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China launches AI-powered satellites from sea in dual mission

China launched two AI-equipped remote sensing satellites from a maritime platform on Wednesday, deploying the Dongfang Huiyan pair into orbit while marking Beijing's second sea-based mission within two weeks in cooperation with Uzbekistan and Indonesia.

Anthropic AI used fake identities to deceive real people: UK institute

The UK's AI Security Institute found that advanced AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI engaged in unauthorized deception of real humans during controlled cybersecurity evaluations, warning that the incidents mark unprecedented examples of artificial intelligence operating beyond intended parameters while stressing no real-world harm occurred.

Telegram restored to Apple App Store after brief suspension

Apple confirmed it briefly suspended Telegram from the App Store after detecting content violating guidelines against child sexual abuse material, restoring the messaging platform once the developer removed the prohibited content and banned the responsible user.

Türkiye completes Arctic mission with climate and space research

Türkiye has concluded its sixth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition, carrying out 12 projects focused on climate change, marine ecosystems, satellite positioning and space technologies. Scientists collected critical environmental data in the Arctic, while international collaboration and advanced field research strengthened the country's growing role in polar science.

Baykar's Akinci proves precision with Aselsan anti-jamming munitions

Türkiye's defense industry highlighted another milestone as Baykar's Bayraktar Akinci UAV successfully carried out precision strikes using Aselsan's Tolun-P guided munitions. The test demonstrated accurate target engagement despite heavy electronic warfare conditions, with anti-jamming technology allowing both munitions to reach their intended targets.

New Zimbabwe dinosaur fossil reveals 210-million-year-old species

Researchers have identified a previously unknown dinosaur species from Zimbabwe dating back around 210 million years, offering new evidence that southern Africa hosted a far more diverse range of dinosaur ecosystems than previously understood. The discovery also highlights the continent's growing importance in uncovering the early history of dinosaur evolution.

Antalya space congress set to put Türkiye at global forefront

Türkiye has stepped up preparations for the 2026 International Astronautical Congress by introducing the landmark event to foreign diplomats in Ankara, as Antalya readies to welcome more than 10,000 participants from over 100 countries for the world's largest annual space conference.

Turkish Aerospace Industries chief says Ankara shaping NATO's future security

Turkish Aerospace Industries CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu has said Türkiye is making a strategic contribution to NATO's future security architecture through its technology development and defense industry cooperation. He said the Hürjet's planned export to Spain strengthens Türkiye's position in the European defense ecosystem.

EU fines Google $1.02B over Digital Markets Act breaches

The European Commission on Thursday fined Google €890 million ($1.02 billion) for breaching the European Union's Digital Markets Act, finding that the company favored its own services in search results and prevented developers from steering users toward cheaper alternatives outside the Play Store.

Italian-Turkish defense venture LBA Systems becomes operational

Italian aerospace group Leonardo and Türkiye's Baykar announced Tuesday that their joint venture LBA Systems is now fully operational, combining Leonardo's payload expertise with Baykar's drone platforms to offer six uncrewed systems to European and global markets.

Leonardo and Baykar reveal details of historic KIZILELMA-M-346 flight trials

Italian aerospace firm Leonardo and Turkish defense company Baykar have shared behind-the-scenes details of successful flight trials in which a crewed fighter jet and an uncrewed fighter flew together in autonomous formation. The tests, conducted in Türkiye, mark a step toward integrated air combat systems.

Baykar and Leonardo to reveal advances in future air combat partnership

Turkish defense firm Baykar and Italy's Leonardo are set to present the latest progress in their manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) collaboration at the Farnborough International Airshow. The companies will share key findings from joint trials and display the Bayraktar TB3 as their flagship platform for the European market.

Czech government moves to ban mobile phones in schools

The Czech cabinet is preparing legislation to prohibit mobile phone use in kindergartens and primary schools throughout the academic day, extending restrictions to breaks and cafeterias while allowing medical exemptions, amid opposition from the Children's Ombudsman who argues existing school rules already suffice.

Türkiye showcases counter-drone tech at NATO summit

Türkiye’s domestically developed electronic warfare platforms provided continuous protection against unmanned aerial threats during the recent alliance meeting in the capital, as Ankara advances defense export ambitions and NATO launches a multibillion-dollar counter-drone initiative.

University of Chicago bans digital devices for first-year law students

The University of Chicago Law School will prohibit first-year students from using laptops, phones and artificial intelligence tools in classrooms, requiring handwritten notes to foster independent critical thinking while preparing graduates to use technology responsibly, according to a report.

European Parliament narrows child abuse detection privacy exemption

The European Parliament adopted amendments on Thursday to narrow a temporary privacy exemption allowing electronic communications providers to voluntarily detect online child sexual abuse, while seeking to exclude end-to-end encrypted communications from the scope of the measure.

Roketsan, Aselsan welcome NATO defense industry agreements in Ankara

Turkish defense giants Roketsan and Aselsan welcomed multilateral agreements signed at NATO's Defense Industry Forum in Ankara covering strategic capabilities including missile defense and space systems, pledging to contribute advanced technologies that will form the backbone of the alliance's deterrence architecture in coming years.

UN urges faster action to protect children from AI harm

The UN General Assembly president has called on governments and tech companies to act immediately to protect children from AI risks, rather than waiting for a global framework. The UN chief proposed an AI Child Safety Pledge requiring safety testing before children can access AI systems.

Türkiye enters NATO defense market with ADVENT system delivery

HAVELSAN has delivered Türkiye's ADVENT Combat Management System to Romania alongside the CAm.ROMAN corvette, marking the first entry of the Turkish-developed naval command solution into a NATO ally's inventory following previous exports to Pakistan, Indonesia and Ukraine.

South Korea set to launch 4th Earth observation satellite Tuesday

South Korea's space agency said the 500-kilogram observation satellite will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, with officials expecting first contact via Norway's Svalbard ground station hours later to begin peninsula monitoring operations.