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‘We’re not going to back down’: tiny Dorset B&B stands up to Airbnb’s legal bid to ‘monopolise’ letters ‘bnb’
A small six-room bed and breakfast on the Isle of Portland, called bnb-side, is fighting a legal challenge from Airbnb over its use of the letters “bnb” in its name. bnb-side was set up in 2024 to raise funds for the long-running local arts festival b-side, but Airbnb argues the name threatens its global brand…
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Ministry of Defence denies military aircraft caused air traffic control meltdown that grounded thousands of planes – after claims ‘spurious’ flight data entry led system to crash
The Ministry of Defence has rejected claims that a military aircraft caused the technical failure at National Air Traffic Services (NATS) that led to around 2,000 flight cancellations and disrupted more than 330,000 passengers last Tuesday. Reports had suggested that a UK military flight plan containing “spurious” data triggered a glitch that took hours to…
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Payouts for Mohamed Al Fayed victims could top £150million as lawyers accuse Harrods compensation scheme of being ‘not fit for purpose’
A law firm representing survivors of alleged abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has claimed that total compensation payouts could reach £150million, far exceeding the sums Harrods has set aside. KP Law, acting for more than 275 survivors, argues the true value of claims is likely two to three times higher than the…
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‘The Walsh Sisters’ Are Coming Back: RTÉ & BBC Order Season 2 Of Comedy-Drama Based On Marian Keyes Novels
RTÉ has commissioned a second season of “The Walsh Sisters”, the comedy-drama adapted from Marian Keyes’ novels, with the BBC set to air it again in the UK and Stan streaming it in Australia. The renewal follows a well-received first season, which drew praise for blending comedy with more serious drama in its portrayal of…
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China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Stays on Top as ‘The Odyssey’ Crosses $100 Million
“Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” remained China’s top film for a fifth consecutive weekend, while Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” passed $100 million at the mainland box office, according to Artisan Gateway data for the 11–13 September weekend. The milestone is notable because it puts “The Odyssey” ahead of Nolan’s China runs for…
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Burnham to urge ‘culture shift’ to unlock UK’s business potential
Andy Burnham is set to call for a “culture shift” in British business practices when he hosts a series of meetings with entrepreneurs and business leaders at Downing Street on Monday, positioning the government as a “partner for growth”. The prime minister says Britain has “everything it needs to succeed” but must make it easier…
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Sam Altman reveals two ways AI can go ‘very badly’ as he addresses concerns following chilling warning from whistleblower
Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, has said artificial intelligence could go “very badly” in two specific ways, in a call to slow the technology’s rapid development. Writing on X, Altman said the first danger would be losing control over AI’s future, which he called “unacceptable,” while the second would be an excessive concentration of…
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A great time with Uncle Junior from the Sopranos: best podcasts of the week
This week’s podcast picks lean heavily on true-crime and drama flavours reminiscent of The Sopranos, alongside a political thriller and two topical documentary series. The Guardian’s reviewers highlight standout new releases spanning celebrity nostalgia, geopolitical fiction, and nuanced explorations of weight-loss drugs and AI’s impact on audio production. Highlights include a father-son podcast with Dominic…