Australia plans to double the maximum fine for social media platforms that fail to keep under-16s off their services, raising penalties to A$99 million. The government says children are still bypassing the ban and regulators are investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
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The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned that frontier AI models could make current cyber risk assumptions outdated within months. The agencies urged governments and businesses to use AI defensively, patch systems quickly and prepare for breaches.
Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006 under four presidents, died at 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. His legacy spans a long economic expansion, market crises and later criticism over deregulation before the 2007-08 financial collapse.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake off Mindanao killed at least 35 people, damaged buildings and triggered tsunami alerts across the region. Philippine officials said thousands of families were displaced as aftershocks continued.
Iran’s World Cup team has left Turkey for Mexico while several officials and staff remain without U.S. visas, Iranian officials said. U.S. officials say all players and necessary support staff have been cleared, while some applicants were rejected over security concerns.
Two teenagers killed three people in a livestreamed attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, leaving behind a 75-page manifesto filled with neo-Nazi ideology and broad-spectrum hate. Authorities are investigating the suspects' radicalization and the influence of prior mass shootings.
Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming passed away, leaving behind a legacy of bipartisan cooperation and sharp humor that marked his distinguished political career. Known for his generosity and dedication, Simpson's contributions to both his community and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, where he served as a board member for 56 years, have left a lasting impact. His passing is mourned by many who remember him as a bridge-builder and a generous leader in both public service and personal life.
A fishing trip near New Zealand's North Island turned chaotic when a large bottlenose dolphin unexpectedly leaped into a small boat, startling the three men aboard. Despite the dolphin's 900-pound weight and the ensuing confusion, none of the fishermen were seriously injured. The incident, captured on video by boat owner Dean Harrison, underscores the unpredictable nature of wildlife interactions and serves as a reminder of the surprises that can occur in marine environments.