Jury tosses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman
Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of “stealing a charity”.
Continue ReadingCategory: _Radio news
US extends pause on Russian oil sanctions into June – POLITICO
Bessent later confirmed the move in a post on X. “This general license will help stabilize the physical crude market and ensure oil reaches the most energy-vulnerable countries,” he wrote. The U.S. paused sanctions on Russian oil for 30 days immediately after the start of the war on Iran in February, which fueled a spike […]
Continue ReadingPoles blindsided by US troop move say they are a ‘proven ally’ – POLITICO
“I understand that the reorganization process is under way, but it cannot come at the expense of such a staunch ally as Poland,” Kosiniak-Kamysz added. “We are a proven and reliable ally, which is why we expect partnership, friendship and a good exchange of information.” Kosiniak-Kamysz and Poland’s top military commander, Gen. Wiesław Kukuła, are […]
Continue ReadingRussia and Belarus stage joint nuclear weapons drills
Moscow and Minsk held joint military drills to practice using Russian nuclear weapons, the Belarus defence ministry said on Monday. Russia deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles to its western neighbour last year, and in 2024 released revised doctrine placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrella.
Continue ReadingGermany unveils €10 billion defence plan to counter Russian threat
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Germany is poised to inject an additional €10 billion (£8.5 billion) into its civil defence capabilities, a move designed to bolster domestic preparedness against emergencies and potential attacks. This […]
Continue ReadingFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI’s impact on jobs and their future careers.
Continue ReadingKenya matatu strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport
Kenya, like many other African countries, relies heavily on fuel imports from the Gulf, a supply route disrupted by the US-Israel conflict with Iran that began on 28 February. Even though a ceasefire has been declared, fuel prices have remained high as the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil passes through, […]
Continue ReadingChange in Washington in favor of Ukraine
A Ukrainian soldier prepares a drone for use.Image: keystone analysis While the Pentagon suddenly praises the Ukrainian army as a military role model, Congress is forcing a vote on billions of dollars in new weapons aid. May 18, 2026, 11:27 amMay 18, 2026, 11:39 follow me Just a few months ago, the line of the […]
Continue ReadingChinese man arrested in Norway for suspected espionage
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Norway has arrested a Chinese citizen on suspicion of attempted espionage, in the second such case this month. The man was suspected of “attempted illegal intelligence activities in Nordland”, […]
Continue ReadingExclusive: Poland’s hydrogen buses confront prohibitive fuel costs, new report claims
Poland’s ambitious push to build a hydrogen-powered public transport system is faltering, with several buses halted by soaring fuel costs and fragile infrastructure, according to a new report by the NGO Central and Eastern Europe Bankwatch Network. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Polish municipalities embraced hydrogen buses largely because subsidy schemes covered up to 100% of vehicle purchase […]
Continue Reading