few remaining affected nations.

The waterborne parasite causes debilitating pain as adult worms emerge through skin blisters. Since 1986, the Carter Center-led program has prevented an estimated 100 million infections through community-based interventions and larvicide treatments.

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[6.1] New Mexico sues Meta over child exploitation on its platforms — bostonglobe.com (+6)

[6.0] Viral AI assistant OpenClaw raises concerns about autonomous actions and security risks — theguardian.com (+58)

[5.9] US reduces Indian tariffs after India agrees to stop buying Russian oil — irishtimes.com (+279)

[5.9] Google releases Project Genie AI tool for creating "playable worlds" that can feature copyrighted IP — gamesindustry.biz (+17)

[5.6] India launches Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to boost domestic chip industry — businesstoday.in (+722)

[5.5] Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas ceasefire violations — tagesschau.de (German) (+26)

[5.5] OpenAI releases Codex app for AI agent development — fortune.com (+14)

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[5.5] Venezuela's acting president signs law to privatize oil sector — cbc.ca (+79)

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez signed legislation privatizing Venezuela's oil industry, reversing decades of state control to invite foreign investment following the U.S. military seizure of former president Nicolás Maduro.

The reform permits private control over production and independent arbitration, while the U.S. Treasury begins easing sanctions. These changes aim to attract international energy companies by offering protections against future expropriation and providing more favorable royalty rates for various new extraction projects.

This shift ends the state-dominated framework established twenty years ago by Hugo Chávez, which mandated majority stakes for PDVSA. It seeks to revitalize an industry devastated by mismanagement, corruption, and sanctions.

[5.5] Denmark deports foreign nationals with prison sentences of one year or more — hotnews.ro (Romanian) (+10)

Denmark announced Friday it will automatically expel foreign nationals sentenced to at least one year in prison for serious crimes, aiming to prioritize national protection over convicted criminals.

Effective May 1, the reform replaces case-by-case decisions previously governed by international human rights conventions. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that refugees are temporary residents, stressing that legal frameworks must adapt to allow countries to prioritize their citizens' safety.

Statistics show only 70% of eligible offenders are currently deported. The plan also includes using electronic bracelets for some non-compliant foreigners, and incentivizing voluntary returns.

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[6.5] Google DeepMind's AI deciphers DNA's dark genome to advance disease research — bbc.com (+25)

[5.5] EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization — ilsole24ore.com (Italian) (+123)

[6.3] Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead — bbc.com (+20)

[6.1] Vietnam and the European Union forge a comprehensive strategic partnership — financialpost.com (+9)

[6.0] Spanish scientists eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice using triple-drug therapy — premiumtimesng.com (+13)

[5.6] Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant — ctvnews.ca (+46)

[5.6] Taiwan completes first undersea trial for domestically made submarine — channelnewsasia.com (+6)

[5.5] Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt as part of Gaza ceasefire plan — military.com (+23)

[6.1] Webb pushes boundaries of observable universe closer to Big Bang — phys.org (+9)

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[6.4] India and the EU finalize free trade agreement — apnews.com (+321)

India and the European Union reached a historic free trade agreement after twenty years of negotiations, significantly reducing tariffs to enhance economic stability for two billion people across both regions.

The accord will eliminate or reduce tariffs on nearly all traded goods, specifically targeting sectors like textiles, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. It also establishes frameworks for deeper defense cooperation and improved mobility for skilled workers and students to strengthen strategic and commercial ties.

Driven by shifting trade dynamics with the United States, the deal aims to increase annual bilateral trade to 200 billion dollars by 2030. Formal ratification and implementation are expected next year.

[5.7] Atomic scientists move Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight due to global threats — nbcnews.com (+76)

Atomic scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest setting in history, warning that nuclear aggression and global conflicts have brought humanity nearer to annihilation.

Key drivers include the ongoing Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts, and the looming expiration of the New START treaty. Scientists also emphasized risks from unregulated military artificial intelligence, global disinformation, and the resumption of nuclear weapons testing processes by major global powers.

Established in 1947 by scientists like Albert Einstein, the Doomsday Clock serves as a symbolic warning of human-caused global disaster. Recent years have seen the clock move consistently closer to midnight.

[5.8] AI helps astronomers discover hundreds of new cosmic anomalies in Hubble data — esahubble.org (+7)

Astronomers using a new AI tool discovered nearly 1400 rare cosmic anomalies within the Hubble archive, including 800 previously unknown objects, significantly accelerating the identification of unique astrophysical phenomena.

The neural network, AnomalyMatch, processed 100 million images in just two and a half days. Researchers confirmed findings including merging galaxies, gravitational lenses, and jellyfish galaxies, demonstrating the algorithm's ability to efficiently scan decades of astronomical data for rare scientific targets.

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[6.0] James Webb maps dark matter across the universe — lesnumeriques.com (French) (+19)

[5.9] Scientists pinpoint genetic blueprint of mania in bipolar disorder — medicalxpress.com (+2)

[5.7] Iran escalates digital repression with nationwide internet blackout — forbes.com (+191)

[5.6] Dutch parties agree to form minority government — lemonde.fr (French) [$] (+14)

[5.5] Report estimates 2 million casualties in Russia's war on Ukraine by spring — abcnews.go.com (+31)

[5.5] Sweden lowers criminal responsibility age to 13 for serious crimes — yle.fi (Swedish) (+8)

[5.5] Taliban enacts new criminal law in Afghanistan, legalizing slavery and creating social castes — mathrubhumi.com (Malayalam) (+2)

[5.5] OpenAI launches ChatGPT Prism with GPT-5.2 to accelerate scientific research — economictimes.indiatimes.com (+6)

[5.5] Gold prices reach record highs amid global uncertainties — theglobeandmail.com [$] (+103)

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[5.9] Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers — apnews.com (+26)

Google is launching a "Personal Intelligence" feature that integrates its search engine AI with Gmail and Photos to deliver answers tailored to users’ private interests, habits, and digital histories.

Available Thursday for U.S. subscribers and Labs users, the Gemini 3i-powered tool analyzes travel itineraries and photo libraries. It aims to provide specific recommendations for trips or restaurants by connecting information stored across various Google applications.

[6.5] New U.S. defense strategy prioritizes Western Hemisphere and China over Russia and Europe — apnews.com (+31)

The Trump administration’s 2026 National Defense Strategy prioritizes U.S. homeland security and China deterrence, mandating that European and Asian allies assume primary responsibility for their own regional conventional defense.

The document categorizes Russia as a manageable threat, urging NATO members to increase defense spending to five percent of GDP. It also incorporates military options against narco-terrorists and tasks South Korea with leading deterrence efforts against North Korean military provocations.

Replacing the 2022 strategy, this policy emphasizes the Abraham Accords for Middle East stability and seeks a peace with China that ensures American economic access without requiring existential conflict or regime change.

[5.6] England's NHS launches gene database to help families check cancer risk — bbc.com (+5)

NHS England has launched a world-first genetic database identifying individuals at high risk for cancer, allowing thousands to access early screening and personalized treatment to improve survival rates.

The register monitors 120 genes linked to increased cancer likelihood. By centralizing existing genetic data, the NHS can proactively offer routine screenings and preventative care to those with hereditary risks, including potential treatments tailored to an individual’s specific genetic makeup.

This initiative, part of a ten-year prevention plan, follows a successful database for Lynch syndrome. Health officials emphasize that the secure system will accelerate medical innovation and help catch more cancers earlier.

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[5.5] Xi Jinping purges top generals to consolidate control over China's military — thetimes.com [$] (+90)

[5.7] American workers embrace AI at work, Gallup poll reveals — apnews.com (+6)

[5.6] US moves air and naval forces toward Persian Gulf for potential Iran strike — dn.se (Swedish) (+158)

[5.9] Party backed by generals set for landslide in 'sham' Myanmar election — bbc.co.uk (+42)

[6.2] US shifts support to new Syrian government, leading to SDF collapse — irishtimes.com (+23)

[5.7] Trump administration bans human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research — abcnews.go.com (+8)

[5.5] Britain establishes a new National Police Service, its "British FBI" — rbc.ua (Ukrainian) (+17)

[5.5] UK among 10 countries to build 100GW wind power grid in North Sea — theguardian.com (+6)

[5.6] China’s new flexible fibre chip can survive being run over by a 15.6-ton truck — interestingengineering.com (+3)

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[5.6] Wind and solar power lead EU energy mix for the first time in 2025 — lavenir.net (French) (+15)

For the first time, wind and solar power surpassed fossil fuels in the European Union’s electricity production mix in 2025, marking a major milestone in the region's energy transition.

According to think tank Ember, these renewables generated 841 terawatt-hours, accounting for 30.1% of EU electricity. This exceeded fossil fuels, which fell to 29% as solar production hit record highs and coal reached a historic low of 9.2%.

[5.7] Hundreds of artists, including Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett, launch anti-AI campaign against unauthorized use of copyrighted work — variety.com (+3)

Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt joined 700 creators in launching a campaign condemning tech companies for training artificial intelligence on copyrighted work without authorization, labeling it theft.

The group asserts that unauthorized scraping endangers millions of jobs and economic growth. They urge developers to adopt transparent licensing agreements, proving that technological advancement can coexist with the protection of creators' intellectual property rights and legal authorship.

This initiative follows several high-profile legal disputes, notably involving Johansson, who has previously taken action against the unauthorized use of her name, voice, and likeness in AI-generated advertisements and content.

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[6.3] Personalized mRNA vaccine shows lasting benefits for high-risk melanoma patients — euronews.com (+6)

[6.2] South Korea enacts comprehensive laws to regulate artificial intelligence — japantimes.co.jp (+5)

[5.9] Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit, avoiding trial — nytimes.com (+5)

[5.8] Moldova begins withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States — pravda.com.ua (Ukrainian) (+7)

[5.7] Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem — dw.com (Russian) (+22)

[5.6] Trump unveils Board of Peace initiative with global leaders — irishtimes.com (+38)

[5.5] Argentina welcomes large shipment of Chinese electric vehicles as it eases import restrictions — apnews.com (+10)

[5.6] Canada prepares for potential US invasion following Trump's provocations — fr.de (German) (+23)

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[5.8] European Union and Mercosur sign landmark free trade agreement — apnews.com (+59)

The European Union and Mercosur signed a landmark free trade agreement Saturday, establishing one of the world’s largest trade zones to counter global protectionism and rising international trade tensions.

The deal eliminates over 90% of tariffs between 700 million consumers, strengthening European ties in resource-rich South America. It provides new market access for industrial sectors while addressing agricultural concerns through progressive tariff reductions and strict import quotas on sensitive products like beef.

Following 25 years of negotiations, the agreement requires ratification by the European Parliament. Potential hurdles remain, including ongoing opposition from European farmers and the French government over concerns regarding agricultural competition.

[6.2] China's population declines for fourth year as birth rate hits record low — bbc.com (+24)

China’s population fell by 3.39 million in 2025, marking a fourth consecutive year of decline as record-low birth rates threaten the long-term stability of the world's second-largest economy.

Government data revealed a record-low birth rate of 5.63 per 1,000 people. Despite financial incentives and expanded family limits, high child-rearing costs and lifestyle preferences continue to deter couples, while the national death rate reached its highest level since 1968.

This shift reflects broader regional trends and pressures China’s shrinking workforce and depleted pension funds. United Nations experts estimate the nation’s population could decrease by more than half by the year 2100.

[6.3] World's first legally binding treaty to protect oceans and marine life takes effect — abc.net.au (+3)

The world’s first legally binding High Seas Treaty entered into force, establishing a historic framework to protect marine life across two-thirds of the planet’s oceans beyond national jurisdictions.

After twenty years of negotiations, the treaty reached its 60-nation ratification threshold in September. Currently, 83 countries have ratified the agreement, which now mandates environmental impact assessments and cooperation on ocean science to protect areas previously considered unregulated waters.

Although 145 nations signed the accord, major powers like the United States and Australia have yet to ratify it.

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[6.0] Taiwan invests $250 billion in US semiconductor manufacturing — techcrunch.com (+77)

[6.4] Syria and SDF reach ceasefire and integration agreement — bbc.co.uk (+108)

[5.9] Japan tests deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals to lessen China dependence — abc.net.au (+2)

[5.6] Autonomous helicopter completes first flight in the UK — businessinsider.com (+2)

[5.5] Canada and China forge new trade ties as relations thaw — rfi.fr (Chinese) (+68)

[5.5] TikTok rolls out new age verification technology in Europe — yle.fi (Swedish) (+12)

[5.6] OpenAI invests $250 million in Sam Altman's brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs — techcrunch.com (+4)

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