BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
However, the integration of such pervasive surveillance technologies has not been without controversy. Civil liberty campaigners have sounded a stark warning, raising serious concerns about the implications for public privacy…
What’s behind Starmer’s notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
Sir Keir Starmer’s recent, more definitive articulation of Labour’s approach to post-Brexit relations with the European Union marks a significant moment, signalling a strategic recalibration designed to send clear messages…
Portsmouth surgeon who ‘stripped naked in cubicle’ struck off
A surgeon working at Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital has been struck off the medical register after a series of serious misconduct allegations, including stripping naked in a toilet cubicle and…
South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung meets China’s Xi as he seeks a reset in ties
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung is undertaking a significant diplomatic mission to Beijing, meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a bid to reset strained relations with South Korea’s…
UK powers to seize phones from migrants without arrest come into force.
New legislation empowering authorities to seize mobile phones from individuals suspected of being illegal migrants, even without formally arresting them, has officially come into effect across the United Kingdom. This…
Tynwald committee warns against ‘systematic reliance’ on reserves
A Tynwald scrutiny committee has issued a stark warning to the Isle of Man’s government, cautioning that it faces "significant repercussions" if it fails to cease its "systematic reliance" on…
Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro
In the early hours of Monday morning trade across Asia, the benchmark price for gold surged by approximately 1.8%, reaching an impressive $4,408 (equivalent to £3,282) per ounce. This robust…
Will the TikTok deal mean the app changes in the US?
TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has reportedly finalized a deal with a consortium of investors to manage its operations within the United States. This landmark agreement, a direct response to mounting…
Danish PM tells Trump to stop ‘threats’ against Greenland
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a stern and unequivocal rebuke to United States President Donald Trump, demanding he cease his "threats" regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland. In…
Senedd prepares for ‘once in a century change’ for 2026 election.
As the people of Wales usher in a new era, their parliament, the Senedd, stands on the brink of an unprecedented transformation, described by its own presiding officer as a…
















