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Reporter’s Notebook: Congress faces a crisis that the ‘AI godfather’ warns it may not be ready to address
Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneering AI researcher and Nobel laureate, warned Congress during a Capitol Hill briefing that lawmakers have very limited time—perhaps only a year—to address the risks of artificial intelligence before it becomes a critical problem. The urgency is stark, with Hinton comparing a recent incident of AI agents malfunctioning to the Chernobyl nuclear…
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Infantino calls for external review of Fifa governance after backlash
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of the organisation’s governance after backlash over an abandoned plan to sell a 20% stake in its commercial rights. The review would examine who should approve major strategic initiatives and aim to improve transparency and accountability. Infantino said the investment proposal was only exploratory, required…
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Trump reverses on Yemen; Merz defies resignation calls; UK house sales fall
President Trump has abruptly reversed his support for Saudi strikes on Yemeni Houthis, whilst German Chancellor Merz refuses to resign despite CDU losses. UK housing data shows buyer interest down nine per cent year-on-year, with sellers facing a weakened market.
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American Music Tourism Act heads to Trump’s desk after House vote
The United States House of Representatives has passed the American Music Tourism Act, which now awaits President Trump’s signature. The legislation adds music tourism to the existing responsibilities of the Commerce Department’s tourism promotion duties, which currently cover conferences, cultural heritage destinations, and sports events. This bipartisan bill represents over two years of development and…
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AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet at the White House on 23 September, with the unusual gesture of Trump personally welcoming Xi at Joint Base Andrews. The summit will focus on renewing a fragile trade truce, securing supplies of rare minerals, managing AI competition and addressing sensitive geopolitical issues including Taiwan and…
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JUDAS PRIEST’s IAN HILL To Miss London Concert After Injuring Tendon In His Left Arm; Temporary Replacement Announced
Judas Priest’s founding bassist Ian Hill has been forced to withdraw from the band’s London concert on 21 September 2026 at the Eventim Apollo due to a severely damaged tendon in his left arm. Dave Rimmer, bassist from Uriah Heep, will serve as his temporary replacement for the performance, allowing the show to proceed as…
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The Soros political machine is putting millions to work before Election Day — and zeroing in on key races
The Soros political network is channelling tens of millions of pounds into Democratic campaigns and organisations ahead of the 2026 elections, according to campaign finance records. Over $40 million has been disbursed by Democracy PAC and Democracy PAC II to Democratic allies, with major recipients including Senate Majority PAC, House Majority PAC, and J Street…
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Race turns ugly after Trump-endorsed Max Miller’s ‘abuse’ of ex-wife becomes center stage in jaw-dropping attack ad
Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller is facing intensified political and legal pressure after Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter released an advert highlighting abuse allegations made by Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller denies the allegations, while his lawyer has demanded that a local broadcaster remove the advert, calling its claims false and defamatory. The controversy has contributed…
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Second English village could vote to leave UK in opposition to asylum seeker plans
Barnham in Suffolk is considering a symbolic referendum on leaving the UK to protest plans to accommodate asylum seekers at the former RAF Barnham base. The proposal follows a similar unofficial vote in Piddington, Oxfordshire, where 90 per cent of participating residents backed “independence”, highlighting local opposition to the use of former military sites for…
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Illinois governor JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 treatment after 80-pound loss
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has disclosed that he has been using GLP-1 medication for the past two years following a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, resulting in an 80-pound weight loss. The revelation is significant given his family history—his father died of a heart attack at 39—combined with public mockery about his weight, including from Donald…