14 h. ago Indonesia first country to block Grok over sexualised images of adults and children

The move comes after governments and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned and some have opened inquiries into sexualised content on the app

Politics

25 h. ago More than 2,500 jobs at risk as two high street chains enter administration

The firms have about 300 shops in the UK combined

Events

36 h. ago Indonesia blocks Musk’s Grok chatbot due to risk of pornographic content

Move comes after governments and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned the AI tool and some have opened inquiries into sexualised contentIndonesia temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot on Saturday due to the risk of AI-generated pornographic content, becoming the first country to deny access to the AI tool.The move comes after governments, researchers and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned and some have opened inquiries into sexualised content on the app. Continue reading...

Events

50 h. ago Huge industrial development can now be built after Trafford council backs down on cash requirements

More than 500 jobs will be created

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55 h. ago Woman 'nearly died' after botched £15,000 boob job started leaking green fluid

Lisa Hart, 45, has revealed how she nearly died following a £15,500 boob job after her breast implant started leaking following the reduction

Economics

2 d. ago Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices

Politics

4 d. ago Mum offered £500 to smuggle drugs but ended up in tears before judge

Lisa Haughey was offered £500 to complete a quick job before she was rumbled and ended up in tears in court

Events

5 d. ago Everything you need to know about Claire's and TOFS closures

Failed rescue attempts have put 2,500 UK jobs at risk across the two chains

Politics

5 d. ago Labour tax hikes blamed for collapse of TWO high street chains

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) collapsed putting a combined 2,500 jobs at risk amid 'extremely challenging' conditions on the high street.

Politics

6 d. ago What exactly can Congress do about Venezuela? And will it do anything?

Only Congress has the power to declare war. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans show no signs of trying to rein in Trump and Democrats are not prepared to shut down the government over the president’s move

Politics

6 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration: 2,500 jobs at risk

A spokesperson for the owner said: 'This has been a very tough decision. We have worked intensively in an effort to save both businesses.'

Society

6 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop in administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Both chains were restructured and bought by Modella Capital last year, which has now started insolvency proceedings.

Society

6 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Owner Modella Capital said it had been a ‘very tough decision’

Society

6 d. ago BREAKING: Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Two major high street chains have collapsed into administration, putting 2,500 jobs at risk - this is a breaking story

Events

6 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have collapsed into administration, putting around 2,500 jobs at risk, after their owner reported 'an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall'

Events

6 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop ‘on brink of collapse’ with 2,500 jobs at risk

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

Society

6 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop ‘on brink of collapsing into administration’ with 2,500 jobs at risk

THE British high street has been dealt a devastating New Year hammer blow as two major chains teeter on the brink of collapse. Accessories giant Claire’s and discount favourite The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are understood to be filing notices of intention to appoint administrators just days after Christmas. The legal move essentially hits the...

Society

9 d. ago Yemeni separatists plan to hold independence vote within two years

Seven killed in strikes on south as Saudi-backed government moves to recapture key region from STCYemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north in two years, after their seizure of swathes of the country last month triggered a major feud between Gulf powers.The Southern Transitional Council leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, called on the international community to sponsor talks between concerned parties in the south and north on a path and mechanisms that “guarantee rights of the people of the south”. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Venezuela says it released 99 people detained for protesting 2024 presidential election

Government said the move was due to its ‘unrestricted respect for human rights’ in the face of US aggressionVenezuela has said it has carried out its largest release of political prisoners this year, claiming to have freed 99 people detained for taking part in protests after the 2024 election, widely believed to have been stolen by the dictator Nicolás Maduro, as it comes under increasing military pressure from the US.Civil society organisations have treated the news with caution and stressed that the releases were insufficient, noting that at least 900 political prisoners remain in the country. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Venezuela says it released 99 people detained for 2024 election protests

Government said the move was due to its ‘unrestricted respect for human rights’ in the face of US aggressionVenezuela has said it has carried out its largest release of political prisoners this year, claiming to have freed 99 people detained for taking part in protests after the 2024 election, widely believed to have been stolen by the dictator Nicolás Maduro, as it comes under increasing military pressure from the US.Civil society organisations have treated the news with caution and stressed that the releases were insufficient, noting that at least 900 political prisoners remain in the country. Continue reading...

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