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Japan and EU plan major upgrade to defense-sector cooperation

June 15, 2025

Spotify’s AI songs from dead artists spark fresh outrage over exploitation
Spotify has been hit with another AI controversy after publishing computer-generated songs under the names of dead musicians. An investigation by 404 Media found that Spotify is releasing AI-generated songs on the pages of deceased artists — without approval from their estates or labels. One such track, “Together,” recently appeared on the official page of…
SMBC to double startup funding to $1.8bn through loans, investments
TOKYO — Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) plans to double funding for startups, seeking to capture demand from early-stage companies hungry for capital. SMBC will extend 270 billion yen ($1.84 billion) in investments and loans to startups between fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2025, which closes March 2026. This is up from 135 billion…
From Black Sabbath days to his final concert in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne helped invent heavy metal with Black Sabbath. He then dragged the genre out of its doom-laden early days and into the glitz and glamour of the 1980s arena rock era, becoming a staple of MTV. Along the way, he struggled with demons, including alcohol and drugs, while batting away accusations of being a…
Ukraine passes bill weakening anti-corruption agencies
“In effect, if this bill becomes law, the head of SAPO will become a nominal figure, while NABU will lose its independence and turn into a subdivision of the prosecutor general’s office,” the agencies said in a joint statement on Telegram. The bill goes to Zelenskyy for his signature or veto. In a post on…
The Epstein saga continues to affect Washington: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Happy Tuesday! In today’s edition, our Congress team breaks down how the Jeffrey Epstein saga is freezing up the House…
Florida official under state investigation after hosting LGBTQ event
Florida’s attorney general announced Tuesday that he opened an investigation into the vice mayor of Vero Beach over a drag show held last month. Attorney General James Uthmeier alleged the “Pride Tea Dance” that Vice Mayor Linda Moore held at the Kilted Mermaid, a wine bar she’s owned for more than a decade, exposed children…
China’s share of Asia-US sea transport falls amid Trump tariffs
TOKYO/HANOI/SINGAPORE — The share of U.S.-bound container transport from Asia that originated from China in June fell below 50% for the fourth straight month, as exporters shift bases to Vietnam and other Southeast Asia countries in response to U.S. tariff policies. The total volume of container transport from Asia to the U.S. in June was about 1.68…
‘Farewell to the Prince of Darkness’
In life, Ozzy Osbourne was dubbed “The Prince of Darkness.” And as word of his death Tuesday spread, rock’s royalty bid farewell to the irrepressible Black Sabbath singer. “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend,” Elton John posted on…
Mitsubishi, Eneos to invest $100m to make clean jet fuel in Hawaii
HOUSTON, Texas — Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. and oil company Eneos will invest a total of $100 million to partner with U.S. firm Par Pacific Holdings on producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hawaii, starting this year. The partners intend to create a joint venture named Hawaii Renewables. Par Pacific owns Hawaii’s only oil…