EU court sides with regulators in chip-maker case The European Union’s second-highest court ruled Wednesday that U.S. chipmaker Intel must pay a €376 million antitrust fine — though roughly one-third of the penalty was cut.
UN human-rights body enters “survival mode” amid budget shortfalls The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says it now operates in “survival mode” due to sharp funding cuts from international donors.
IMF calls for structural shifts in Chinese economy The IMF raised China’s 2025 growth estimate to 5.0% from 4.8%, while nudging 2026’s projection up to 4.5%.
LNG firm rejects fraud claim amid legal battle In a high-stakes arbitration on liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, Venture Global has denied fraud allegations raised by energy giant Shell.
Millions of young users face forced logouts Australia’s new Social Media Minimum Age law comes into force today, forcing platforms to remove accounts held by users under 16 or risk hefty fines.
A crowded AI field jostles for momentum This week’s NeurIPS 2025 conference turned into a showcase of how quickly the artificial intelligence race is shifting, with Google emerging as the most aggressive challenger to long-dominant rivals.