North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly chosen his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his heir, according to South Korea's spy agency. The announcement, made on Thursday, comes as a top US antitrust official resigned amid tensions, an AI safety researcher quit with a warning of global peril, a Canadian school shooting suspect's home was visited by police multiple times over mental health concerns, and Mexico sent aid to Cuba.
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea informed lawmakers that Kim Ju Ae, believed to be 13 years old, would be the next leader. The NIS cited her increasing presence at high-profile events with her father, including a visit to Beijing in September, as a key factor in their assessment. The agency also stated it would closely monitor her attendance at North Korea's party events.
In the US, Gail Slater, the top official responsible for suing companies over mergers, announced her resignation from the Department of Justice's antitrust division. Appointed last year by former US President Donald Trump, Slater's departure has sparked concerns that the White House is backing away from anti-monopoly enforcement. "It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role," she wrote in her announcement.
Meanwhile, an AI safety researcher, Mrinank Sharma, resigned from US firm Anthropic, citing concerns about artificial intelligence, bioweapons, and the state of the world. Sharma shared his resignation letter on X, stating he would pursue writing and poetry and move back to the UK. This resignation followed a similar move by an OpenAI researcher who expressed concerns about the company's decision to deploy advertisements in its chatbot.
In Canada, authorities revealed that police had visited the home of a teenage suspect in a school shooting multiple times due to mental health concerns. Firearms were seized from the residence approximately two years ago but were later returned. The shooting resulted in the deaths of six people, including a teacher and five children.
Finally, Mexico sent humanitarian aid to Cuba, with two navy ships arriving in Havana laden with supplies. This move comes as Mexico navigates a delicate diplomatic situation with the US, particularly as the island nation faces an economic crisis.
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