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The AI Chapter

John Ternus, 51, takes over Apple September 1. Hardware engineer turned CEO. Must balance China dependence, AI catch-up, and Trump pressure. iPhone event September 9 with foldable handset.

Staycation

Greens president Stephanie Empain summer interview. Paddle boarding on Upper Sure Lake. Retrained as primary school teacher. Warns far-right rise from frustration. AfD concerns in Saxony-Anhalt.

Scattered Storms

Monday's weather: cloudy skies, sporadic downpours, potential thunderstorms. Gusts up to 60 km/h. Highs of 21°C.

Pulled From The Met

John Galliano withdraws from planned Met exhibition after antisemitism backlash. 2011 conviction for racist comments. Anna Wintour supports decision. Nine-month show cancelled.

Not Be Abandoned

ICRC official warns Afghanistan slipping from attention. 1M children face life-threatening malnutrition. 100 clinics closed. Taliban bans on women education. Only Russia recognises Taliban government.

Not A Single Drop

Hague tribunal rules India cannot withdraw from Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. India rejects ruling. Pakistan welcomes decision. Kashmir water dispute. Act of war warning.

Mecca Pact

Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign mutual defence pact. NATO's second-largest army plus nuclear-armed Pakistan plus Gulf power. Open to Egypt joining. Fidan calls Netanyahu not someone to be taken seriously.

Let Data Reign

Trump attacks AI data center opponents, says they want to be backwards and poor. 70% oppose local data centers. China AI race. Midterm elections headache. Vance more measured.