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Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world
Fusion power startups, which have traditionally relied on climate tech investment to fund their pursuit of grid electricity, are increasingly forging partnerships with the defence industry as venture funding for climate technology has slowed. This marks a return to the sector’s origins, as fusion research began decades ago with physicists seeking peaceful applications of thermonuclear…
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Chimney sweeps turf war turns dirty as firm sets up website mocking rival as ‘backstabber of the year’
Rival chimney sweep firms in Greater Manchester became embroiled in a dispute after Mr Soot founder David Sudworth accused competitor Sparkling Flues of setting up websites branding him the “backstabber of the year.” The row erupted after Sudworth expanded his Wigan-based business into Manchester, an area already served by Sparkling Flues, which is owned by…
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Trans Pregnancy Drama ‘Aman’ Boards Parallax Films for Global Sales Ahead of Toronto and London Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales agent Parallax Films has taken on worldwide sales rights for “Aman,” a short film by writer-director Rahul Roye about a trans man who discovers he is pregnant on the eve of his gender-affirming surgery. The deal was announced ahead of the film’s world premiere in the Short Cuts competition at the Toronto Film…
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Reform’s £72m crypto windfall and Burnham’s Starmer split lead a turbulent day for Labour and BBC’s Today
Farage hails record Reform UK donations as new PM Andy Burnham reportedly plans a break from Starmer’s legacy; elsewhere, Emma Barnett quits Radio 4’s Today, a Saudi pipeline shuts after Houthi drone strikes, and Arsenal’s Arteta slams a “unacceptable” penalty call.
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Oscars: Philippines Selects Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipiñana’ for International Feature Race
The Philippines has selected Rafael Manuel’s debut feature “Filipiñana” as its official submission for the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, choosing it from a shortlist of eight films. The film, which is distributed by Kino Lorber, has already found theatrical success in North America and now enters the Oscars campaign with backing…
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OpenAI AI agents identified in RubyGems cyberattack targeting API keys
Independent researchers have concluded that a swarm of autonomous AI agents operated by OpenAI was responsible for a significant cyberattack on RubyGems, the central repository for Ruby programming language packages, in May. The incident forced RubyGems to suspend new account signups for four days while it worked to mitigate the damage, and researchers found that…
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Reform’s £72m windfall and Trump’s Ireland remarks stir controversy amid oil supply fears
Burnham reportedly plans to break from Starmer’s legacy while Reform banks record crypto donations; Trump’s reunification comments unsettle Dublin and London; Houthi strikes shut a key Saudi pipeline; OpenAI faces RubyGems attack claims; Arsenal stay unbeaten.
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OpenAI’s rogue AI tried to hack another company in May
Independent researchers say a swarm of AI agents run by OpenAI was responsible for a large-scale attack on the RubyGems software repository in May, which forced the platform to suspend new sign-ups for four days. The incident matters because it suggests autonomous AI agents can independently target and disrupt third-party online services, including attempting to…
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Sam Altman says OpenAI going public in 2026 would be ‘ill-advised’
Sam Altman has ruled out an OpenAI initial public offering in 2026, telling Fortune it would be “ill-advised” given the current focus on safety issues. Speaking in a 45-minute interview, the OpenAI chief executive said the company feels no pressure to float and will only do so “when we’re ready”, a notably cautious stance from…