AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The UK’s economy grew faster than expected in July partly helped by businesses using artificial intelligence (AI). The economy expanded by 0.4%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas…
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
EXPLAINER Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they’re testy about the colour shades.…
World Athletics Ultimate Championship opens with record $10m prize pot
EXPLAINER World Athletics Ultimate Championship opens with record $10m prize pot The inaugural Ultimate Championship opens with Olympic Games champions competing for a record prize pot of $10m. Sweden’s Armand…
Pro-Palestine student suspended by King’s College London returns to campus
Pro-Palestine student suspended by King’s College London returns to campus College lifts suspension amid criticism from student groups over crackdown on pro-Palestine sentiments. Usama Ghanem, a third-year student at King’s…
What did 25 years of the “war on terror” leave behind?
US forces have bombed somewhere every year since 2001. AJLabs maps the so-called “war on terror”.
How 9/11 helped Israel sell its war on Palestinians to America
Opinion How 9/11 helped Israel sell its war on Palestinians to America The ‘war on terror’ made Israeli repression easier to present as part of a shared struggle against a…
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
Anthropic says it has identified and disrupted attempts to use its AI model for “malicious activity” which could support the development of biological weapons. The findings, made in the firm’s…
Brazil’s Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts
Brazil’s Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal. Supreme…
Unveiling of Charlie Kirk statue sparks chaos in Times Square
The unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in Times Square has sparked clashes between supporters and protesters.
Maduro’s wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody
Maduro’s wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody Her lawyers say Flores needs cardiac treatment and recovery facilities a detention centre cannot provide. Venezuelan President Nicolas…