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Canada backs three firms to develop a sovereign rocket launch industry
Canada’s government is backing development of a domestic space launch industry, marking a significant shift toward sovereignty driven by deteriorating relations with the United States. Following Trump Administration tariffs and rhetoric, the Canadian government announced its first awards to three companies—NordSpace, Reaction Dynamics, and Canada Rocket Company—under the “Launch the North” initiative. This move reflects…
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Anthropic proposes conditional opt-out for AI training on Australian content
Anthropic is urging Australia to consider a conditional opt-out system for AI companies training models on copyrighted Australian material, after the government ruled out a broad text and data mining exemption. The ABC and SBS oppose giving AI firms easier access to news content, arguing they should face media rules and help fund journalism. Anthropic…
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Georgia student survives six-storey fall through apartment window at party
Kristin Sargent, a 21-year-old University of Georgia senior, fell six stories through an apartment window whilst dancing on a couch at a college party on Saturday evening. The incident occurred after she and friends had been drinking to celebrate their university’s football team victory. The fall raises serious concerns about safety in student housing and…
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Esther Rantzen: Television Entertainer Who Turned Her Platform Into Social Activism
Dame Esther Rantzen, the broadcaster and charity founder who died at 86, is remembered for bringing attention to one of the Second World War’s most remarkable untold stories. Nicholas Winton, a modest stockbroker, had secretly rescued 669 children, mostly Jewish, from Nazi-occupied Prague before the war, but his efforts remained unknown for nearly 50 years…
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Bedford Train Crash: Driver Accelerated After Red Signal Warning, Killing 1 and Injuring 160
A rail safety report found that driver Shaun Burton passed a red signal and accelerated before his train crashed into the back of another train near Bedford. Survivors and their representatives say automatic braking protection could have prevented the collision, renewing scrutiny of how safety systems are installed. Burton, 60, was killed in the crash…
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Russian Official Threatens Nuclear Strikes Against European Nations Supporting Ukraine
Sergei Karaganov, a prominent Russian foreign policy strategist, has issued threats of nuclear strikes against European countries if they continue providing military and financial support to Ukraine. The threat reflects
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Cambridge falls to fifth as Chinese universities climb global rankings
Cambridge has fallen from joint third to fifth place in the Times Higher Education world university rankings this year, whilst Chinese universities are making significant gains. The shift signals a broader realignment of academic power from West to East, with experts warning that the traditional “world order” in higher education is on the brink of…
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Photon raises $4.5m to build AI agents for messaging services
Photon, a startup building tools for AI agents that operate through messaging services, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding. Its founders argue that agents could reduce the need for standalone mobile apps by reaching users through services they already use, though CEO Daniel Tian says the transition will take time. The company says it…
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Cardiff dealer jailed after drugs found in delivery-style bag
Nahro Gharib, 25, was arrested in Adamstown, Cardiff, after police saw what appeared to be a suspicious exchange and chased him when he ran. Officers found cannabis and cocaine in a bag made to look like a Deliveroo delivery bag. The case highlights the offences linked to Gharib’s drug supply and the use of an…