Trump Demands Iran Deal Before Lifting Strait of Hormuz Blockade
World
Trump Demands Iran Deal Before Lifting Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Donald Trump has declared that the United States will not remove its blockade on Iranian ports until Tehran agrees to a deal, heightening pressure as...
Apr 14
Science
Government to Decouple Electricity Prices from Volatile Gas Markets
The government is preparing to unveil a substantial reform of Britain's energy pricing framework on Tuesday, designed to sever the connection between unstable gas market...
Apr 19
Science
Conservationists Fear Mass Toad Deaths After Surprise Reservoir Drainage
Conservationists in Wrexham fear that more than 1,000 toads have died after a reservoir was suddenly emptied by a water company over the Easter weekend....
Apr 18
Science
Wales Divided Over Renewable Energy Expansion Plans
Wales is facing a stark divide over its renewable energy future, as communities across the country wrestle with extensive proposals to expand onshore wind farms....
Apr 17
Science
The Cost Conundrum: Why Affordability Trumps Purity in Net Zero
A Glasgow retired person decision to disable his heat pump and return to gas heating this winter has exposed a growing tension at the heart...
Apr 16
Science
Artemis II Crew Return With Message of Unity and Hope
The four astronauts of Artemis II have come back from their historic mission with an emphatic message: humanity's capacity for togetherness and optimism remains strong....
Apr 15
Science
British Butterflies Face Uncertain Future as Climate Shifts Reshape Populations
Britain's butterfly populations are facing an precarious outlook as climate change reshapes the countryside, with fresh findings revealing a pronounced split between thriving species and...
Apr 14
Senior Diplomat Set to Defend Silence Over Mandelson Vetting Failure
Politics
Senior Diplomat Set to Defend Silence Over Mandelson Vetting Failure
Sir Olly Robbins, the removed permanent under secretary at the Foreign Office, will justify his choice to conceal information about Lord Peter Mandelson's failed security...
Apr 15 · Galey Penridge
Five Critical Questions Facing Starmer in Commons Mandelson Showdown
Politics
Five Critical Questions Facing Starmer in Commons Mandelson Showdown
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is dealing with significant pressure in Parliament over his management of Lord Mandelson's security assessment for the US ambassador role,...
Apr 14 · Galey Penridge
Starmer Would Have Rejected Mandelson, Lammy Insists Amid Vetting Crisis
Politics
Starmer Would Have Rejected Mandelson, Lammy Insists Amid Vetting Crisis
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has insisted that Sir Keir Starmer would have rejected Lord Mandelson's nomination as US ambassador had he known the former...
Apr 13 · Galey Penridge
Foreign Office Chief Set to Answer MPs Over Mandelson Security Clearance Controversy
Politics
Foreign Office Chief Set to Answer MPs Over Mandelson Security Clearance Controversy
The Foreign Office's most senior official is anticipated to undergo rigorous questioning from MPs on Tuesday over his role in awarding Peter Mandelson a security...
Apr 12 · Galey Penridge
Mandelson Vetting Crisis Deepens as Senior Civil Servant Departs
Politics
Mandelson Vetting Crisis Deepens as Senior Civil Servant Departs
The appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to the US has triggered a new political row for Sir Keir Starmer after it emerged...
Apr 11 · Galey Penridge
Apple Charts New Course with Hardware Chief John Ternus at the Helm
Technology
Apple Charts New Course with Hardware Chief John Ternus at the Helm
Apple has revealed a significant leadership transition, designating John Ternus as its new chief executive to replace Tim Cook after fifteen years at the helm....
Apr 18 · Galey Penridge
Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Sparks Global Security Alarm
Technology
Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Sparks Global Security Alarm
Anthropic's most recent artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, has triggered widespread alarm amongst regulatory bodies, lawmakers and financial sector organisations across the globe following claims...
Apr 17 · Galey Penridge
Dating Apps and Video Platforms Adopt Iris Scanning to Verify Real Users
Technology
Dating Apps and Video Platforms Adopt Iris Scanning to Verify Real Users
Major dating and video platforms are embracing iris-scanning technology to address the rising threat of artificial intelligence-generated fake accounts and scams. Tinder and Zoom have...
Apr 16 · Galey Penridge
White House seeks dialogue with Anthropic over advanced AI security tool
Technology
White House seeks dialogue with Anthropic over advanced AI security tool
The White House has held a "productive and constructive" meeting with Anthropic's chief executive, Dario Amodei, representing a significant diplomatic shift towards the AI company...
Apr 15 · Galey Penridge
Digital Twins Transform Workplace Productivity and Raise Legal Questions
Technology
Digital Twins Transform Workplace Productivity and Raise Legal Questions
A tech adviser in the UK has invested three years developing an AI version of himself that can handle commercial choices, client presentations and even...
Apr 14 · Galey Penridge