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Trump, Macron Showdown In Making? US Diplomats Walk Out On France At UN Meeting
US diplomats walked out during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, where they criticised the Trump administration's human rights record. The walkout was prompted by a social media post from France's US Mission in Geneva criticising America's opposition to a second term for UN human rights chief Volker Turk. The General Assembly voted 144-10 with 13 abstentions in support of Turk, with the US among the "no" votes. Deputy US ambassador Dan Negrea accused France of feigning "moral outrage" and pretending to lecture the world on various topics, including human rights. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Europe, particularly over questions over the US's commitment to NATO, possible changes to US troop deployments in Europe, and the desire to control Greenland.
2Autoeuropesays.com
Honda, Nissan to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Vehicle OS - Japan
Honda and Nissan Motor are set to jointly develop an operating system (OS) for next-generation vehicles, using Nissan's existing OS as the foundation. The move comes as automakers worldwide shift towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs), which can receive software updates over the internet, enabling new features such as autonomous driving capabilities to be added after purchase. The OS will serve as the vehicle's central control system, coordinating various components and functions. As part of the project, Honda and Nissan plan to standardize electronic control units (ECUs), which manage vehicle functions based on instructions from the OS. This collaboration aims to compete with leading US and Chinese manufacturers advancing automotive software and next-gen vehicle technologies.
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Bordeaux Wildfire: Devastating Images Show Scale of Destruction
The Bordeaux wildfire, which started on July 12, has destroyed an area four times the size of Paris and forced over 260,000 people to evacuate their homes. The fire has destroyed over 240 properties, many of which are believed to be holiday homes owned by millionaire Parisiennes. The inferno has been steadily approaching Bordeau due to strong winds and the return of searing temperatures this week could complicate firefighting efforts. The Daily Mail was one of the first media outlets to be allowed access to the frontline of the fire and saw the enormous destruction it has wrought. Many of the homes belong to wealthy French families who have settled in this rich wine growing region.
4Businessstandard.co.uk
Ofcom proposes blocking Openreach new customer deal over competition concerns
Ofcom has proposed that BT's Openreach, the UK's wholesale network arm, could be forced to withdraw a heavily discounted offer aimed at new customers due to competition concerns. The industry watchdog has found that the 'New To Openreach' offer is unfairly targeting new customers and could damage competition from other broadband network providers. This would be the first time Ofcom has used its powers to stop a commercial offer from Openreach. The offer gives internet service providers (ISPs) a monthly discount for bringing new full-fibre customers onto its network, with up to £9.50 being offered per customer for up to 30 months.
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More than 300,000 women get free morning-after pill under new NHS scheme
Over 300,000 doses of the morning-after pill have been dispensed at high-street pharmacies across England in the first five months of a new NHS scheme designed to improve access. The initiative allows women to obtain the contraceptive without the need for a GP appointment or a visit to a sexual health clinic, significantly streamlining the process. Under the scheme, women can visit their local pharmacy for a confidential consultation with a pharmacist or trained technician, receiving a prescription on the same day. Pharmacy teams are also equipped to offer guidance on longer-term contraception options. Dr Sue Mann, NHS national clinical director for women's health, described the scheme as a major step forward for women’s health, giving women quicker and easier access to emergency contraception. Health and social care minister Baroness Gillian Merron said the service was part of a wider package of support for community pharmacies.
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Andy Burnham 'death tax': Minister leaves door open to 10% levy on all inheritances to tackle social care crisis
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has stated that the UK government is considering a 10% tax on all inheritances to raise billions of pounds to address the UK's adult social care crisis. The move, which reportedly would raise £18 billion, is part of a broader effort by Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister who has pledged to address failures in the nation's social care support for people in old age. McFadden did not deny that the government was considering such a move. The King's Fund health charity has urged the Prime Minister to act quickly and introduce a new system before the next election, expected in 2029.
7Worldcruisin929.com
Oman presented regional mechanism for Hormuz to Iran, source says
Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees. The proposal, which has regional backing, would not give Iran sole control of the vital waterway. It is based on the Strait Malacca, where voluntary contributions are made to fund navigation, environmental protection and search and rescue. The U.S. suspended air strikes against Iran over the weekend, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution allowing shipping to resume in the vital maritime waterway, which carried a fifth of global energy supplies. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to restore stability in the region.
8Techundercodenews.com
Microsoft Unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash: A New AI Security Model That Could Redefine Vulnerability Hunting + Video - UNDERCODE NEWS
Microsoft has introduced MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, its first AI model specifically designed for cybersecurity workloads within MDASH, Microsoft’s multi-model vulnerability identification and remediation platform. The new model is designed to handle routine security tasks while reserving advanced reasoning for larger models. This announcement suggests significant improvements in efficiency, lower operational costs, and stronger vulnerability reproduction performance. However, it also highlights several limitations that security professionals should understand before assessing the model's overall capabilities. Despite announcing an impressive 95.95% score on CyberGym Level 1, the benchmark does not verify whether any generated security patch is actually correct or production-ready.
9Politicsmysanantonio.com
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
The US government is planning to increase funding for anti-China programs worldwide by hundreds of millions of dollars, according to documents. This comes after it halted many initiatives last year due to budget and personnel cuts. A State Department official warned that China's economic activities in the Western Hemisphere pose risks to U.S. national security and prosperity. The funding is part of a broader effort to restore support for initiatives aimed at reducing Chinese influence globally. This is even as President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping demonstrate cooperation. The administration notified Congress in May that it had spent several hundred million dollars in counter-China funding from the 2024 budget approved by the Biden administration. Other anti-Chinese efforts could focus on cyber and critical minerals.
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US launches 'Europe Posture Review' to shift conventional defence burden to NATO allies
The United States has initiated a comprehensive review of its military posture in Europe, with the aim of accelerating NATO's transition towards Europe assuming primary responsibility for its conventional defence. US Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby stated that the review is intended to strengthen the alliance by making it more equitable and sustainable. The review will align the US military presence in Europe with the 2025 National Security Strategy and the 2026 National Defense Strategy, while assessing force posture options based on "strategic rigor, a strong empirical baseline" and a clear sense of the geopolitical and military realities. The outcome of the review will be an acceleration of NATO's transformation to a stronger, more equitable, and sustainable alliance.
