-
Meta straps on a ‘Kick Me’ sign by mistakenly taking down video by India’s prime minister
Meta briefly and mistakenly took down a video posted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking days of public criticism and drawing regulatory scrutiny from the Indian government. The video showed Modi announcing a task force to reform university entrance exams, an issue that has fuelled a wave of youth protests in India after one…
-
Company that said it could scan and destroy books for AI data-harvesting has deleted that part of its website: ‘no such service was ever brought to life’
A company that had promoted a service to scan and destroy books for use as AI training data has removed references to it from its website. It now says the service was never launched, following criticism over the prospect of physical books being destroyed to support AI data collection. The company’s earlier claims suggested that…
-
ANDREW GRIFFITH: The 4 job-killing measures in PM’s (Un)employment Rights Act that will take us back to the 70s
This is an opinion article by Andrew Griffith, in which he criticises the UK Government’s Employment Rights Act, arguing that specific measures within it will harm businesses and cost jobs. He frames the legislation as a return to the industrial relations climate of the 1970s, suggesting it represents a significant setback for the UK labour…
-
Crypto torture gang: Bitcoin millionaires forced to strip naked and held for two days in blackmail ordeal
A gang carried out a two-day kidnapping and torture ordeal against wealthy cryptocurrency investors, stripping victims naked and holding them captive in an attempt to extort their Bitcoin holdings. The case highlights a growing trend of violent “wrench attacks” targeting crypto millionaires, who are increasingly seen as vulnerable targets because their digital wealth can potentially…
-
Cornwall summer break chaos: The fightback against the ’emmets’ as tourists trash Airbnbs, block streets with selfish parking and litter beaches as holiday season hots up
Cornwall is bracing for another summer of friction between residents and visitors, with locals reporting a rise in tourists trashing rented properties, clogging narrow streets with inconsiderate parking and leaving litter on beaches. The article frames this as part of a growing local “fightback” against so-called “emmets” (a Cornish term for outsiders), as communities push…
-
At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims
At least five survivors of abuse by the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have been formally confirmed by the Home Office as victims of human trafficking, following a “conclusive grounds” decision under the government’s modern slavery framework. The confirmation follows calls from a group of survivors for the Metropolitan Police to make trafficking a…
-
Leeds stage thrilling comeback to sink Liverpool in Chicago friendly
Leeds handed new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola his first pre-season defeat, coming from two goals down to win 4-2 in a friendly at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Liverpool had dominated the first half thanks to Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, but a wave of half-time substitutions on both sides transformed the contest, exposing a defensive…
-
Devolution push, Kent hit-and-run manhunt and Nova festival hero seized by Hamas
Burnham unveils regional devolution plans as police hunt a driver who fled to Sheffield after killing a Kent pensioner; harrowing testimony emerges from a Nova festival survivor’s rescuer, plus Idaho shooting, hotel Wi-Fi phishing, Lewandowski’s brace and Lollapalooza highlights.
-
Chevron chief on Iran war impacting energy markets: ‘The situation remains somewhat fragile and uncertain’
Chevron’s chief executive has warned that the war involving Iran could continue to disrupt energy markets, describing conditions as fragile and uncertain. The remarks matter because conflict in or near the Middle East can affect oil supplies, shipping routes and prices paid by consumers and businesses. The supplied article text contains no further reporting because…