Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty on Monday to embezzling more than £400,000 ($540,000 or €464,000) from the Scottish National Party. Murrell was appointed chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in 2001 and remained in office until 2023, when his arrest shocked Britain. He was arrested … Read more
Kyiv is still dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale Russian overnight strike that killed four people and injured dozens, with emergency teams continuing search and cleanup operations across the city. More than 50 sites were hit, including homes, a school and a museum, while Russia says it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile for only … Read more
Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be “disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanize society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development. Joined by Anthropic co-founder … Read more
The bitcoin market would be left this week without its main driver of demand. Weeks ago, Strategy had revealed that it could sell bitcoin to buy convertible notes. Michael Saylor, president of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), confirmed on May 24, 2026 a temporary pause in his company’s acquisition of bitcoin (BTC). Through his account on the … Read more
At Roland-Garros, Stan Wawrinka bowed out at 41 in an emotional farewell to the French Open, marking the end of a long and celebrated career at the tournament. Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run, while Gaël Monfils is set to play later tonight in what could be his final appearance at the event ahead of … Read more
The United States and Iran have downplayed prospects for a rapid deal to end the Middle East war, despite signs of progress in talks. Key sticking points remain over Iran’s nuclear program, control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides signaling that major issues are still … Read more
Pope Leo XIV used his first major proclamation published on Monday to urge governments to “disarm” artificial intelligence and be guided by the common good rather than power or profit. The first American pontiff emphasized that AI can be a valuable tool, but it also poses many threats to humanity. “Artificial intelligence now demands to … Read more
Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka had an emotional farewell at Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong in what was his final appearance at the Paris grand slam. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the title in 2015, received a heartfelt tribute from fans and tennis greats after … Read more
Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases among healthcare workers in Kampala, bringing the country’s total to seven, all linked to the outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. In eastern Congo, where more than 900 suspected cases have been identified, authorities and volunteers are struggling to contain the spread amid limited resources, ongoing violence, … Read more
On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled his broad vision for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in his first encyclical, a major papal letter addressed to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The document was presented alongside Chris Olah from Anthropic, in what appeared to be an effort to encourage dialogue between AI researchers … Read more