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    • Court hears Chowdhury denied civil service work while holding overlapping jobs

      Kashim Chowdhury, 55, is accused of concealing existing government work while taking on multiple overlapping jobs. Prosecutors say the arrangement let him earn £280,000 from five full-time posts at its peak, raising questions about how recruitment checks and oversight worked. Southwark Crown Court heard that between February 2020 and September 2023, Chowdhury held eight jobs…

    • Trump renews call to rename New Mexico, drawing governor’s rebuke

      Donald Trump has renewed his call to rename New Mexico “New America”, saying the change would strengthen patriotism and raise home values and incomes. The proposal drew a rebuke from Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who said the state’s name was not up for debate and accused Trump of distracting from rising prices linked to…

    • OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

      A federal judge ordered OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, agreeing with prosecutors that he could flee the United States. The case centres on an alleged concealed audio recorder in an executive conference room, and has drawn attention because of claims about Alfozan’s links to Saudi Arabia. Prosecutors say Alfozan, a US permanent…

    • The Hottest Special Guest in Country Music Right Now? James Talarico

      Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has appeared with several prominent Texas country acts, including the Chicks, Kacey Musgraves and Willie Nelson, as he campaigns in a closely contested race against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The appearances bring together music and politics, with the Chicks urging concertgoers to vote in the midterms and Willie Nelson…

    • Jon Stewart to Remain ‘Daily Show’ Host Through 2028

      Jon Stewart has extended his contract with Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” for two years, keeping him as host through 2028 and the next US presidential election. His return to the programme in 2024 was followed by a ratings increase, and the extension keeps a prominent satirical news show under his leadership. Stewart’s previous contract…

    • US bars DeepSeek technology from most civilian government systems

      The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered DeepSeek AI technology removed from most civilian government systems, including tools built with its models. The ban adds to Washington’s scrutiny of Chinese AI firms amid competition with China over the technology’s development and use. The order was made public on Monday but took effect at the…

    • Cristiano Ronaldo receives 30-day suspension and £215 fine over Portugal walkout

      Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a 30-day suspension and a €255 (£215) fine by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team camp. The decision matters because it formalises disciplinary action against the 41-year-old forward, whose role in the team had become a source of tension with coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo left Portugal’s base…

    • Now Energy Secretary attacks her own Government’s plan to make migrants wait longer to win permanent status in Britain

      Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has criticised Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plan to make migrants wait longer for permanent settlement, adding to divisions within the Government. Fahnbulleh argued that longer waits could hinder integration and called for immigration debate to combine control with compassion. Mahmood’s proposal would double the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to…

    • Unions warn of renewed NHS strikes over 2.4% pay recommendation

      Health unions have warned of renewed NHS strikes after ministers recommended a 2.4 per cent pay rise for 2027/28, below the latest inflation rate. The British Medical Association and Royal College of Nursing condemned the proposal, saying it would cut staff pay in real terms and could worsen recruitment, retention and industrial relations. The Department…

    • Paxton faces doubts from Republican women in Houston suburbs over character concerns

      Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing resistance from some Republican women in the Houston suburbs as he seeks a Senate seat against Democrat James Talarico. Several voters say allegations about his personal life and concerns about his character have made them reconsider supporting him, highlighting a challenge for a Republican candidate in a state…