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Google owner Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI spending spree
The Guardian: The move, the largest equity fundraising ever according to analysts, includes a $10bn share sale to…
June 2, 2026
Humiliation for Starmer as Mandelson files reveal government by WhatsApp
The Independent: The publication of more than 1,000 pages of messages relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson…
June 2, 2026
As Russia fails to achieve war aims in Ukraine, Putin needs way out
Washington Post: European officials say Moscow’s escalating aggression is a result of increasing difficulties that Russia is facing…
June 2, 2026
Major Russian attack kills at least 18 and leaves Ukraine pleading for help from Trump
NBC: The assault follows warnings of an intense new wave of attacks, as the Kremlin hopes to change…
June 2, 2026
US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe
Financial Times: The US is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in additional European Nato states, in a…
June 2, 2026
Trump vents anger in call with Netanyahu over Lebanon conflict’s threat to Iran talks. Even as he says ‘couldn’t care less’ if negotiations fail—AND MORE
CNN: US President Donald Trump declared Israeli forces would not move on Beirut after a call with Prime…
June 2, 2026
Carney had blithe response to departure of star Liberal. Here’s why he may regret it
Éric Blais/Toronto Star: If he had run on his predecessor’s policies, he would likely have lost to Pierre…
June 2, 2026
Report urged minister to clarify spy watchdog’s review role over lawful-access orders in bill
The Globe and Mail: A confidential report for Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree about his lawful-access bill recommended…
June 2, 2026
Canada’s cloud market is ‘broken,’ report warns
CBC: A new report calls the market for cloud computing in Canada “broken” and warns that domestic alternatives…
June 2, 2026
Anthropic files for blockbuster initial public offering
Financial Times: Anthropic has filed for an initial public offering that is set to value the Claude maker…
June 1, 2026
How Trump supercharged EU’s tech independence push
Politico Europe: “People have finally realized that there’s nothing that wields more power than technology,” said Sebastiano Toffaletti,…
June 1, 2026
Anthropic to offer EU access to its advanced Mythos model
CNBC: The European Commission confirmed to CNBC on Monday that it had “several productive meetings” with the American…
June 1, 2026
Former prime minister Harper to make case for united Canada ahead of Alberta referendum
The Globe and Mail: “PMSH will indicate his support for Canada and Alberta during the campaign,” Mr. Harper’s…
June 1, 2026
’60 Minutes’ staff meeting turns hostile for new executive producer
Wall Street Journal: Pelley took aim at Bilton’s qualifications for the executive producer job. Bilton, who is the…
June 1, 2026
Draft federal AI strategy aims to scale up adoption, offer literacy training by 2031
CBC: A draft version of Canada’s national AI strategy outlines a drive to scale up business adoption and…
June 1, 2026
Chinese military sought Nvidia chips for years, report says
New York Times: Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, has said China’s military doesn’t rely on chips from his…
June 1, 2026
Nvidia introduces first PCs designed for AI agents
Wall Street Journal: Nvidia unveiled the first personal laptop computers designed for running artificial-intelligence “agents,” using a newly…
June 1, 2026
Carney says national unity council will study surge in antisemitism
The Canadian Press: The new national unity council will assess what is driving antisemitism in Canada and improve…
June 1, 2026
Trump backs off plan for $1.8 billion fund that drew political backlash
New York Times: The people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the president’s thinking, said he…
June 1, 2026
INVESTIGATION: Stanford receives Chinese state-linked donations
The Stanford Review: Stanford University accepted at least $3 million in 2025 from a donor whose name it…
June 1, 2026