• Thu Feb 05 2026 18:01:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein files expose Mandelson’s ties and UK politics turmoil (Starmer/Mandelson fallout) - Starlink in Ukraine: Musk/OpenAI-style restrictions, whitelists, and Russian terminal outages - Piracy streaming boxes surge: SuperBox and vSeeBox enabling pirate streaming (6000–8000 channels) - UN warning: world enters new era of water crisis / global water bankruptcy threatens security - OpenAI Frontier and AI agents ecosystem: agents, Claude Cowork, voice interfaces - Substack data breach affects hundreds of thousands of users

• Thu Feb 05 2026 13:01:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein files: revelations involving Jeffrey Epstein linking with Bill Gates, Peter Mandelson, Trump, and other elites; triggering political fallout (e.g., Starmer scrutiny). - Ukraine–Russia war and Abu Dhabi talks: second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, 314 prisoners exchanged, ongoing missile/drone activity around the conflict. - Artemis program and Moon/Mars plans: NASA Artemis missions; OHB forms European Moonport Company in Oberpfaffenhofen to advance Moon missions; Moon/Mars research emphasis. - AI governance and security: OpenClaw and Moltbook AI-security concerns; rising focus on agentic AI, data/privacy sovereignty (Munich AI score) and EU/industry safeguards. - EU tech regulation and antitrust: Bundeskartellamt fines Amazon for price controls on Marketplace; WhatsApp designated as a Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. - Climate and extreme weather science: Tropical Storm PENHA; flooding from Leonardo in Spain; Antarctic Thwaites Glacier drilling to study bottom-up melting; critique of climate-model reliability.

• Thu Feb 05 2026 09:01:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Wind energy supplies up to 60% of National Grid demand. - Epstein files: connections to Trump, Mandelson, Gates, and related investigations. - New START ends: fears of a renewed global nuclear arms race. - Ukraine-Russia conflict: Abu Dhabi peace talks; drone strikes; energy financing (EBRD) and Kyiv damage. - AI and digital sovereignty: Munich builds an AI factory; Moltbook social network; Google Meet/Teams interoperability; AI layoffs/governance. - Severe weather/climate impacts: Tropical Storm PENHA; Leonardo floods in Iberia; Danube river level alerts across Europe.

• Thu Feb 05 2026 04:01:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein Files: revealing ties of Jeffrey Epstein to elites (Kathy Ruemmler, Prince Andrew, etc.) - Ukraine–Russia war: Abu Dhabi peace talks; expiration of New START; ongoing POW exchange discussions - AI sector and policy: Nvidia–ByteDance license talks; Anthropic Claude ads; AI infra funding by a16z; AI tools for film/TV production - California redistricting: Supreme Court allows using the voters-approved new map - Media/journalism shifts: Washington Post layoffs; broader media industry changes and scrutiny of tech contracts - Climate and disasters: Typhoon PENHA; measles outbreaks; extreme weather/flooding in multiple regions

• Wed Feb 04 2026 18:01:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Lunar Energy funding: Lunar Energy raises $232M to deploy home batteries for grid support, bringing total funding to over $500M. - Epstein Files: Thousands of Epstein documents published; implications for elites (including Trump, Mandelson) and ongoing investigations; DOJ reportedly removed or redacted victims’ identifications. - Iran-US nuclear talks: Indirect talks planned in Oman; later reported as collapsed after US rejected Iran’s demands on format/location. - Anthropic AI study: “How AI Impacts Skill Formation” finds small gains in coding speed but significant drop in comprehension, with long-term downsides. - Washington Post layoffs: Paper to cut hundreds of staff (about a third), with sports/books sections affected and newsroom restructuring. - Minnesota ICE crackdown: 700 DHS/ICE agents withdrawn from Minnesota amid protests and school disruptions; legal actions by districts underway.

• Wed Feb 04 2026 13:01:34 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Israel-Gaza conflict: civilian casualties and ongoing Rafah crossing restrictions impacting aid and evacuations. - EU/Spain/France/Australia social-media rules: Spain to ban under-16s, France to require ID checks, Australia to enforce facial-recognition limits. - Epstein files: ties between elites (Bill and Hillary Clinton, Peter Mandelson, Bill Gates, Elon Musk) and related investigations or resignations. - AI governance and tooling: Apple’s Xcode 26.3 adding Claude Agent and Codex via MCP; PAi launches for enterprise AI governance. - European natural gas/energy security: gas prices rise amid geopolitical tensions (US–Iran) affecting Europe. - Rail safety: fatal attack on a train conductor in Rheinland-Pfalz; renewed calls for stronger rail-worker protection.

• Wed Feb 04 2026 09:01:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Ukraine-Russia war: Russia’s heavy strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid freezing winter; impact on Kyiv and civilians; peace talks looming. - Epstein files: new documents tie Jeffrey Epstein to Trump and to Bill and Hillary Clinton; ongoing investigations and scrutiny. - AI/tech race and governance: Positron raises $230M to challenge Nvidia; SpaceX absorbs xAI; rising US/EU AI governance debates. - Leonardo weather event: storm Leonardo brings heavy rain/flood risk to Portugal and southern Spain (plus related European winter storms). - Gaza-Israel conflict: Israeli strikes on Gaza with civilian toll; ceasefire fragility and humanitarian concerns around Rafah crossing. - Markets and economy: crypto rout; oil price moves tied to US–Iran tensions; RBI policy decision awaited.

• Wed Feb 04 2026 04:01:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Ukraine–Russia war: mass drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with new peace talks looming in Abu Dhabi. - Epstein files and elites: revelations of ties to European leaders (e.g., Mandelson) and comments from Melinda Gates; ongoing investigations. - Notepad++ supply-chain attack: Chinese APT breach of update infrastructure, leading to malware distribution. - X offices raid in France: French prosecutors raid Elon Musk’s X offices amid cybercrime probe. - AI licensing and publishing: Microsoft launches Publisher Content Marketplace to license content for AI apps. - US government shutdown resolved: Trump-signing of a spending bill ends the shutdown; DHS/ICE funding negotiations continue.

• Tue Feb 03 2026 18:01:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein files release and political fallout (massive DOJ Epstein dossiers; Mandelson resignation; ties to UK/US elites) - France raids on Elon Musk’s X offices; Musk to testify over deepfakes and child-porn content - Ukraine-Russia war updates: Iranian drone shot down near USS Abraham Lincoln; attacks on energy infrastructure - European energy shift: EU installs 27.1 GWh of battery storage in 2025 (utility-scale leadership) - AI regulation and tech race: global AI safety discourse, OpenAI/xAI moves, Grok Imagine updates - Spain and Portugal seek to restrict minors’ social media access (Spain) and age-verification concerns in Europe

• Tue Feb 03 2026 13:01:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Russia’s large drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, including Kharkiv energy facilities and CHP 5, amid ongoing war tensions. - Paris raid on Elon Musk’s X offices over algorithm manipulation and alleged CSAM/Deepfake issues; European authorities summoning Musk. - NASA’s Artemis II: cryogenic fuel test completed; launch window targeted for March. - SpaceX buys xAI: merger/acquisition to expand AI, with plans for orbital data centers and massive satellite infrastructure. - Spain to ban under-16s from social media; age-verification and access controls to be enforced. - India’s Supreme Court rules on WhatsApp data-sharing/privacy, signaling strong privacy protections and regulatory scrutiny.

• Tue Feb 03 2026 09:01:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Ultra-processed foods should be regulated like cigarettes for public health. - Russia’s mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure cause heating/power outages in winter. - India–US trade deal cuts tariffs with concerns over agricultural market access and farmers. - AI governance and security rising: Firefox adds an AI kill switch; concerns over AI agents and vulnerabilities (Moltbook/OpenClaw). - Epstein-files spotlight elite links: Mandelson’s leaks; Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify; Trump sues Harvard. - Mozambique floods displace thousands and strain aid response.

• Tue Feb 03 2026 04:01:29 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Firefox AI kill switch and user control (Block AI enhancements toggle in Firefox 148) - Epstein files and Clinton testimony (DOJ release; Bill & Hillary to testify; survivor redaction concerns) - SpaceX acquires xAI and orbital data centers (SpaceX-xAI merger; space-based AI infrastructure) - Offshore wind restart (court orders restart of US offshore wind construction) - Trump MAGA election power grab and Kennedy Center controversy (calls to nationalize elections; Kennedy Center renovations) - Hungary challenges EU Russian gas ban (EU sanctions on Russia gas contested in court)

• Mon Feb 02 2026 18:01:29 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein Files: Mandelson and other UK figures tied to Epstein spark political fallout (UK and US). - Ukraine–Russia war and diplomacy: Abu Dhabi talks plus ongoing strikes, energy grid impacts, and regional tensions. - Notepad++ hijacked: state-sponsored cyberattack and supply-chain breach highlighted. - Moltbook/AI security: Moltbook data exposure and Moltbot/OpenClaw vulnerability raise AI governance concerns. - Greenland tensions and Europe energy security: Trump’s Greenland brinkmanship influencing EU energy independence and LNG moves. - US trade policy and markets: tariffs/talks with India and market reactions to US trade signals.

• Mon Feb 02 2026 13:01:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Latvia’s banking sector: 2025 aggregate profits fell 34.5% to EUR 341.7m; assets rose 5.9% (Bank of Latvia). - Notepad++ update flow hijacked: state-sponsored attackers compromised the update mechanism, risking distributed malware. - Binance user-protection fund: $1B Bitcoin purchase boosts customer protection. - EU federation push: Mario Draghi says the EU must become a genuine federation to avoid deindustrialisation. - AI impact on creatives: 58% of photographers report lost work to generative AI. - Disney earnings hit: Q1 2026 profit down 9% YoY, helped by costs and a $110m YouTube TV carriage dispute.

• Mon Feb 02 2026 09:01:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Ukraine war developments: Russian drone strikes target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with miners killed in a strike on energy/civilian facilities. - Epstein files fallout: large releases prompt political responses, including Donald Trump claiming exoneration and Peter Mandelson’s resignation over Epstein ties. - Grammys 2026 protests: Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year; several artists protest ICE on the Grammys stage (Billie Eilish etc.). - Artemis/space tech: Artemis II near-Earth lunar mission; PAZ-2 satellite imagery deal; Rolls-Royce lunar nuclear reactor project stalls. - AI/AI agents on Moltbook: Moltbook launches as an AI agent social platform; raises concerns about AI governance and security; Sora app facing struggles. - Pollution Playbook: industry tactics to block toxic-chemical regulation detailed; climate/regulatory integrity debates intensify.

• Mon Feb 02 2026 04:01:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein files leak: Trump named among high-profile figures tied to Jeffrey Epstein - ICE/CBP crackdown in Minneapolis and nationwide protests; Alex Pretti shooting identified - Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations under Trump’s claims - AI and misinformation wave: altered images/videos, Moltbook AI social network, Notepad++ hijack - Ukraine-Russia war: new trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and ongoing conflict dynamics - Iran tensions and diplomacy: warnings of regional war, possible partial deal with US, Israeli concerns

• Sun Feb 01 2026 18:01:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Iran–US crisis: Tehran warns of regional war if attacked, US naval posturing, and EU militaries branded as terror groups. - Ukraine war updates: Russian drone strikes on miners in Dnipropetrovsk, winter energy strain, and impending Russia–Ukraine peace talks. - Epstein/File fallout: new Epstein materials, Maxwell’s role, Prince Andrew pressure, and media/political fallout. - AI/tech moves: NeoBild local AI ledger framework; Nvidia’s Earth-2 weather AI released open‑source; Indonesia lifts Grok ban; AI governance debates. - US politics: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Texas Senate special election; ongoing budget/shutdown tensions and Trump‑era influence. - Elon Musk consolidation talks: potential merger of SpaceX, xAI (and possibly Tesla) into a single mega‑conglomerate.

• Sun Feb 01 2026 13:01:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, beating Novak Djokovic. - Ukraine war updates: a Russian strike hits a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia; Ukraine, the US, and Russia set to meet in Abu Dhabi for peace talks (Feb 4–5). - Epstein files prompt political fallout: discussions around Prince Andrew and other figures, with calls for cooperation and investigations. - Union Budget 2026–27 (India): large health budget boost (176% YoY), announcement of Mega Textile Parks, and creation of five regional medical hubs to spur development. - Generative AI advances: Google's Genie/Gemini projects; emergence of AI agents with their own social network and related debates. - US approves $9 billion PAC-3 missile defense sale to Saudi Arabia.

• Sun Feb 01 2026 09:01:43 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Gaza ceasefire and Israel boycott movement - India Union Budget 2026-27: seven high-speed rail corridors; Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex; new Income Tax Act effective April 1 - US ICE detention ruling to release 5-year-old and father; protests, including Olympics-related demonstrations - Europe climate policy/protests: NRW climate risk index findings; Letzte Generation actions - AI/tech policy and risks: OpenAI minimum advertiser commitment; Palantir data exposure; AI agents social network - Iran-EU tensions and US talks: EU arms sanctions; Iran designating European militaries as terrorist groups

• Sun Feb 01 2026 04:01:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Solar eclipse in Indonesia: best viewing locations, timing and observing tips; causes and schedule covered by Media Indonesia via Opsi. - Epstein files fallout: high-profile links prompting Slovak official resignation; renewed calls in UK for cooperation with U.S. authorities; mentions of Trump, Musk, Gates. - Artemis II countdown: NASA schedules a wet dress rehearsal for the SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center, with launch window details and testing steps. - OpenAI Translate: ChatGPT Translate launches with 50 languages; potential future features include voice and image translation. - Liam Conejo Ramos case: U.S. judge orders release of a 5-year-old and his father from ICE detention amid broader immigration protests. - India vs NZ 5th T20I: Kishan’s maiden T20I century and Arshdeep Singh’s five-for; India wins series 4-1.

• Sat Jan 31 2026 18:01:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Password breach and PS5 theft: 149 million passwords leaked and 40 PS5 consoles stolen this week. - Google privacy settlement: Google faces a $68 million settlement over secretly listening to users. - Ex-Google engineer conviction: Linwei Ding convicted of stealing AI supercomputer data from Google. - AI governance and risk: Moltbook AI agents and OpenAI Prism raise concerns about security and research integrity. - Encryption/privacy clash: Meta reportedly can read encrypted WhatsApp messages; Signal Foundation warns AI agents eroding end-to-end encryption. - Space/AI infrastructure push: Blue Origin pauses tourist flights to focus on lunar landers; SpaceX plans up to 1 million satellites for AI/data centers.

• Sat Jan 31 2026 13:01:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein files: release of millions of pages implicating high-profile figures (Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Prince Andrew) and broad calls for accountability. - Gaza/Israel conflict: ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza with civilian casualties; international responses and push for ceasefire. - ISRO’s Gaganyaan: India’s first crewed space mission planned for 2027; precursor unmanned missions under way. - Catherine O’Hara: death at 71; tributes highlighting her work in Schitt’s Creek and comedic legacy. - Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open 2026: defeats Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic final. - AI governance/tech shifts: AI agents forming their own social network; chain-of-thought hijacking risk; Nvidia–OpenAI funding talks and related industry debates.

• Sat Jan 31 2026 09:01:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Gaza relief stalled as aid convoys are denied and Rafah remains closed. - Trump signals openness to Iran diplomacy amid 2026 scrutiny, with discussions of possible military action. - India to receive five Tejas Mk1A fighters; HAL Tejas for the Indian Air Force. - United States faces a partial government shutdown due to DHS funding impasse. - Epstein files: millions of documents released, naming figures like Trump, Musk and Gates. - US Senate advances a large Ukraine and Baltic security aid package (Ukraine, Baltics funding).

• Sat Jan 31 2026 04:01:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein files: fresh documents reveal high-profile links to Epstein—Trump, Elon Musk, Melania Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Howard Lutnick, with references to Epstein’s island and related allegations. - ICE and immigration: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expands arrest powers without warrants; nationwide anti-ICE protests (Minneapolis, NYC) and surveillance concerns cited. - AI governance and privacy: India’s trust-based AI governance vision (Ajay Kumar Sood/CSIS) stressing inclusion and safeguards; privacy/RTB issues spotlighted in tech policy debates. - U.S. funding and shutdown risk: Senate passes a funding package; DHS funding extended briefly, keeping a possible government shutdown at bay for a short window. - Catherine O’Hara: beloved actress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71, prompting widespread tributes in entertainment and media. - Renewable energy shift: Australia’s grid reaches about 50% renewables; Bali Ocean Days calls for cross-border climate action and ocean protection.

• Fri Jan 30 2026 18:01:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Epstein documents release: DOJ scrutiny, millions of pages/images/videos released, ongoing investigations. - Ukraine-Russia war and Western diplomacy: NATO/US talks, ceasefire roadmap, security risks including nuclear concerns. - AI governance and privacy: use of AI in evaluations, encryption campaigns, Palantir/ICE data use, general privacy concerns. - Press freedom and protests: Don Lemon arrest during Minnesota protest; broader concerns about journalist rights. - Energy geopolitics and sanctions: Iran Cuba oil-related moves, energy security, and global oil-price dynamics. - Climate and environmental risks: El Niño-related impacts, saltier seas, and broader climate-change discourse.

• Fri Jan 30 2026 13:01:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Ukraine–Russia war and diplomacy: Russia pauses strikes on Kyiv per Trump’s request; Zelensky rejects Moscow talks; Abu Dhabi peace talks ongoing toward a ceasefire. - Global energy security and policy: widespread gas-storage updates (Germany, Austria, Latvia, etc.); Germany’s CCS legislation; wind energy and biofuel policy debates. - Artificial intelligence and governance: Google Gemini voice cloning; Apple AI monetization questions; AI governance/privacy debates; HR-tech/legal scrutiny. - Gaza–Israel conflict and Rafah crossing: Rafah crossing to reopen with limited movement; ongoing Gaza bombardments and peace negotiations. - International trade and economics: US–Mexico–Canada (USMCA) reforms talks; India–EU free-trade pact impacting Bangladesh’s exports. - Climate and extreme weather: Patagonia forest fires; Mozambique floods; Australia heatwave extremes.

• Fri Jan 30 2026 09:01:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - MBG: Construction of Dapur Makan Bergizi Gratis in Bengkulu, Indonesia (MBG program) supported by Kalapas Bengkulu and Ditjenpas. - IndiGo flight diverted: Delhi-bound IndiGo from Kuwait diverted to Ahmedabad after bomb threat; passengers evacuated; security sweep ongoing. - Pixel 9a: Google Pixel 9a rumored to drop the camera visor, with a 6.3" OLED, 120Hz, thicker bezels; under $500 launch expected. - EU-India trade deal: Historic agreement to slash auto tariffs and boost India-EU trade, aiming to double India’s exports by 2032. - Apple acquires Q.ai: Apple buys secretive Q.ai AI startup for about $2 billion. - Danone Aptamil recall: Danone recalls Aptamil baby formula in Germany due to bacterial toxin contamination.

• Fri Jan 30 2026 04:01:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

  - Russia-Ukraine war: Western Zaporizhzhia advances and day-by-day battlefield updates (ISW Ukraine Campaign Assessment). - Iran/Middle East tensions: EU designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a terrorist organization amid rising US-Iran tensions. - AI and tech policy: Google DeepMind’s Genie world-model project; Nvidia H200 exports to China; Encrypt It Already privacy/security drive. - U.S. domestic politics and governance: Trump’s tariff pushes (Cuba oil), immigration enforcement (ICE), and ongoing budget/shutdown dynamics. - Global energy/geopolitics: Cuba oil sanctions regime; Venezuela oil sector privatization law and reform. - Climate-smart agriculture biotech: algae cultivation in mega-cities; lab-grown meat and rooftop/vertical farming innovations.