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David Miliband: Trump to blame for Ebola outbreak that killed thousands
Former foreign secretary David Miliband has criticised aid reductions by both the British government and Donald Trump’s administration, arguing that they undermine efforts to prevent deadly disease outbreaks and address global poverty. He said cuts to US funding in the Democratic Republic of Congo contributed to the return of Ebola by weakening basic sanitation and…
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“We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle”: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited San Francisco on a trade mission to promote Greece as a destination for technology investment and talent, candidly admitting to roughly 250 founders and investors that he lacks answers to many of the AI policy questions world leaders are privately debating. His trip combined fact-finding visits to companies like…
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Major breach hits FBI; DoorDash pays £131m over wage failures
Cybercriminals claim to have stolen up to 3TB of FBI employee data through a recruitment website breach. DoorDash settles a New York enforcement action after regulators found widespread payment failures affecting delivery workers.
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Europe should focus more on Russia and China than Trump
A commentary arguing that Europe’s most pressing external challenges over the next 12 months will come from Russia and China rather than the United States. Whilst the transatlantic relationship remains difficult under Trump—marked by weakened Nato confidence, trade tensions, and uncertainty over Ukraine support—these disputes are relatively bounded and negotiable compared to the structural risks…
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Albanese and Takaichi hold first meeting since melon controversy
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, their first face-to-face encounter since the “melon-gate” controversy erupted in July. The controversy stemmed from Albanese’s remarks on a podcast about luxury melons gifted by Takaichi, when he responded to a joke with comments that…
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Australian Coalition proposes dismantling climate framework and expanding fossil fuel use
Australia’s Coalition has proposed dismantling much of the country’s current climate and energy framework, including repealing net zero legislation and allowing greater investment in coal, gas and nuclear power. The plan would also remove four offshore wind zones and scrap existing vehicle emissions rules, marking a sharp contrast with Labor’s renewable-energy targets. The eight-point programme…
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Trump-backed Republicans downplay his presence on campaign websites
Multiple Republican candidates are removing or significantly reducing President Trump’s prominence from their campaign websites as the 2026 midterm elections approach. This includes Trump-endorsed candidate Byron Donalds, whose campaign website has undergone a notable redesign with Trump endorsement banners and imagery removed from the homepage. The trend reflects a strategic shift from primary elections, where…
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Federal Judge Delays Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement Approval, Citing Political and Legal Concerns
A federal judge has delayed approval of the settlement clearing Paramount’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking further scrutiny of its legal and factual basis. The delay highlights concerns that political influence and corporate pressure may have weakened the antitrust process, while the merger would significantly increase media concentration and could lead…
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Burnham urges global AI rules as Trump rejects international controls
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for the UK to lead efforts to establish global rules for frontier artificial intelligence, proposing a single set of principles and standards covering safety, transparency and access. Speaking at the United Nations, he said elected governments should guide decisions about AI, citing its potential benefits alongside risks to…
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Harris keeps 2028 door open as she hits midterm campaign trail, warns ‘28 won’t matter’ without 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she has not decided whether to seek the presidency again in 2028, while stressing that Democrats must prioritise the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking at a Detroit event, she argued that a successful 2028 campaign would depend on getting through the 2026 elections first, signalling continued political engagement without formally…