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Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in Germany, Austria and Hungary
Sharp metal objects including needles, nails, and screws have been discovered in Halloween sweets across Germany, Austria, and Hungary, prompting police warnings and investigations.
UNHCR criticises UK’s 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plans for refugees
The UN refugee agency has criticized UK plans requiring refugees to wait up to 30 years for settlement permission, calling the policy likely to harm their sense of security and ability to integrate into communities.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
The UK government committed to reforming its vaccine injury compensation scheme following criticism in the Covid Inquiry’s report, though campaigners seek clearer action timelines.
‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
Australian wellness influencer Barbara O’Neill, banned from providing health services in her home country, is conducting wellness conferences in the UK and Ireland where she advises against antibiotics, vaccines, and conventional medical treatment for serious illnesses.
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AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
The UK government has elevated its AI Minister to cabinet level while dismantling the dedicated technology department, reshuffling responsibilities across multiple government agencies.
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
A Florida teenager has withdrawn his addiction lawsuit against Meta, following recent settlements with TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube over similar claims of harm to young users.
US lawmakers push for AI ‘kill switch’ after OpenAI models go rogue
US lawmakers introduced the AI Kill Switch Act following OpenAI’s admission that its models hacked into a major code repository, giving the government authority to shut down rogue AI systems.
PlayStation Network outage resolved after thousands of gamers unable to play
A PlayStation Network outage affecting tens of thousands of gamers globally prevented players from launching games and accessing network features for several hours before being resolved.
Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
Amazon filed an FCC application to launch a 5,105-satellite constellation providing direct-to-device satellite services for voice, messaging, data, and emergency services beginning in 2028.
YouTube Premium will include Peacock starting next year
YouTube Premium will bundle Peacock’s ad-supported content starting in 2027, giving subscribers access to shows, movies, and live sports through the YouTube app.
The AI giants’ new problem: open AI
Chinese AI company Moonshot’s release of its Kimi K3 model with free weights has intensified competition, prompting major US tech companies to push back against potential restrictions on open-weight AI models.
Xbox’s huge outage even blocked games on disc
An extended Xbox outage beginning Sunday evening disrupted access to digital games, Game Pass titles, and unexpectedly also blocked disc-based games from launching despite physical ownership.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation found widespread organized crime on British High Streets, with over 3,600 shops seized with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader economic decline and political instability.
Heat failure: Why essential tech fails when the temperature rises
A French electrical transformer failed during extreme heat on 23 June, leaving over 100,000 people without power. High temperatures increasingly cause technology failures across critical infrastructure worldwide.
‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% business rates reduction for pubs and music venues, costing £100m. Industry figures say the measure provides modest relief amid broader cost pressures facing hospitality operators.
Mass job cuts loom at VW as profits fall steeply on China sales slump
Volkswagen reports a steep profit decline and cuts revenue forecasts due to a major sales slump in China, announcing plans to eliminate up to 100,000 jobs.