40 m. ago Vicky Pattison warns of deepfake abuse as ChatGPT plans to launch adult content

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has shared her concerns over the rise of AI-enabled sexual abuse as OpenAI reveal their plans to roll out an "adult mode" feature for over 18s

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55 m. ago Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian president says case for transfer of assets to fund war effort is ‘morally clear and just’ Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

Economics

67 m. ago Supermarket giant ASDA axes major service at 82 garages across UK

It’s now been confirmed that these Asda garages in the UK won’t accept cash, meaning that drivers are only allowed to use pay-at-the-pump systems, which has raised concerns

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81 m. ago ‘Addictive’ drama that fans ‘can’t stop watching’ returns for new series

The drama has remained under the radar despite critics and fans heaping praise on it

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1 hour ago Polish independence could be under threat if Ukraine forced to capitulate, Donald Tusk warns – Europe live

Warning comes as EU leaders discuss sending frozen Russian assets to UkraineGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Period drama praised as 'best' version of Jane Austen novel available to stream

The 2008 BBC adaptation of Sense and Sensibility starring Charity Wakefield and Hattie Morahan won praise from both critics and viewers

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2 h. ago ‘Anthony Joshua hits back at his ‘integrity’ being questioned in Jake Paul fight and vows to show no mercy in the ring

ANTHONY JOSHUA has brushed aside questions over his integrity for fighting Jake Paul - but warned he will show no mercy in the ring. Britain's heavyweight golden boy faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on Friday in Miami in a bout marred with safety concerns. But unbothered AJ hit back: "That's the whole point of this fight, it...

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2 h. ago Polish independence ‘under threat’ if EU cannot come to decision on giving Russian assets to Ukraine, says Poland’s Tusk – Europe live

Warning comes as EU leaders attempt to reduce the risks from Russian retaliation against Belgium, which holds most of the €210bn of frozen Russian assetsGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Pope Leo names fellow Chicagoan as new Archbishop of New York in major shakeup

Bishop Ronald Hicks will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as Pope Leo XIV’s biggest church appointment yet

Politics

3 h. ago Russia warns it will ‘recover damages’ as EU leaders begin debate on giving frozen assets to Ukraine – Europe live

Zelenskyy warns of ‘big problems for Ukraine’ if no deal reached to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assetsGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Fallout fans praise 'iconic' first episode as Rotten Tomatoes score unveiled

Fallout's second season finally arrived on Prime Video and it has received an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score already

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4 h. ago Deadline nears for release of Epstein files – what we know so far

Justice department must release most documents by Friday, and failure to do so would provoke a firestormIn less than 48 hours, Donald Trump’s justice department must release most of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein in its possession. Last month, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the release of those materials by 19 December, except in narrow cases where they would jeopardize current investigations, harm national security or foreign policy goals, or reveal information about Epstein’s victims.Since Trump signed the legislation, his administration has been silent on its progress. Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Pam Bondi, the attorney general, for a briefing on the department of justice’s progress, but she did not provide one. Two Democratic senators among that group subsequently pledged to block some civilian nominees, because they were concerned the administration “is gearing up to disregard the law we led the fight in th...

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4 h. ago CDC officials urge US flu vaccination after record child deaths last year

Americans told ‘time to get vaccinated is now’ as concerning mutation of influenza virus circulates in USOfficials are urging doctors to vaccinate their patients and provide flu antivirals after deaths among children reached record highs and as a concerning mutation of the virus circulates in the US.“Influenza activity is increasing in the US. The time to get vaccinated for this season is now,” Timothy Uyeki, the chief medical officer of the influenza division at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said in a call with clinicians last week. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Manchester United reminded of the Bruno Fernandes trait that might be irreplaceable

Bruno Fernandes has opened up talk on his Man Utd future again but there is one side of his game that doesn't get the level of praise it deserves.

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4 h. ago UK digital ID card: Everything we know as whistleblowers sound alarm over data security

Concerns over data security have cast doubt on the UK's digital ID card plans, raising fears of a potential data breach

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4 h. ago Staging the Africa Cup of Nations part of Morocco's bid to become a soccer superpower

Morocco steps into the spotlight this week with the Africa Cup of Nations as newly built stadiums become an arena to test whether on-field success and hospitality can yield lasting clout as a global soccer power

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4 h. ago Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York

Pope Leo XIV has made a significant U.S. appointment by naming Bishop Ronald Hicks as the next archbishop of New York

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5 h. ago Spanish police search laboratory in African swine fever leak fears

African swine fever, while harmless to humans, is often fatal to pigs and wild boars

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5 h. ago Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll

Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts sayA record low proportion of Americans rate their mental health as “good” or “excellent” according to a Gallup poll released on Thursday.The percentage of Americans polled who rated their mental health as “excellent” dropped below 30% for the first time this year while the number who rated their mental health as either “good” or “excellent” also dropped to a record low 72%. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Currys boss warns of 'muted' consumer confidence after Budget tax raid

Chief executive Alex Baldock said he was 'concerned' that UK 'consumers' already high tax burden has increased further' following Labour's Budget last month.

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