Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty. ...
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Higher Europe air fares inevitable, says industry headHigher Europe air fares inevitable, says industry head
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss. ...
Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with IsraelHezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them. ...
Global oil inventories falling at record pace, IEA warnsGlobal oil inventories falling at record pace, IEA warns
Global oil inventories are declining at an alarming rate, the International Energy Agency warned Wednesday, as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown continues to strain the energy sector. “Oil is in a race against time,” one analyst said. Even if the mounting pressure on oil stockpiles forces the reopening of the ...
AI assumes larger role in US electionsAI assumes larger role in US elections
AI is playing an increasingly prominent role in US elections. The largest donor in this year’s midterm elections so far is venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, which has expanded its interests beyond crypto to also boost pro-AI candidates, The New York Times reported. Some politicians, by contrast, are campaigning on ...
Japan, EU seek out AI models for cyber defenseJapan, EU seek out AI models for cyber defense
European institutions are seeking access to high-powered AI models to protect them from cyberattacks after Anthropic denied EU regulators access to its powerful Mythos model. French AI startup Mistral is reportedly in talks with European banks to provide a cybersecurity-focused model, similar to Mythos, while Anthropic rival OpenAI said it ...
Nvidia’s Huang a ‘bargaining chip’ in ChinaNvidia’s Huang a ‘bargaining chip’ in China
The Nvidia CEO’s last-minute inclusion on US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing raised the possibility of a deal to break an impasse over AI chip sales to China. Trump in January greenlit shipments of Nvidia’s high-powered H200 chips to China, but not a single one has been sold. Jensen ...
Xi to push Trump on TaiwanXi to push Trump on Taiwan
Beijing is poised to press Donald Trump on US arms sales to Taiwan, amid rising concerns that the president could alter his stance toward the island. Trump on Monday said he would discuss the weapon sales with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, alarming the island’s supporters; some US lawmakers warned against ...
Remains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recoveredRemains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Mariyah Symone Collington and Kendrick Lamont Key Jr, who also died, had fallen off a cliff during an off-duty hike The remains of the second US army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered, the army said on Wednesday, ending a multinational search operation that ...
Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at NetanyahuIsrael’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu
Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapse Israel’s ruling coalition has submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, came under mounting pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties. The ...