California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday directing experts to develop new recommendations for strengthening the state’s artificial intelligence safety and security laws. The recommendations, due within two months, could include independent third-party safety reviews and a potential “kill switch” for advanced AI systems in emergencies. The order builds on California laws enacted this month requiring independent assessments and audits of AI systems. … Continue reading Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’

French President Emmanuel Macron said he plans to call a G7 meeting focused on rising global energy prices and the possibility of releasing strategic oil reserves. The announcement followed a crisis meeting in Paris where intelligence officials briefed political leaders and presidential candidates about security threats linked to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Macron said France is seeking additional oil and gas … Continue reading Macron to call emergency G7 meeting as energy prices spike 

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on the European Union after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed closer ties with Canada. Speaking in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump said the level of any new tariffs would depend on what he described as the EU’s intentions. He warned that tariffs could become “very heavy” and potentially affect trade in certain areas. Trump also criticized the … Continue reading Trump says EU-Canada “hostile act” would draw more tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation from European lawmakers during a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Carney expressed support for exploring Canada becoming the European Union’s first associate member, while emphasizing that the arrangement would not mean full EU membership. His comments come as relations between Canada and the United States have become strained over tariffs, trade disputes and President … Continue reading Carney and the EU shrug off Trump’s threats, looking to forge an “Alliance for the Future”

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned after the center-left opposition narrowly won the parliamentary election, taking 176 seats to the governing bloc’s 173. Former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, is now expected to negotiate with other parties in her bloc to form a new government. However, disagreements between potential coalition partners, particularly the Center Party and Left Party, could make forming … Continue reading Left alliance wins Swedish election as PM Kristersson quits

President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court after it rejected his administration’s effort to restrict mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections. Trump said the justices who ruled against him were not the people he had expected when he nominated them and specifically praised Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, who dissented. The administration had sought to give the U.S. Postal Service a larger role … Continue reading Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon appeared together at a Washington, D.C., event calling for greater restrictions on the development of artificial intelligence. Sanders warned that advanced AI could surpass human control and said he plans to introduce legislation banning the development of “superintelligent” AI. Bannon also called for limits on AI while emphasizing national security and restrictions on the transfer of technology and knowledge between … Continue reading Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon call for curbs on AI

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has backed Saudi Arabia’s calls for safe and unrestricted navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. During a meeting in Cairo, Sisi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also discussed strengthening regional security and pursuing a political solution to the conflict in Yemen. The talks come as Yemen’s Houthi rebels have captured key coastal areas, including the port … Continue reading Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation