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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks

• FortuneA deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz—with a truckload of caveats—could come as soon as today
• MS NOWTrump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
• BloombergTrump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Opening With Hints Deal Is Close

Electronic Arts announces completion of acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners

• GamingOnLinuxElectronic Arts (EA) officially sold off to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner and others
• Eurogamer"Mass layoffs" expected at EA, as $55bn buyout by Saudi Arabia's PIF and Donald Trump's son-in-law officially goes through
• GamesIndustry.bizElectronic Arts completes $55bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes
• WCCFTechElectronic Arts Delisted from NASDAQ after PIF-Led $55 Billion Buyout Closes, Ending Its Era as a Public Company
• The GuardianVideo game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn

OpenAI and Anthropic models went rogue in cyber tests, UK watchdog says

• CNBCAnthropic's Mythos created fake identities to fool humans in new cyber incident
• The DecoderAn AI agent went rogue during UK safety tests, creating fake identities and launching social engineering attacks unprompted
• EngadgetOpenAI and Anthropic models went on a hacking spree when tested by the UK's AI research institute
• The GuardianOpenAI and Anthropic models ‘went rogue’ during UK cybersecurity test
• CNAOpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new security breaches

Trump’s Gaza peace plan in tatters after Netanyahu rejects draft terms for disarming Hamas

• RTE NewsIsrael did not agree to US-backed Gaza plan - Netanyahu
• The New York TimesIsraeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
• The Times of IsraelNetanyahu says Israel ‘didn’t agree’ to Board of Peace’s terms for disarming Hamas
• EuronewsNetanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms

Russian attack kills at least 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine hammers more Wildberries warehouses

• The Japan TimesRussia kills 17 in heavy ballistic hit on Ukraine, destroys warehouses, logistics
• France 24Ukrainian capital lit up by massive overnight Russian strikes, killing 17
• Al JazeeraRussian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors
• EuronewsFires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv
• The New York TimesRussia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses

AMD CEO says data center revenue more than doubled year-over-year due to AI demand

• Washington ExaminerAmazon seizes the AI initiative
• The StackAMD doubles data centre revenue, taking on NVIDIA's racks
• CNBCAMD plummets 8% in premarket trading despite beating expectations
• The VergeAMD’s data center business is booming while gaming takes a backseat
• GamesBeatAMD revenue hits $11.5B, up 50% as AI demand continues

Gianni Infantino's problems mount after Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him after stake sale plan

• BBC SportKey questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives

Disney and TikTok Ink Wide-Ranging Deal, Videos From Tech Platform Will Be Added to Disney+

• VarietyDisney, TikTok Strike Content-Sharing Deal Aimed at Boosting Short-Form Programming on Disney+
• DeadlineWalt Disney Company & TikTok Ink Global Short-Form Content-Sharing Deal

Trump administration has refunded 60% of $165bn taken in illegal tariffs

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

• The HillMax Miller allegations force Trump, GOP into thorny spot
• MS NOW‘The seventh level of hell’: GOP pressure mounts on Rep. Max Miller to quit
• NPRHouse Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller
• BBC NewsUS congressman refuses to drop re-election bid over ex-wife's abuse claims
• SemaforWhy some Democrats may hesitate to push Max Miller out