Source: International Criminal Court (video statements)
Director Patel Announces FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
At a press conference in Columbus, Ohio, on June 4, 2026, FBI Director Patel announces the the launch of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters List, a new wanted list dedicated to publicly identifying individuals charged with defrauding the American people. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these fugitives can submit tips at tips.fbi.gov, by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI, or by contacting the nearest FBI field office.
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Director Patel Describes Operation Playground Therapy: FBI’s Fight Against Fraud in Ohio
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
At a press conference in Columbus, Ohio, on June 4, 2026, FBI Director Patel highlights the FBI’s latest initiative, Operation Playground Therapy, aimed at combating fraud. Director Patel said, "What is the FBI doing to combat fraud? It’s pretty simple. We follow the money. We follow all the money."
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FBI Seizes Record-Setting $8 Billion in Fraud in Scam Center Crackdown
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
At a press conference in Columbus, Ohio, on June 4, 2026, FBI Director Patel said, "The FBI is leading the effort to scuttle these scam centers permanently, to free the trafficked workers, and most importantly, to also secure our taxpayer dollars and make sure that this $8 billion and counting in scam center fraud that the FBI has delivered on so far only continues to grow. And we’re going to keep doing it."
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UK Gulf military presence | Lords questions
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Does the government intend to locate a permanent military presence in the Gulf to protect allies and ensure international freedom of navigation?
House of Lords members quizzed the government on Thursday 4 June.
Watch the full question https://orlo.uk/ysCYb
Europe wants to lead in #Ocean Intelligence
Source: European Commission (video statements)
#news #europe #OceanIntelligence #marineecosystems
OceanEye is the EU’s new initiative to improve ocean observation and marine knowledge. With only 5% of the ocean explored and mapped, the EU aims to strengthen ocean monitoring, support maritime security, boost innovation and protect marine ecosystems. Through OceanEye, Europe aims to provide 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035 and become a global leader in ocean intelligence.
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South Africa Government: President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum.
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems NOFO
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ) held a webinar on May 14, 2026, to provide an overview of the NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems Notice of Funding Opportunity, which seeks proposals for rigorous applied research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system.
The presenters discussed program scope, eligibility, and application elements.
Presentation: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-research-and-evaluation-forensic-science-systems-presentation.pdf
Transcript https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-research-and-evaluation-forensic-science-systems-transcript#0-0
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
400,000 teachers are being trained in AI. Starting in New York
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
For many teachers, the advent of AI has been overwhelming. Now a new project – a partnership between the Aft and Microsoft, Anthropic and OpenAI – aims to reset the relationship between #AI and schools.
The National Academy for AI Instruction will train around 1 in 10 teachers in the US over the next 5 years.
A new World Economic Forum report explores the conditions required for responsible AI integration in education systems. Read Shaping the Future of Learning: Education Readiness for the Age of AI: https://www.weforum.org/publications/shaping-the-future-of-learning-education-readiness-for-the-age-of-ai/
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Financial fragmentation: the $6 trillion cost of breaking the “plumbing” of global finance
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The global economy is fragmenting, and it could lead to a hit of $6 trillion to GDP worldwide. That’s more than the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis.
So what exactly is causing this fragmentation, and can the impacts be mitigated?
Finance industry experts join us to explore the forces of fragmentation and examine a new report by the World Economic Forum and Oliver Wyman, which quantifies its impact and details the consequences on the global economy and emerging markets in particular.
Guests:
Matt Strahan, Private Market Initiatives Lead at the World Economic Forum
Daniel Tannebaum, Global Anti-Financial Crime Practice Leader at Oliver Wyman
Anne Walsh, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Guggenheim Partners
Daniel Mminele, Chairman of Nedbank
Links:
Deepening Divides: The Cost of a More Fragmented Financial System: https://wef.ch/financialfragmentation26
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The Iran oil shock: will it force the world to re-think the future of energy?: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/oil-shocks-hormuz-iran-columbia-energy-exchange-jason-bordoff/
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