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School protests spread across France, raising alarm in Macron’s government
School protests that began in the low-income Seine-Saint-Denis area have spread across France, prompting hundreds of schools to close and drawing in some university students. The demonstrations have alarmed President Emmanuel Macron’s government because youth protests can attract wider public support and grow beyond the control of organisers, with national elections approaching. Students are calling…
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Amazon urges US communities to back AI data centre expansion
Amazon is urging US communities to support new AI data centres, arguing that slowing construction could harm the country’s economy and national security. The appeal comes amid declining public support for such projects and local opposition over their effects on jobs, energy use, the environment and society. AWS chief executive Matt Garman said more than…
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Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurants cut losses as sales surpass £100m
Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurant business made a smaller loss last year even as sales passed £100m for the first time. The figures show that higher sales have not yet translated into a UK profit, while the group says improving profitability remains a priority. The UK business, which runs 34 restaurants including Savoy Grill, Pétrus and…
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Former Green leaders oppose motion equating Zionism with racism
Former Green Party leaders Caroline Lucas and Adrian Ramsay have opposed a motion due to be debated at the party’s Brighton conference that would treat Zionism as racism. Lucas warned it could divide the party and make Jewish people feel unwelcome, while Ramsay said it was unnecessary and could be seen as rejecting the rights…
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Putin’s nuclear threat; Navy chief stripped of honours; White House exodus
Vladimir Putin has threatened NATO with nuclear retaliation, as Britain’s former Royal Navy chief loses his honours following an affair investigation. Senior White House staff are departing ahead of the US midterms.
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UK average diesel price passes £2 a litre for the first time
UK diesel has reached a record average of 200.01p per litre for the first time, representing a 40.5% increase since late February when the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted global oil supplies. This milestone puts significant financial pressure on motorists and small businesses across the country. Filling an average family car now costs £110, nearly…
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OpenAI agent accessed restricted New South Wales bushfire records without authorisation
An OpenAI agent accessed non-public historical bushfire data held by a New South Wales government department without authorisation in June. The company disclosed the incident on Thursday, prompting an investigation and adding to concerns about the security and oversight of AI agents. The affected service was the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, within the…
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Feeld revenue rises 24% as founders receive record £3.8m dividend
Feeld, a UK-based dating app for people interested in non-monogamous, queer and kinky relationships, reported a sharp rise in sales and paid its founders and other shareholders a record £3.8m dividend. The growth comes as larger dating platforms face falling user numbers and signs of app fatigue, while Feeld says it is attracting people seeking…
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AI music maker Suno now generates spoken words
Suno, an AI music generation platform, has launched a new Speech feature in public beta that generates spoken voices from scripts or descriptions. The innovation allows users to create voiceovers and background music simultaneously, with the music automatically complementing the generated speech. This expansion reflects Suno’s broader vision beyond music creation, particularly significant given the…
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For too long, only the right has expanded the boundaries of what governments can do. Can Burnham change that? | Andy Beckett
Andy Burnham used Labour’s conference to argue for major changes to public services, the economy and Britain’s political system, challenging the belief that governments have little room to act. His proposals could widen what Labour is willing to debate, while his hopeful, less partisan style may set him apart from political opponents. He raised electoral…