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Meta AI breaches privacy; Iran upholds singer’s lashing; Scotland backs immigration curbs
AI safety failures, human rights concerns and anti-immigration sentiment converge in this week’s major stories spanning tech, Iran and Scotland.
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Bomb plot arrests as government launches biggest insourcing drive
Five British men arrested over suspected bomb targeting RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Government unveils biggest wave of insourcing in a generation, pulling public services from outsourcers.
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‘Nobody Wants This’ star accuses Israel of ‘genocide’
Actor Adam Brody said he believes Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza and supports a free Palestine, adding that he hopes a future US administration will change policies contributing to the situation. His comments, made in an interview about his political activism, add him to a group of progressive public figures speaking out on the…
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Pete Hegseth accused of covering up carnage from Iranian missile that badly injured 8 US Marines two weeks ago
Eight US service members were injured when an Iranian cruise missile struck a maritime vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on 14 September during an unannounced military operation. The Pentagon did not immediately report the incident; it took approximately ten days before the injured personnel were added to the Department of War’s casualty database, prompting…
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Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Iran’s appeals court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes against singer Parastoo Ahmadi for performing without the mandatory hijab in a livestreamed concert last December. The court rejected the defendants’ appeal without holding a hearing, confirming the conviction of Ahmadi and eight members of her band and production team on charges including “offending public…
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Ireland’s 3-0 win over Israel marred by Gaza protest and tensions
Ireland’s 3-0 Nations League win over Israel was overshadowed by a protest over Israel’s military actions in Gaza and sharp remarks from Israel captain Manor Solomon. The Irish players looked down during Israel’s anthem, staff turned away from the pitch, and the team declined to shake hands or exchange pennants. Solomon said the teams disliked…
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Solomon’s comments deepen tensions after Ireland’s 3-0 Nations League win
Israel captain Manor Solomon criticised the Republic of Ireland after their Nations League match, saying Israelis and Irish people “hate” one another and claiming Israel was “10 times better” than Ireland. His comments sharpened tensions after Irish players and staff showed their opposition to Israel’s military actions in Gaza during the teams’ meeting. Ireland won…
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Mojtaba Khamenei says US will be driven from the Middle East
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that the United States will be forced to abandon the Middle East after suffering “painful blows” from Iranian forces, according to state television. This hardline statement comes amid escalating tensions over control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and the US have imposed competing…
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‘They HATE us and we don’t like them’: Israel captain Manor Solomon vows ‘revenge’ in anti-Ireland rant and insists his country are ‘ten times better’ after rivals refused to shake hands before match
Israel captain Manor Solomon has condemned Irish football players for refusing to shake hands and protesting during their Nations League match in Hungary on Sunday, which Israel won 3-0. Ireland’s squad, led by captain Dara O’Shea, boycotted pre-match handshakes and wore black armbands in recognition of lives lost in the Gaza conflict, whilst goalkeeper Gavin…
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Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
Sales of residential heat pumps rose across 12 European countries in the first half of the year, as higher oil and gas prices and lower electricity taxes in some countries made the systems more attractive. The increase adds momentum to the shift away from fossil-fuel heating, and the European Commission is urging EU governments to…