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Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White House Over Claude Fable 5

Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White House Over Claude Fable 5

Trump administration officials concluded talks with Anthropic on Monday without lifting export controls that were imposed last week on the company’s most advanced AI models in response to jailbreaking concerns, according to three people briefed on the matter. The administration continues to believe that there are ways to disable some of the guardrails on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5, effectively allowing users to access the more powerful cybersecurity capabilities of the company’s Mythos model, the people said. Anthropic has said for days that the administration’s concerns are overblown, a position it reiterated in working group meetings held at the Commerce Department with government researchers from Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and the Office of the National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, one of the people said. The meetings were also attended by Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, who dialed in by conference call from the G7 summit in Evian, France. Cairncross himself did not participate, the person said. On Anthropic’s side, cofounder and chief compute officer Tom Brown and head of external affairs Sarah Heck have …

Trump to face European allies at odds with him over two wars at G7 summit

Trump to face European allies at odds with him over two wars at G7 summit

GENEVA — President Donald Trump will touch down in France on Monday for a summit with allies who are at odds with him over a pair of wars: one they don’t believe he should have started, and another they want him to do more to stop. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump will spend two days at the Group of Seven meeting of leading industrialized nations in the resort town of Evian-les-Bains, in which both the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine conflict figure to loom large. After launching an attack against Iran on Feb. 28, Trump has complained that European allies haven’t done enough to advance the American war aims. Mocking British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said in the spring: “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with.” For their part, European leaders have objected that Trump didn’t bother to consult them beforehand about a war they argue was avoidable. French President Emmanuel Macron, the summit host, has described Trump’s military assault on …

World Cup 2026 Betting Guide: Odds & Offers | The Standard

World Cup 2026 Betting Guide: Odds & Offers | The Standard

The World Cup picks up the pace as we enter the first weekend of action with some of the big hitters entering the picture as Germany and the Netherlands make their tournament bows today. The Netherlands face Japan in one of the standout games of the opening round and that clash features among the World Cup betting offers from bookies. The Standard is your one-stop shop for all things World Cup betting, pulling together the best promotions from UK betting sites, the latest match and outright odds, and a few predictions for the upcoming matches World Cup betting offers for today The Standard’s betting experts have picked out the best World Cup betting sites, assessing bookmakers based on welcome offers, ongoing promotions, mobile app quality, and market depth. Here are our top 10 World Cup betting spots for the first weekend of the tournament. New bettors can get £30 in free bets when joining Betfair, or there’s an alternative Betfair welcome offer, which features enhanced odds of 50/1 on Spain or France to qualify from …

UFC Freedom 250: Date, start time, fight card, odds and how to watch White House event

UFC Freedom 250: Date, start time, fight card, odds and how to watch White House event

UFC Freedom 250 takes place at the White House this weekend in what promises to be a truly unique and historic sporting spectacle. The much-talked-about event is being held outside on the South Lawn of the famous office and residence of the sitting US president in Washington, D.C., where an octagon has been specially constructed beneath a 92-foot steel arch weighing 600 tonnes and decorated in the colours of the American flag. Around 4,300 spectators will be in attendance in temporary seating as the UFC heads to the White House to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, while also marking the 80th birthday of President Donald Trump, who will watch on at ringside. The event – which has reportedly cost around $60million (£44.7m) to stage – looks set to go ahead despite a lawsuit filed by the Public Integrity Project last weekend in District of Columbia federal court, seeking an emergency injunction. While not quite as star-studded as initially hoped, the card features plenty of intriguing fights and is headlined …

How does the Iran war end? US and Israeli leaders at odds over priorities – Middle East Matters

How does the Iran war end? US and Israeli leaders at odds over priorities – Middle East Matters

To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again Cover image: MIDDLE EAST MATTERS © FRANCE 24 Issued on: 10/06/2026 – 17:03Modified: 10/06/2026 – 17:03 14:26 min From the show Reading time 1 min After weeks of US President Donald Trump insisting that a deal with Iran is just around the corner, violence has flared up again. Part of the challenge for Trump is that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu no longer have the same priorities. Washington wants an out from a war that’s roiling oil markets and is increasingly unpopular at home. But Netanyahu faces elections by the end of October and has a criminal investigation hanging over him. His political survival is once again at the heart of his geo-strategic calculations. We take a closer look and get expert analysis in this edition. …

Mexico World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player and odds

Mexico World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player and odds

Hosts Mexico are World Cup stalwarts, and they will be hoping that a hint of home advantage will drive them into the latter stages this summer. Javier Aguirre’s men are two-time quarter-finalists on the global stage, but they have only reached that far at home tournaments. They were in 1970 and 1986, where they were defeated by beaten finalists West Germany on penalties. Now, ‘El Tri’ will be looking to repeat that feat – or perhaps go even further – as they welcome the biggest sides in international football once more. Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa Defenders: Israel Reyes, Jesús Gallardo, Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Mateo Chávez Midfielders: Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Obed Vargas, Brian Gutiérrez, Orbelín Pineda, Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora, César Huerta, Álvaro Fidalgo, Luis Chávez Forwards: Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega, Julián Quiñones, Santiago Gimenez, Guillermo Martínez, Armando González, Raúl Jiménez Mexico World Cup fixtures vs South Africa (8pm on June 11, Estadio Banorte) vs South Korea (2am on June 19, Akron Stadium) vs Czechia (2am on June 25, …

Portugal World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player and odds

Portugal World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player and odds

For a country with just over 10 million people, Portugal have been a constant presence amongst the elite of international football, and that is no different heading into this summer’s World Cup. Portuguese football has become almost synonymous with Cristiano Ronaldo since the Euros in 2004, with the legendary attacker set to compete in his 12th international tournament and sixth World Cup. Head coach Roberto Martinez must manage his aging star’s ego when it conflicts with what is best for the team as a whole. He has shown he can make it work with success in the Nations League in 2025, but the last World Cup was an example of Portugal forcing the ball to Ronaldo as they were shocked by Morocco at the quarter final stage. Now even older and further from the peak of his powers at 41, this is likely Ronaldo’s last chance of glory at the World Cup. Can Portugal find a way to make it work in North America? Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho Defenders: Diogo …

Liverpool FC vs Brentford: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Liverpool FC vs Brentford: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Liverpool are still to confirm their spot in next season’s Champions League as they host Brentford on the final day of the Premier League season. Last season’s Premier League champions have been way off the pace all campaign, with Arne Slot’s Reds currently occupying fifth spot in the table. Liverpool, though, require just one more point to be sure of qualifying for Europe’s top table, which could vital for the club’s summer transfer plans. Brentford also have European ambitions as they can still qualify for either the Europa League or the Conference League. The Bees are currently in ninth place, one point behind Chelsea, who occupy the final qualification spot for Europe in eighth. However, the Londoners must first find a route to victory away at a Liverpool side still with something to play for. Date, kick-off time and venue Liverpool vs Brentford is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off today, Sunday, May 24, 2026. The match will take place at Anfield. Where to watch Liverpool vs Brentford TV channel: In the UK, the game …

Man City vs Aston Villa: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Man City vs Aston Villa: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

The mood surrounding City is quite sombre for a club that lifted the FA Cup last weekend, which is in stark comparison to Aston Villa and their recent success. Both sides have confirmed a spot in next year’s Champions League, meaning there is very little riding on this clash. Date, kick-off time and venue Manchester City vs Aston Villa is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off today, Sunday, May 24, 2026. The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium. Where to watch Man City vs Aston Villa TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage starting at 2pm BST. All the action from the 10 Premier League games played simultaneously will be shown live across Sky Sports’ various channels. Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app. Man City vs Aston Villa team news Man City have no new injury concerns. Recently, Rodri and Josko Gvardiol have returned from a groin issue and tibial fracture, respectively. …

U.S. and Iran at odds over uranium enrichment, Strait of Hormuz tolls

U.S. and Iran at odds over uranium enrichment, Strait of Hormuz tolls

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Majid Saeedi | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.S. and Iran have signaled progress in talks to end the war, but the combatants remain at loggerheads over Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile and tolls on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said there were “good signs” that an agreement to end the conflict is in sight, but warned any such deal would be “unfeasible” if Iran pursues measures to permanently control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. “No one in the world is in favor of a tolling system. It can’t happen [and] it would be unacceptable,” Rubio told reporters in Miami, Florida. “If we can’t get a good deal, the president’s been clear he has other options,” Rubio said, without elaborating. It comes shortly after Iran said the latest proposal from the U.S. had brought the two warring sides closer to …