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What is the Cardiff declaration and why does it threaten the Union?

The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have united to demand a path to independence. The move presents a coordinated challenge to the Prime Minister and the future of the UK itself.

Olivia Hartley·13h ago

tech

Anthropic says it stopped an AI bioweapon. What happens now?

An AI company claims it blocked a user from researching biological weapons. The case moves a theoretical danger into the real world and raises urgent questions about who controls this technology.

Marcus Lee·2d ago

world

Why the fall of a Yemeni port threatens global shipping

Houthi rebels have seized Mokha. The capture gives their Iranian backers influence over two of the world's most critical oil and gas shipping lanes.

Daniel Okafor·3d ago

tech

Why are top researchers quitting the world's biggest AI labs?

A senior safety expert at Anthropic says there is a 10% chance AI could kill all humans. His colleague just quit, accusing the company of gambling with our lives. This is a story of internal crisis at the heart of the AI boom.

Marcus Lee·4d ago

UK All UK

Why Harrods faces a £150m bill for Al Fayed abuse claims

Claims from 275 women over alleged abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed could reach £150m. The sum is far larger than the compensation fund set up by the luxury store.

World All World

Why Indonesia's seas are a graveyard for its ferries

The loss of the Virgo Transport 8 is not a random accident. It is the predictable result of a system where lax regulation, politics and economics make deadly sea travel inevitable for millions.

Politics All Politics

Why is Boris Johnson still Putin's problem?

A drone strike near the former prime minister's train in Ukraine was no accident. It was a calculated signal from the Kremlin, with consequences for Westminster and the war.

Business All Business

Would a VAT cut actually save your local pub?

Hundreds of hospitality businesses are demanding the government halve their VAT bill. But the economics are not simple, and the Treasury faces a multi-billion pound question.

6h ago

Tech All Tech

Why has Barack Obama waded into the AI wars?

The former president is urging Democrats to get serious about AI safety. His intervention highlights a deep conflict at the heart of the party and the tech industry itself.

11h ago

Sport All Sport

Why Pro Ref's apology to United leaves everyone angry

The apology came quickly. But after Erling Haaland’s controversial derby winner, Pro Ref’s admission of error solves nothing for Manchester United, the officials, or the technology itself.

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