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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
President Trump said his administration is considering implementing controls over artificial intelligence tools following recent cybersecurity incidents involving OpenAI systems.
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove ‘pro-terror’ material
Australia’s eSafety commissioner is taking Telegram to court, alleging the platform failed to remove extremist material including video of the Christchurch shootings, and seeking fines up to A$54.6 million.
Deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack
Russian air strikes killed at least 13 people across multiple Ukrainian cities Thursday, including six in Kryvyi Rih, after President Zelenskyy warned of an imminent massive attack.
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried
President Trump promoted his tariffs at a Michigan rally, claiming they’ve boosted the auto industry, though economic data shows tariffs have cost businesses billions and fueled inflation concerns among supporters.
‘Lenin was an enemy of humanity’: Why Kyiv wants to put Cossack chief statue in place of Soviet leader
Ukraine proposes replacing a toppled Lenin statue with a monument to Cossack leader Ivan Mazepa, sparking broader discussions about national identity and the removal of Soviet-era monuments across the country.
Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
Record-low water levels on the Danube River are disrupting tourism and industry across Central Europe amid prolonged drought and heat waves, with Budapest measuring unprecedented lows.
Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran in bid to deepen ties
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi completed his first official visit to Iran since taking office in May, with both nations signing multiple agreements to deepen economic, security, and strategic cooperation.
World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage
The World Bank estimates earthquakes in Venezuela in late June caused $19.6 billion in physical damage, with nearly half affecting residential buildings and significant impact on infrastructure and non-residential structures.
Lima: Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say
A fire in Lima, Peru killed 10 members of the same family, including five children, early Wednesday. Police are investigating whether arsonists deliberately set the blaze at the home in the La Victoria district.
Bangladesh: A year after deadly jet crash, families demand answers
A year after a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a Dhaka school, killing 36 people, families demand the government release investigation findings and implement recommended survivor compensation.
Canada’s ‘powerful’ dairy sector is in Trump’s trade crosshairs
Canada’s dairy supply management system faces scrutiny as the US threatens 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods, citing the policy as unfair to American farmers seeking market access.
Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria
Armed gangs killed at least 20 people in attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, part of escalating violence across the country’s northwest and central regions.
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Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes
PA MediaKate WhannelPolitical reporter15 July 2026, 13:08 BSTUpdated 32 minutes agoPeers who fail to turn up regularly enough to the House of Lords could be kicked out of Parliament, under new committee proposals. In its 2024 manifesto, the Labour government promised...
Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister’s Questions
HoCKate Whannel, Political reporter and Brian Wheeler, Political reporter40 minutes agoSir Keir Starmer told MPs it was the "end of my political journey" and he was "proud of everything I have achieved" at his final Prime Minister's Questions before standing...
Reform UK proposes £100m ’round-the-clock’ security plan for MPs
PA MediaRichard WheelerPolitical reporter1 hour agoAll 650 MPs would be provided with "round-the-clock protection" under a Reform UK government, according to Zia Yusuf.The policy is estimated to cost up to £100m and resources would be allocated to protect former...
Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation
Sir Keir Starmer received a standing ovation from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer at his last Prime Minister's Questions. "To all those in the gallery, whose lives have been changed or improved by this Labour government, and all across the...
Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham
Getty ImagesSimon Jack, Business editor and Mitchell Labiak, Business reporter15 July 2026, 07:35 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoThames Water is a major test for Andy Burnham and may help determine what the incoming prime minister's ambition to bring key utilities back under...
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17
Getty ImagesLiv McMahon and Philippa Wain, Technology reporters14 July 2026Updated 7 minutes agoOlder teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced - though they will be able to opt out of it by changing their account...
The candidates standing in Clacton by-election
PA MediaAndrew SinclairEast of England political editor10 July 2026Updated 11 minutes agoThe main Westminster parties have decided not to stand against Reform UK in the Clacton by-election. But plenty of other candidates have declared their intention to stand. Here is...
Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRichard WheelerPolitical reporter14 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer said the UK "stands on the precipice of change" as MPs approved the Hillsborough Law, in a bid to prevent...
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing StreetPaulin Kola14 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer has become the first serving UK prime minister to be awarded France's top honour, the Legion d'honneur.He received the award at the end of a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing -...
Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies
ReutersKate WhannelPolitical reporter2 hours agoThe public will be urged to take "small but important steps" to prepare for food or water shortages in the event of a cyber-attack or severe weather, the government has said as it updated Parliament on its national...
Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
EPABrian WheelerPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 17:33 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoSir Ed Davey has urged incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to introduce proportional representation (PR) before the next general election, without holding a referendum on the issue first.The...
Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter1 hour agoThe Conservatives have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break so Andy Burnham could face MPs before the autumn.The former Greater Manchester mayor...
MP was ‘bit of a pest’, sexual assault trial hears
PA MediaVikki Irwin, at Southwark Crown Court and Alice Cunningham, Suffolk14 July 2026, 13:56 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoA woman said she never gave an MP consent to touch her breasts at London's Groucho Club and described him as a "bit of a pest".Patrick Spencer, MP for...
MPs expected to approve long-delayed ‘Hillsborough Law’
ReutersRichard WheelerPolitical reporter1 hour agoMPs are expected to approve the long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law' later, in a bid to prevent cover-ups linked to failures of the state.The legislation would impose a duty on public authorities and officials to tell the...
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 11:51 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoReform UK's Treasury spokesman has accused the government of a "dereliction of duty" over Nigel Farage's taxpayer-funded security, claiming it had previously been "downgraded".Robert...
A bin, a Fox and a fish finger: The candidates fighting Clacton
PA MediaAndrew SinclairEast of England political editor10 July 2026Updated 1 hour agoThe main Westminster parties have decided not to stand against Reform UK in the Clacton by-election. But plenty of other candidates have declared their intention to stand. Here is the...
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Kenneth Ashcroft obituary
Kenneth Ashcroft, a financial manager and director at major British companies including Ford, Comet, Next, Dixons and Amstrad during the 1970s-90s, has died at age 91.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge to potential nationalisation
Thames Water lenders are preparing legal action against potential nationalisation by the incoming UK government, which has signaled intent to increase public control of water utilities.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting bonds linked to thermal coal as collateral for commercial bank loans starting in October, citing financial risks from the global transition to cleaner energy.
Calls for guidance to help Jersey families claim back childcare costs
Jersey officials are calling for clearer guidance on the government’s childcare funding scheme after some families faced rejections for submitting invalid receipts.
West Midlands households welcome heating oil protection plan
The Competition and Markets Authority recommended enhanced protections for 1.5 million UK households relying on heating oil, following price spikes after February’s geopolitical conflict.
What is gazundering and how can it be avoided?
Gazundering, where buyers reduce agreed offers just before contracts are exchanged, is a growing problem in England and Wales, costing sellers millions annually and prompting calls for government reforms.
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OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move
OpenAI’s first foray into hardware devices is reported to be a mobile smart speaker with integrated AI capabilities that can sync with ChatGPT and provide other home AI services. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the device — which is still currently under development —...
OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit
OpenAI pushed back Tuesday against allegations made by Apple in a trade secret lawsuit, suggesting the complaint lacks merit. “While we take these allegations seriously, we’re not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit,” OpenAI said in a statement, first...
OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit
OpenAI pushed back Tuesday against allegations made by Apple in a trade secret lawsuit, suggesting the complaint lacks merit. “While we take these allegations seriously, we’re not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit,” OpenAI said in a statement, first...
OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning
Users of OpenAI’s latest coding and cybersecurity-oriented flagship model, GPT-5.6 Sol, are posting horrifying accounts on social media, claiming the model just up and deleted their files, data, even entire databases, on its own, without asking first. “GPT-5.6-Sol...
Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta
Apple is opening up its biggest-ever Siri overhaul to a broader audience with the release of the iOS 27 public beta, giving everyday users the chance to try out the new AI assistant ahead of its broader launch later this fall. The public beta marks the first time...
Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out
Anthropic is known for its creative marketing, but the AI company may have been a little bit too creative when it conjured up its most recent advertisement. Titled “There’s hope in hard questions,” the company’s latest ad has been unsettling viewers with its weird...
The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone
Hinge founder Justin McLeod announced an $18 million fundraise for his new dating company, Overtone. McLeod stepped down from his CEO role at Hinge just last year, and Hinge owner Match Group — which also owns apps like Tinder and OkCupid — is helping to fund his new...
Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy
Lucid Motors is denying a report that it’s weighing filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Nick Twork, the company’s chief communications officer, told TechCrunch in a statement that the “rumors are completely false.” “The company has sufficient liquidity to...
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Energy In The News
Opinion | New York Is Fighting the Wrong Energy Battle – WSJ
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Algeria seeks larger EU energy role amid regional tensions – DW.com
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore outlines plan to lower rising energy bills – WTOP
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Climate Change In The News
This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
A $1.7 billion solar farm is under construction on coal mining land in Texas, marking one of North America’s largest brownfield renewable energy projects while adjacent coal operations continue.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening due to global warming, with potential implications for extreme weather in Britain and Europe.
Education In The News
How Well Are Schools Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World? Teens Weigh In
A survey found 61% of teens believe schools are adequately preparing them for AI-driven careers, though 55% remain concerned about job prospects in an AI-influenced job market.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation at the University of Greater Manchester, involving allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering totaling over £1 million.
Judge Opposes In-State Tuition for Illinois Noncitizens
A federal judge ruled against three Illinois laws that allowed undocumented students to pay in-state tuition and access state financial aid, finding them unconstitutional.
What We Know About DOJ Investigations Into Medical Schools
The Trump administration has launched investigations into 26 medical schools, alleging violations of the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based admissions. The DOJ has released findings from four institutions, citing disparities in standardized test scores across racial groups.
Financial Aid Experts Seek Clarity on Loan Proration Rules
New federal loan regulations require colleges to base student borrowing amounts on credit hour enrollment, but financial aid experts say the Education Department’s lack of comprehensive guidance creates confusion ahead of the fall semester.
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