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Nvidia links with Wall Street firms for $500bn AI financing deal
Nvidia has struck agreements with six major Wall Street firms to raise more than $500bn (£370bn) in capital to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, underlining how the AI boom is drawing in institutional investors as governments, companies and startups race to build datacentres. Chief executive Jensen Huang said Nvidia has the option to backstop up to…
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Family’s heartbreak after son is killed in car crash – and their message for the ‘good guy’ driver under arrest
The family of a young man killed in a car crash in Beaumaris, Melbourne, has spoken of their heartbreak while offering a message of understanding towards the driver arrested over the collision, describing him as a “good guy” rather than seeking retribution. The case has drawn attention both for the tragic loss of a young…
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Gramado Film Festival Launches New Talent Drive
Brazil’s Gramado Film Festival is launching its first Residency for Young Filmmakers, a new addition to the Gramado Film Market that will run from 17 to 19 August. The programme aims to support emerging talent in the country’s audiovisual industry by giving early-career professionals structured access to masterclasses, industry panels and networking opportunities alongside the…
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Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
Consumer confidence in the UK rose to its highest level in almost two years in July, driven by England’s run in the men’s football World Cup, a rise in domestic holidaymaking, and easing geopolitical uncertainty. Barclays said the improved mood translated into greater willingness to spend on non-essentials, as people reported feeling more secure in…
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Car hire firm told me I was a ‘no-show’ so I lost £185
An Australian traveller lost £185 after Holiday Autos and its car hire partner at Heathrow wrongly marked her as a “no-show” when her flight was severely delayed, despite her having prepaid and supplied her flight number as required. Forced to hire a larger, more expensive replacement car on the spot, she was then caught in…
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A bit on the nose! The world’s longest-running photography exhibition – in pictures
The Guardian has published a picture gallery marking the Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition, billed as the world’s longest-running photography show, now on display at Saatchi Gallery in London until 11 September. The exhibition brings together a wide range of contemporary photographic series covering themes such as identity, community, climate change and conflict, reflecting…
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Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.
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Isle of Man ‘very well placed’ for solar eclipse
People on the Isle of Man are being told they are in one of the best spots in the British Isles to view Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, with the moon expected to cover around 93% of the sun at its peak. Although the island lies just outside the path of totality, astronomer Howard Parkin said…
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Ticketless rail travel trial extends in Yorkshire
A trial allowing rail passengers in Yorkshire to travel without buying a ticket in advance has been extended, with the cap on participant numbers lifted until September 2027. The Digital Pay As You Go scheme, first launched in 2025 for 2,000 passengers on Northern services, uses a smartphone app to track journeys via GPS and…
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Where to enjoy the partial eclipse spectacle
Astronomy groups and venues across the South West of England and the Channel Islands are hosting events to help the public safely watch a partial solar eclipse. Organisers stress that people should never look directly at the sun, and are offering solar-filtered telescopes, eclipse glasses and expert guidance to reduce the risk of eye damage…