Politics

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth designates Anthropic a supply chain risk

US President Donald Trump (R) looks on as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to the press following US military actions in Venezuela | AFP via Getty Images Nearly two hours after President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning Anthropic products from the federal government, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took it one step further and announced that he was now designating the AI company as a "supply-chain risk". After a week of tense negotiations over the company's acceptable use policies, the Pentagon gave Anthropic an ultimatum: agree by Friday, 5:30 PM EST, to let the Pentagon use Claude for "all legal purposes," including for autonomous lethal weapons without human oversight and mass surveillance, or be designated a supply-chain risk. The designation, which is typical … Read the full story at The Verge.

Afghanistan’s Taliban says open to talks after Pakistan bombs major cities

The Taliban says its leaders willing to negotiate with Pakistan as both sides claim to inflict heavy losses in fighting.

Jerry sees Cowboys spending more in free agency

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and has promised change -- starting with the team's approach to free agency.

These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas

The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.

LVG Focused On My Mistakes At MUFC – Angel di Maria

Argentine forward Angel di Maria has lifted the lid on why his time at Manchester United was such a disappointment. Recall that the winger joined United for a then club record fee of £60m just after helping Real Madrid win their first Champions League in 12 years and reaching the World Cup final with Argentina. [...] Source from InfoStride News

Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat

The home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers.

Blackstone chief Schwarzman received $1.2bn in 2025 income

Co-founder of private capital giant stands to make more than $1bn each year from dividends

Adebayo Describes Ramadan–Lent Overlap As A Double Blessing

As clerics and faithful from Muslim and Christian communities on Tuesday converged at the Al-Ahfad Mosque in Gombe for a special Ramadan Iftar organised to promote unity and religious tolerance,…

Spurs latest: Tudor wants 'petrol in the tank' amid Tottenham fitness concerns

Supreme Court upholds ex-Akwa Ibom finance commissioner’s seven-year jail term

The Supreme Court reinstated an earlier order compelling him to refund N204 million to Akwa Ibom State. The post Supreme Court upholds ex-Akwa Ibom finance commissioner’s seven-year jail term appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Services drive GDP growth to 4.07% in Q4 2025 – NBS

Nigeria’s GDP growth reached 4.07% in Q4 2025, up from 3.76% in 2024, reports the NBS. The services sector was the primary driver of this expansion. Read More: https://punchng.com/services-drive-gdp-growth-to-4-07-in-q4-2025-nbs/

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86

A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.