Bluesky briefly tops download charts in UK and US, as Guardian newspaper says it is no longer posting on Elon Musk's X

Bluesky briefly tops download charts in UK and US, as Guardian newspaper says it is no longer posting on Elon Musk's X
Slash-and-burn cuts for federal staff? Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy appointed to lead Doge
New AI assurance platform from UK government will help businesses ensure they can safely develop and deploy AI systems
Protecting kids? Australian government confirms plan to implement restriction on social media for children under 16
Canada ordered China's TikTok business in the country to be dissolved over national security risks, but does not ban access to app
Tech giant Apple could be facing another hefty financial penalty, amid a report the EU is set to fine it under the tough DMA
Victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential election and the potential implications for the tech industry
Chinese owner of Scottish fabless semiconductor firm FTDI ordered to sell majority stake, due to national security risks
Good luck. Russia demands Google pay a fine worth more than the world's total GDP, over YouTube bans on pro-Russian media outlets
UK competition regulator begins phase one investigation into Alphabet's partnership with AI startup Anthropic
After alerting the US of an attempt to circumvent US export controls, TSMC halts chip supply to an unidentified customer
Hong Kong government moves against two prominent Western tech platforms and bans them on government devices
UK regulator says social media posts “appears to have contributed” to riots following murder of three girls in Southport
Multi-year partnership signed between UK government and Microsoft to accelerate public sector digitalisation
World's largest contract chip manufacturer informs the United States of a potential Chinese attempt to circumvent US export controls
AT&T and Verizon among US broadband providers reportedly hacked to target American government wiretapping platform
Musk's X will reportedly not be designated as a 'gatekeeper', that would have subjected it to onerous DMA obligations
Hack of critical infrastructure in the US, as American Water admits “unauthorised activity” on computer network and systems
Supreme Court clears X to resume access in Brazil, after high profile clash between top judge and Elon Musk
US Department of Justice mulls asking judge to force Google to sell parts of its business to eliminate online search monopoly
Internet domains used by “Russian intelligence agents and their proxies” for cyberattacks, seized by the United States and Microsoft
Browser firms write to European Commission alleging Microsoft's Edge web browser enjoys an unfair advantage
Certain semiconductor factories in US receiving government subsidies are to be exempt from federal environmental reviews
Russia again fines Google, as well as Discord, for not deleting content that Moscow deems banned or illegal
Watch out Elon? British media regulator warns tech firms to be ready for 'strong action' when Online Safety Act kicks in
Saved from closure. Ministry of Defence acquires chip factory in County Durham responsible for semiconductors for defence industry
Pretty please? Elon Musk's X requests permission from Brazil's Supreme Court to resume service in the country, despite high profile clash
Congressional testimony sees CrowdStrike executive publicly apologise for faulty update that caused chaos around the world
After arrest, CEO Pavel Durov confirms Telegram will hand over IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate rules, but not content
TikTok removes accounts of Russian state media outlets for ‘covert influence operations’ ahead of US presidential election