Government to review ‘information failures’ in British-Egyptian activist case 6 hours ago Helen Catt,Political correspondentand Ian Aikman Sayed Hassan/Getty Images Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a review into what she calls “serious information failures” in the case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah. In a letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Cooper… Continue reading Government to review ‘information failures’ in British-Egyptian activist case
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China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks
China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks 6 minutes ago Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Getty Images China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. Under the planned regulations, developers will also need… Continue reading China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. Ministers say the DRC has not made changes required under the toughening… Continue reading UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms 2 hours ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter PA Media Government proposals to tax inherited farmland have been watered down, with the planned threshold increasing from £1m to £2.5m. The climbdown follows months of protests by farmers and concern from some Labour backbenchers. At last year’s Budget, ministers said… Continue reading Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely-popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55. Zampella’s death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded. The influential video game developer was… Continue reading Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy An end to puppy farming and a possible ban on the use of electric shock dog collars are promised as part of a new animal welfare strategy being launched by the government on Monday. The strategy – which packages together new laws with legislative reforms and proposals… Continue reading Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales as part of a new animal welfare strategy to be published by the government on Monday. The practice sees an animal-based scent trail laid for dogs to follow rather than a real… Continue reading Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps
UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps 24 minutes ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images The UK government says it will ban so-called “nudification” apps as part of efforts to tackle misogyny online. New laws – announced on Thursday as part of a wider strategy to halve violence against women and girls – will make… Continue reading UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps
Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys Teachers will be given training to spot the signs of misogyny and tackle it in the classroom as part of the government’s long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade. The plans – which focus on preventing the… Continue reading Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands The UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus scheme, the BBC understands, five years after announcing it would end its participation as part of a deal to leave the European Union. Through the scheme the EU provides funding for people to study, train or volunteer in… Continue reading Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands