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Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera area east of Harare. Their deaths were confirmed by a family spokesperson; police said everyone on board died. The crash has drawn attention both to the ongoing investigation and to Chivayo’s high-profile business…
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UK PM Opens EU Membership Debate Amid Data Crisis and Political Backlash
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reignited discussion about Britain’s relationship with Europe, indicating the government would consider options from enhanced economic cooperation to European Union membership. The timing
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Vivo’s X Fold 6 accidentally feels like a throwback
Vivo’s X Fold 6 is launching internationally after debuting in China in June, but its familiar, taller design now feels dated beside newer foldables that have moved to shorter, wider proportions. It has a visible crease and an IP59 dust and water resistance rating, while its large displays retain a standard smartphone-shaped cover screen and…
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Macron brands Brexit biggest lie; NHS engulfed in data privacy crisis
Emmanuel Macron condemned Brexit as the greatest deception in recent history. The NHS meanwhile faces unprecedented backlash with over 44,000 formal objections to its Palantir-powered data platform.
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UK adults say 29 minutes late is when politeness runs out
A survey of 2,000 UK adults found that 15 minutes late is often seen as fashionable, but 29 minutes is where lateness starts to seem rude; an hour is beyond acceptable for 26 per cent. The findings matter as people report frustration with modern meet-up habits, while also expressing a renewed preference for spending time…
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Pension triple lock axed, billionaires’ wealth soars amid crisis
Burnham has announced significant pension reforms replacing the triple lock with a double lock from 2030. New analysis reveals billionaires’ wealth has soared during the cost of living crisis, whilst young people face reduced employment opportunities.
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I Toured the Set of an AI-Hybrid Film. There Are Actors — But No Set (EXCLUSIVE)
“Terrarium”, a found-footage film about four teenagers sheltering underground after a catastrophe, is being made on a soundstage with actors but no physical sets or props. Director Jason Zada’s team plans to use AI to create nearly all the locations and objects, and to composite separately filmed actors into group scenes. The project is a…
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Fashion entrepreneur denies murder after pedestrian dies in court drive-by
Fashion entrepreneur Shakaine Dwyer allegedly drove his Mercedes on to the pavement outside Willesden Magistrates’ Court, killing pedestrian Ruben Nunes, after being threatened by a man with a gun. Prosecutors told the Old Bailey that Dwyer was fleeing gang member Gregory Ejiofor, but argue his high-speed driving caused Nunes’s death. The court heard that Dwyer,…
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Here’s what AI leaders are saying about Trump’s new safety plan
Donald Trump announced a voluntary AI safety pledge signed by leaders from Google, Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and Nvidia. The companies are to oversee their own frontier AI systems under shared guidelines, which the article describes as morally binding but apparently carrying no penalties for breaches. The plan matters because it relies on industry self-regulation…
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Katie Holmes, 47, and boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky, 39, enjoy another romantic getaway in Lake Como before jetting to Paris Fashion Week
Katie Holmes and artist Jason Bard Yarmosky took a short break in Lake Como before travelling to Paris Fashion Week, where they attended a fashion party together. Their trip follows other appearances at fashion events in New York and Milan, and comes amid reports that Holmes is serious about the relationship. The couple reportedly stayed…