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Cavan Sullivan in, Christian Pulisic out: takeaways from the latest USMNT roster
Mauricio Pochettino has selected a notably youthful United States squad for the September/October friendlies, signalling a dramatic shift towards a new generational cycle. The selection includes 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan from Philadelphia Union, who would become the fourth-youngest player to represent the country should he debut. Several established World Cup squad members have been omitted, including…
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Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Meta’s oversight board has ordered Facebook to remove two AI-generated deepfake videos involving a Scottish Labour councillor and a Muslim campaign volunteer. It said the videos should not have remained online and criticised Meta’s safeguards as “consistently and fundamentally inadequate”, warning that deepfakes are increasingly used to harass women and spread misinformation. One video falsely…
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After being sidelined, Boeing’s Starliner to get starring role in NASA’s spaceflight plans
NASA will announce plans to order two additional crewed missions on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and provide financial support to fix its thruster problems and certify it on a new rocket. This move comes as SpaceX has privately indicated—and is now publicly confirming—its intention to retire its Crew Dragon spacecraft by 2030, leaving NASA without a…
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Grassroots coalition asks politicians to choose voters over Big AI’s $140M machine
A coalition of more than 50 US advocacy groups has launched the Stop Bleeding the Future campaign, urging political candidates and elected officials to reject backing from Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC network. Led by QuitGPT, the campaign argues that the technology industry is using its political influence to weaken AI regulation and…
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Burnham recommits to Net Zero targets despite MPs warning phrase has become ‘toxic’ with voters tired of rising bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed his commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050 and announced nearly £30 million in funding for community-led renewable energy projects. His announcement comes despite a cross-party parliamentary committee recommending that the Government abandon the term “Net Zero” as it has become toxic to voters and acts as a lightning rod…
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Burnham’s talk of ‘breathing space’ at odds with reality of future Bank rate rises
Andy Burnham’s promise of “breathing space” for households is threatened by the prospect of higher Bank of England interest rates. Although the Bank held rates at 3.75%, Governor Andrew Bailey warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could force policymakers to tighten monetary policy as rising oil prices drive inflation higher. UK inflation reached…
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Klopp wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid German elections
New Germany manager Jürgen Klopp says the national football team can promote inclusive patriotism after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. He said he wanted to “reclaim” the German flag so national pride was associated with openness, diversity and kindness rather than extremism. Klopp, who said he was…
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King Charles warns of ‘existential danger’ of AI falling into wrong hands
King Charles has warned AI leaders that advanced technology could pose an “existential danger” if it falls into the wrong hands. At a summit he convened in Scotland, he urged executives and policymakers to ensure AI remains focused on serving humanity, communities and the natural world, amid growing calls for stronger safeguards. The meeting included…
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‘I thought as you’re so fluent!’ Sadiq Khan mocks Zack Polanski by answering him in Urdu after Green leader released by-election campaign video in South Asian language
London mayor Sadiq Khan mocked Green Party leader Zack Polanski during Mayor’s Question Time by responding to him in Urdu, following Polanski’s release of a by-election campaign video in the South Asian language. Polanski is standing as the Green candidate for Holborn and St Pancras in an October 8 by-election triggered by former prime minister…
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Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg address
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg to welcome Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member, calling for “deep cooperation” to secure their strategic autonomy. The proposal comes amid heightened trade tensions, as Donald Trump has threatened “very serious tariffs” on Europe if the plan proceeds, though Carney emphasised that Canadians…