Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics Meta Laura Cress Technology reporter 18 minutes ago Meta is facing a backlash over its new AI tool Muse Image, which can generate pictures using other people’s profile pictures without telling them. It is one of many text-to-image tools publicly available, which… Continue reading Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics
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Farage’s rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
Farage’s rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election Reuters Kate Whannel Political reporter 1 hour ago Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Restore Britain have all ruled out contesting the Clacton by-election triggered by the resignation of Nigel Farage. The Reform UK leader said that, having announced his resignation, he would… Continue reading Farage’s rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
Next PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warns
Next PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warns Getty Joshua Nevett Political reporter 8 minutes ago The country needs to be “woken up” to the threat of war, a former Nato secretary general has said, as he urged the next prime minister to look again at the level of… Continue reading Next PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warns
Farage to make statement on his ‘future in public life’
Farage to make statement on his ‘future in public life’ Reuters Richard Wheeler Political reporter 4 minutes ago Nigel Farage says he will make a statement on his “future in public life” amid renewed scrutiny over financial support he has received. The Reform UK leader’s statement from 14:00 BST comes after it emerged he did… Continue reading Farage to make statement on his ‘future in public life’
AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%
AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800% Bloomberg via Getty Images Osmond Chia Business reporter 10 minutes ago South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics says it expects to post a 19-fold jump in its profits, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips. The company forecast that it made 89tn won (£44bn;… Continue reading AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%
Farage says he’s ‘done no wrongdoing’ after benefits from ally not declared
Farage says he’s ‘done no wrongdoing’ after benefits from ally not declared Getty Images Richard Wheeler Political reporter 23 minutes ago Nigel Farage said he has “done no wrongdoing” after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. The Sunday Times said George Cottrell’s support… Continue reading Farage says he’s ‘done no wrongdoing’ after benefits from ally not declared
Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared
Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Nick Eardley, Political correspondent and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter 5 July 2026, 02:33 BST Updated 3 hours ago Robert Jenrick says “no rules have been broken whatsoever” by Nigel… Continue reading Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared
Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent 15 minutes ago Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham will have to… Continue reading Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide
Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Paul Seddon Political reporter 2 July 2026, 13:00 BST Updated 4 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff has conceded that Labour failed to… Continue reading Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide
Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature
Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature Getty Images Liv McMahon Technology reporter 21 minutes ago Owners of Meta’s AI glasses have been told they must pay a monthly fee if they want full access to a feature that was previously free. Users will have to shell out $19.99 every month to… Continue reading Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature