US used Claude AI tool to capture Maduro, violating developer’s terms — WSJ

 During their operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the US military used Claude AI tool, despite the developer’s prohibition to use the technology to facilitate violence, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) newspaper reported citing sources.

Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens

A fire broke out at a key fuel processing plant in the Cuban capital Havana, threatening to exacerbate an energy crisis as the country struggles under an oil blockade imposed by the United States.

World enters new phase of open conflicts and wars — Merz

The world has entered a new era marked by open conflicts and wars, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared at the Munich Security Conference, according to a TASS correspondent.

Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing

Japanese authorities say they have seized a Chinese fishing vessel that tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection, in a move that may further fuel tensions with Beijing.

US secretly sends nearly 6,000 Starlink terminals to protesters in Iran

The United States has secretly delivered several thousand Starlink terminals to protesters in Iran, The Wall Street Journal wrote.

US border chief says Trump agrees to end deportation surge in Minnesota

Tom Homan, the US border security chief, says that the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end.

Russia to respond to potential deployment of US long-range missile in Germany

Russia will respond to the potential deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.

Cyclone Gezani kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar's port of Toamasina

At least 20 people have died after a powerful cyclone struck Madagascar, says the disaster authority in the Indian Ocean island.