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MI5 has warned that artificial intelligence is strengthening security threats, as its caseload involving hostile states has quadrupled over a decade.

Ukraine's EU membership talks have advanced after Hungary lifted its veto, and Saudi Arabia has reported an attack on an Aramco building.

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1️⃣ 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇭🇺 Ukraine advances EU membership talks: EU governments agreed to open two more groups of membership negotiations with Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto over minority rights. Four of the six negotiating groups are now open, but Ukraine must still complete reforms and secure unanimous approval to finish them.

2️⃣ 🇸🇦 🇾🇪 Aramco building targeted in attack: Saudi Arabia said an attack on an Aramco administrative building in Dhahran caused a limited fire, with no injuries. A company source told Reuters that a ballistic missile struck an office tower at the headquarters complex.

3️⃣ 🇧🇬 🇺🇦 NATO responds to Black Sea attacks: NATO said it would adjust its Black Sea defences as needed after drone attacks on Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3 and Guinea-Bissau-flagged HS Dignity, which sank. All 15 Chelsea 3 crew were rescued, while 11 HS Dignity crew remained missing. Bulgaria said it lacked conclusive evidence of who was responsible.

4️⃣ 🇺🇸 🇰🇵 US charges alleged IT facilitators: US prosecutors announced charges against two Americans accused of helping North Korean IT workers obtain fraudulent jobs at US companies. The alleged network used US-based laptops to disguise workers' locations and generated at least $3 million, the Justice Department said.

5️⃣ 🌍 IMF warns of uneven growth: The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, with AI investment offsetting damage from higher energy costs. It warned that developing economies more exposed to war-related oil and gas price rises were falling behind, while debt and an AI-market correction threatened the outlook.

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🇬🇧 MI5 warns of AI security risks

MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum warned about AI security risks in his annual threat assessment in London.

He said cases involving hostile states had quadrupled over a decade, primarily involving Russia, Iran and China.

Terrorists have sought to use AI to improve reconnaissance and attack planning, while the technology can also generate individually tailored propaganda.

The agency has established an AI Threat Assessment Centre this year to distinguish genuine risks from exaggerated claims.

Sir Ken also warned that AI could help develop biological weapons, but stressed that this potential misuse had not yet been realised.

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1️⃣ 🇺🇸 🇬🇷 US ambassador to Greece resigns: Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as US ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to leave amid allegations of improper and possibly illegal conduct. She denied the allegations and said she would defend her reputation.

2️⃣ 🇺🇸 🇳🇮 US recalls Nicaragua diplomat: The US State Department said acting envoy Elias Baumann had returned to Washington for consultations after Nicaragua rejected its ambassador nominee, Natasha Franceschi. Nicaragua's presidency did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

3️⃣ 🇪🇺 Europe debates satellite independence: EU policymakers and space companies met at the European Parliament to discuss funding and regulatory support for European satellite networks. The current €14.8 billion space programme ends in 2027, while the Commission's next budget proposal combines defence and space in a €131 billion envelope.

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