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Burnham says Brexit weakened cooperation needed to curb Channel crossings
Prime Minister Andy Burnham blamed Brexit for the UK’s failure to stem small-boat migration across the Channel, citing a “loss of collaboration with neighbours” on the issue. On Wednesday, 781 migrants reached British shores—the highest daily total of the year—bringing arrivals since the general election to 83,279, exceeding the British Army’s entire stated strength of…
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Pope Leo urges ethical AI during first official France visit
Pope Leo has begun a three-day official visit to France, his first as reigning pontiff in 18 years, using the occasion to warn against the dangers of artificial intelligence and the erosion of human dignity in an increasingly technological world. His warnings are significant given widespread global concerns about AI’s ethical implications and his role…
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Putin’s ‘new Black Sea palace’: Satellite image shows sprawling new mansion built on coast ‘within range of Ukrainian drones’
Satellite imagery reportedly shows a large new mansion nearing completion at Sochi’s Bocharov Ruchey estate, formerly used by Vladimir Putin. The project matters because reports said the previous residence was demolished in 2024 amid concerns about Ukrainian drone attacks near the Black Sea. The building’s roofs are now in place and appear larger than those…
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German students protest plans to revive compulsory military service
School strikes are taking place across Germany to protest the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritised boosting Germany’s military following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, introducing a new voluntary military service law in January. However, compulsory service could be considered if the security situation deteriorates or too few volunteers come forward,…
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‘The Light in the Darkness’ Holocaust-Narrative Game Launches ‘Director’s Cut’ Version (Gaming News Roundup)
This gaming news roundup covers three major releases: – “The Light in the Darkness: Director’s Cut,” a free Holocaust narrative game, launched on PlayStation 5 with fully voiced scenes, extended narrative content, refined visuals and updated gameplay. The game from designer Luc Bernard, published by his nonprofit Voices of the Forgotten, allows players to experience…
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US seeks to join Musk’s challenge against €120m EU fine
The US Justice Department wants to join Elon Musk and X’s legal challenge against the European Commission’s €120 million fine, arguing that Brussels exceeded its authority over an American-owned company. The intervention could influence how the EU regulates large US-based digital platforms and whether it can hold company owners and related businesses jointly liable. The…
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Shetland and Outer Hebrides residents face soaring diesel costs
Global diesel supplies have contracted sharply due to Russia’s war-damaged refineries and the Middle East crisis, eliminating approximately one-fifth of worldwide supply and driving up forecourt prices. The Guardian is seeking responses from residents in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, where diesel costs are the highest in the UK, to understand how communities are managing…
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DRAGONFORCE Announces Spring 2027 European Tour With VISIONS OF ATLANTIS And WINGS OF STEEL
DRAGONFORCE will embark on a European headline tour from 9 April to 8 May 2027, with support from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WINGS OF STEEL. The tour will promote the band’s forthcoming tenth album and feature new songs alongside a special set celebrating *Inhuman Rampage*. The 20-date tour will begin in Paris and visit venues…
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US government asks EU court to intervene in X fine case
The US Department of Justice, supported by the State Department, has applied to intervene in Elon Musk and X’s legal challenge against a €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission. The EU’s General Court will determine whether the United States government has the right to participate in the case. Washington argues that intervention is…