Scott Wiener’s congressional campaign launched a chatbot parodying rival Connie Chan, sparking a rebuke from Pelosi and illustrating the minefield politicians…
Month: August 2026
Putin used North Korean ballistic missiles in lethal attack on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Russia kills 6 in “vicious attack,” says Ukrainian president. …
Trump backs Infantino after fury over FIFA chief’s World Cup sale plan
It would be a “terrible mistake” to replace the football boss after the success of the 2026 World Cup, the U.S….
Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes. …
‘We’ve had a lot of close calls’: Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through…
Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister’s rejection of the deal, viewing it as…
Europe’s Digital Independence Drive Is Finally Moving Beyond the Whiteboard
Digital sovereignty has gone – relatively quickly – from being a niche policy interest, to a mainstream business consideration across multiple…
Analysts expect gilt yields to fall before 28 October budget
Gilt yields are forecast to fall before the 28 October budget, analysts say, as investors weigh UK bonds against volatile US…
Lloyds fights High Court claims over alleged £1.2bn Arena TV fraud
Lloyds Banking Group is defending High Court claims of up to £1.1bn and £280m over the alleged £1.2bn Arena Television lending…
Permanent hiring stops falling for first time in nearly four years
UK permanent hiring stabilised in July as the REC-KPMG jobs report’s placements index hit 50 for the first time in nearly…