Reed’s view The “AI is going to kill us all” news cycle revved up, as OpenAI’s Sam Altman and xAI’s Elon Musk joined Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to invite independent reviewers into AI labs to ensure the world’s smartest computer scientists don’t accidentally cause the extinction of the human ...
Making Iraq ‘normal’ again: do mass arrests and cash seizures signal end to corruption?Making Iraq ‘normal’ again: do mass arrests and cash seizures signal end to corruption?
Government insiders say the new PM is unleashing an ‘earthquake’ to clean up the system. But Iraqis have heard it all before The gates of the Green Zone in Baghdad are made of five-metre-high armoured steel, reinforced with horizontal girders, and strung between concrete pillars and anti-blast walls. Police water ...
Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forcesHouthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces
Iran-allied Houthis say drones and missiles used in attack that targeted ‘weapons depots and command and control centres’ in southern Saudi Arabia Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces led growing ...
AI staff ‘genuinely frightened’ for humanity’s future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBCAI staff ‘genuinely frightened’ for humanity’s future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there’s a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in. ...
Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety. ...
Trump’s comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the AtlanticTrump’s comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
Nobody could have predicted that today’s main global headline would be Trump’s desire to see a unified Ireland. ...
Student loan terms to be made clearer in EnglandStudent loan terms to be made clearer in England
Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments. ...
Emmys 2026 predictions: who will win and who should win?Emmys 2026 predictions: who will win and who should win?
The year’s biggest night in television includes plenty of nominations for Pluribus, The Pitt and Hacks – but who will win? And just like that, the summer of catching up on TV is over. The Emmys are back, this year on a (non-football competing) Monday night with a healthy mix ...
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow downAnthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide. ...
‘I said, if you want to fire me, just fire me. And so he did’: my showdown with Donald Trump‘I said, if you want to fire me, just fire me. And so he did’: my showdown with Donald Trump
What’s it like to be shown the door by the US president? A former national security adviser, an Apprentice contestant and more share their stories • Plus: The truth about my 11 days in the White House, by Anthony Scaramucci Gene Folkes, 62, based in Manhattan, was a contestant on ...