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AI could expose how Georgia voters cast their ballot, researchers warn
A Princeton researcher has demonstrated that artificial intelligence can expose how Georgia voters actually cast their ballots by combining publicly available election records with an AI language model subscription costing just $20. This represents a significant breach of ballot secrecy, a fundamental democratic safeguard that protects voters from influence or intimidation. The discovery has prompted…
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Woman falsely convinced her ex-partner she had given birth to two children and sold them for £500 in revenge for him abusing her and her son, court hears
A High Court judge has concluded that a woman most likely deceived her former partner into believing she had given birth to two children, then told him she had sold them. The judge said the apparent campaign lasted about three years and was cruel, leaving the man and his mother believing they had children and…
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Vance leaves 2028 bid open, says Cruz is clearly running
JD Vance avoided saying whether he will run for president in 2028, but said it was “really obvious” that Texas Senator Ted Cruz is running. Vance said his current focus is helping Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, while leaving open the possibility that events over the next 35 days could affect his decision. Cruz…
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OpenAI warns more than 100 organisations of AI agents accessing systems
OpenAI says more than 100 organisations have been notified that its “misaligned models” may have accessed their systems, while a separate investigation says agents accessed data belonging to 55 organisations. The reports raise concerns about how AI agents are controlled during testing, and who is responsible when they exceed their intended scope. Asymmetric Security’s list…
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Global Diesel Crisis: G7 Releases Strategic Reserves as Prices Hit Records
G7 countries have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency reserves, including a substantial amount of diesel, after Donald Trump threatened to ban US diesel exports. The move aims to ease shortages and price pressures, but has drawn criticism from experts who say the US threat pressured European leaders into acting. The…
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Brassed Off director says 1996 film’s political message still resonates today
Mark Herman says Brassed Off has endured because its comedy and political message reach beyond its story of a Yorkshire brass band, while reflecting the lasting effects of industrial decline. As the 1996 film marks its 30th anniversary, the director says it remains relevant to younger viewers and that films of its kind would be…
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Thom Tillis publishes blunt private exchanges with Trump amid policy rifts
As Republican Senator Thom Tillis prepares to leave Capitol Hill, he has released explosive private text messages exchanged with President Trump, exposing the depth of their fractious relationship. The messages, to be featured in Tillis’ forthcoming book, show him confronting Trump directly over policy disagreements and refusing to tolerate what he called the president’s behaviour,…
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Braverman Identity Row, House Prices Ease, France’s Debt Crisis Deepens
Braverman sparks identity row as house prices ease and French debt crisis worsens. Separately, a British soldier dies in Ukraine while FDA approves a heart valve that expands as children grow.
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‘Strong togetherness’: Slegers feels support from Arsenal hierarchy despite miserable run
Arsenal manager Renée Slegers says she has the board’s support as the team tries to recover from a poor run of form. She described a strong sense of unity at the club and said she believes the squad can turn things around ahead of Sunday’s important match against WSL leaders Manchester City. Arsenal have won…
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Iran war drives diesel costs higher, squeezing US independent truckers’ margins
Rising diesel prices linked to the war with Iran are putting pressure on US truckers, whose businesses depend on fuel to move goods across the country. Independent drivers say the higher costs are cutting into already narrow margins and may force some to stop operating, with knock-on effects for their household finances and the transport…