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Estonia accuses Russian agents of ordering arson at Ukraine arms supplier
Estonia says Russian special services ordered an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a defence company in Tallinn that supplies Ukraine with unmanned military vehicles. The accusation adds to concerns about alleged Russian sabotage across Europe, while EU and Nato leaders say such incidents will not weaken their support for Ukraine; Russia denies involvement. The fire…
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After more than a decade as CEO of amra, Tomas Ericsson moves to Chairman, as Robin Davies takes over as CEO
Tomas Ericsson is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of amra, the global digital collection society, after more than a decade in the role, effective 1 January 2027. He will transition to Chairman of the Board, while Robin Davies, amra’s Chief Operating Officer, will assume the CEO position on the same date. The leadership change…
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UK home purchase mortgage approvals hit their lowest level since December 2023
Mortgage approvals for UK house purchases fell to 54,918 in August, their lowest monthly total since December 2023, as higher borrowing costs deterred buyers. The article links rising mortgage rates to the Iran war’s effect on oil prices and inflation, which has also weakened expectations of interest rate cuts. The effective rate on newly drawn…
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Burnham’s proposed GB Grid aims to speed connections and curb costs
Prime minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce GB Grid, a government-backed body that would invest in electricity network projects and work alongside private firms. The proposal aims to increase competition, speed up connections and reduce costs as Britain faces high energy bills and prepares for a major expansion of its power infrastructure. GB Grid…
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The midrange Dell XPS 13 is the one you actually want
Dell’s midrange XPS 13 with 16GB of RAM delivers a noticeably better experience than the base model, which has 8GB. The reviewer argues that 8GB is too little for Windows 11 in 2026, leaving limited memory for everyday apps and potentially slowing the system when it relies on storage as virtual memory. In testing, the…
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Anthropic IPO filing warns of AI risks amid heavy infrastructure costs
A leaked IPO prospectus reportedly shows Anthropic warning investors that advanced AI could pose existential risks, while also exposing the financial strain of building its business. The article questions whether such warnings highlight genuine danger or serve the company’s interests by drawing attention to its technology and encouraging regulation. The leaked figures say Anthropic plans…
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Manchester City’s perfect start offers no guarantee of Premier League title
Manchester City are the only team to have won all five of their opening Premier League matches, giving them a three-point lead over champions Arsenal as they begin life after Pep Guardiola. But historical records suggest a perfect start offers no guarantee of the title: teams need to keep winning, and City’s early form will…
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Australia go down fighting to Brazil in fiery 4-2 friendly defeat
Brazil beat Australia 4-2 in a fiery friendly at Lang Park, recovering from a spell in which the Socceroos led 2-1. Australia’s response after conceding an early goal showed attacking ambition and progress under Tony Popovic, giving the match significance beyond the result as the team builds towards January’s Asian Cup. Vanderson put Brazil ahead…
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Investors are pricing in a 32.6% AI productivity boost for software engineers
Economists from UC Berkeley and the London School of Economics have published research estimating that AI will deliver a 32.6% permanent productivity boost for software engineers, based on analysis of stock market movements since ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022. This projection is significant because it suggests investors are already pricing substantial AI-driven gains into company…
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Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market
Reco has raised $55 million as businesses adopt AI agents faster than their security teams can track them. The funding reflects growing investor interest in tools that help organisations discover and control agents, amid a crowded market of at least two dozen vendors with overlapping security offerings. Reco says its platform maps agents to the…