1 hour ago ‘Sycophantic’ AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, study shows

Scientists warn of ‘insidious risks’ of increasingly popular technology that affirms even harmful behaviourTurning to AI chatbots for personal advice poses “insidious risks”, according to a study showing the technology consistently affirms a user’s actions and opinions even when harmful.Scientists said the findings raised urgent concerns over the power of chatbots to distort people’s self-perceptions and make them less willing to patch things up after a row. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago London’s violent crime hotspots: Interactive map reveals tide of knife attacks and other assaults across capital

Capital accounts for almost a third of knife offences in England and Wales, research shows

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11 h. ago Police probing ‘irregularities’ in Alba Party's finances after concern raised by leadership

It comes amid a bitter row with former general secretary Chris McEleny

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11 h. ago London’s violent crime hotspots: Interactive map reveals tide of assaults across the capital

Capital accounts for almost a third of knife offences in England and Wales, research shows

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17 h. ago Prostate cancer sufferers in ‘postcode lottery’ to get new drug, says charity

It comes as concerns were raised that a new drug approved for NHS use will not be given to eligible patients.

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25 h. ago Kim Kardashian stuns at All’s Fair London premiere as she reveals stress

The reality star turned actor joined co-stars Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson and Teyana Taylor at the UK launch of Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama

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28 h. ago Frontrunner suffers blow in race to be UK ambassador to US over criticisms of Trump

Exclusive: Whitehall officials raise fears about Mark Sedwill’s newspaper article warning of president’s ‘blundering’ behaviourUK politics live – latest updatesMark Sedwill’s prospects of becoming the UK’s ambassador in Washington have taken a blow after officials raised concerns about an article he wrote in 2021 praising Joe Biden and criticising Donald Trump.The former cabinet secretary and national security adviser has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to succeed Peter Mandelson in Washington. But some in government are worried about an article he wrote four years ago in which he made several criticisms of Trump after he lost the 2020 presidential election to Biden. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago CQC chief executive steps down amid Leeds maternity investigation

Sir Julian Hartley stepped down after raising concerns that his position may ‘undermine trust and confidence’ in the Commission’s regulation.

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34 h. ago Rebecca English visits one of Britain's most haunted places: Tower of London Yeoman Sergeant reveals the chilling paranormal activity witnessed at the royal property

Daily Mail's Rebecca English and Jo Elvin take a chilling tour of one of Britain's most haunted sites, the Tower of London.

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35 h. ago Revealed: London's war on motorists nets staggering £1billion a year from road charges and fines

London councils and TfL are raking in vast sums from parking charges and fines

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47 h. ago Children groomed and failed by police: Reports reveal rape and exploitation of vulnerable London girls

EXCLUSIVE: Vulnerable young girls from across the capital have been found with adult men days after going missing and despite alleging rape saw inadequate police action, investigations show

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49 h. ago Labour's Shabana Mahmood hands back £2,500 donation to businessman linked to Jhoots Pharmacy row

The Home Secretary returned a £2,500 gift she previously received from Manjit Jhooty after MPs raised concerns about Jhoots Pharmacy.

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52 h. ago Confectioner reveals London's top treat in time for Halloween

Confectioner reveals London's top treat in time for Halloween  Kilburn Times

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53 h. ago When will the Michelin 2026 stars be revealed for London, the UK and Ireland?

When will the Michelin 2026 stars be revealed for London, the UK and Ireland?  Hot Dinners

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59 h. ago Big differences in side effects from antidepressant drugs revealed by London scientists

The study shows how the different medicines, taken by eight million people in the UK, can raise or reduce body weight in a range of more than 4kg

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59 h. ago Union chiefs warn SNP ministers China energy investment 'cannot come at any cost'

Union bosses have also raised concerns Chinese-made turbine parts arriving in Leith was a “stark reminder” at opportunities being missed out on by Scottish workers.

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2 d. ago Strange plastic discs spotted along miles of Welsh coastline

Concerns have been raised about their imapct on marine life if ingested

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3 d. ago Bournemouth told they could be fined for what they did vs Palace – ‘It’s against protocol’

A former Premier League official has raised concerns about Bournemouth's behaviour towards referee Jarred Gillett during their dramatic draw with Crystal Palace

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3 d. ago Just one in 88 luxury watches snatched in London are ever recovered, figures reveal

Thousands of luxury timepieces have been stolen across the capital in recent years

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3 d. ago Survey reveals : London residents most satisfied with their body image.

Survey reveals : London residents most satisfied with their body image.  Guardian Series

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