Posts by Susan Darwin
Palestine Action activists to face retrial over Elbit break-in
Deanna Heer KC says a retrial will be pursued on all charges which did not end in verdicts. Source link
Read More‘Difficult’ Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. Source link
Read MoreWhen robots outshine humans, I have to ask: Are we ready?
If you tuned in to China’s 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala looking for traditional lion dances and nostalgic tunes, you may have done a double-take when what greeted you was a squad of humanoid robots performing kung fu, synchronized moves, and comedy sketches with more precision than most of us manage during family reunions. It…
Read MoreVC Quantonation closes €220M fund to back next-gen physics tech
A Paris-based venture firm that has quietly shaped the quantum technology scenery is now making a much louder statement about Europe’s role in the future of computing, materials science, and sensing. Quantonation Ventures has today announced the successful close of its second flagship fund at €220 million, more than double the size of its first…
Read MoreChild abuse on the rise and becoming more complex, crime agency says
“On a daily basis, officers at the NCA and across policing are assessing some of the most obscene child abuse imaginable. And this is not hidden in the dark web – it’s being shared on social media and is accessible on the clear web as well for anyone to see,” said Rob Jones, the NCA’s…
Read MoreHow to stay motivated when you’re a team of one
I’ve worked remotely since 2006 (way before it was common). However, my days were filled with calls to colleagues and DMs to chat about everything from work to what we had planned for the weekend. Now I’m a solopreneur. I have occasional calls with clients, but they’re rare. Most of my days are spent working…
Read MorePlan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups. Source link
Read MoreVinicius Junior says ‘racists are cowards’ as Gianluca Prestianni denies alleged abuse
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said the alleged abuse of team-mate Vinicius was a “disgrace to football”. “What has happened is a disgrace to football and overshadowed the performance, as well as an amazing goal,” said Alexander-Arnold. “Vini has been subject to this a few times throughout his career. To ruin a night like this…
Read MoreWitkoff says ‘meaningful progress’ made as Ukraine talks enter second day
The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low. Source link
Read MoreThe boardroom is opening its doors to add a new member
The business world’s most exclusive club has always been the boardroom. For decades, it has operated as a roped-off circle of experience, where pattern recognition, war stories, and collective gut instinct guided the biggest decisions. But the most recent quarterly earnings calls and 2026 spending projections across industries from tech to finance make it clear:…
Read MoreThird Briton dies in French Alps avalanches in one week
A total of 28 people have died in avalanches since the start of the winter season in the French Alps. Source link
Read MoreStop dithering on Brazilian butt lifts crackdown, say MPs
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately. Source link
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