There’s a chance Andy Burnham’s bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM. ...
Month: May 2026
Trump says he ‘made no commitment either way’ to Xi on TaiwanTrump says he ‘made no commitment either way’ to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, “I don’t talk about that”. ...
Teenager’s family ‘heartbroken’ by meningitis deathTeenager’s family ‘heartbroken’ by meningitis death
The family of sixth-form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death. ...
Labor market resilient to AI, so farLabor market resilient to AI, so far
AI has disrupted the upper and lower ends of the employment ladder, though experts warned that fears of mass job cuts may be overblown. McKinsey said it would slash partner cash compensation as it looks to adjust to the impact of AI on the consulting industry. Meanwhile, Nigerian delivery firm ...
OpenAI faces legal and business strugglesOpenAI faces legal and business struggles
OpenAI, for a long time the leader in generative AI, is facing challenges on several fronts. The company’s relationship with Apple is strained and the two are bracing for potential lawsuits after the integration of ChatGPT into Apple devices has gone slowly. OpenAI is already in a legal battle with ...
CIA director’s meets with Cuban officials in HavanaCIA director’s meets with Cuban officials in Havana
The director of the CIA met with Cuban officials in Havana, where he pledged US backing for the island nation’s economy so long as it made “fundamental changes” to its communist political regime. The “extremely unusual” visit comes as Cuba buckles under a US embargo that has worsened the Caribbean ...
Xi stays quiet over Iran war during US-China summitXi stays quiet over Iran war during US-China summit
US President Donald Trump said that he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping “feel very similar about Iran,” but Xi was less forthcoming. Trump said both China and the US want the Strait of Hormuz opened and Iran’s nuclear weapons program ended, but Xi did not comment; Beijing has always formally ...
Good vibes, but little substance after China summitGood vibes, but little substance after China summit
US President Donald Trump left China after a summit which emphasized stability and positive vibes without making any substantive breakthroughs. Beijing said it reached “common understandings” with Washington, while Trump said they “settled a lot of different problems,” but neither side gave specifics; Trump invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping to ...
UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz by 2027UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz by 2027
State oil company fast-tracks previously undisclosed project, which is expected to double export capacity Business live – latest updates The United Arab Emirates has announced it will complete a new oil pipeline bypassing the strait of Hormuz by next year to secure its future crude exports against the threat of ...
Trump and Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announcedTrump and Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit. ...