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    Business coverage also provides insight into innovation and change within the economy, revealing how industries evolve and adapt to new challenges. From technological advances to regulatory shifts, these stories help readers make sense of the broader commercial landscape and anticipate changes that might affect them.

    • AI firms seek competition reprieve under guise of safety

      The Guardian’s Rana Foroohar argues that Anthropic chief Dario Amodei’s proposal for leading AI labs to jointly “pace the frontier” – coordinating to slow development and agree safety standards – is a repackaged version of a familiar corporate tactic: seeking exemption from antitrust laws under the guise of self-regulation. She warns that freeing AI firms…

    • Sandbanks property developer denies intentional strangulation during marital separation dispute

      A jury has heard that Gemma Martin, the estranged wife of Sandbanks property developer Paul Pressland, had written a divorce “wish list” shortly before he allegedly strangled her at their £3million home. Pressland, 63, denies intentional strangulation and claims he acted in self-defence during a row that broke out after the couple’s guests had left…

    • ‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation

      US Vice-President JD Vance has dismissed calls for global regulation of artificial intelligence safety risks, telling AI companies creating advanced models to address risks themselves rather than seek government intervention. His comments targeted Dario Amodei of Anthropic, who has called for international coordination to control AI systems, marking a key moment in an intensifying debate…

    • Nissan pledges Sunderland £170m hybrid SUV subject to EV rules

      Nissan has announced a £170m investment to build a new hybrid SUV, the Kicks, at its Sunderland plant, marking its latest attempt to secure the future of Britain’s biggest car factory. The move, welcomed by the business secretary Jonathan Reynolds as a “huge vote of confidence” in UK manufacturing, comes as the sector reels from…

    • Rate rise, Gaza collapse and Leicester mum’s Malawi abduction lead the bulletin

      State pension to rise 3.9% under the triple lock; at least 20 dead after a Gaza City building collapse; a British mother from Leicester remains missing after abduction in Malawi; plus an LA helicopter crash, Meta’s camera-free glasses and Sunderland’s European return.

    • Tom Cruise deflects in interviews while promoting dramatic film Digger

      The Guardian critic argues that Tom Cruise, despite his famed dedication to death-defying stunts and single-handedly propping up cinema attendance, is notably poor at giving interviews. The observation comes as Cruise promotes Digger, his first original, non-sequel, non-action co-starring role since 2007’s Lions for Lambs, meaning he must sell himself as an actor rather than…

    • US government refuses AI regulation as industry leaders warn of risks

      This Guardian opinion piece by Shakeel Hashim argues that the Trump administration and Republican leadership are failing to regulate artificial intelligence despite mounting warnings from within the industry itself. Even rival AI chief executives Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Dario Amodei have called for development to slow amid growing risks, yet Trump has dismissed these…

    • Trump pledges $5,000 to voters amid mounting concerns over cost

      Donald Trump used a Republican midterm convention speech to pledge a $5,000 payment, which he called a “Trump dividend”, to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s elections. The promise, made amid sinking approval ratings, public anger over his military action against Iran and frustration that inflation has risen despite his…

    • Ladbrokes owner prepares to cut 400 jobs weeks after profit boost

      Entain, the FTSE 100 owner of Ladbrokes, Coral and BetMGM, has begun consulting on cutting 400 jobs from its customer care division, weeks after reporting better-than-expected first-half profits. The move highlights the pressure gambling firms are under despite solid financial results, as the sector braces for a possible increase to machine games duty in the…

    • Von der Leyen proposes special EU status for Canada

      Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member”, opening the door to closer ties on trade, security and technology. The offer comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks a “unique alliance” with Brussels amid strained relations with the United States, following the collapse of…