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Kemi Badenoch warned against inflaming Thetford unrest with threat to evict foreign nationals from social homes
Kemi Badenoch has been warned that her proposal to evict some foreign nationals from social housing could worsen tensions in Thetford, where anti-migrant disorder has continued for three nights. The warning follows incidents in which protesters allegedly targeted homes believed to house asylum seekers, forcing police to move residents to safety. The Conservative plan would…
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South Korean Copyright Agency Ends Ban on AI-Assisted Music, Launches Framework For Registration, Royalties
South Korea’s main music copyright collective, KOMCA, has ended its blanket ban on AI-assisted music and introduced rules allowing such works to be registered and receive royalties when humans retain a substantial, leading creative role. The change matters because it seeks to reflect widespread use of AI in music production while preserving copyright protection and…
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Donald Trump Can’t Build White House Ballroom Without Congressional Approval, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump must obtain Congress’s approval before continuing construction of a large ballroom at the White House’s East Wing. The 2-1 decision means most work must stop, reinforcing the court’s view that a president is a temporary occupant rather than the owner of the Executive Residence and cannot…
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AI used to create synthetic virus
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The US should invest in light crude refining before the next chokepoint closes
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Pentagon plots new nuclear options for Trump as America’s biggest adversaries raise stakes: report
The Pentagon is reportedly drafting a new nuclear strategy intended to give President Donald Trump more options for using shorter-range nuclear weapons during a regional conflict involving China or Russia. The move matters because it could shift US nuclear planning towards more flexible, limited-use scenarios, potentially affecting deterrence and the risks of escalation between major…
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Cassidy will support Blanche, sealing confirmation to head Justice Department
Senator Bill Cassidy said he would support Todd Blanche’s nomination for a senior Justice Department post, a decision reported to give Blanche enough backing for Senate confirmation. The support matters because Cassidy’s vote removes a major obstacle to filling one of the department’s most senior leadership roles. The available material does not provide further details…
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Paramount’s Warner Concessions In UK Gives “Powerful Credibility” To U.S. Lawsuit, Says Anti-Merger Group
Campaigners opposing Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery say the commitments required for UK approval strengthen the case of 12 US state attorneys general seeking to block the deal. Block the Merger argues that if remedies were needed in the less concentrated UK market, competition concerns in the United States are more…
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Host your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch is inviting organisations and individuals to apply to host official Side Events alongside TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco. The programme is intended to extend networking and discussion beyond the main conference, while giving hosts visibility among attendees without requiring them to buy an exhibition table or sponsorship. Disrupt itself will take place at…
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Will the Pentagon prioritize munitions when the Iran conflict ends?
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