Trump's Cybersecurity Chief Nominee Withdraws After Year-Long Senate Limbo
Sean Plankey's abandoned nomination leaves critical national security agency in leadership vacuum for second consecutive year.
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Investment Firm Choreo Takes $210,000 Stake in Floating Rate Income Trust
The new position signals continued appetite for alternative income vehicles as investors hunt for yield in volatile markets.
Liverpool Eyes Brazilian Striker as Ekitike Injury Forces Transfer Rethink
The Reds are tracking 22-goal forward Franculino Dju amid competition from Europe's elite clubs, as injury concerns reshape their summer plans.
Former No. 10 Chief to Testify on Mandelson Appointment Controversy
Parliamentary committee will grill ex-aide over vetting process that cleared veteran Labour figure for key diplomatic post.
Starmer Confirms Downing Street Lobbied for Job Placement of Suspended Peer Matthew Doyle
Prime Minister acknowledges No 10 intervention for former aide now embroiled in controversy over ties to convicted sex offender.
Anthropic Probes Alleged Breach of "Too Dangerous to Release" AI Hacking Tool
The AI safety company is investigating claims that unauthorised users accessed Mythos, an internal model deemed too powerful for public deployment.
Trump Halts Iran Peace Push as Tehran's Internal Chaos Deepens
White House extends military ceasefire indefinitely after planned Vance-Iran talks collapse amid signs of Iranian government dysfunction.
President Trump has extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire with no new end date, citing a "seriously fractured" Iranian government unable to negotiate coherently. The move follows the sudden cancellation of Vice President Vance's diplomatic mission to Pakistan.
Belfast Irish Language Policy Survives Legal Challenge as Judge Dismisses Case
Court ruling clears path for city council to implement bilingual signage and services despite unionist opposition
OpenAI Opens the Floodgates: ChatGPT Now Selling Ads at Premium Prices
The AI giant is charging advertisers up to $5 per click as it races to prove conversational AI can actually sell products.
Singapore Researchers Crack Code on Two Deadly Women's Cancers
New treatments for aggressive gynaecological and breast cancers could extend survival by years, offering hope where few options existed.
BTS Creator Bang Si-hyuk Faces Arrest Warrant Over Alleged $7.3 Billion IPO Fraud
The architect of K-pop's global explosion stands accused of misleading investors before his entertainment empire's blockbuster public debut.
Federal Judge Halts D.C.'s Rush to Rip Out Downtown Bike Lanes
National Park Service violated environmental review requirements in plan to remove protected cycling infrastructure connecting downtown to Tidal Basin, court rules.
Trump's Fed Nominee Struggles to Convince Senators He'll Stay Independent
Kevin Warsh pledged autonomy at his confirmation hearing, but lawmakers from both parties questioned whether he can resist presidential pressure on interest rates.
Privacy Activists Lose Legal Battle Against London Police's Facial Recognition Cameras
High Court rules Metropolitan Police can continue deploying controversial AI surveillance technology across the capital despite discrimination concerns.
Man Admits to Religiously Aggravated Rape After Trial Begins
John Ashby, 32, reversed his not-guilty plea just one day into proceedings, sparing the victim from testifying.
Downing Street Clashed With Security Chiefs Over Mandelson Appointment, Former Official Reveals
Sir Olly Robbins says No 10 showed "dismissive attitude" during vetting process for Washington ambassador role
Google's Gemini AI Assistant Expands to Seven New Markets in Asia Pacific
Chrome's built-in AI helper now available in 11 countries as Google accelerates regional rollout.
Why Milwaukee's Budget Tools Are Winning Over Weekend Warriors and Pros Alike
The power tool giant's sub-$75 lineup proves you don't need to drain your wallet to stock a serious workshop.
Woolworths Faces Court Over Alleged "Fake Discount" Scheme as Grocery Price Scrutiny Intensifies
Australia's competition watchdog claims the supermarket giant misled shoppers with inflated "was/now" pricing on hundreds of everyday products.
Oregon House Races Draw $2.1 Million as Competitive Districts Heat Up
Incumbents in three swing districts dominate early fundraising ahead of November's midterm elections.
Two Brothers Face Trial for 1984 Murder in Decades-Old Case Targeting Gay Men
More than four decades after a civil servant's death, prosecutors say a violent spree against vulnerable victims may finally reach a courtroom reckoning.
Turkish Manufacturer's Self-Driving Bus Conquers Swedish Ski Slopes in Tourism First
Karsan's autonomous electric shuttle spent a month ferrying skiers through snowstorms and crowded resort roads, proving the technology works beyond sunny test tracks.
George Ariyoshi, Trailblazing Hawaii Governor Who Shattered America's Glass Ceiling, Dies at 100
The son of Japanese immigrants led Hawaii through an economic transformation while proving Asian Americans could win statewide office in an era of lingering prejudice.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Grounded After Satellite Failure
Jeff Bezos's space venture faces investigation as debut commercial mission ends in orbital mishap.
Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Car Strikes Pedestrians
A 29-year-old faces multiple charges including GBH and drink driving following an incident that left victims injured.
Who Actually Won at AI This Year? The Global Awards Reveal Some Surprises
As artificial intelligence becomes infrastructure rather than innovation, the 2026 Global AI Awards highlight companies solving unglamorous but critical problems.
Tehran's Fragile Peace: Why Iran's Latest Ceasefire May Be Built on Sand
As tensions simmer over the Strait of Hormuz, BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet finds skepticism—not hope—on the streets of Iran's capital.
When the Media-Basher Meets the Media: A High-Stakes Dinner Returns
After years of boycotting journalism's biggest night, a president known for attacking reporters will finally attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Burkina Faso Seizes Control of $607 Million Cotton Giant as Resource Nationalism Spreads Beyond Gold
The West African nation's government is nationalising its largest cotton firm, extending a pattern that has already reshaped the country's lucrative mining sector.
United's Makeshift Defence Holds Firm as Lammens Praises Emergency Backline Against Chelsea
With their defence in crisis, Manchester United's unlikely pairing earned a crucial clean sheet — and rare praise from their manager.