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Meta ordered to remove deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Facebook told it was wrong in leaving up AI-generated videos of a Labour councillor and Muslim campaigner, amid calls to curb fakesMeta’s “supreme cou…
Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby DC monuments, US park service says
National Park Service lays out concerns that planned 250ft arch could interfere with historic sites in US capital Donald Trump’s desired triumphal arc…
China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.…
Trump administration denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assembly
It is the second year this administration has barred the Palestinian delegation from US travel ahead of the forumThe US state department said on Wedne…
‘Amazing community’: how people are making new friends and connections as adults
As concern about loneliness and social isolation grows, we spoke to people who have joined groups and set up activitiesAmid growing concern about lone…
King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands
The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.…
Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win
Sweden's centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after losing the parliamentary elections.…
Real Madrid fan group demands Mbappe apologies over Ceuta shirt snub
Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Ibrahima Konate wore a tribute shirt partially rolled up ahead of Madrid's 3-2 win at Elche.…
Plan to limit number of NHS patients diagnosed with ADHD attacked as ‘rationing’ healthcare
Review due next week expected to say patients should be ‘triaged’ and offered support without formal diagnosisProposals to limit the number of patient…
Canada’s Carney welcomes EU’s associated membership proposal
In address to European parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listed areas where he wants to boost cooperation.…
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.…
ICE agent arrested in Minneapolis on charges of assault and false reporting of crime
Christian Castro faced assault charges after shooting Venezuelan man through the door of his apartment while children were presentA federal immigratio…
Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah Woods
Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" for community support.…
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public office and buildings
Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces The Albanese government is…
Burnham has to sell Bank rate rises as ‘breathing space’ – good luck with that
PM’s push to cut cost of living is threatened by rising inflation and higher government borrowing costsBank of England holds interest ratesBusiness li…
Ilhan Omar brings bill to make ICE ‘pay the price’ for terrorizing communities
Make ICE Pay Act would block nearly $140bn in funding and redirect money to places reeling from Trump crackdownThe US congresswoman Ilhan Omar is set …
Trump funding cuts may force Alzheimer’s disease study to shut down, affecting 600 aging adults
The Trump administration canceled a grant studying two low-income, majority Black neighborhoods in PittsburghScientific funding cuts imposed by the Tr…
Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls
Washington and Florida insiders are exploring lucrative deals for a post-communist Cuba crushed by ever-increasing US sanctionsSpanish hotel chains. A…
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over membership offer to Canada | First Thing
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is due to address the European parliament on Thursday. Plus, how the attention economy overwhelmed children’s TV…
Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?…
'Everybody was as one': Reverend reflects on search effort for Noah Woods
The Reverend Chris Willis says the public reaction has been a "thread of positivity" in the sadness.…
Tories challenge chancellor to rule out tax rises in budget – UK politics live
The Conservatives want to brand Burnham’s administration as a ‘traditional tax and spend socialist government’Chris Bryant, the Northern Ireland secre…
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children
Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.…
A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric
The driver said he was shaken by a violent encounter at a rest stop, which he described as unprovoked.…
Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
Despite the lingering questions, China remains optimistic about the summit.…
People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
Waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast. Homeowners generally have plenty of warning before their house buckles. So why aren't most houses rem…
Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids
The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Ac…
D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk
The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazar…
Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned…
Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says such a partnership is for the European Union’s ‘common strength’US president Donald Trump has …