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OpenAI Rogue Agent Hack Sparks Radical Transparency Demands

OpenAI Rogue Agent Hack Sparks Radical Transparency Demands

The OpenAI rogue agent hack on Hugging Face has ignited urgent calls for radical transparency in AI safety investigations. Clément Delangue, CEO of...

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AstraZeneca CEO Urges Western Drugmakers to Adopt 'Chinese Speed'

AstraZeneca CEO Urges Western Drugmakers to Adopt 'Chinese Speed'

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot warns that western drugmakers must operate at “Chinese speed” to avoid falling behind innovative rivals. The FTSE 100...

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Netanyahu and Zelenskyy Arrive in DC for Graham's Funeral

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy Arrive in DC for Graham's Funeral

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy are arriving in Washington this week to attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, seizing a rare opportunity to influence Pr...

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Oil Prices Slide as US-Iran Pause; AstraZeneca Beats Forecasts

Oil Prices Slide as US-Iran Pause; AstraZeneca Beats Forecasts

Oil prices have slid sharply as the US and Iran agreed to pause hostilities, easing fears of a broader conflict that could disrupt global supply. B...

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My Year as a Gopher Taught Me the Value of Errand Runners

My Year as a Gopher Taught Me the Value of Errand Runners

When I was a 21-year-old law student, my gopher job as an errand runner taught me that every small task carries profound dignity. The name itself—'...

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Qantas Chairman's Lounge Access: Alan Joyce Reveals Tips

Qantas Chairman's Lounge Access: Alan Joyce Reveals Tips

Qantas Chairman's Lounge access remains one of the most exclusive travel perks in Australia. Former CEO Alan Joyce recently shared insider tips on ...

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Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Funding Cut

Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Funding Cut

The Jodrell Bank Observatory is facing closure after its major funder, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), slashed support for the e-Merlin network,...

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Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March

Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March

In a significant political shift, Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time since March 2025, as Prime Minister A...

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Why Customers Don't Prefer AI Chatbots for Customer Service

Why Customers Don't Prefer AI Chatbots for Customer Service

Artificial intelligence chatbots are often touted as a preferred customer service option, but the reality is different. According to a recent lette...

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Burnham Appoints Socialist Campaign Group Members to Government

Burnham Appoints Socialist Campaign Group Members to Government

Andy Burnham has appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour’s most leftwing faction, marking the first time members of the Socialist Campaig...

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FIFA President Infantino Called to Testify Over Trump Ties
FIFA President Infantino Called to Testify Over Trump Ties
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been called to appear before Congress as part of an investigation into ties between soccer's governing body and former President Donald Trump. House Judiciary Committee... Lire plus...
Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair
Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair
In a significant move, Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair, placing her at the forefront of the party’s campaign to win the next general election. The former... Lire plus...
Schools to Adapt Teaching to Local Business Needs: Burnham Plan
Schools to Adapt Teaching to Local Business Needs: Burnham Plan
Schools to adapt teaching to local business needs is the core of Andy Burnham's new devolution plan aimed at tackling youth unemployment. The initiative, based on the Greater Manchester baccalaureate,... Lire plus...
Russia and North Korea's Road Bridge Raises Ukraine War Concerns
Russia and North Korea's Road Bridge Raises Ukraine War Concerns
The Russia and North Korea road bridge over the Tumen River is raising serious concerns as a potential stealth supply route for the Ukraine war, according to a new investigation... Lire plus...
Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid Iran tensions – key updates
Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid Iran tensions – key updates
Trump's decision to back Pete Hegseth comes amid renewed tensions with Iran, as the administration pushes forward with key policies affecting the midterm elections. Here are the day's biggest developments... Lire plus...
Ukraine War: Drone Expo Organizer Faces Court After Deadly Attack
Ukraine War: Drone Expo Organizer Faces Court After Deadly Attack
The Ukraine war drone expo disaster has led to a Kyiv court appearance for organizer Vasyl Goncharuk, who faces negligence charges after a Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least... Lire plus...
Train Drivers Strike Looms Over Toilet Shortage Crisis
Train Drivers Strike Looms Over Toilet Shortage Crisis
The looming train drivers strike over a critical toilet shortage has put the rail industry on notice, with union Aslef warning that basic welfare needs remain unmet a year after... Lire plus...
Turning 40 Doesn't Mean Having It All Figured Out — And That's OK
Turning 40 Doesn't Mean Having It All Figured Out — And That's OK
Turning 40 is often viewed as a milestone where life should feel sorted, but for many, it brings uncertainty instead. German novelist Christa Wolf once wrote about standing between all... Lire plus...
Reverse Comfort Eating: Britons Choose Cottage Pie Over Salad in
Reverse Comfort Eating: Britons Choose Cottage Pie Over Salad in
Reverse comfort eating is driving Britons to crave cottage pie and red wine even during sweltering heatwaves, according to new data from Waitrose. Sales of cottage pie have surged 110%... Lire plus...
Andy Burnham's Bold Start: Can He Convince Britain Change Is
Andy Burnham's Bold Start: Can He Convince Britain Change Is
Andy Burnham has made a bold start as Prime Minister, challenging the orthodoxy that certain problems like rough sleeping and social care are too big to solve. In his first... Lire plus...
Royal Mail Bulk Price Hike: NHS Faces Millions in Extra Costs
Royal Mail Bulk Price Hike: NHS Faces Millions in Extra Costs
Royal Mail has announced a sharp increase in wholesale postal prices, averaging 25% and reaching up to a third for some services, delivering a multimillion-pound blow to the NHS and... Lire plus...
Andy Burnham's First Week as PM: Key Policies and Impact
Andy Burnham's First Week as PM: Key Policies and Impact
Andy Burnham's first week as prime minister has been marked by a flurry of policy announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis and reshaping Labour's economic agenda. From... Lire plus...