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The Morning Poll: Is the government doing enough to combat AI terror threats?
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum has warned that hostile actors could use artificial intelligence to support terrorist attacks, including bioweapon and drone threats. The warning has prompted a poll asking whether the government is doing enough to counter the risks. The article provides no further details on the poll or specific government measures. It frames…
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Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan’s stronghold – but it could backfire
Pakistan imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspended Imran Khan’s party-led provincial government and deployed security measures as protests demanding Khan’s release continued. The federal government says the move is needed to protect residents from terrorism, but critics question the stated link and warn that the crackdown could deepen political tensions. Thousands of supporters had…
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Zacharia’s first White House briefing marked by halting delivery and stumbles
Katie Zacharia made her first appearance as White House press secretary, but her scripted opening remarks were marked by halting delivery and several verbal stumbles. The article portrays the debut as an awkward start for a role that puts her at the centre of the Trump administration’s public communications. Zacharia spoke for nearly nine minutes,…
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JD Vance mocks Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico at Paxton rally
JD Vance mocked Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico at a campaign event, making a joke that implied Talarico was gay and calling him a “freak”. The remarks matter in a closely watched race, where Republican nominee Ken Paxton is trailing Talarico in some polls. Vance also criticised Talarico’s comments about transgender children and drag…
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Timber’s touch of class and supersub Saka secure Arsenal win against Lille
Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates, extending their winning run to 12 matches and maintaining their formidable Champions League record at home. The result came on a night when the club paid tribute to life president Ken Friar, who died aged 92 and helped oversee Arsenal’s move from Highbury to the Emirates. Jurriën Timber…
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Cornell University bans fraternity parties for the rest of the year after sex abuse lawsuit
Cornell University has suspended parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses for the rest of the 2026-2027 academic year after a student filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted by seven men at the Chi Phi house in 2024. President Michael Kotlikoff said the pause would allow a review of fraternity life and…
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Musician Kacey Musgraves condemns Columbus as ‘the lamest person to probably ever exist’
Kacey Musgraves criticised Christopher Columbus during a concert in Dallas on the eve of Columbus Day, after the crowd corrected her by calling it Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Her remarks reflect ongoing disagreement in the United States over whether Columbus should be celebrated, given his role in European exploration and the harms associated with colonisation. Musgraves…
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Trump adverts continued airing after judge ordered government to stop them
Taxpayer-funded television adverts promoting President Donald Trump continued to air after a judge ordered the government to stop them, despite the administration having told the court the advertising would end. The apparent delay in passing on the order raised questions about compliance with the ruling and the use of public money for political messaging. The…
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OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us
OpenAI and Anthropic told a cross-party committee of British MPs that some binding rules are needed for frontier AI, arguing voluntary commitments are not enough. Their testimony highlighted a split among major AI firms and renewed questions about whether the UK can manage risks such as AI-enabled bioweapons without stronger powers. Anthropic backed binding rules,…
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Scottish students receive more than £120,000 for degrees at Irish universities
The Scottish Government has spent more than £120,000 helping Scottish students pay fees at universities in Ireland, amid concerns that Scots are being squeezed out of places at home. The figures have prompted criticism from a Scottish Conservative MSP, who argues the money should support more places in Scottish universities. Since 2020-21, €144,008, just over…