Elon Musk’s SpaceX confirms it is taking over xAI

This move sees xAI, known for its conversational AI chatbot Grok, integrated into the operational framework of SpaceX. Musk articulated in his memo that this combination would forge a formidable…

Mental health chat encouraged at Wolverhampton coffee mornings

The importance of open dialogue surrounding mental health is being amplified across Wolverhampton as the city embraces Time to Talk Day 2026, a national initiative dedicated to fostering conversations about…

Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault, just ahead of his scheduled trial in Oslo on Tuesday where he faces 38…

AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and there’s a backlash

"It boggled my mind. The absurd AI-made images were all over Facebook and getting [a] huge amount of traction without any scrutiny at all – it was insane to me,"…

Resident doctors in England vote in favour of more strike action

Resident doctors in England have overwhelmingly voted in favour of further strike action, extending the mandate for walkouts in their protracted dispute with the government over pay and the availability…

Geographe Bay: Teen swims hours to save family stranded off Western Australia

In a remarkable display of courage and resilience, a 13-year-old boy braved treacherous waters for hours, swimming an estimated 4km (2 nautical miles) in fading light to alert authorities and…

What is Moltbook – the ‘social media network for AI’?

On first glance, the digital landscape of Moltbook, a platform recently launched by Matt Schlicht, head of the commerce platform Octane AI, might appear to be a familiar echo of…

‘Pay and smile’ – Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge

Rome, a city steeped in millennia of history and art, a perennial magnet for wanderlusters and culture seekers, has implemented a controversial new measure at one of its most beloved…

Australia’s rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists

However, a groundbreaking study, meticulously examining extensive data from the ancient forests of Queensland, has unveiled a disturbing shift. Researchers found that a significant increase in extreme temperatures, coupled with…

Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats

The proposed agreement, often referred to as the IMO Net-Zero Framework, was designed to mandate ship owners to adopt increasingly cleaner fuels and technologies starting from 2028, with fines for…