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Cortex Code is designed for software development teams in the enterprise, an area in which AI algorithms can prove successful at lower level tasks. Cortex Code is described in company press release as a coding and orchestration “layer” with new options for integration with external data sources, now supporting AWS Glue, Databricks, and Postgres. Cortex Code can also connect to other language models via MCP and ACP (agent communication protocol), the more commerce-driven protocol that emerged around the same time as the Anthropic-stewarded MCP. VS Code users will soon see Cortex Code as an extension (it’s currently in private preview),…

NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers.Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Sexual violence and other forms of gender-based abuse committed by Israeli settlers and soldiers are helping to force Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank, according to a report.Researchers from the West Bank Protection Consortium detailed at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers, according to the report: Sexual Violence And Forcible Transfer In The West Bank: How The Exploitation Of Gender Dynamics Drives Displacement, which was released on Monday.Recommended Stories list of…

Siemens has introduced the Eigen Engineering Agent, an AI system designed to plan and validate automation engineering tasks in operational environments.The system uses multi-step reasoning and self-correction to carry out tasks autonomously and operates directly inside engineering platforms, letting it to complete workflows from initial design through to validation.Autonomous engineering workflowsThe agent is designed to interpret project requirements, generate automation code, configure industrial systems, and refine outputs until predefined performance targets are achieved. This includes tasks like programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, human-machine interface (HMI) setup, and device configuration. It is built to meet industrial requirements for correctness and reliability…

Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in major shift from pacifist policies introduced after World War II.Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a major shift to Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution.In a post on X announcing the changes on Tuesday, Takaichi did not specify which weapons Japan would now sell overseas. However, Japanese newspapers said the changes would encompass fighter jets, missiles and warships, which Japan has recently agreed to build for Australia.Recommended Stories list of…

AI platform, Bobyard, has unveiled Bobyard 2.0, its latest platform update delivering accelerated takeoff workflows and a unified AI workbench, designed to keep pace with the estimators (those responsible for calculating project budgets) who use it every day throughout the construction and landscaping industry.By speeding up takeoff operations, a important part of estimating a project where details of materials and quantities needed for a construction job are analysed, contractors can reduce the risk of the errors possible with manual measurements. Ultimately, faster takeoffs can lead to fewer costly surprises during the construction process.Bobyard 2.0 featuresBobyard 2.0 integrates materials and their…

Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have been slowly expanding a list of individuals and entities deemed eligible to have limited internet access. However, the action serves only to illustrate that most of the population of more than 90 million people remains disconnected during the war with the United States and Israel.The government imposed a near-total internet shutdown across Iran within hours of the first bombs falling in downtown Tehran on February 28. The move has seen internet connectivity reduced to about 2 percent of pre-war levels at most, according to monitors.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listA limited intranet…

When we covered Project Glasswing earlier this month, the story was about a model too dangerous to release publicly and what Anthropic decided to do with it instead. That story has moved.On Friday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei walked into the West Wing for a meeting with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was also in the room. The White House called the talks “productive and constructive.” Anthropic said the same. When a reporter asked President Trump about the visit on a runway in Phoenix, he responded “Who?” and said he had “no idea” Amodei was…

In recent months, the frequency and intensity of attacks in northern Nigeria have shattered the comforting illusion that the region’s long insurgency has receded into the background of national life. As violent incidents have proliferated, many Nigerians have refused to confront this uncomfortable reality and have opted instead to embrace conspiracy theories suggesting that the resurgence is somehow tied to renewed American involvement in Nigeria’s  counterterrorism efforts.It is not difficult to see why the theory of foreign collusion with terrorist groups resonates in Nigeria. In February 2025, United States Congressman Scott Perry claimed that the US Agency for International Development…

Left-wing leaders meet in Barcelona, while far-right protesters march in Milan.Two gatherings, in two European cities, with opposing political perspectives.In Barcelona, Spain, left-leaning world leaders discussed the growing threat the far right poses to democratic institutions.Their aim? To bring together progressive forces under a single banner to counter right-wing authoritarianism.Meanwhile, in Italy’s Milan, far-right figures rallied against what they called “the tragedy” that Europe has become.They are calling for fewer regulations from Brussels but tighter controls on security.How will this polarisation play out globally?Presenter: Tom McRaeGuests:Ruth Ferrero-Turrion – professor of political science at Complutense University of MadridGeorgios Samaras – assistant…

Published On 19 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Authorities say eight children have been killed in a domestic disturbance in Louisiana, multiple news outlets reported.The shooting occurred around 6 am on Sunday in Shreveport, according to Police Chief Wayne Smith, AP news agency reported.The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old. He said a total of 10 people were shot.Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations. Smith said the suspected shooter was fatally shot by police during a vehicle chase.Some of the children shot were related to the suspect,…