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    • Welsh government accused of ‘sitting on’ plans for space defence project over opposition to Donald Trump

      The Welsh Government has been accused by Labour figures of delaying plans for a space radar project in Pembrokeshire because of opposition to Donald Trump and the United States. The project, known as Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (Darc), is intended to monitor objects in deep space with partner countries and help protect against threats.…

    • Zacharia’s farewell photos prompt questions over possible sensitive map content

      Katie Zacharia’s farewell photos with Donald Trump have drawn scrutiny after one showed a blurred map on the president’s desk and a later image appeared to have the map removed. The images prompted questions about whether the map contained sensitive information and whether it related to Trump’s proposed renovation of East Potomac Park. The advocacy…

    • Slotkin warns Chicago students of risks in joining Trump administration

      Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin said at a University of Chicago event that she wants to discourage young people from taking jobs in the Trump administration. She argued that prospective employees should weigh the possibility of future legal and political consequences, saying Democrats would pursue accountability and select significant cases if they regained control of Congress.…

    • Arizona man threatened with arrest for preaching at holiday festival files lawsuit

      Arizona evangelist David Hoffman has sued Tucson, arguing that its rules for the Winterhaven Festival of Lights unlawfully restricted his religious speech. He says police threatened to arrest him for preaching and sharing gospel leaflets, making the case a dispute over how the city regulates expression at a public event. Hoffman had attended the free…

    • Alaska fishing disputes sharpen battle over the Senate seat

      Fishing has become a defining issue in Alaska’s closely watched Senate race between Democratic challenger Mary Peltola and Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, as the state’s fisheries face economic and ecological pressures. Their competing proposals could influence local livelihoods and help shape a contest that may affect control of the Senate. Peltola wants to ban large…

    • The nine key races that will decide who controls the Senate, and where they stand

      Democrats have widened their route to regaining control of the US Senate, but the outcome may hinge on nine closely watched races. Republicans currently hold a 53–47 majority and are defending more of the competitive seats; Democrats need a net gain of four to take control. The races include six toss-ups in Alaska, Iowa, Maine,…

    • Microsoft exits planned Loughton AI datacentre amid power concerns

      Microsoft has withdrawn from Nscale’s planned AI datacentre in Loughton, Essex, citing concerns about power supplies. The move removes the project’s expected anchor tenant and adds to doubts about a development promoted by the government as central to the UK’s AI ambitions. The facility was announced in 2025 as the country’s largest sovereign AI datacentre…

    • Cities want to put the boot on robotaxis

      Cities and some states are tightening rules for robotaxis as driverless services spread, responding to safety concerns and problems involving emergency access and stalled vehicles. With federal standards stalled in Congress, local governments are filling the gap, creating a growing patchwork of rules that could make it harder for operators to work across different areas.…

    • Home Office recruits staff as plans advance for Gosport detention centre

      The Home Office has started recruiting seven staff for Haslar Immigration Removal Centre in Gosport, Hampshire, a step towards reopening and expanding the site. The proposed 600-person centre has drawn strong local opposition, while a nearby sea fort is also being considered as a reception centre for people arriving by small boat. The advertised detention…

    • Ed Davey signals Lib Dems may work with Labour to block Tory-Reform coalition

      Sir Ed Davey has suggested the Liberal Democrats could be willing to work with Labour to prevent a Conservative-Reform coalition after the next election. He called such a coalition “hugely damaging” and said being in government would let the Lib Dems shape the country, while cautioning against reading too much into his remarks. His comments…