5 h. ago Six Nations 2025: Ireland survive scare to clinch Triple Crown against much

Wales threatened to end 14-match losing streak but Ireland held nerve late on

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6 h. ago Creative industries are among the UK’s crown jewels – and AI is out to steal them | John Naughton

The tech firms’ efforts to change copyright laws and gain free access to intellectual property is patently wrongThere are decades when nothing happens (as Lenin is – wrongly – supposed to have said) and weeks when decades happen. We’ve just lived through a few weeks like that. We’ve known for decades that some American tech companies were problematic for democracy because they were fragmenting the public sphere and fostering polarisation. They were a worrying nuisance, to be sure, but not central to the polity.And then, suddenly, those corporations were inextricably bound into government, and their narrow sectional interests became the national interest of the US. Which means that any foreign government with ideas about regulating, say, hate speech on X, may have to deal with the intemperate wrath of Donald Trump or the more coherent abuse of JD Vance. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago TV star Charles Hanson’s wife had ‘frightening reaction’ to him, court told

Charles Hanson, 46, is on trial at Derby Crown Court accused of using violence towards his wife.

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30 h. ago Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales

Ireland will clinch the Triple Crown if they beat Wales in Cardiff..

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33 h. ago TV star Charles Hanson’s wife blamed him for baby’s death, court told

Charles Hanson is on trial at Derby Crown Court accused of using violence towards his wife.

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33 h. ago Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann remanded over stalking charges

Julia Wandel, 23, claimed to be Madeleine McCann on Instagram in 2023.

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38 h. ago Mohammed bin Salman wants an alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan – but one that most benefits Saudi Arabia | Madawi al

The crown prince sees Hamas as a regional threat, and may propose a deal that risks sidelining PalestiniansSaudi Arabia has suddenly experienced a diplomatic awakening after lukewarm engagement with the conflict in Gaza. Today, leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will gather in Riyadh to discuss Donald Trump’s proposal for a US takeover of Gaza. (Keen to be viewed as a global deal maker, Saudi Arabia will also be hosting negotiations over Ukraine this week.)Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was alarmed by Trump’s outrageous “Riviera plan” to reconstruct Gaza following eviction of its people to neighbouring countries. Alongside Arab leaders, he hopes to propose an alternative plan with the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem its capital at its core. The crown prince has insisted that there will be no normalisation of Israel without a Palestinian state.Madawi al-Rasheed is a fellow of the British Academy and a visiting professor at the Midd...

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45 h. ago Q&A: What are Labour's plans on AI and copyright? Who will be affected? All you need to know about the Big Tech proposals alarming the creative world

The Daily Mail has launched a major new campaign to protect Britain's creative industries from the threat of AI. But what are the plans and who will be affected? Your questions answered.

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45 h. ago Don't let Big Tech steal UK's creative genius: Music, TV, film and publishing bosses back major Mail campaign to stop Labour letting US AI giants plunder their work for free

Senior figures from the worlds of music, media and film last night backed a major new Daily Mail campaign to protect Britain's creative industries from the threat of AI.

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53 h. ago ‘Russia has learned nothing’ over Ukraine war, says David Lammy – UK politics live

UK foreign secretary criticises Russia over Ukraine war, saying it ‘faces a test’ over Ukraine war as he speaks at G20 foreign ministerial meetingAs well as appearing on the airwaves this morning to promote Labour’s £270m Arts Everywhere fund, culture secretary Lisa Nandy also supplied some quotes for the press release accompanying the launch.She said:Arts and culture help us understand the world we live in, they shape and define society and are enjoyed by people in every part of our country. They are the building blocks of our world-leading creative industries and make a huge contribution towards boosting growth and breaking down barriers to opportunities for young people to learn the creative skills they need to succeed.The funding we are announcing today will allow the arts to continue to flourish across Britain, creating good jobs and growth by fixing the foundations in our cultural venues, museums, libraries and heritage institutions [and] will ensure that arts and cultural ins...

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54 h. ago TV star Charles Hanson asked if he was ‘dreaming’ when arrested, court hears

Charles Hanson, 46, is on trial accused of being violent towards his wife Rebecca Hanson.

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56 h. ago UK and Norway negotiating ‘ambitious’ new defence pact – UK politics live

Downing Street says the two leaders spoke overnight, after Donald Trump accused the Ukrainian president of being a ‘dictator’As well as appearing on the airwaves this morning to promote Labour’s £270m Arts Everywhere fund, culture secretary Lisa Nandy also supplied some quotes for the press release accompanying the launch.She said:Arts and culture help us understand the world we live in, they shape and define society and are enjoyed by people in every part of our country. They are the building blocks of our world-leading creative industries and make a huge contribution towards boosting growth and breaking down barriers to opportunities for young people to learn the creative skills they need to succeed.The funding we are announcing today will allow the arts to continue to flourish across Britain, creating good jobs and growth by fixing the foundations in our cultural venues, museums, libraries and heritage institutions [and] will ensure that arts and cultural institutions truly are f...

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68 h. ago Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince demanded Ukraine to have a seat at the table for peace talks

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly felt Ukraine should have been represented in Tuesday's negotiations in Riyadh, given the war is being fought on its territory.

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3 d. ago Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson ‘told police alleged headlock was loving hug’

The television personality is on trial at Derby Crown Court accused of using violence against his wife.

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3 d. ago Woman in court accused of killing child by scalding her in bath in 1978

Janice Nix was charged on Tuesday over the death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard.

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4 d. ago Thieves steal $500k worth of jewelry from French soccer star Olivier Giroud’s LA home

The break-in was discovered on February 5 by the striker’s wife, who found a smashed window on their property, and called the LAPD

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4 d. ago Builder jailed for life for stabbing murders of his wife and stepson

Calogero Ricotta, 64, ‘used controlling and coercive behaviour to control’ his 54-year-old wife Maria Nugara, referred to in charges as Maria Ricotta.

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4 d. ago Man convicted over plot to commit FGM in ‘landmark case’ has sentence increased

Emad Kaky, 48, had his sentenced increased to seven years’ imprisonment after the case was referred to the Court of Appeal.

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4 d. ago TV auctioneer Charles Hanson ‘promised not to lay finger on wife before arrest’

The 46-year-old, known for appearing on Bargain Hunt and Flog It!, denies using violence against his wife.

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4 d. ago Vote open to public to crown UK’s most heroic dog in Crufts award

Nominees of the annual Hero Dog Award include a record-breaking blood donor dog and another who walked 3,000 miles alongside his grieving owner.

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