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Sanders’s shorter workweek plan could drive firms towards automation
Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed legislation to lower the federal overtime threshold from 40 hours to 32 hours per week, requiring employers to pay 1.5 times the standard rate for additional hours. Whilst the goal of reducing working hours is sound, the author argues the mandatory approach will likely backfire by creating strong financial incentives…
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Moscow ablaze after Ukraine’s drone strike; Merz faces defeat; Burnham meets Trump
Fires sweep Moscow after Ukraine’s biggest reported drone strike on the Russian capital. German voters head to the polls on Sunday with surveys showing heavy losses for Merz, whilst PM Burnham prepares to meet Trump.
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Trump faces UN tensions as Iran conflict strains allied ties
President Trump is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly next week amid escalating tensions with Iran and strained relationships with allied nations. Diplomats expect him to voice criticism of the UN’s effectiveness and defend his global policies, particularly regarding the seven-month-old conflict with Iran, which he claims is ending. The gathering is anticipated…
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EU must reduce reliance on China for rare-earth supplies, says miner
Rafael Moreno, head of Viridis Mining and Minerals, says China’s dominance of rare-earth supplies must be reduced to protect industries such as automotive, renewable energy and defence. His comments come as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a summit amid concern that China could reimpose tighter export restrictions, making global manufacturers and supply chains…
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US subs guard cables from Russian sabotage as Trump launches AI Force
The US deploys nuclear submarines to defend critical undersea cables from potential Russian sabotage. President Trump announces an AI Force to compete with China in artificial intelligence.
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Ned Bennett’s Curious Incident transforms Christopher’s London journey into sensory theatre
Ned Bennett’s new Birmingham Rep and Melting Pot production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time turns Christopher Boone’s journey from Swindon to London into an energetic sensory experience. Its inventive staging conveys the overload of unfamiliar sights, sounds and social interactions, while Alex Keenan’s performance captures Chris’s bewilderment, determination and enthusiasm.…
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Trump allies profit from AI contracts as White House resists regulation
President Trump is resisting new restrictions on artificial intelligence at a time when his family and close allies have accumulated significant financial interests in AI-related defence and technology contracts. Trump’s sons have secured a $620m Pentagon loan, a Marine Corps robotics contract, and an undisclosed air force drone deal, whilst his longtime friend Michael Dell…
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Trump-Iran conflict to complicate UK budget amid rising inflation
The UK Labour government has warned that Donald Trump’s military conflict with Iran will complicate next month’s budget, as the dispute has disrupted global oil supplies and increased inflationary pressures. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Trump at the UN next week, despite having previously criticised the US president when serving as Greater…
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Burnham Meets Trump at UN Amid Policy Rifts While E-Bike Safety Row Escalates at Home
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations on Tuesday, an encounter marked by significant policy disagreements between the two adminis