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Trump-appointed judge Jeffrey T Kuntz partially denies British broadcaster’s motion to dismiss over edit Federal judge Jeffrey T Kuntz ruled on Tuesday that Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC can proceed, denying in part the British broadcaster’s motion to dismiss the case. The president’s $10bn defamation lawsuit stems from the BBC’s splicing together of disparate comments he made before the 6 January US…
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.
Former police officer accused of murdering Baird and Luke Davies cross-examined in NSW supreme court Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon has denied making a fake dating app account of Jesse Baird after their breakup, a court has heard. The former police officer is accused of fatally shooting Baird and his new partner, Luke Davies, with his police service weapon in…
As the US Midterms reshape Ukraine diplomacy, Annette Young is pleased to welcome James Townsend, Atlantic Council's Senior Advisor at the Scowcroft Center's for Transatlantic Security Initiative. "Europe is not going anywhere." With this unequivocal assessment, Townsend, taking place alongside trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi. While the latter may command international attention, Townsend argues that the…
Arrests made after three properties were searched in relation to inquiry into late businessman French police have made arrests after raiding three properties, including the Ritz hotel in Paris , in relation to an investigation into sexual abuse and trafficking by Mohamed Al Fayed. Several individuals were taken into custody for questioning last month and later released, according to the Paris public prosecutor’s…
The US Justice Department on Tuesday charged three men it described as Iranian operatives over an alleged September terrorist plot at Britain's RAF Fairford airbase in England. Prosecutors said one suspect directed individuals to drive vans, some carrying fuel barrels, to the base, which housed US military aircraft and personnel.
As Teddy Riner throws his hat in the race for the French presidency, amid France's sociopolitical and economic crises. François Picard is pleased to welcome Lex Paulson, Director of Executive Programs at UM6P School of Collective Intelligence at at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. The prospect of Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner entering France's presidential race raises questions that extend well beyond the…
Hamish Falconer says UK has ‘not accepted principle’ of linking electricity trade to ‘cohesion fund’ but two sides will discuss issue Britain is willing to discuss paying towards infrastructure schemes in poorer parts of the EU in return for access to the European electricity market, according to the minister in charge of renegotiating the bilateral relationship. Hamish Falconer, the cabinet minister in charge of…
Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those earning top wages. Her new book, Ten Lives, explores why financial security can feel so elusive.
Jim Jordan, a hardline ally of President Donald Trump, was elected US House Republican leader on Tuesday, defeating Steve Scalise 106-73 in a secret ballot, US media reported. He replaces Mike Johnson after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in last week’s midterm elections and will lead the party’s opposition.
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to launch an official inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks and reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in a tense opening session that saw rival parties trade barbs over the possibility of forming a government with the support of Arab lists.
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Raphaëlle d’Ornano, Founder and Managing Partner of D’Ornano + Co. “Nvidia has an absolutely central role in the ecosystem,” she explains, “If something happens to Nvidia, it's going to be a catastrophe.” When the discussion turns to geopolitics, she warns, “there is a real war happening here. It's an economic war,” describing the competition for frontier AI capabilities as a…
US firm Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI chatbot, has announced it will offer 825 million shares at a price between $70 and $78 apiece during its planned IPO. This will give the firm a valuation of around 1.4 trillion dollars. The blockbuster IPO will come at a time investors are becoming increasingly concerned about risks associated with the AI boom. But first, chip giant Nvidia continues to face…
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Rafe Pilling, Director of Threat Intelligence in the Sophos Counter Threat Unit (CTU). How can a minor cyber intrusion disrupt food supplies, expose the weaknesses of industrial infrastructure and become an instrument of geopolitical confrontation? The cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems in France offer a revealing illustration of how digital…
The prediction markets operator says the issue involves procedural errors affecting a handful of contracts, many of which weren’t live, according to Politico.
Project Faro, backed by Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and BBVA, has secured $270 million in funding to launch a US dollar stablecoin in the first half of 2027.
Crypto custodians are moving into a market handling billions in daily settlements, but regulatory relief and a shift in congressional control leave questions over their long-term role.
The protocol is investigating a potential security incident affecting its domain, while several users have reported losing funds after interacting with the platform.
The global energy transition took centre stage on the second day of COP31, as countries explored how to move away from fossil fuels, accelerate clean energy and overcome financial and infrastructure barriers standing in the way.
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Frederica Venturi of Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The withdrawal of Israeli forces from Hebron has not brought an end to the humanitarian crisis. According to Venturi, some 3,300 Palestinians were forcibly displaced, 15 houses were reportedly demolished, and continuing restrictions on movement have obstructed access to essential healthcare. "Those families whose houses were…
