Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable

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Apple has taken the unprecedented step …

Source: The Guardian

Apple pulls end-to-end encryption in UK, spurning backdoors for gov’t spying

Apple abruptly yanks privacy tool in UK, taking bold stance against snooping law.

Source: Ars Technica

Italy’s Meloni torn between supporting Ukraine and pleasing Trump

Prime minister opts out of G7 call as dream of mediating between US and Europe fades

Source: Financial Times

Robot with 1,000 muscles twitches like human while dangling from ceiling

A new humanoid robot prototype uses fluid-filled muscles to kick its legs while hanging.

Source: Ars Technica

Trump begins talks with Russia without Ukraine or EU: Europe scrambles for a plan

Europe does not have a seat at the negotiating table: the message could not be clearer from Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg. This week, the …

Source: France 24

The Big Question: What is behind the UK productivity gap?

Source: Financial Times

After mass layoffs, some federal agencies are trying to bring employees back

A number of federal agencies, from HHS to the USDA, have laid off employees only to rescind those terminations days later. An expert says it "suggests something about mismanagement of …

Source: NPR

Justice Department broadens Jan. 6 pardons to cover gun, drug-related charges

In a new development, the Department of Justice said Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 defendants should apply more broadly and include separate gun charges, as well.

Source: NPR

Germany: Teen arrested for plan to attack Israel's embassy

German authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of planning an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Berlin.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Watchdog reopens investigation into Jonathan Reynolds’ legal career claims

Business secretary alleged to never have qualified as solicitor, despite listing job on LinkedIn profile

The solicitors’ regulator has reopened an investigation into the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, over accusations …

Source: The Guardian

'See you in court': Trump and Maine's governor spar over trans athlete order

The Maine Principal's Association said it would continue to allow trans girls to compete in school sports, saying President Trump's recent executive order is in conflict with state law.

Source: NPR

What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight in China mean?

Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.

Source: BBC