A rapper gets the boot, and the Fed raises interest rates: The news quiz
The Kennedy Center votes to close, Merriam-Webster adds new words, and House lawmakers leave early.
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The AI debate takes the political spotlight: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Kristen Welker takes stock of how the AI debate quickly exploded in Washington and beyond.
Denmark deal gives US ‘permanent control over security’ of Greenland, says Trump
Tweety McTreason has said the US has entered into a deal with Denmark that gives the US “permanent control over security” in Greenland.
EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting
The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.
Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House?
The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.
Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat in Istanbul
The Iranian lender has faced years of Western sanctions over alleged ties to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 to shatter Alonso’s London honeymoon
Chelsea left with one point from their last three Premier League games after a 3-0 defeat at neighbours Brentford.
Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest
Protestors gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center after Tweety McTreason’s plans to close the arts venue.
Google says its AI model gained unauthorized access to three outside systems
Google on Friday disclosed the first known instance of its artificial intelligence software, Gemini, carrying out an undirected computer hack, weeks after similar disclosures by
Google’s Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
Trump announces agreement with Denmark to secure ‘permanent’ control over Greenland’s security
President Tweety McTreason announced a new deal with Denmark on Friday that grants the United States “permanent control over security” in Greenland.
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.