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01New brief

Tech To be verifiedUpdated 28 Jul 2026, 15:22 UTC

Footage linked online to Berlin Pride instead shows a July 11 shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival, Canadian police said.
A nighttime video said to show the suspect’s arrest does not depict him; whether it relates to Berlin’s celebrations remains unclear.
Videos presented as reactions to the attack were AI-generated, including staged political messages and an imitation police statement.

02Living brief

Tech To be verifiedUpdated 28 Jul 2026, 12:26 UTC

EU rules taking effect Sunday require clear labels for deepfakes and other AI-generated images, text, video and audio.
Chatbot providers must disclose AI interactions through a noticeable opening message or a persistent on-screen label.
AI-generated public-interest text requires labelling when produced without human editorial oversight; purely personal use is excluded.

03Living brief

Tech To be verifiedUpdated 25 Jul 2026, 11:59 UTC

SpaceX launched Starship Friday from Starbase, Texas, on its 13th test flight and first since the company’s initial public offering last month.
The Super Heavy booster separated roughly two minutes after liftoff and made a controlled splashdown in the Gulf, SpaceX said.
Some booster engines relit during the landing burn, producing a harder-than-planned splashdown, according to SpaceX.

04Living brief

Tech To be verifiedUpdated 24 Jul 2026, 20:39 UTC

The U.S. Coast Guard opened a search for technologies that can detect, track and defeat uncrewed underwater vehicles threatening ports and waterways.
The request seeks systems tested in operational settings at Technology Readiness Level 5 or higher.
Eligible proposals must include an effector or direct mitigation capability; detection-only submissions will not be considered.

05Living brief

Tech To be verifiedUpdated 23 Jul 2026, 06:47 UTC

President Donald Trump said the United States would hold Iran responsible for future Houthi attacks on shipping.
The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers Encelia and Layla using drones and missiles, alleging violations of their maritime blockade.
Saudi transport officials said Encelia caught fire at its bow in the Red Sea, while all crew members remained safe.