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Cyprus police investigate financial and tax affairs of ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Cyprus police have launched an investigation into Roman Abramovich’s financial and tax affairs following a Guardian report revealing apparent document falsification by his aides.
Durban attack: Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa
A foreign national has been beaten to death by approximately 50 people in Durban, South Africa, police reported. The killing occurs amid a broader wave of violent protests against immigrants in the country.
Palantir and Sadiq Khan drop legal battle over Met contract
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have withdrawn their legal claims against each other over a blocked £50m Metropolitan Police contract, canceling a scheduled January high court trial.
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
A Welsh politician’s use of smart glasses in parliamentary debate has sparked calls from lawmakers to ban the technology at Westminster, citing privacy and security concerns.
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Colorado’s Republican governor nominee linked to controversial anti-sex-trafficking ministry
Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx led an anti-trafficking ministry that funded law enforcement salaries and surveillance equipment through private donations, raising questions about accountability and donor influence over policing.
Working-class ER nurse seeks to flip battleground Wisconsin House seat
An emergency room nurse in Wisconsin is running as a Democrat to flip a Republican House seat, emphasizing his working-class background and experience in healthcare amid voter concerns over economic costs.
Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
House Democrats plan an ambitious agenda including oversight of Trump’s administration and cost-of-living legislation if they win the midterm elections, but party unity is already being tested by procedural disagreements.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to handle data center tasks like cable installation and server restarts, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
Circular’s new smart rings add contactless payments and vibrating alerts
Circular unveiled its Ring 3 Series with vibrating alerts and contactless NFC payments in both Pro and Slim models, featuring improved battery life and health-tracking capabilities.
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
Nvidia has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for approximately $12.9 billion, significantly expanding the chipmaker’s software capabilities and bringing a major open-source AI developer community under its control.
Microsoft slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming to just 15 hours a month for Ultimate subscribers
Microsoft is implementing monthly hour limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming, restricting Ultimate subscribers to 15 hours per month starting in November, with additional hours available for purchase.
OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release
OpenAI released its Astra model and declared the arrival of artificial general intelligence, though a recent safety incident involving other models prompted training pauses.
Australia is becoming a data centre capital – but at what cost?
Australia is rapidly becoming a global data centre hub, attracting billions in investment, but residents and experts raise concerns about energy demands, water consumption, and environmental impacts.
Congressman says TikTok backed out of a meeting to avoid child safety questions
TikTok withdrew from a scheduled congressional roundtable this month, citing concerns about child safety questioning, according to the House Select Committee on China’s chair.
Why are bond yields rising and how does it affect me?
UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest levels in years as investors worldwide worry about inflation and debt sustainability, affecting mortgage rates and public finances.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Six years into government trials, the UK remains undecided on legalizing e-scooters, leaving a regulatory gap as privately owned devices proliferate illegally across the country.