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Profiles, job ads on job sites could be Chinese spies
Chinese spies are using job websites such as LinkedIn and Upwork to target government and military staff, the Five Eyes has warned.
Future AI-powered weapons should have moral framework: Ex-UK spy chief
David Omand, the former head of GCHQ, the UK's listening agency, has called for a moral framework for future artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapon systems.
Outrage as police handcuff dying UK student stabbed by Indian
The tragic case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in December 2025, has reignited discussions on policing and race in the United Kingdom.
UK publishers can opt out of Google's AI search summaries
UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services.
Oxford University to develop personalized cancer vaccines using AI
Oxford University has secured fresh funding to develop personalized cancer vaccines using artificial intelligence (AI).
'Made dog rape her...they placed bets': UK's horrific grooming-gang testimonies
British MP Rupert Lowe has revived the debate on "grooming gangs" in the United Kingdom after he read graphic testimonies from survivors in Parliament.
India-UK FTA: New Delhi might reconsider Scotch whisky tariff cuts
India has warned that it may reconsider major concessions under the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), including tariff cuts on Scotch whisky.
Why UK blocked entry of 2 prominent left-wing streamers
Cenk Uygur, a prominent YouTube political commentator and founder of the left-wing channel The Young Turks, has been denied entry into the United Kingdom.
Could Palantir share UK's financial data with Trump administration?
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is facing pressure to clarify its partnership with US tech giant Palantir.
Why AUKUS will deploy unmanned drones in its waters
The AUKUS alliance, comprising Australia, the UK, and the US, has announced plans to develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs).
This multi-cancer blood test might not be useful after all
A groundbreaking blood test, touted as a major advancement in oncology, has failed to achieve its primary goal in a large-scale clinical trial.
This stunning AC Cobra coupe comes with a fixed roof
AC Cars, which bills itself as UK's oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the stunning new AC Cobra GT Coupe.
Passports, selfies of 100,000 UK visa applicants leaked online
UK Visa Portal, a third-party website that assists people in obtaining UK immigration visas, has suffered a major data breach.
Why British oil giant BP has fired its chairman
British oil giant BP has sacked its Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect.
Social media as bad as smoking for kids: UK doctors
Senior British doctors have warned that social media is as dangerous for children as smoking.
Is Scotland's 'green data centers' policy ignoring AI impact?
A Scottish charity, Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS), has raised concerns over the emissions impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the country's "green data centers" policy.
Indian-origin mother-son duo elected mayors in UK
Tushar Kumar (23) and his mother Parveen Rani have been elected as mayors in the United Kingdom.
How does playing rugby affect women's brains?
A groundbreaking research project has begun at Cardiff University, UK focusing on the effects of repeated head impacts in women's rugby.
Ebola vaccine could take another 9 months: WHO warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that it could take up to nine months for a vaccine against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola to be developed.
Why Google has been sued by an ex-AI engineer
Google is facing a lawsuit from an AI engineer who claims he was wrongfully terminated after protesting the tech giant's work with the Israeli government, The Guardian has reported.
Why UK has eased sanctions on Russian fuel
UK has announced a sanctions waiver for importing diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude oil in third countries.
Think twice before visiting these UK attractions
The United Kingdom is home to several popular tourist destinations that attract millions every year.
UK data centers are turning to gas for electricity generation
More than 100 new data centers in the UK are planning to use gas as a source of electricity generation, some even on a permanent basis.
Keir Starmer won't quit despite 80 Labour MPs' resignation calls
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has decided to stay in office, despite rising calls for his resignation from within the Labor Party. The calls come after heavy local election losses last week.
Niall Horan announces North American tour for 'Dinner Party' album
Irish singer Niall Horan has announced a North American tour to promote his upcoming album, Dinner Party.
Why 4-day workweek is essential for your health
A study presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul has found a link between long working hours and obesity.
Who was Michael Pennington? 'Star Wars' actor dies at 82
Michael Pennington, the acclaimed British theater and screen actor who played Moff Jerjerrod in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, has died at 82.
Google miscalculated carbon emissions of data centers in UK
Google's developers have grossly miscalculated the carbon emissions of two planned artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in the United Kingdom, documents reviewed by The Guardian revealed.
Modern slavery at record high in the UK: Report
Modern slavery is at an all-time high in the United Kingdom, according to a report by the government's independent anti-slavery commissioner.
Why UK wants airlines to merge their flights now
The UK government is urging airlines to merge flights and adjust their schedules, in a bid to prevent summer travel disruptions.
Fashion brand Superdry's co-founder convicted of rape
James Holder, the co-founder of popular fashion brand Superdry, has been convicted of rape.
Trump says he is weighing reducing American troops in Germany
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to review the possibility of reducing American troops stationed in Germany.
Your British Airways flight might become costlier soon
British Airways' parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), has warned of possible ticket price hikes due to rising oil prices.
Russell Brand admits to 'exploitative' relationship with 16-year-old
Actor and comedian Russell Brand recently admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30.
Why Telegram is being probed by UK's communications regulator
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into the messaging platform Telegram.
Why Microsoft is facing a $2.8B lawsuit in the UK
A London tribunal has given the green light to a mass lawsuit against Microsoft, The Guardian reported.
People born after 2008 can't smoke in the UK anymore
The United Kingdom has passed a historic law prohibiting anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco products.
Why India has paused bilateral investment treaty talks with UK
India and the United Kingdom have put their bilateral investment treaty (BIT) negotiations on hold.
Bengali lecturer at University of Manchester removed from electoral rolls
Mehebub Sahana, a 36-year-old lecturer at the University of Manchester, who was looking forward to visiting West Bengal this April and cast his vote, found out at the last minute that his name had been removed from the electoral rolls.
India-UK FTA likely to come into effect this May
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on July 24, 2025, is expected to come into effect from the second week of May.
Want a matchbox? You can buy Cartier's set for ₹29,500
The humble matchbox has received a luxury makeover, with some models carrying eye-watering price tags.
Copyright for AI artwork? Delhi HC seeks Copyright Office's decision
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Copyright Office to decide on a copyright application for an AI-generated artwork within eight weeks.
Ex-Meta employee being investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos
A former Meta employee is being investigated by the UK police for allegedly downloading around 30,000 private Facebook images.
Wireless Festival 'forced to cancel' after UK denies Ye entry
The Wireless music festival in London has been canceled due to the United Kingdom government's decision to deny entry to rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West).
David Schwimmer thanks sponsors for withdrawing from Ye's UK concert
David Schwimmer, known for his role in F.R.I.E.N.D.S, has slammed rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) over his antisemitic comments and subsequent apology.