North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly selected his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his heir, according to South Korea's spy agency. The announcement comes as the government in the UK ordered a probe into the Daily Mail owner's proposed takeover of the Telegraph, an AI safety researcher quit with a warning that the "world is in peril," and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley secured a third election victory. Additionally, Donald Trump's pick for a top diplomatic role is facing scrutiny over alleged "white supremacist" views.
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea informed lawmakers that Kim Jong Un had chosen his daughter, believed to be 13 years old, as his successor. The NIS cited "a range of circumstances" including her increasing presence at official events, such as a visit to Beijing in September, as factors in its assessment, according to BBC World. The agency also stated it would closely monitor her attendance at future North Korean party events.
Meanwhile, the UK government initiated an investigation into the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT)'s proposed £500 million takeover of the Telegraph. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expressed concerns that the deal could affect the "plurality of views" in the UK media, as reported by BBC Business. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will assess competition issues, while media regulator Ofcom will examine the public interest impact.
In the technology sector, an AI safety researcher from US firm Anthropic resigned, issuing a stark warning that the "world is in peril." Mrinank Sharma, in his resignation letter shared on X, cited concerns about AI, bioweapons, and the state of the world, according to BBC Business. He plans to pursue writing and poetry in the UK. This follows a similar resignation from an OpenAI researcher who expressed concerns about the company's decision to deploy advertisements in its chatbot.
In the political arena, Donald Trump's pick for a top diplomatic role, Jeremy Carl, is facing scrutiny over alleged "white supremacist, racist, antisemitic and homophobic views," according to The Guardian. A former US state department official issued the warning, as Carl prepares to appear before the Senate foreign relations committee.
Finally, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley secured a third election victory, with her Barbados Labour party winning all 30 seats in the House of Assembly, as reported by The Guardian. The win ousted the opposition leader, Ralph Thorne, solidifying Mottley's strong global profile.
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