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The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in
Consumer AI agents can book flights, reserve tables and order groceries for users, but websites increasingly block them, preventing tasks from being completed. The problem matters because existing anti-bot protections can treat helpful agents like malicious traffic, leaving customers unsure whether a retailer is deliberately blocking access or a security check has simply failed. Amazon…
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Karl Bushby returns to Britain after 28-year global trek and Channel swim
British adventurer Karl Bushby has completed an extraordinary 28-year global odyssey, swimming the English Channel to return to the UK after departing from Chile in November 1998. The 57-year-old set out with the ambitious goal of becoming the first person to continuously walk around the world, and after travelling through 29 countries across 31,000 miles,…
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Six presumed dead after medical jet vanishes off Nantucket coast
Six people are presumed dead after a privately owned medical jet travelling from Bermuda to Boston went missing off Nantucket early on Saturday. The US Coast Guard ended its search after debris was found, while the deaths have prompted tributes from the passengers’ employer, colleagues and community. The passengers included Bermuda financier Sergio Wayne Lottimore,…
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British influencer Costakid arrested in Miami on weapons assault suspicion
British influencer Wolfi Watson, 20, known online as Costakid, was arrested in Miami on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon whilst filming social media content. Released on $5,000 bail after five days in Miami-Dade county jail, he subsequently posted complaints on Instagram about the harsh conditions in US facilities compared to UK prisons.…
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Marie-Louise Eta says she wanted to be judged on her work
Marie-Louise Eta made history in April when she became the first woman to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues, taking over as interim head coach of Union Berlin. Keeping the club in the Bundesliga, she compiled a record of two wins, a draw and two losses across five matches, helping…
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Drax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flights
Drax’s proposed North Yorkshire datacentre could emit 8.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year if powered as planned, according to an analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council. That would be nearly twice the annual emissions attributed to flights from Gatwick, raising concerns about the project’s impact on the UK’s climate targets. The estimate…
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Russian drone strikes disrupt Ukrainian rail travel and prompt mass evacuations
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s railways are causing growing danger and disruption for passengers, with evacuations and delays now common well beyond the eastern front. The escalation matters because trains have helped keep the country running since Russia’s 2022 invasion, while the railway operator says protecting passengers and staff has become its priority. Ukrzaliznytsia said…
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The Ultimate Marrakech Nightlife Guide: Where to Party in 2026
Marrakech’s nightlife has expanded significantly with clubs, rooftop bars and lounges spread across three main neighbourhoods, plus essential tips for planning an evening out. – Hivernage is the action hub with upscale clubs and lounges near major hotels; Babouchka is a landmark venue known for electro-oriental sounds and themed parties – Gueliz offers cocktail bars…