Musk denies knowledge of Grok producing sexualised images of minors
In the US, Democratic lawmakers have called on Apple and Google to remove X from their respective app stores.
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Canada announces new methane emission standards for oil and gas sector
The new rules, which will take effect in 2028, aim to cut emissions by 75 percent by 2035.
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Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?
The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 jets.
Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England
Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.
Trump clears way for sale of powerful Nvidia H200 chips to China
Trump says chipmaker will be allowed to export to ‘approved customers’, in shift away from Washington’s export controls.
Waymo runs into safety concerns and competition as it expands in the US
A stellar safety record let Waymo expand, but recent accidents and competition from Zoox have raised concerns.
US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China
The bill comes as the Trump gov’t mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.
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Why did India order smartphone makers to install a government app?
Privacy concerns lead India to rescind order demanding pre-installed cybersecurity app on all new mobile devices.
US group sues Apple over DR Congo conflict minerals
Apple says it instructed its suppliers to halt the sourcing of material from DR Congo and neighbouring Rwanda.
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China blocks ByteDance from Nvidia chip use: Report
ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.
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Does adolescence last until 32? Scientists unlock brain’s five eras
Researchers reveal that four ages – nine, 32, 66 and 83 – are when the brain’s most pivotal development occurs.
