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Anthropic recently discovered that Claude AI was used in a political influence operation in Malaysia, creating approximately 1,000 fake social media accounts, a fictitious news outlet and forged documents designed to manipulate voters in state elections. The operation targeted sensitive political divisions across all 222 Malaysian parliamentary constituencies…
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday designed to protect workers from artificial intelligence threats, including bans on employers using AI to predict emotional states through biometric data, requirements to notify workers of AI-driven mass layoffs, and prohibitions on AI-based firing decisions. Newsom also issued an executive order…
Etihad Airways is considering legal action against the Premier League after it published the core findings of an independent commission into Manchester City’s alleged financial rule breaches. The airline says the findings and the Premier League’s public statements have harmed its reputation, even though it was not named…
Chelsea earned a point away to OL Lyonnes in a controlled but low-scoring Champions League match, on Sonia Bompastor’s return to her former club. Lyonnes created the better chances in the first half, but Hannah Hampton made a sharp save from Salma Paralluelo and Chelsea held their own…
A clip of Sky News reporter Rob Harris questioning Manchester City executive Ferran Soriano about the Premier League’s allegations of financial rule-breaking has renewed attention on the club’s past. The article argues that the exchange highlights why persistent scrutiny matters, recalling that Harris asked Pep Guardiola in 2019…
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus said he would again be left out of the starting line-up. Ronaldo announced his departure after speaking with the Portuguese Football Federation president, saying he would explain his reasons later; the decision comes amid visible…
Portuguese authorities have ended whistleblower Rui Pinto’s protected-witness status, which he held after giving police access to millions of files gathered before his arrest. The decision comes amid the fallout from Manchester City’s financial case and despite an assault on Pinto in Lisbon in April; police assessed the…
A mix-up between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez and captain Leah Williamson gave Paris FC a late penalty, which Maeline Mendy converted to secure a 2-2 draw in the Champions League. Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway had put Arsenal two goals ahead, but the dropped points add to a…
Several Premier League clubs believe Manchester City should face a punishment that keeps them out of the top flight for longer than one season, if sanctions follow findings that the club breached more than 100 financial rules. The dispute matters because the Premier League must decide how to…
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is opening an industry-wide investigation into the potential risks AI companies pose to consumers, including Anthropic and OpenAI. It is the first US enforcement action to examine rogue AI agents, amid growing concern after a series of incidents involving autonomous systems. The…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has identified Jude Bellingham as a potential striking option for the national team, recognising the need for alternatives to Harry Kane despite the 33-year-old's continued excellence. Whilst Kane scored again in England's 2-0 victory over Czechia in the Nations League on Tuesday, moving…
The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog has concluded that the agency mismanaged a $2.4bn building renovation project, finding widespread management failures but no criminal violations. This conclusion provides vindication for former Fed chair Jerome Powell, whose conduct had been scrutinised by the Trump administration's Department of Justice as part…
The Senate has now voted down the Ratepayer Protection Act, with 57 votes in favour and 43 against—three short of the 60 needed to advance it. Most Democrats opposed the measure, arguing it would not effectively tackle datacentres’ growing electricity use, despite concerns about their impact on household…
The Swiss Football Association (SFV) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as Fifa president, reversing an endorsement it made in June. It says recent events have raised fundamental concerns about leadership, governance, transparency and decision-making at Fifa, and that the move reflects questions…
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has acknowledged his team's poor performance in a 2-0 defeat to Denmark and is urging improvement ahead of Thursday's Nations League A match against Norway in Cardiff. Bellamy has expressed respect for Norway's progress and talent, warning that the Scandinavian nation represents a significant…
Energy bills are forecast to rise sharply from January, with gas prices pushing the cost of heating through the peak winter months. Nils Pratley argues that ministers have had warning of the risk but are still failing to prepare targeted support for people least able to afford the…
EDF Energy chief executive Simone Rossi says approving the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea oil and gas projects would not conflict with the UK’s net zero goals. He argues domestic production could replace some imports, support jobs and tax revenues, and help households with energy bills, while the…
The White House AI accord signed by President Donald Trump and six technology executives on Tuesday contained a spelling error, with the president's signature appearing under "President of the Unites States" rather than "United States". The voluntary agreement commits the companies to safely developing artificial intelligence and establishing…
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel offered satirical commentary on Trump administration developments, including the president's confusing statements about criminal statistics, announcement of revoking nearly $1 billion in federal funding, and the launch of a new AI-powered government website. The monologues highlighted what the hosts characterised as…
Arsenal face a significant test in their Women's Champions League campaign tonight against Paris FC, a French side that finished second in their domestic league last season. The Gunners have struggled for goals this season, scoring just one in five matches, making this fixture an important opportunity to…