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Edwards signs short-term deal with Red Roses
Shaun Edwards has been appointed as a short-term defence coaching consultant for England women’s rugby team, working alongside existing defence coach Sarah Hunter for the remainder of the WXV Global Series. The appointment comes following England’s 39-Test winning streak ending in a 26-26 draw against Canada, with the partnership beginning for Saturday’s match against New…
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US and China agree formal dialogue on AI safeguards ahead of summit
US and Chinese officials have agreed to establish a formal dialogue on artificial-intelligence safeguards after “constructive” talks in New York. The agreement, reached ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, signals potential cooperation on managing AI risks despite wider trade and technology tensions, and helped improve investor confidence. The discussions involved US…
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Trump and Iran to clash at UN; shooting row deepens at home
President Trump and Iran’s leader will deliver duelling addresses at the UN this week in what observers call a dramatic showdown. A Democratic congressman demands answers over an alleged ICE shooting, whilst the music world mourns pop-punk pioneer Chad Gilbert.
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Burnham braces for Trump turbulence in first meeting tomorrow – with president set to swipe at allies who are not helping with Iran war in UN speech
Andy Burnham is preparing for a potentially tense first meeting with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly in New York. Their talks may touch on disagreements over Iran, the Middle East, Russia, the Falkland Islands, Irish unification, online safety and artificial intelligence, while Downing Street reportedly wants to keep the encounter brief to reduce…
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Asian shares rise amid optimism around US-Chinese talks on trade and AI; oil prices fall – business live
Asian share markets rose as investors welcomed constructive US–China discussions on trade and artificial intelligence ahead of a Trump–Xi summit in Washington on Thursday. Technology stocks led gains, while oil prices fell on hopes that Saudi Arabia could restore disrupted crude shipments quickly. Markets remain cautious, however, with analysts looking for signs that both sides…
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US and China weigh AI incident alerts before Trump–Xi summit
US and Chinese officials have discussed creating a notification system for artificial-intelligence incidents that could affect national security. The proposal was raised by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after “successful” talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of a planned Trump–Xi summit, and reflects concerns about the risks of rapid AI development. The discussions…
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Trump weighs Iran strike as teenager fights for life in hospital crash
Trump weighs military response as Iran tensions sharpen. A teenager fights for life after a Wiltshire motorbike crash, whilst authorities tackle a sophisticated banking fraud operation by an extradited Russian developer.
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The 8 Most Fun HBO Shows, Ranked
The article ranks HBO’s most entertaining shows, highlighting programmes that combine humour, energy, action and memorable characters. It argues that the network’s appeal extends beyond grim prestige dramas, with these series offering easy, highly enjoyable viewing across several genres. The selections discussed include *Warrior*, praised for its martial-arts action, humour and exploration of gang warfare…
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Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Flop Officially Crashes Out of Theaters With a Brutal $6 Average
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi film The Dog Stars appears to have become a major box-office disappointment, earning about $40 million worldwide against a reported $100 million budget. Its weak performance may make it harder for Scott to secure backing for future big-budget projects, particularly as several of his recent films have also underperformed. Starring Jacob Elordi,…
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Browns’ Deshaun Watson may have silenced doubters after outlasting Baker Mayfield and 2-hour weather delay
Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns beat Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19, easing immediate doubts about Watson’s position as Cleveland’s starting quarterback. The victory followed a second-half comeback and a lengthy weather delay, while also giving new head coach Todd Monken his first career win with the Browns. Watson completed 24 of 30 passes…