58 m. ago Musk’s AI firm forced to delete posts praising Hitler from Grok chatbot

The popular bot on X began making antisemitic comments in response to user queriesElon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI has deleted “inappropriate” posts on X after the company’s chatbot, Grok, began praising Adolf Hitler, referring to itself as MechaHitler and making antisemitic comments in response to user queries.In some now-deleted posts, it referred to a person with a common Jewish surname as someone who was “celebrating the tragic deaths of white kids” in the Texas floods as “future fascists”. Continue reading...

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75 m. ago UEFA rule might force Man City hand in Nico Gonzalez transfer decision

Manchester City have to consider Premier League and UEFA rules for registering squads next season and they have a problem when it comes to the Champions League.

Sport

1 hour ago Spineless tennis chiefs have gifted propaganda to Vladimir Putin by forcing Wimbledon to let Russians play, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: He was confidently striding around court on Tuesday, cap flipped back in the golden sunshine, taking the applause on No 1 Court as if butter wouldn't melt.

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2 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo's latest move met with brutal statement by Premier League winner

Cristiano Ronaldo has committed his future to Al-Nassr for the next two years in a deal worth a stunning £492million, but Emmanuel Petit has slammed the move and claimed it shows he has fallen away from the top level

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4 h. ago Reality TV star and model found dead after lying undiscovered in flat for weeks

The model and Big Brother star was discovered dead after police had to break down her front door following a court order for cops to vacate her flat after her rent was due for more than a year

Events

6 h. ago Zelenskyy responds to model's adult content decriminalisation petition after 25k signatures

The petitioner said she had paid taxes from her OnlyFans account that have helped the Ukrainian Armed Forces and she shouldn't be treated as a criminal for her content

Events

6 h. ago US supreme court clears way for Trump officials to resume mass government firings

Justices lift lower court order that froze ‘reductions in force’ federal layoffs while litigation in case proceededThe US supreme court has cleared the way for Donald Trump’s administration to resume plans for mass firings of federal workers that critics warn could threaten critical government services.Extending a winning streak for the US president, the justices on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that had frozen sweeping federal layoffs known as “reductions in force” while litigation in the case proceeds. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Moment Hamas boss is killed in Israeli strike on car in Lebanon is revealed

Footage captured the moment Mehran Mustafa Ba'jur was hunted by the Israeli Defence Forces in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Events

7 h. ago WW3 fears as Royal Navy scrambles to intercept five Russian vessels in UK waters

The Royal Navy has been forced to intercept five Russian vessels which were spotted in UK waters as two warships and a helicopter were sent to monitor the boats

Politics

7 h. ago Sam Fender cancels gigs after 'haemorrhaging' as singer's health declines

Singer Sam Fender has been forced to cancel a number of his European festival appearances after he was recently diagnosed with a haemorrhage

Politics

7 h. ago Inquiry into Covid care home mistakes must give bereaved closure

A deadly virus forced the suspension of everyday life and created turmoil on an unprecedented level.

Politics

8 h. ago QPR await contact as Leicester consider Marti Cifuentes as new manager

Leicester are seeking a replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy but would have to pay compensation

Politics

8 h. ago PETA sues American Kennel Club over standards for French bulldogs, other breeds

The animal rights group PETA is suing to try to force the American Kennel Club to abandon the standards it backs for French bulldogs and some other breeds

Politics

8 h. ago Canadian police seize largest ever weapons cache in terrorism inquiry

RCMP arrested and charged four people who were trying to form an ‘anti-government militia’ and capture landPolice in Canada have arrested and charged four people, including active military members, who they allege were “planning to create anti-government militia” and to “forcibly take possession of land” in the province of Quebec.The scope of material uncovered by police, including explosives and assault rifles, marks the largest weapons cache ever seized as part of terrorism investigation. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Kim Jong Un's North Korean dystopian water park as locals appear 'forced to have fun'

Hundreds of North Koreans were picture seemingly enjoying themselves in the Wonsan-Kalma eastern coastal tourist zone's new beach, water park and amusement area

Politics

9 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz swats aside Cameron Norrie to storm into Wimbledon semi

No 2 seed too good for British hopeful in quarter-finalSpaniard will face Fritz in semi after 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victoryTwo days after his bruising five-set win over Nicolás Jarry and the Chilean’s subsequent criticisms of his frequent cheering, Cameron Norrie immediately made it clear that he would remain true to himself even in the face of one of the greatest young talents his sport has ever seen. After starting his day against Carlos Alcaraz with a positive hold in the opening game, Norrie punctuated that small win with a loud, booming cheer.Although Norrie was angling for a tight tussle, the stratospheric quality presented by his legendary opponent across the net, Alcaraz, ensured that he did not stand a chance. Alcaraz completely laid waste to the last British player standing at Wimbledon with the force of his devastating, astonishingly complete game, effortlessly dismantling Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 to return to the Wimbledon semi-finals. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Government suing firm linked to 'Baroness Bra' for £122m because of 'buyer's remorse' after Covid contract, High Court told

The bra tycoon and Tory peer had recommended PPE Medpro, which went on to provide 25 million 'faulty' surgical gowns during the coronavirus pandemic.

Economics

10 h. ago Manchester United told to pay bargain transfer fee for Casemiro 'replacement'

Leicester City's reportedly Wilfred Ndidi wants to move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window and could cost less than £10m

Economics

10 h. ago Dog forced to live with horrific injuries after owner refused to pay vet costs

WARNING: This article contains images readers may find upsetting

Economics

11 h. ago Trump reveals 'truth' about Putin relationship as he admits Russia 'throws b******* at us'

The rant comes just days after Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, when asked about Trump's disappointment that the war is still ongoing, stated that they 'pay close attention to all President Trump's statements'

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