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Burnham set to meet Trump at UN as UK government signals focus on strong US ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Donald Trump face-to-face at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The UK government is emphasising the importance of developing cooperation with the United Sta
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Merz faces mounting pressure as CDU risks state election losses
Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain German chancellor and pursue economic, tax and welfare reforms after projected state-election defeats intensified pressure on his leadership. The CDU fell below the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and was expected to lose to Die Linke in Berlin, fuelling speculation about a possible mid-term replacement. The AfD was projected to…
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Moscow ablaze after Ukraine’s drone strike; Merz faces defeat; Burnham meets Trump
Fires sweep Moscow after Ukraine’s biggest reported drone strike on the Russian capital. German voters head to the polls on Sunday with surveys showing heavy losses for Merz, whilst PM Burnham prepares to meet Trump.
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David Sacks drives Trump’s opposition to artificial intelligence regulation
Donald Trump has positioned himself against regulating artificial intelligence, characterising safety concerns as a “hoax” and “scam” despite bipartisan calls for restrictions. His stance is heavily influenced by David Sacks, a billionaire venture capitalist serving as his AI adviser, who opposes regulation fearing it would undermine US competitiveness in the global AI race. This alignment…
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A24 faces backlash over unconsulted SCP Foundation film adaptation
A24 is producing a V/H/S horror anthology film set in the SCP Foundation universe, but the announcement has sparked backlash due to the studio’s failure to engage with the SCP community. The SCP Foundation Wiki states it has had no communication with the filmmakers despite attempting contact, raising concerns given A24’s previous missteps with Backrooms,…
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Criminals using generative AI pose growing threat to energy grids
Energy systems remain highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with experts more concerned about criminals using generative AI than autonomous “rogue” AI agents. AI is increasing attackers’ speed and capabilities, making it harder for utilities to defend infrastructure that supports homes, hospitals and other essential services. Much of the energy sector relies on ageing equipment built before…
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AI industry’s debt-fuelled bubble may burst before safety fears
The article argues that whilst AI safety warnings dominate headlines, the more immediate threat may be a financial collapse of the AI industry itself. Major technology firms have accumulated massive debts—£99 billion in debt issuance this year alone—to fund rapid datacentre expansion, and the fundamental economics of their AI business models are unsustainable. This financial…
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US subs guard cables from Russian sabotage as Trump launches AI Force
The US deploys nuclear submarines to defend critical undersea cables from potential Russian sabotage. President Trump announces an AI Force to compete with China in artificial intelligence.
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West and Geldof clash over Byron and Yeats at poetry festival
Actor Dominic West backed Lord Byron as his favourite poet during a poetry battle with musician Bob Geldof at Somerset’s Big Brue festival. West praised Byron’s notorious sex life and “proto-rock star” image, while arguing that rappers continue poetry’s modern tradition and that AI cannot replicate human emotional depth. Geldof championed WB Yeats, whom he…
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Trump allies profit from AI contracts as White House resists regulation
President Trump is resisting new restrictions on artificial intelligence at a time when his family and close allies have accumulated significant financial interests in AI-related defence and technology contracts. Trump’s sons have secured a $620m Pentagon loan, a Marine Corps robotics contract, and an undisclosed air force drone deal, whilst his longtime friend Michael Dell…