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Prison officer jailed after having sex with inmate in 'chapel area'
A former prison officer has been jailed for having romantic relationships with two inmates and plotting to smuggle drug-soaked envelopes…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
Business
Is the AI ‘manipulation engine’ here? How chatbots are gearing up to sell ads
Eighteen months ago, it was plausible that artificial intelligence might take a different path than social media. Back then, AI’s…
News
How to build your deep reading and critical thinking skills to better resist misinformation
The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, with 57% of people admitting…
Celebrity
Prince Harry 'clutching at straws' with claim against Mail publisher, court told
Maia Daviesand Imogen James & Tom Symonds,Royal Courts of Justice The Duke of Sussex and other high-profile claimants accusing the…
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Europe Inc is not law yet. It is a signal.
In a Davos dominated by talk of tariffs, subsidies, and geopolitical risk, Europe used the stage to question its own economic limits. At…
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How Iran’s internet shutdown is hurting already ailing businesses
Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the Islamic…
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Spain train crash: Shock and confusion as officials struggle for answers
Guy Hedgecoein Adamuz, southern Spain Sunday's high-speed train crash in southern Spain, the worst in over a decade, has been a…
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EU to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
Jonathan Josephs,Business reporterand Nick Edser,Business reporter The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US…
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How to balance intuition and strategic thinking
Balancing gut feelings with hard data isn’t a soft skill. It’s a strategic advantage. In an era where AI, automation, and ubiquitous…
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Texts between Donald Trump, Jonas Støre, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte
Olivia Irelandand Paulin Kola A series of text exchanges between Donald Trump and European leaders about ownership of Greenland have…
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Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges
Lynette HorsburghNorth West Lucy Letby will face no new criminal charges over baby deaths and collapses at hospitals where she worked. The…
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Science says marry the right person and you’ll be more successful, except for 1 (very personal) catch
Want to be wealthier? Get married. According to a study published in Journal of Sociology, the net worth of a married person grows…
Business
Most scientific inventions don’t leave the lab. This VC firm is changing that
While working as an engineer at Tesla, Niccolo Cymbalist never planned to start a business. But he’d been considering an idea for new…
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UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in London
Becky MortonPolitical reporter The UK has approved China's plans for a huge new embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it…
Business
What are tokenized securities? Risks and what to know as stock exchange NYSE embraces the blockchain
The blockchain is coming to Wall Street. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) said on Monday that it was developing a platform to trade…
Business
Scotland call on Gray and Cherry for Six Nations
Experienced pair Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry return to the Scotland squad in time for this year's Six Nations, while there are places for…
News
Big Tech stocks fall as Trump’s Greenland ambitions rise: Is a ‘Sell America’ trade to blame?
Tuesday is the first trading day on U.S. stock markets since President Donald Trump escalated his threats over Greenland this weekend. The…
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Russian strikes again leave half of Kyiv with no heating in winter cold snap
A large Russian aerial strike on Ukraine has again left half of Kyiv's residential buildings without heating or power as temperatures…
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7 ways AI could change architecture in 2026
Like many industries, architecture has jumped on the artificial intelligence bandwagon. AI tools are becoming everyday parts of the…
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Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for Starmer
Chris MasonPolitical editor Just yesterday, the prime minister made the case for "calm discussion" with the United States. He wakes up…
Business
Odoo tops €7 billion valuation as General Atlantic increases stake
Belgian business software company Odoo, also a unicorn, has reached a fresh milestone. Growth investor General Atlantic has increased its…
News
Politician kicked out of Senedd Tories for talking to Reform
A prominent Welsh Tory has been thrown out of the group in Wales' parliament for saying he was thinking about defecting to Reform UK, his…
Business
Intel admits consumers don’t care about ’AI PCs’—yet
Remember a couple of years ago when Intel declared that the “age of the AI PC” had arrived? Back at CES 2024, the chip giant was saying…
Culture
Australian Open 2026: Casper Ruud will leave early to be with pregnant wife Maria
"Except for when I'm playing a match, the ringer is on all hours of the day just in case. "There's more to life than just tennis, but I'm…