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‘No ceasefire in sight’ – UN Chief’s warning after Putin call
U.N. Chief, António Guterres, says the Ukraine war is “far away” after speaking on the phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin
Guterres believes a peaceful end to the war is not likely anytime soon, following his conversation with Putin.
“A ceasefire is not in sight, I would be lying if I said it would happen.”
António Guterres – Secretary-General of the United Nations
German Chancellor Olaf Sholz also spoke with the Russian leader and believes his “attitude hasn’t changed.”
“Unfortunately, I can’t tell you that he has now come to realise that it was a mistake to start this war, and there is no indication that new attitudes are now emerging…
It is still right to talk to each other and to say what I have to say on these issues from my point of view, because I am strongly convinced that Russia must withdraw … so that peace has a chance in the region, and every day it becomes clearer that this is the only chance. We have to talk about that, and that is what I have done.”
Olaf scholz – German chancellor
Future of the war
Over recent days, Ukraine’s counter-offensive efforts have proven successful, and have instilled hope back to Ukrainians.
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked his military, during a visit to newly liberated towns.
His speech was followed by a moment’s silence to remember those lost in the war.
Ukrainian forces are now turning their attention to the Luhansk region in the east, which is home to essential transport hubs.
In Russia, China’s leader, Xi Jinping has arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Here, he will meet with Putin, in what will be the first face-to-face meeting since the Ukraine war began.
The question remains, will China lend support?
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OpenAI and Instacart launch grocery shopping inside ChatGPT
OpenAI partners with Instacart for seamless grocery shopping in ChatGPT; learn about Instant Checkout and future integrations.
OpenAI partners with Instacart for seamless grocery shopping in ChatGPT; learn about Instant Checkout and future integrations.
OpenAI has partnered with Instacart to bring a revolutionary grocery shopping experience directly into ChatGPT. Users can now shop, check out, and pay for groceries seamlessly without leaving the app. This integration is designed to make online shopping faster, smarter, and more convenient than ever.
Karen Sutherland from Uni SC joins us to explain how the Instant Checkout feature works and how users can activate the Instacart app within ChatGPT. We also dive into Stripe’s role in ensuring secure payments and explore how OpenAI is differentiating itself in the growing agentic commerce market.
The discussion also covers user feedback so far, the Agentic Commerce Protocol that powers the app, and what future integrations or features OpenAI might roll out. Learn how this partnership fits into OpenAI’s broader business strategy and the challenges of scaling the service across platforms.
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Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for under-16s
Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.
Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.
Australia has made history, becoming the first country to ban social media access for children under 16. From midnight, platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram will be blocked for young users across the nation. The move marks one of the strongest regulatory actions ever taken on youth online safety.
The new law requires ten major digital platforms to comply or face fines of up to A$49.5 million. The decision comes amid growing global concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental health, with other countries watching closely as they consider similar measures.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ban is designed to support young Australians and reduce harmful pressures created by constant digital engagement. While platforms are preparing to use age-inference technology to comply, critics warn the ban could isolate vulnerable teens.
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U.S. approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China amid tensions
U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.
U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.
The U.S. Commerce Department has approved exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China, signaling a cautious compromise in the ongoing technology standoff between the two countries. This decision reflects efforts to balance national security concerns with continued technological collaboration.
Nvidia shares jumped 2% following the announcement, showing investor optimism about the move. Analysts are closely watching how Chinese firms will respond and whether they will aggressively pursue these high-performance AI chips.
Despite the approval, concerns remain about the potential military applications of AI technology. Officials emphasize that the decision aims to protect U.S. interests while navigating complex international tech dynamics.
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