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A Humanoid Company Backed by Eric Trump Is Preparing Its Robots for War
Foundation Future Industries, a US humanoid-robotics start-up backed by Eric Trump, says it plans to equip its robots with lethal capabilities and is exploring weapons systems. The company is targeting military uses including combat, logistics, reconnaissance and inspection, reflecting wider interest in autonomous and semi-autonomous systems that could reduce risks to soldiers. Founded in 2024,…
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Paramount-Warner Deal Faces Weeks Of Uncertainty As British Lawmakers Go On Summer Break
Paramount’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery faces at least several weeks of uncertainty in the UK after Parliament began its summer recess without a decision from Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. The delay matters because Nandy has indicated she may intervene on media-plurality grounds, potentially prompting formal reviews that could outlast the deal’s…
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More than 200 countries endorse Infantino for fourth Fifa term despite Balogun scandal
Gianni Infantino has secured formal endorsements from more than 200 of Fifa’s 211 member associations, putting him on track for a landslide re-election as Fifa president for a fourth term at the organisation’s congress in March. The backing comes despite unease over the handling of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, after Donald Trump admitted lobbying Fifa to…
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Voters welcome Burnham as ‘northern PM’
Huddersfield and Barnsley voters gave mixed reactions to Andy Burnham becoming prime minister, with several welcoming the prospect of a northern leader who may better understand regional concerns. Supporters linked his record as Greater Manchester mayor to hopes for stronger devolution, economic growth and renewed progress on the Northern Powerhouse, while others doubted that his…
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‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts
Donald Trump’s media company has announced plans to sell high-speed priority access to Truth Social posts, including possibly the president’s own, through a new service called Truth PSI. Critics, including government ethics experts, have called the move “brazen corruption”, warning it would let Wall Street trading firms and other institutions profit from seeing market-moving posts…
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New prostate cancer therapy used by Jeremy Clarkson cuts side-effects risk
A new prostate cancer treatment has been reported to reduce the risk of side-effects associated with more conventional therapies, drawing attention after it emerged that broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson had used the treatment himself. The development is significant because prostate cancer therapies, including surgery and radiotherapy, are commonly associated with side-effects such as incontinence and erectile…
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BBC drops portion of Trump defamation suit against BBC Studios
Donald Trump has dropped the portion of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit that targeted BBC Studios, the corporation’s commercial arm, while continuing to pursue the BBC itself over its edited Panorama documentary. Court filings confirmed all claims against the “Studios Defendants” were dismissed with prejudice, with each side bearing its own costs, while Trump “shall…
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England out of World Cup as care worker pay rise risks strikes
Care workers face NHS-style annual pay rises amid strike fears, GOP unease grows over Trump’s Iran stance, and England’s World Cup dream ends against Argentina, though Root’s ton levelled the cricket series.
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‘Next man up’ key to Limerick success – Flanagan
Former Limerick hurler Seamus Flanagan says the county’s strength in depth, its “next man up” mentality, will be key when they face Galway in Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling final at Croke Park. Flanagan, who won five All-Ireland titles with Limerick before stepping away from the panel at the end of last season, believes that even though…
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China condemns UK nationalisation of British Steel from Jingye
China has strongly condemned the UK government’s decision to nationalise British Steel, calling the move a breach of Beijing’s rights and warning it could deter Chinese firms from investing in Britain. The dispute broke out just days before Andy Burnham was due to enter Downing Street as prime minister, and it left his incoming government…