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Rafidia raid: Israeli forces launch major operation near Nablus amid wider West Bank tensions Israeli forces launched a major raid in Rafidia near Nablus, a development that local and regional …

WhatsApp updates bring expanded CarPlay and Android Auto controls, direct iPad sign-up, music sharing and in-app PDF annotations WhatsApp updates expand CarPlay and Android Auto controls, add direct iPad sign-up, …

French social media ban bars under-15s from major platforms, effective Sept. 1, 2026 France enacts social media ban for under-15s, effective Sept 1, 2026; platforms must adopt age checks and …

Artificial intelligence offers vast promise and poses urgent social and democratic risks Artificial intelligence promises medical and productivity gains, but rapid progress risks jobs, inequality and democratic erosion without urgent …

OpenAI Costs Surge: Altman Warns Rising AI Expenses Became a “Huge Problem” as Company Pushes In-House Models OpenAI costs have surged this year, CEO Sam Altman acknowledged, prompting the company …

Deepseek to Build Custom AI Chips to Reduce Dependence on Major Chipmakers Chinese AI startup Deepseek plans custom AI chips for pretrained model use, aiming to reduce reliance on major …

Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Confirmed Dead After Centuries Ancient 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died, the RSPB confirms; soil compaction, stabilization work and recent droughts are cited …

Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff to link two German toy icons Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff, uniting two historic Baden-Württemberg manufacturers. Heirs retain stake; Steiff remains independent pending …

German municipal heat planning advances as 71% of large cities complete heat plans ahead of June 30, 2026 deadline Germany’s municipal heat planning shows strong progress, with 71% of cities …