64 m. ago When Trump comes to UK, normal rules of state visits will not apply

Keir Starmer will have to choose how to spend limited political capital, with most pressing issues ones UK and US do not agree onDonald Trump has repeatedly described Keir Starmer as a “good man”, distancing himself from the attacks on the UK prime minister mounted by other figures on the US far right such as Elon Musk.One of the many known unknowns, however, of a Trump state visit is what kind of Trump will show up when a microphone is placed in front of him. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Labour reignites row with Elon Musk on the eve of Donald Trump's state visit with free speech on the agenda

Downing Street accused Elon Musk of spreading 'dangerous' language, saying his rhetoric during an appearance at an anti-migrant protest in London threatened 'violence and intimidation'.

Politics

6 h. ago Elon Musk piggybacks Tommy Robinson and brings his troll show to Britain after being banished from the White House

Elon Musk’s fixation on the U.K. began in 2024. Now, it could be his second act — after being tossed out by MAGAworld, writes John Bowden

Events

8 h. ago US judge rejects lawsuit challenge to SpaceX launch site over risks to wildlife

FAA ruled to have satisfied obligations in granting approval for expanded SpaceX operations next to wildlife refugeA US district court judge on Monday rejected a suit by conservation groups challenging the Federal Aviation Administration approval in 2022 of expanded rocket launch operations by Elon Musk’s SpaceX next to a national wildlife refuge in south Texas.The groups said noise, light pollution, construction and road traffic also degrade the area, home to endangered ocelots and jaguarundis, as well as nesting sites for endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles and for threatened shorebirds. US district judge Carl Nichols in Washington said FAA had satisfied its obligation “to take a hard look at the effects of light on nearby wildlife”. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago PM condemns ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally that ‘sent shiver’ through communities

The Prime Minister described the demonstration as ‘plastic patriotism’.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump vs Tech: How an immigration fight could blow up the fragile alliance

The tech industry has come to rely heavily on the H-1B foreign guest work program in recent decades. That puts it at odds with its new ally in the White House

Politics

13 h. ago Voices: Coming to a big screen near you  Elon Musk is undermining Britain again

Calling for ‘revolutionary government change’ at Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally is a reminder that the tech billionaire is not best qualified to lecture anyone on free speech and democracy, says Sean O’Grady

Politics

14 h. ago What did Elon Musk say at the Unite the Kingdom march? Speech in full

Elon Musk called for “massive government reform” and warned “violence is coming” to the UK

Politics

15 h. ago Elon Musk buys nearly $1bn in Tesla stock in push for more control

Tesla shares rose by more than 8% after news of CEO’s transactions, a week after he was offered $1tn pay packageElon Musk, the Tesla CEO, has purchased nearly $1bn worth of the electric-vehicle maker’s stock, a regulatory filing showed, reinforcing Musk’s push for greater control over Tesla.Tesla shares jumped more than 8% in premarket trading on Monday following the news. Continue reading...

Economics

15 h. ago Elon Musk buys $1B in Tesla stock in show of commitment for flagging EV maker

Musk is looking to show his commitment to Tesla ahead of a shareholder vote on a new $1 trillion pay package

Economics

16 h. ago Elon Musk used ‘dangerous and inflammatory’ language at Tommy Robinson

No 10 said rhetoric used by the tech billionaire threatened ‘violence and intimidation’ on Britain’s streets

Politics

17 h. ago Musk buys $1bn in Tesla shares as EV maker peps bumper pay package

Tesla boss Elon Musk has bought around $1billion (£740million) of shares in the electric car maker.

Economics

17 h. ago ‘We’re in big trouble’: pope concerned at Elon Musk’s trillion

Pope Leo criticises executive pay packages and talks about gap between rich and poor, in his first media interviewPope Leo said “we’re in big trouble” when it comes to the ever-widening pay gap between the rich and poor, citing Elon Musk, who may be on course to become the world’s first trillionaire.Leo made the remarks while criticising executive pay packages during his first interview with the media. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago Elon Musk's 'dangerous' language threatened 'violence on UK streets', says No 10

The far-right Unite the Kingdom rally, organised by Tommy Robinson, saw thousands of people gather in London - with counter-demonstrations also taking place

Events

18 h. ago Nigel Farage breaks silence after Elon Musk urges UK to ‘fight or die’ at Tommy Robinson march

Nigel Farage said Elon Musk's "fight back or you die" calls at Tommy Robinson’s rally in London over the weekend "left a degree of ambiguity."

Events

18 h. ago Pope Leo at war with Elon Musk as trillionaire status will be 'only thing of value'

Pope Leo has given his first interview since being elected as pontiff in May and has expressed his concerns about the ever-widening gap between the rich and poor

Events

19 h. ago 'Craven coward': Elon Musk responds to call for him to be sanctioned over remarks at Tommy Robinson's rally

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called for the Telsa owner to be sanctioned over remarks he made to crowds attending the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest in London

Events

19 h. ago ‘Big trouble’: Pope Leo criticises Elon Musk’s wealth in first media interview

Pope Leo was elected the first US pope by the world's cardinals in May to replace Francis

Events

21 h. ago Pope Leo criticises Elon Musk’s wealth in first media interview

Pope Leo was elected the first US pope by the world's cardinals in May to replace Francis

Culture

24 h. ago Starlink down: Elon Musk’s satellite internet service confirms it is experiencing outage

Company says it is investigating as thousands of US users report disruptions to their service

Technology