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A raid on former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero’s safe uncovered €1.2 million worth of watches, rings and crystal‑embellished pieces, prompting a new tax‑fraud and customs duty investigation. The probe follows earlier claims that Zapatero secured a €53 million bailout for the airline Plus Ultra in 2021, an action he denies. Government authorities say the jewels, made of gold, sapphires and emeralds sourced from Zambia and Thailand, were allegedly imported without paying the required customs fees. Zapatero’s spokesman vows to explain the claims before a judge, and the former premier is scheduled to testify later this month. This marks the first formal inquiry against a former Spanish premier in recent history, adding pressure to the ruling Socialist Party led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

A raid on former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero’s safe uncovered €1.2 million worth of watches, rings and crystal‑embellished pieces, prompting a new tax‑fraud and customs duty investigation. The probe follows earlier claims that Zapatero secured a €53 million bailout for the airline Plus Ultra in 2021, an action he denies. Government authorities say the jewels, made of gold, sapphires and emeralds sourced from Zambia and Thailand, were allegedly imported without paying the required customs fees. Zapatero’s spokesman vows to explain the claims before a judge, and the former premier is scheduled to testify later this month. This marks the first formal inquiry against a former Spanish premier in recent history, adding pressure to the ruling Socialist Party led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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In a landmark decision, the U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount’s $111 bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery, signaling a major consolidation in the entertainment sector. The sale, which adds CNN, HBO and other high‑profile assets to Paramount’s portfolio, is still subject to scrutiny from states such as California, which may seek to halt the merger. Hollywood creatives have voiced concerns over job cuts and reduced creative freedom, while Paramount forecasts substantial cost‑savings for its operations. With Netflix’s initial offer out, Paramount has positioned itself as a dominant player in media and entertainment.

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount’s $111 bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery, signaling a major consolidation in the entertainment sector. The sale, which adds CNN, HBO and other high‑profile assets to Paramount’s portfolio, is still subject to scrutiny from states such as California, which may seek to halt the merger. Hollywood creatives have voiced concerns over job cuts and reduced creative freedom, while Paramount forecasts substantial cost‑savings for its operations. With Netflix’s initial offer out, Paramount has positioned itself as a dominant player in media and entertainment.

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Following a U.S. government directive, Anthropic paused the release of its highly capable Claude Fable 5 model, citing security concerns about the ability to bypass safeguards. The company said the order necessitated disabling both Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all users to ensure compliance. While the U.S. Department of Commerce has yet to comment, this move is part of a broader clash between Anthropic and the Trump administration over the use of the company’s AI tools by government agencies. Critics argue the company’s claims of it being ‘too powerful’ may be exaggerated, but Anthropic points to the demonstrated vulnerability in jailbreaking attempts. The court has ruled a Pentagon‑issued restriction on the use of Anthropic software cannot be enforced, allowing continued use by some defense clients as the lawsuit proceeds.

Following a U.S. government directive, Anthropic paused the release of its highly capable Claude Fable 5 model, citing security concerns about the ability to bypass safeguards. The company said the order necessitated disabling both Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all users to ensure compliance. While the U.S. Department of Commerce has yet to comment, this move is part of a broader clash between Anthropic and the Trump administration over the use of the company’s AI tools by government agencies. Critics argue the company’s claims of it being ‘too powerful’ may be exaggerated, but Anthropic points to the demonstrated vulnerability in jailbreaking attempts. The court has ruled a Pentagon‑issued restriction on the use of Anthropic software cannot be enforced, allowing continued use by some defense clients as the lawsuit proceeds.

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