I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM

I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM Sir Keir Starmer has said he “will not yield” to pressure from Donald Trump over the future of Greenland, after the US president attacked the UK’s Chagos Islands deal. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir said the US president had criticised the Chagos… Continue reading I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial Snapchat’s parent Snap has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles. Terms of the deal were not announced as it was revealed by lawyers at a California Superior Court hearing, after which… Continue reading Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

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UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’

UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’ 3 hours ago Amy Walker Getty Images The UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling. In a post on social… Continue reading UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’

Trade war in no-one’s interest, says PM in face of Trump threats

Trade war in no-one’s interest, says PM in face of Trump threats 55 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said a trade war is in “no-one’s interest” after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10% tax on imports from the UK and other countries who oppose his plans to… Continue reading Trade war in no-one’s interest, says PM in face of Trump threats

Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat

Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat The prime minister will take to the Downing Street lectern this morning, after another extraordinary weekend of diplomatic turmoil prompted by US President Donald Trump. Sir Keir Starmer knows that people and businesses in the UK will expect him to respond, in front of the cameras,… Continue reading Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat

Greenland’s people must decide its future, says Nandy

Greenland’s people must decide its future, says Nandy 29 minutes ago Maia Davies The UK will not compromise on its position that Greenland’s future must be decided by its own people, the culture secretary has said. Lisa Nandy said Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on the UK and other European allies over their opposition… Continue reading Greenland’s people must decide its future, says Nandy

Jenrick’s move is massive – but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right?

Jenrick’s move is massive – but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right? 14 minutes ago Laura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg BBC There is fresh paint in Reform HQ – and a fresh face in its line-up. Before Thursday, the last time Robert Jenrick walked into Millbank Tower, a fabled address in… Continue reading Jenrick’s move is massive – but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right?

Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has sued his company xAI over sexualised deepfakes of her created on social media platform X. The lawsuit filed in New York on Thursday alleges the Grok AI tool created sexually explicit pictures of… Continue reading Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

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Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays

Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays 20 minutes ago Harry FarleyPolitical correspondent Getty Images A third of eligible councils in England have asked to postpone their elections due in May, according to BBC research. Last month ministers told 63 local authorities they would authorise delays to the polls if there were “genuine concerns” about… Continue reading Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? 8 hours ago Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor AFP via Getty Images One day the mighty data centre could be toppled into obsolescence by the humble smartphone, said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on a recent podcast. Speaking to host Prakhar Gupta, the AI chief argued that… Continue reading Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

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