The Thirlwall Inquiry has been investigating how concerns about killer nurse Letby were handled – and whether any babies might have lived if action was taken earlier. ...
Day: September 15, 2026
AI ‘kill switch’ may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBCAI ‘kill switch’ may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it “taking over the World” are a “HOAX”. ...
Chris Mason: Row over Reform’s mega donations has mileage in it yetChris Mason: Row over Reform’s mega donations has mileage in it yet
The £72m heading towards Reform UK’s coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money. ...
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspaceNato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia. ...
Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpetWatch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television. ...
US 10-year Treasury yields top 5% as energy outlook darkensUS 10-year Treasury yields top 5% as energy outlook darkens
The 10-year US Treasury yield topped 5% Monday for the first time since 2023 as the widening Middle East conflict pushed oil prices up, cementing policymakers’ shift to a more hawkish posture. The possibility of a rate hike at the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting this week edged above 90% on ...
Germany says AI slowdown ‘not viable’ for EuropeGermany says AI slowdown ‘not viable’ for Europe
As American tech leaders and policymakers debate the existential risks of AI and the necessity of regulating frontier development, other countries are focusing their efforts on catching up to the US. China views the AI race as a primary strategic battleground with the US, The Wall Street Journal reported, with ...
AI slowdown calls prompt chip selloffAI slowdown calls prompt chip selloff
Global AI stocks fell Monday after top AI leaders endorsed slowing down the development of frontier models. Microsoft joined OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceXAI on Monday in endorsing a more prudent approach, raising investor fears that less compute spend could dampen the investment boom driving a global rally. While OpenAI has ...
Ukraine signals openness to pausing strikes on Russian energy targetsUkraine signals openness to pausing strikes on Russian energy targets
Kyiv contradicted US President Donald Trump’s claim Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to pause strikes against energy infrastructure, but signaled it would be open to a truce while casting doubt on Moscow’s willingness. Trump added that the rise in the global price of diesel was “mostly caused by ...
Saudi Arabia eyes more tanker transits through Strait of HormuzSaudi Arabia eyes more tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is looking to boost oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after drone attacks took out a key pipeline bypassing the contested waterway. Saudi stocks suffered their largest intraday fall since April after extensive damage to the East-West pipeline, which is responsible for 4% of global crude supplies. ...