Sources say Google is reorganizing its recently formed AI coding-tool task force to accelerate catching up with Anthropic in high-value AI applications. The reorganization focuses on changing model training to boost code-generation capabilities and to extend applications into more office workflows, including presentation creation. Sources say the move aligns with Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s strategy to broaden AI coding from standalone developer tools into wider enterprise productivity platforms.

A Western Europe heatwave on Wednesday set new records: the UK logged its hottest June day (36.1°C in Gosport, southern England) and France recorded a new national daily average of 30°C, topping Tuesday’s mark. Meteorologists attribute the event to a high‑pressure heat dome combined with atmospheric changes linked to a developing El Nifio, and warn temperatures are likely to remain above normal for months. Authorities reported pressure on hospitals, transport networks and power grids; France placed a record 72 departments on red heat alert, and the UK, Germany and Switzerland issued similar warnings.

The Kremlin urged Russians to switch to Android and domestic operating systems in response to Apple removing Russian apps from the App Store.