EU consumer protection group lodges complaint against China fast-fashion retailer Temu
The European Consumer Organization’s network (BEUC) a complaint on Thursday with the European Commission against Chinese fast-fashion retailer Temu over a potential breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Additionally, 17 BEUC members have filed the
Council of Europe adopts first binding international AI treaty
STRASBOURG — The Council of Europe agreed on a treaty on artificial intelligence (AI) on Friday, claiming it is the first binding international treaty on the technology.The treaty sets out a legal framework ...
David Lammy says his family links to slavery will inform political approach
Shadow foreign secretary sets out vision for a more strategic, less elitist attitude to UK diplomacy The shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, says his family history as descendants of enslaved people will inform his work in government, as he seeks to deepen
AI may cause job losses and rise in carbon emissions, report finds
But economists say it could be offset by the creation of new roles and non-automated sectors Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence could lead to short-term increases in unemployment, a rise in carbon emissions and leave regulators trailing in the wake of
Trump aides plan deportation effort inspired by UK Rwanda plan – report
Wall Street Journal notes that British example may not be a good one, as ‘plan hasn’t gone into effect yet ‘amid legal challenges’ Aides to Donald Trump working to transform US immigration policy should he return to power are pursuing goals including “the
How accurate are Jeremy Hunt’s claims about the UK economy?
Chancellor seems to cherrypick data as he tries to outline how the Tories have got the country back on its feet Jeremy Hunt called a press conference on Friday to outline why the electorate should trust the Conservatives with the economy, but some of his
Keir Starmer must beware the Biden factor: you can govern well and lose the country ...
Politics is about achieving things and telling a compelling story. But neither the president – nor Starmer – can match Trump’s gift for narrative The smile was the giveaway. Asked whether he was “just a copycat” of Tony Blair at the launch of his Blair-style
Spinning out of control? Cyclists say MPs are peddling fears over road safety
After an 81-year-old’s fatal collision with a cyclist in London’s Regent’s Park, calls have risen for stronger sanctions It is a bright early spring morning in central London, and inside Regent’s Park the birds are chirping as the sun rises sleepily over the
Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe streets to get £1.5m levelling up money
The money will be spent on new plants, street furniture and green spaces, the government has said
England v Pakistan, second T20
England welcome back Nat Sciver-Brunt to their line-up after she missed the first T20 at
The hidden gem venue in Greater Manchester town that’s a ‘magical place’ for aspiring artists
Families, students and art lovers can get lessons from professional artists - as well as a brew and a cake ...
Manchester to host huge sports event next week with top world players, local talent, plus ...
The National Squash Centre is hosting the Manchester Open, where top players will battle it out on court and fans can tuck into food and drink from local businesses - including handmade pizza and Prestwich gin ...
I ditched M&S and found a designer store selling 'beautiful' �80 bras for �20
"I love this bra so much! It is way more supportive than I expected!! Well made, fits perfectly, & it really does support me well." ...
Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - May 17
Gather your friends and put your general knowledge skills to the test ...
GMP could be stuck with 'inadequate' computer system until 2026
The delay is because the force has launched a second tender exercise to replace PoliceWorks as they were 'less and less impressed' with the options after the first exercise ...
DWP minister issues PIP update on 'comprehensive' assessment criteria
The DWP Minister has given an update on PIP assessments after a question from an SNP MP ...
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England’s greatest all-round sportsman? Step forward The Croucher
One of the consequences of the “see it, whack it” approach that Bazball has brought to the England cricket team is a flurry of mentions on commentary for an
Apple Geofences Third-Party Browser Engine Work for EU Devices
Apple's grudging accommodation of European law -- allowing third-party browser engines on its mobile devices -- apparently comes with a restriction that makes it difficult to develop and support third-party browser
Vatican releases new guidance for alleged supernatural phenomena
The Vatican has tightened up its guidance on recognizing supernatural phenomena such as apparitions of the Virgin Mary and seemingly blood-soaked crucifixes. The new guidelines replace rules drawn up in 1978 and say that bishops should no longer act
Service hears man found dead in flat was 'magical father'
A 61-year-old man, who may have lain dead in his flat in Castletownbere in west Cork for almost six months, was described as a "magical father and a treasured brother" at a service in the Island Crematorium in Ringaskiddy. A file is to be prepared for the
Annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain's 1st billionaire musician
LONDON — Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle. According to figures released Friday, the former member of the Fab Four is the first British musician to be worth 1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion). The annual Sunday Times Rich List calculated that the wealth of
China’s shrinking Arctic ambitions are seen as confined largely to Russia
HALIFAX. Canada — China’s effort to establish itself as a “near-Arctic power” have become increasingly confined to the territory of its close ally Russia as other nations lose interest in cooperating with Beijing, according to Canadian security experts. The
