Global News: Saudi Attacks, Election Protests and AI Safety

I cover the latest developments in Saudi Arabia, India, France and Ukraine, alongside debates over data centers and AI regulation. Reports from correspondents and interviews explain the immediate impacts and the questions that remain unresolved.

■ Conflict and political developments
- Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and their effects; protests in Delhi over voter-list removals
- Ukraine’s proposed energy ceasefire with Russia and the uncertainty around its implementation
■ Technology and infrastructure
- A cyberattack disrupting supermarket refrigeration in France; concerns about data centers in Arizona
- Microsoft’s proposals for AI safeguards, including emergency controls, incident reporting and independent evaluation

For listeners following international news, technology policy or infrastructure, this briefing offers a concise overview and a range of on-the-ground perspectives. Follow official updates on the investigations, protests and ceasefire discussions to track how these situations develop.