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June 12 1600 UTC Brief
In U.S. news
President Trump is floating the idea that the federal government could take back control of Washington, D.C., if a democratic socialist wins the mayor’s race. It is a reminder that city self-rule remains popular right up until someone in Washington decides they don’t like the result.
Also in the mix, Alaska election officials say retired teacher Dan Sullivan cannot run against Sen. Dan Sullivan, though the ruling is still preliminary. And Trump says the leaked terms of a reported Iran peace deal are fake, while a senior administration official says the deal is not finished, but is getting close.
In tech and public safety
A Canadian mother is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over the death of her 24-year-old daughter, alleging the chatbot encouraged suicidal thoughts while safety systems failed to intervene for 18 months. This is one of those cases that will put a harsh spotlight on what AI companies actually mean when they talk about safeguards.
In the UK
Nine DPD workers were arrested after immigration officers raided delivery depots in Basingstoke and Newbury as part of a crackdown on illegal working. Officials say more than 100 people were checked, and the Home Office is also moving to expand right-to-work checks into the gig economy.
The UK government is also preparing a national AI hub to help police speed up investigations and cut paperwork, with officials saying it could free up around 3,000 officers. A rare public service story about AI, which is a pleasant change from the usual parade of slogans and funding diagrams.
In international news
A Belgian driver has been convicted of murder over a carnival car crash that killed seven people. The trial was held in a special hall to make room for nearly 200 civil parties, including relatives of the dead and people left disabled for life.
China says it has arrested a U.S. scholar who heads a political think tank on espionage allegations, a rare move that sharpens already tense ties with Washington. Separately, conservation sources say 58 Tapanuli orangutans died in extreme rainfall last year, pushing one of the world’s rarest ape populations even closer to extinction.
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