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Calvert-Lewin leads Leeds to dominant Newcastle win as Whites climb to third
Leeds United delivered a commanding performance at Elland Road to defeat Newcastle United, securing a substantial victory that propelled them into third place in the Premier League table. The emphatic result represented
Tech leaders call for coordinated slowdown in AI development with safety oversight
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has sparked significant industry and market reaction by calling for a deliberate slowdown in artificial intelligence development, warning that the current pace risks spiralling out of control w
Is Big Tech’s AI slowdown a safety pact or a cartel?
Tech leaders including Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis and Elon Musk have loosely agreed to "pace the frontier" of AI development, backing at least part of a proposal involving third-party auditors, domestic lab regulation and a global slowdown pact. The move has divided opinion: critics see it…
Nigel Farage insists Reform’s billionaire donors are voters in the UK
Nigel Farage has defended Reform UK's acceptance of a record £72million from two crypto-currency billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, insisting both men are UK voters entitled to donate under current law. The donations have raised questions because both donors spent years living abroad, which would ordinarily have…
Middle East drone strikes send oil above $108 as Man Utd crash 5-0
At home, Harry Dunn's mother slams a secret US diplomat flight amid a child-images inquiry, and an ex-HMP Bristol pharmacy technician is jailed for smuggling drugs; Revolut suffers a data breach and MPs push for an AI regulator.
As President Connolly was shaking hands with Donald Trump just a few miles away in the Áras, her sister was filmed unleashing this astonishing rant on US television
A sister of Ireland's President Catherine Connolly was filmed by CNN telling Donald Trump to "flatten your bloody White House" during a Dublin protest against his visit, held on the same day the president met Trump at Áras an Uachtaráin. Dr Margaret Connolly, a Sligo-based GP and pro-Palestinian…
How to use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive
Engadget has published a step-by-step guide explaining how to use Microsoft's official Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to build a bootable USB installation drive. The guide is aimed at anyone setting up a new PC or reinstalling Windows 11 on an existing machine, and covers preparation, the tool…
Apple Home’s new security camera features cost up to $60 a month
Apple's iOS 27 and tvOS 27 updates bring Apple Intelligence features to Apple Home, adding AI-generated video summaries, search and multi-camera clip stitching to HomeKit Secure Video. However, these features require a significantly more expensive iCloud Plus subscription, prompting criticism that the upgrade offers poor value given the…
AI-linked stocks slide after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development
AI-linked stocks fell sharply on Monday after the heads of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX called for a slowdown in what they described as “reckless” AI development, warning that the technology could soon spiral out of control. Anthropic's Dario Amodei urged the industry to "slow down" and warned that…
NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Lithuania as locals sent urgent phone warning
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace after it crossed from neighbouring Belarus, prompting an emergency phone alert to residents in Vilnius, Trakai and Elektrėnai. It marks the first time a drone has been downed within Lithuanian territory, underscoring growing concerns among NATO's eastern…
McConnell returns to Senate chamber after three-month absence
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has spoken publicly for the first time since his hospitalisation, appearing outside the Senate chamber on Monday evening and casting a vote after more than 90 days away from Capitol Hill. The Kentucky senator and former longtime Senate leader looked frail and used…
THR and Bvlgari Celebrate Emmy-Nominated (and Emmy-Winning) Costume Designers
The Hollywood Reporter and Bvlgari hosted a celebration for this year's Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning costume designers at the Chateau Marmont penthouse, held in partnership with the Costume Designers Guild ahead of Monday's primetime Emmys ceremony. The event honoured winners from the Creative Arts Emmys, held on 5–6 September,…
Smells Like Tween Spirit: This ‘Twilight’ Air Freshener Fills Your Room With Rugged & Romantic Vibes
The diffuser brand Drift has launched a Twilight-themed home and car fragrance range, letting fans of Stephenie Meyer's vampire romance saga fill their spaces with a scent inspired by the film's "moody, misty" atmosphere. Marketed as a way for "Twihards" to "bring Forks home," the collaboration arrives shortly…
European football: Inter roar back to beat Udinese and join Roma at the top
Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Udinese 5-3 on Monday, keeping pace with Roma at the top of Serie A after both sides made it four wins from four matches. The result matters for the early title race, as Inter and Roma now sit level…
Boosie Isn’t Happy With ’60 Minutes’ Segment About Seeking Trump Pardon: ‘My Story Wasn’t Told Fully’
Rapper Boosie Badazz has publicly criticised CBS's "60 Minutes" for airing what he calls an incomplete account of his failed bid to secure a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. He gave the programme a full hour-long interview about a lawsuit he has filed against Jacob Wohl and Jack…
Wireless mice now deliver latency performance equivalent to wired alternatives
Choosing between a wired and wireless gaming mouse used to involve a meaningful performance trade-off, particularly around latency, but that gap has narrowed considerably in recent years. This matters for gamers deciding where to invest, as most mice now recommended for 2026, including those favoured by e-sports professionals,…
Newsom rules out 2028 challenge to Kamala Harris
California Governor Gavin Newsom has clarified his position on a potential 2028 presidential run, telling CNN's Jake Tapper he "wouldn't run" if former Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race. The comments, made during an informal interview while the pair were fly-fishing in Montana, mark the first time…
Woke firebrand Jasmine Crockett slammed for ‘absolutely disgusting’ decision to honor Chris Brown
US Representative Jasmine Crockett has faced heavy criticism after appearing on stage with singer Chris Brown, a convicted domestic abuser, to present him with official recognition during his joint concert with Usher at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Crockett, who represents Texas's 30th congressional district, entered a Congressional Record…
Trump-backed married Republican accused of throwing massive tantrum after being caught on camera with MISTRESS
An American tourist has accused Texas Attorney General and US Senate candidate Ken Paxton of lunging at him and trying to grab his phone after he filmed Paxton walking with his mistress, Tracy Duhon, in London. The alleged confrontation, which the tourist reported to the Metropolitan Police, took…
Deportation threat against Ilhan Omar escalated by Trump’s border czar after claims she ‘married her brother’
Donald Trump's border tsar, Tom Homan, has confirmed that Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar is under investigation by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and could potentially face deportation, following earlier claims from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The development marks a significant escalation, as senior US officials are openly…