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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will scrutinize open source AI models for intellectual property theft, warning that the US has the ability to impose sanctions. The comments come amid attention around Kimi K3, an open source model from China's Moonshot AI, raising concerns over whether US policymakers may target freely available foreign AI models over alleged IP violations.

South Korea has reportedly refused to join a coordinated sanctions response urged by the United States, Australia and the European Union. The exclusive report by Korean broadcaster KBS has drawn heavy attention, with readers debating why Seoul is holding back from the joint measures and what the refusal means for its alliances and diplomatic standing.

NASA payloads launched aboard an Indian Space Research Organisation rocket, an outcome traced back to US sanctions that reshaped the two countries' space relationship. The story highlights how export restrictions once aimed at India's space programme ultimately pushed cooperation in an unexpected direction, with American hardware flying on an Indian launcher.

India has agreed to comply with sanctions on imports of goods to Russia and to stop buying Russian oil priced above the Western price cap, Bloomberg reports. The move would mark a significant shift for one of Moscow's largest oil customers, which had previously purchased discounted Russian crude outside the cap framework. Observers are weighing what this means for Russia's export revenues and for India's energy supply costs.

A Texas Republican, speaking on CNN, described a stunning blue wave in Texas as 'a political extinction', acknowledging sweeping losses for the state's Republican Party. The remark reflects alarm within GOP ranks as Democrats made unexpected gains across Texas races, a state long considered a Republican stronghold, and it is fueling debate about the party's future direction there.

A Dana-Farber Cancer Institute study reports that colorectal cancer in younger patients displays distinct cellular and genetic differences compared with the disease in older adults. Researchers say the findings could help explain rising early-onset cases and point to tailored screening and treatment approaches. The study is drawing attention as diagnoses among people under 50 continue to climb worldwide.

Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in the Berkshires is presenting an art exhibit titled 'Roots, Stems, Leaves, Sky', listed among The Berkshire Eagle's local events. The showcase appears to celebrate nature and the landscape of the wildlife sanctuary, offering visitors an indoor cultural complement to the sanctuary's trails. No further details about the artists or dates are available in the listings.

Lawyers in Brazil have reportedly been sanctioned after a court filing contained a prompt injection — hidden text designed to manipulate AI systems reading the document. The case is drawing attention as one of the first instances of legal professionals being penalized for attempting to influence AI-assisted judicial review, sparking debate about ethics and safeguards in courts' growing use of artificial intelligence.

The Congress-led opposition held a 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' Maha March in New Delhi, with demonstrators walking from Connaught Place's Minto Road junction to Ramlila Maidan. Rahul Gandhi addressed the rally, which forms part of the opposition's campaign alleging large-scale vote theft and manipulation of electoral rolls. Supporters turned out in large numbers, and the march is drawing wide attention nationwide.

A discussion is drawing attention over whether a celebrity facing an injunction should be allowed to use mental health as grounds to stay anonymous. Nadia Sawalha addresses the question in her unfiltered commentary, asking whether public interest should override an individual's right to privacy and wellbeing when legal gagging orders are involved.

A failed electric vehicle startup has put its assets up for sale, including a fleet of 20 electric trucks. The liquidation marks another setback for the EV sector, where several startups have struggled with funding shortages, production delays and slowing demand. Observers see the sale as a sign of consolidation in the industry, with buyers potentially picking up hardware and technology at bargain prices.