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Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector
Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in the country's energy sector, with particular focus on Kyiv, as ongoing Russian strikes…
Susan Darwin
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Two Palestine Action protesters end 73-day hunger strike
Two alleged Palestine Action activists who are awaiting trial have ended a hunger strike protest in prison, seemingly bringing to an end…
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Twenty councils in England ask for election delays
Harry FarleyPolitical correspondent About a third of eligible councils in England have asked to postpone their elections due in May,…
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Elon Musk's X to block Grok from undressing images of real people
Elon Musk's AI model Grok will no longer be able to edit photos of real people to show them in revealing clothing, after widespread…
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Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' with US over Greenland
Daniel Bush Washington correspondent, at the White House Watch: "Fundamental disagreement" with US over Greenland remains, says Danish…
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Saudi Arabia is already living the future of healthcare
While traveling to Riyadh for the Fortune Global Forum, FII9, and the Global Health Exhibition, I witnessed something that should be a…
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Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station
Georgina RannardScience reporter Four astronauts have left the International Space Station a month early, in the first medical evacuation…
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Moment cargo ship crashes into oil tanker in North Sea
A jury at the Old Bailey have been shown CCTV footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker in the North Sea, causing an explosion…
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SpaceX offers free Starlink access to Iranian demonstrators amid Internet blackout
Iranian demonstrators’ ability to get details of bloody nationwide protests out to the world has been given a strong boost, with SpaceX’s…
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Bilt 2.0’s low-interest premium card takes on Chase Sapphire Reserve—with mortgage and rent rewards
As Americans struggle with an affordability crisis—high inflation and an even higher cost of living, especially when it comes to…
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California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
California's top prosecutor has launched an investigation into the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes generated by Elon Musk's AI model…
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Tesla puts ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode behind a monthly paywall
If you’re sick of paying for subscription services, Tesla has some bad news for you. The EV maker announced Wednesday that going forward,…
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Why “becoming Chinese” is taking over social media
“I see a bunch of Americans drinking hot water with lemon and honey, eating congee, drinking hot pot, drinking more soup, eating Chinese…
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Who is Apple’s new Creator Studio actually for?
Apple was the last champion of the “pay once, own forever” crowd, a safe harbor for some of the creatives fleeing Adobe’s monthly ransom.…
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Bilt’s new credit cards to feature 10% interest rate, answering lawmakers’ pleas
Silicon Valley fintech giant Bilt announced an overhaul of its credit cards on Wednesday, which notably will include an introductory rate…
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Stop exporting stress and build a workplace people enjoy
The most dangerous people in a company are stressed leaders. I say that with full self-awareness. I’ve worked for a few and came…
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Home secretary has no confidence in West Midlands police chief
Susie Rackand Alex McIntyre,West Midlands Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has lost confidence in West Midlands Police's chief…
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Ikea will team up with Roblox on a pop-up to reach Gen Alpha shoppers
Ikea’s new store is in the metaverse. The company announced Wednesday that it’s piloting a limited-edition pop-up shop in Roblox’s Welcome…
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U.S. suspends immigrant visa processing from 75 countries
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely…
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A critical climate trend just reversed—driven by crypto and data centers
After two years of declines, United States greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025—a change driven by increased electricity use, due in…
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US announces start of phase two of Trump's Gaza peace plan
US envoy Steve Witkoff has announced the start of phase two of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, with a technocratic…
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Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teen girls
Danny FullbrookBedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Actor John Alford has been sentenced to eight and a half years in jail…
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Skipping this exercise at the gym could be bad for your brain
“Never skip leg day” sounds like something a swole gym bro with killer quads might harp on about. But doctors also sing the praises of…
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China’s trade surplus soared to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite Trump’s tariffs
China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries…