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Democratic senators question US decision to abandon Gautam Adani bribery case
The Trump administration has come under scrutiny from Democratic senators after the Department of Justice dropped a fraud and bribery case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The case was dismissed in August following prosecutors’ May announcement, raising questions about whether Adani’s promised $10 billion investment in the US influenced the decision. This has become part…
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West Midlands businessman Tony Hall identified after Swiss Alps plane crash
West Midlands businessman Anthony “Tony” Hall has been identified as the second Briton killed in a plane crash in the Swiss Alps. The Cirrus SR22T aircraft crashed near Leukerbad in Valais on 15 September, killing Hall and two others; the incident is being investigated, but its cause remains unknown. Hall was managing director of Pegasus,…
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UK borrowing costs spike amid bond market rout – just as Andy Burnham stands by assertion that Britain should be less ‘in hock’ to bond markets
UK borrowing costs have spiked sharply amid a global bond market rout, with ten-year gilt yields jumping from 5.24 per cent to 5.35 per cent on Wednesday—the biggest one-day movement in three weeks—and rising further to over 5.38 per cent by Thursday. This surge affects not only government borrowing costs but also pushes up mortgage…
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Nick Clegg dismisses warnings that AI could destroy humanity
Nick Clegg, the former UK deputy prime minister who now holds significant positions in major tech companies, has dismissed concerns that artificial intelligence could develop “godlike power” and exterminate humanity. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Clegg argued that tech executives should focus on specific, known threats such as cybersecurity vulnerabilities, bioweapons, and emotional dependence, rather…
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Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief
Google DeepMind is reportedly nearing the release of Gemini 4, with new chief Koray Kavukcuoglu saying the model is in refinement and could launch much earlier than the end of 2026. The timing matters because Google has fallen behind OpenAI and Anthropic, whose newer flagship models are reported to outperform Gemini 3 and have widened…
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The guitarist Jeff Beck slammed as “everything” he didn’t want to be
Jeff Beck recounted how a critical review of Ronnie Wood’s performance—praising Wood for “knowing when to shut up”—struck him deeply in 1999, prompting self-reflection about his own playing style. The experience became formative, influencing how Beck approached his musicianship for decades and shaping his artistic philosophy away from indulgence towards restraint. Beck later cited Eric…
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Housebuilder Vistry slashes profit forecasts as losses balloon
Vistry Group has sharply reduced its annual profit forecast after reporting a £661.3m pre-tax loss in the first half of the year, compared with a £40.9m profit previously. The housebuilder blamed weak summer sales, renegotiated affordable-housing contracts and rising costs, and announced a turnaround involving further job cuts, regional office closures and withdrawal from private…
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EU alarm grows as Chinese hybrid car sales surge
Chinese hybrid car sales have surged dramatically in the European Union since anti-subsidy tariffs on electric vehicles were imposed in 2024, sparking alarm among policymakers and the European automotive industry. Fully hybrid car sales rocketed from just 659 in 2022 to 160,662 in the first seven months of 2026, whilst plug-in hybrids rose from 56,706…
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Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after the outlets were denied access, finding that the ban violated due process rights. Following the court order, reporters from the three organisations regained access to the White House, though the incident raised serious concerns about potential…
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2.45bn Gaza plan unveiled as teacher convicted of abuse
Trump’s 2.45 billion-dollar Gaza rebuild plan and a Scottish teacher’s conviction for abusing twelve boys dominate today’s bulletin. International tensions and technology news also feature.