- ‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment The Guardian
- Is the nuclear non-proliferation pact a model for regulating runaway AI? The Conversation
- A former Google DeepMind safety researcher explains the frightening difference between AI and other threats like nuclear war and asteroids Business Insider
- What If Private Companies Controlled Nuclear Weapons? That’s the P(doom) Problem inc.com
- Candidate for UN chief calls for AI regulation akin to nuclear weapons afp.com
Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles announces she’s cancer-free
The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.
English far-right extremist who discussed killing Jews, Muslims and migrants is jailed
Ivan Jennings, 46, sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to encouraging terrorism on social media
A rightwing extremist who discussed poisoning Jews and Muslims and called for the killing of migrants and minority communities has been jailed.
Ivan Jennings, 46, called for the murder of hundreds of people he labelled “subhumans”, saying it was “justified and actually needed”, in extreme far-right groups over a period of three months in 2024.
Continue reading...Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing – AP News
- Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing AP News
- Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan Al Jazeera
- Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 70 miners Mining.com
- A Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 67 people and many are missing ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 67 dead after gold mine collapse in Sudan AL.com
Nato leader warns of ‘most dangerous and complex security environment in a generation’
Mark Rutte asks UK and Europe to ‘provide hard power Nato needs’ in face of geopolitical uncertainty
Nato needs “more UK and more Europe” to deal with the most dangerous security environment faced by the west in a generation, the secretary general of the 32-country military alliance said this afternoon on a visit to the UK.
Mark Rutte praised Britain for promising to increase defence spending in line with US demands after a meeting prime minister Andy Burnham – but argued that the military and financial effort must continue into the future.
Continue reading...Prisoners to ‘double up’ in one-person prefab cells, leaked documents show
Exclusive: Ten category C prisons in England and Wales asked to add second beds, in breach of safe occupancy limits
The Prison Service has drawn up plans to “double up” hundreds of prisoners in temporary prefabricated cells built for one person, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, leaked documents show.
Amid an ongoing overcrowding crisis in England and Wales, governors of 10 category C prisons have been asked to sign off the installation of second beds in “rapid deployment cells [RDCs]”.
Continue reading...Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year
MSPs vote for strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developed
Holyrood has voted to pause planning applications for all new AI datacentres for up to a year until the Scottish government has developed a national strategy.
On Wednesday, MSPs backed a Scottish Labour motion to halt new schemes for up to 12 months while rules on hyperscale datacentres are developed in what could be a blow to the British government’s AI strategy.
Continue reading...Iran strikes US-contracted ship with American personnel on board: report – New York Post
- Iran strikes US-contracted ship with American personnel on board: report New York Post
- Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz CNN
- Houthis cut off key Saudi oil route as US hammers Iranian minelayers Fox News
- Report: U.S. Personnel Injured in Iranian Attack on Boat Near Hormuz The Maritime Executive
- New Strait of Hormuz attack sees historic former Royal Mail ship hit by Iran TradeWinds News
Von der Leyen fleshes out Carney’s vision to paint Europe as leader of world’s middle powers – politico.eu
- Von der Leyen fleshes out Carney’s vision to paint Europe as leader of world’s middle powers politico.eu
- EU's von der Leyen backs European Security Council and 'playbook' against sabotage Reuters
- Debating Ursula von der Leyen's speech on The Ring Euronews.com
- EU opens door to Canada becoming 'associate member' as bloc charts future ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage AP News
Yemen offensive elevates enigmatic Houthi commander’s standing – Reuters
- Yemen offensive elevates enigmatic Houthi commander's standing Reuters
- Yemeni forces target Houthis as US rules out direct role Al Jazeera
- Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people? The Guardian
- Trump Loses the Other Strait The Atlantic
- Houthi threats continue endangering future of Port of Eilat shipping The Jerusalem Post
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage: “Heartbreaking to watch” – CBS News
Kosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes
Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo and KLA leader, has been found guilty of war crimes in the Hague.
More Republicans are turning on Iran war as midterms come into view
Three more GOP members voted for war powers resolution to force withdrawal from the conflict as election looms
As the US war with Iran drags on, the ranks of Republicans signaling the conflict is a liability for their party continues to grow.
When the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening considered its sixth war powers resolution intended to force Donald Trump to withdraw troops from the conflict, three Republicans who had not supported the previous efforts broke with their party to vote this one to passage. Earlier that day, a Republican who had lost his primary after repeatedly clashing with Trump proposed impeaching the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, alleging a variety of constitutional transgressions including prosecuting the war against Iran without congressional authorization.
Continue reading...Why has the response to Nepal’s floods been so muted?
Because wealthy nations do not want to take responsibility for their role in the current climate crisis.
Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
Some 10 families had reportedly been living in the six-storey building in Gaza City that was hit by an Israeli strike last year.
How Israeli commandos hunted Hezbollah underground for 3 months before blowing up Ali Taher Ridge – Ynetnews
- How Israeli commandos hunted Hezbollah underground for 3 months before blowing up Ali Taher Ridge Ynetnews
- Blast Shakes Southern Lebanon as Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base The New York Times
- How did the IDF capture the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon? The Jerusalem Post
- Israel accuses Lebanon army chief of Hezbollah ties as talks stall The Arab Weekly
- IDF chief: Lebanese army needs to ‘significantly improve’ effectiveness against Hezbollah The Times of Israel
Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine region – AP News
- Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine region AP News
- Landmark Vote Held in Restive Muslim Autonomous Region in the Philippines The New York Times
- Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament Al Jazeera
- 3 dead, 15 hurt in pre-BPE Cotabato shooting Philippine News Agency
- Coalition likely in Philippines' Muslim south with no clear winner in election Reuters
South Africa slam planned US sanctions over alleged racial discrimination
Trump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.