German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes, affecting one-third of households German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes: benefits reduced, heating allowance halved and indexation suspended. One-third of recipients to lose support …
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Technology
Alibaba bans Anthropic’s Claude Code for employees over alleged security risks
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAlibaba to ban Anthropic’s Claude Code from workplace starting July 10, 2026 Alibaba will prohibit employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code at work beginning July 10, 2026, citing security concerns …
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World
UK National Security Bill could criminalise foreign correspondents engaging with state-backed groups
by anna walterby anna walterUK National Security (State Threats) Bill could criminalise foreign correspondents, experts warn Experts warn the National Security (State Threats) Bill could criminalise foreign correspondents and NGO workers who engage with …
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Greece-Gulf ties deepen as Athens fuses defence with Israel to counter Turkey Greece-Gulf ties have expanded through defence pacts, energy projects and deep military integration with Israel, reshaping Eastern Mediterranean …
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Business
German Coalition’s Social Security Hikes Threaten to Erase 500‑Euro Tax Relief
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRising social security contributions threaten to wipe out proposed €500 tax relief in Germany Planned €500 tax relief risks being offset by rising social security contributions in Germany, ULA warns …
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DHS ‘Defend the Homeland’ Image Sparks Backlash After Repurposing U.S. Soccer Team DHS ‘Defend the Homeland’ image repurposed photos of U.S. national team players with nationalist slogans, prompting criticism over …
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Politics
Germany’s UN Security Council defeat sparks Wadephul push to cut contributions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s shock defeat in UN Security Council election triggers debate over UN payments and political rifts Germany’s historic loss in the UN Security Council election has sparked a fresh dispute …
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World
Gulf states seek new security arrangements as US–Iran ceasefire advances
by anna walterby anna walterGulf Security Reconsidered as Washington and Tehran Near Ceasefire As Washington and Tehran move toward a ceasefire, Gulf security is poised for a major reassessment as states weigh new defence …
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World
Israel intercepts Iranian missiles over south as Security Cabinet prepares to convene
by anna walterby anna walterIsraeli Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles Over Southern Israel; Debris Reported Near Beit Shemesh Israeli defences intercepted Iranian missiles over southern Israel on June 8, 2026, with reports of debris near …
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Technology
Anthropic expands Mythos access to 150 organizations in 15 countries amid security concerns
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAnthropic Expands Mythos Access to 150 Organizations, Sparking Security Concerns Anthropic expands access to Mythos to 150 organizations across 15 countries, prompting concerns as the AI can identify and exploit …