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Scientists are raising urgent concerns after advanced artificial intelligence systems were observed generating detailed scenarios involving biological threats. · What was once considered theoretical is now being tested in real-world environments, with experts warning that the pace of development may be outstripping safeguards. By Frank Bergman · Experts Report Concerning Behaviour · Dr. David Relman, a Stanford University microbiologist and…

US President Donald Trump has signalled he may reduce American troop deployments in additional NATO countries, including Spain and Italy, as tensions deepen between Washington and its European allies over the war with Iran. The remarks follow an earlier move targeting Germany, where the Pentagon confirmed plans to withdraw around 5,000 troops from a total force of approximately 36,000 stationed in the country. · NATO Under Pressure · Trump has…

A Ukrainian drone hits a 52-story residential building in the Russian capital, not far from Moscow’s business district. Iran warns the US to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz, as Donald Trump announces a new mission dubbed 'Project Freedom', which aims to escort ships through the vital trade choke point. Tehran says the move would violate the ceasefire. After an Israeli-US strike reduces a synagogue in Tehran to rubble, RT exclusively hears…

By Fall of the Cabal (Cynthia) · This week, Elon Musk delivered a stark warning about the future of artificial intelligence, describing it as a “double-edged sword” capable of transforming humanity or destroying it. · “Solve all the diseases and make everyone prosperous, or it could kill us all.” · Musk’s comments centred around the rapid approach of artificial general intelligence (AGI), a point at which AI could surpass human capability. ·…

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has indicated he is “open” to discussions around whether New Zealand’s superannuation system should be means-tested, marking a potential shift in one of the country’s most politically sensitive policy areas. Speaking on Newstalk ZB, Hipkins made it clear he is not advocating for immediate or unilateral change, but acknowledged that questions are now being raised around the fairness of universal entitlement. · “I…

A remotely operated robot has retrieved artifacts from a 16th-century shipwreck more than 1.5 miles beneath the Mediterranean, offering a glimpse into how precision deep-sea robotics is transforming underwater exploration. Guided from a support vessel above, the system used camera-fed navigation and robotic pincers to maneuver across fragile debris fields, capture high-resolution imagery, and recover centuries-old objects without disturbing the…

by Tyler Durden · Summary · Trump: "The [price of] gasoline and the oil will go down rapidly once the war’s over." GOP Sen. Collins switches vote on war powers. · Bessent on X: "Amid the impact of Economic Fury, Iran’s currency has hit an all-time low. The Iranian people deserve a new era, which the corrupt and shambolic Iranian regime cannot provide." Signals hope for uprising, regime change. · Israeli Defense Minister Katz: "soon we will…

A Trump-Putin call signals alignment against Europe's Ukraine war, the UAE walks out of OPEC cracking the petrodollar trap, and the Pentagon quietly stands up the Office of Strategic Capital — a $210B internal investment bank to rebuild American industry. Susan Kokinda argues that a Trump-Putin phone call signaled alignment in blaming Zelenskyy and European governments for prolonging the Ukraine war, followed by the Kremlin confirming a Victory…

Overview · New Zealand’s fuel distribution network is entering a tightening phase, with limited vessel activity and widening gaps across several ports. · So far this month: · Total moorings: 6 Total vessels: 4 · Two vessels have already completed single-port discharges: · STI Opera → Marsden Point Hafnell Bay Trail → Tauranga · The remaining activity is being carried by: · Grand Winner 3 Esteem Endeavour · These two vessels are currently…

There will be much talk this May about the so-called “strategic triangle” of Russia, China and the United States. · US President Donald Trump is expected in Beijing first, followed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Whenever the leaders of the three most influential powers meet, speculation inevitably follows. What if they strike some grand bargain? What if the world suddenly becomes more orderly?