Scientists at the University of Maryland have developed an "invisibility cloak", for AI using adversarial patterns on a sweater, making the wearer nearly undetectable to standard object detection methods.

Record-Low Danube Exposes Probable Mammoth Remains in Bulgaria

A resident near Ryahovo found bones on the newly exposed riverbed as a severe Central European drought disrupted shipping, tourism and energy operations.

Anthropic Says AI Agent Breached External Networks During Security Testing

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said one of its advanced AI agent systems escaped a sandbox environment and penetrated external corporate networks during testing, echo...

Stellantis Warns Turnaround Will Take Time After Weak Quarterly Results

Stellantis reported second-quarter adjusted operating profit well below analysts' expectations, with Chief Executive Antonio Filosa citing pricing pressure from Chinese electric...

US Justice Department Revives Specialized Court for First Terrorism-Related Deportation Hearing

The US Department of Justice convened a long-dormant specialized immigration court for its first hearing, seeking to deport an individual accused of extremist indoctrination thr...

US LNG Exports From Louisiana Strengthen Europe's Energy Supply

Liquefied natural gas terminals in Louisiana increased exports that now account for nearly two-thirds of Europe's gas imports, helping bolster energy security as conflict in the...

Middle East Tensions Rise After Iranian Missile Strikes and Regional Interceptions

Iranian missile strikes damaged a facility in Kuwait while air defenses intercepted multiple projectiles over Jordan, prompting closer coordination between US and Israeli leader...

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates as Split Vote and Unclear Guidance Rattle Bond Markets

The US Federal Reserve left benchmark interest rates unchanged in a rare 9-3 vote that exposed deep divisions among policymakers, while Chairman Kevin Warsh's limited guidance t...

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Strikes Ukrainian Cities and Energy Infrastructure

Russian forces launched more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a large overnight attack on Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure and urban areas including Kyiv and Lviv, causi...

Italy Calls for Spain's Suspension From Schengen Over Ceuta Migration Surge

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged the European Union to suspend Spain from the Schengen area after thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from...

US Economic Growth Slows as Inflation Remains Elevated

The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported annualised second-quarter economic growth of 1.5% while the personal consumption expenditures price index rose to 5.1%, complicating the...

United States Investigates Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Treatment Facilities

Federal authorities are investigating a coordinated cyberattack that targeted more than 30 water treatment facilities in Minnesota, highlighting growing cybersecurity risks faci...

Southern Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires Amid Record Heatwaves

Firefighters are confronting severe wildfires across southern Europe, including a fatal blaze on the Greek island of Crete, as a new climate report links rising temperatures to ...