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Director General Ken McCallum says the spy agency was also facing rising state-backed aggression Head of Britain’s MI5 spy agency Ken McCallum. Photo: Reuters/file Intelligence services must not dwell too much on past threats but accept that a new strategic shock along the lines of the 9/11 attacks could already be in preparation where they … Read more
Researchers say liquid at 65°C or above is linked to nearly triple the risk of oesophageal cancer, BBC reports For millions of people, the day does not properly begin until a scalding cup of tea or coffee is in hand. But according to the BBC, a new study has linked drinking beverages while “very hot” … Read more
Como’s Alex Valle and Martin Baturina celebrate with teammates after the match. Photo: Reuters LONDON: Como enjoyed a dream Champions League debut as the humble Italian club trounced RB Leipzig 4-1 at home but fellow new boys Sabah were crushed 4-0 at Manchester United on Thursday. Six-time winners Bayern Munich opened their group phase campaign … Read more
Anthropic said it disrupted illegal Claude use by a Yemen-based group running three weapons development programmes A Houthi source said blocking Israeli-linked shipping is only “a first step,” warning that further escalation could lead to broader restrictions on vessels heading to Israel. PHOTO: REUTERS A group in Yemen attempted to use Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to … Read more
A new survey found that 8 in 10 Americans were taking vitamins, protein powders or other supplements. But experts said many offer little to no benefit.
In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.
[The price of U.S. diesel fuel hit to a new high over mounting fears that fighting in the Middle East could further threaten oil supplies.
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned, saying AI builders believe the technology could kill us all this decade Anthropic logo in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. REUTERS Growing numbers of US lawmakers are calling for new rules to govern AI systems after dire warnings from two Anthropic researchers that rapidly progressing artificial intelligence could lead … Read more
As Europe grapples with an era of American retren
New estimates using the planet’s surface wrinkles show that our smallest planet is growing even smaller, at a faster clip than expected.