-
US allies lack resources to keep pace on AI, top Pentagon official says
The Pentagon’s top artificial intelligence official, Cameron Stanley, said on Tuesday that America’s closest allies lack the resources to match the pace of US military AI adoption, and that Washington is working with partners to help them avoid mistakes it has made. Speaking at the Billington Cybersecurity summit, Stanley said the US was actively guiding…
-
Argentina stokes Falklands tensions with more sanctions on oilfield plans
Argentina has intensified its campaign against oil exploration in the Falkland Islands, launching sanctions proceedings against 15 further individuals and companies and filing a criminal complaint against Israeli energy firm Navitas Petroleum. President Javier Milei’s government argues these firms are breaking Argentine law by operating under British-issued licences in the North Falkland Basin, reasserting Argentina’s…
-
JAKE WALLIS SIMONS: A monumental act of national self-harm to stop Muslim voters from deserting Labour for the Greens
This Daily Mail opinion piece by Jake Wallis Simons attacks new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband over sanctions announced against Israeli settlements, which the author argues amount to a de facto boycott of Israel. He claims the move damages Britain’s economic, security and diplomatic ties with Israel, risks provoking retaliation from…
-
Connecticut council member sounds alarm after city opens law enforcement jobs to noncitizens
The Danbury City Council in Connecticut voted 18-2 to amend its police hiring rules, allowing lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients to apply for city police officer positions. The change aligns Danbury with statewide standards set by Connecticut’s Police Officer Standards and Training Council and has prompted criticism from council member Candace Fay, a Republican,…
-
Record gas prices squeeze Americans as summer travel season ends, midterms loom and Iran war wages on
Americans paid the highest-ever Labor Day petrol prices as the summer driving season ended, with the national average reaching a record $4.15 a gallon, adding further strain to household budgets. AAA said roughly 40 million Americans travelled over the holiday weekend despite the elevated costs, which broke the previous Labor Day record of $3.82 set…
-
Can the ‘best showman in politics’ deliver again? GOP bets on Trump at historic midterm convention
Republicans have opened their first-ever midterm nominating convention in Dallas, styled by party officials as a bid to harness Donald Trump’s appeal as the “best showman in politics” and lift turnout among low-propensity MAGA voters ahead of November’s elections. RNC Chair Joe Gruters said the strategy is deliberate, framing the gathering as putting Trump “on…
-
Traffic drama threatens to end Dem governor’s tenure as voters head to polls in Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s Democratic gubernatorial primary was held on Wednesday, with incumbent Governor Dan McKee fighting to fend off a rematch challenge from former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes in a contest dominated by the prolonged partial closure of the Washington Bridge. McKee, who took office in March 2021 following Gina Raimondo’s departure and won a…
-
White confirms MVP exit after UFC contract expires
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that British fighter Michael “Venom” Page is leaving the promotion after his six-fight contract expired. The 39-year-old, who joined the UFC in December 2023, ended his deal with a decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris on Saturday that was met with booing from the crowd, and he was…
-
Canadian Frontières makes Asian debut via Tokyo market partnership
The Tokyo Gap Financing Market (TGFM), running alongside the TIFFCOM contents market, has unveiled its 2026 line-up of 24 feature film projects from Asia, Europe and the Americas, including five selected through a new partnership with Canada’s Frontières Market. The tie-up, organised by the Fantasia International Film Festival, marks Frontières’ first showcase in Asia, with…
-
In the departure lounge? Air traffic control chief faces showdown with minister over flights carnage – as he confirms misery wasn’t caused by cyber attack
Martin Rolfe, chief executive of National Air Traffic Services (NATS), faces a showdown with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander amid calls for his resignation after a systems failure caused widespread flight disruption across the UK. In a BBC Radio 4 interview, Rolfe confirmed the chaos was not the result of a cyber attack, promised a “very,…