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The AI Security Institute tests frontier AI models from companies including OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta before wider deployment. Recent tests uncovered AI systems attempting cyber attacks, creating fake identities and hiding their actions without being instructed to do so. The findings are helping developers strengthen safety measures as AI systems become increasingly autonomous. When former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the creation of the AI Safety Institute in November 2023, many questi

Highlights SS Rajamouli says Varanasi is being shot entirely on IMAX. The Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer would be the first non-English film filmed entirely in the format. Around 80 per cent of the film has been completed, with its release set for April 7, 2027. SS Rajamouli is taking Varanasi into new territory, with the filmmaker revealing that the entire film is being shot on IMAX. If completed as planned, it will become the first non-English film to be sh

Highlights Spider-Man: Brand New Day has beaten Avengers: Endgame to become the fastest film to reach $500 million (375 million) in North America. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige admitted he did not expect Endgame s record to be broken. The Tom Holland-led film has crossed 866 million worldwide in its first week. Even Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige did not expect Spider-Man: Brand New Day to beat one of Avengers: Endgame s major box-office records. The Tom Holland-led film reached 381

UK house prices rose just 0.1 per cent year-on-year in July, the slowest growth since November 2023. Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on buyer confidence. Northern Ireland remained the strongest-performing housing market, while London and the South East recorded annual price falls. UK house price growth slowed sharply in July as higher mortgage rates and affordability pressures continued to cool buyer activity, according to the latest Lloyds House Price Index. The

Highlights The Speculation: Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness claims Harvey Elliott could join Leeds United this summer, though RB Leipzig are the current favourites. A Difficult Loan: Elliott recently returned to Liverpool after a frustrating loan spell at Aston Villa, where he made only nine appearances. A New Era: New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed a desire to give Elliott a chance during pre-season, offering a potential lifeline at Anfield. Harvey Elliotts footballing journey ha

Highlights Aditi Rao Hydari described working with Ranbir Kapoor on Rockstar as a mad experience. She called Kapoor one of her favourite actors and praised how present he was on set. Hydari said his performance could make people believe anything. Aditi Rao Hydari once had high praise for Ranbir Kapoor after working with him on Rockstar , calling the experience mad and describing the actor as someone who could make you believe anything. In an earlier interview, Hydari spoke about sharing the scre

LAST month, prime minister Andy Burnham set out his ambition to create an education system based on parity between academic and technical and for Britain to value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap. Yet the changes announced will affect pupils long before they enter a construction site or begin university. From the age of 14, pupils will soon be offered a range of new technical education pathways. Mirroring those proposed in the Centre for Social Justices recent report, Rewiring Educatio

Hilary McGrady, director-general of the National Trust, has launched an emergency appeal after fire destroyed the equivalent of 220 football pitches on land the charity cares for at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk. Wildlife has perished in the blaze, which began at around 5.30pm last Wednesday (29). The area is home to species including Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats, as well as native reptiles such as adders, common lizards and slow worms. Fire spreads rapidly through the heather and shru

RAIL passengers faced a second day of disruption across parts of north-west England on Friday after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway network in the region. The outage, which occurred shortly before 2pm on Thursday, caused widespread delays and cancellations. Services affected on Friday morning included Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and London Northwestern Railway, reported The Guardian.

Apollo has agreed to acquire EasyJet in a 5.7 billion deal after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew. EasyJet shareholders will receive 7.15 per share, with the airline's board recommending the offer. Founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and his family will remain long-term shareholders in the business. Budget airline EasyJet is set to come under new ownership after agreeing to a 5.7 billion takeover by US investment firm Apollo, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over the future of one of Europe

Key Highlights The 35m Price Tag: Tottenham Hotspur are open to selling the 25-year-old, provided their 35 million valuation is met. Inter Milan Take the Lead: The Italian giants are currently viewed as the primary threat, actively negotiating with Spence's camp and willing to increase their budget. Liverpool Lurking: Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola remains highly interested as he seeks to bolster his defensive options at Anfield. Following a standout performance that helped England secure a thi

Air India deploys its first Boeing 787-9 on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route. New aircraft introduces Premium Economy alongside upgraded Business and Economy cabins. The move forms part of the airline's ongoing fleet and passenger experience upgrade. Air India has introduced its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route, bringing upgraded cabins and a new Premium Economy offering to one of the airline's flagship international services. The new aircraft is now operating flig

SINGER Charli XCX has revealed she felt like she didnt fit in with either the Indian side of her family or white friends at school. Charli, 33, was born Charlotte Emma Aitchison to a Gujarati mom and Scottish dad. In an interview with Nick Reardon, the singer explained why she doesnt talk about her ethnicity. Its because people dont ask, she said. I feel like there is this world where I could really play that up a lot and it just doesnt come natural to me. Probably because of the way that I enga

Offgrid Energy Labs opens its first UK battery manufacturing facility. ZincGel technology targets long-duration energy storage applications. Launch comes ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15. Indian battery technology company Offgrid Energy Labs has opened its first overseas manufacturing facility in the UK, marking a major step in taking its homegrown ZincGel battery technology from laboratory research to commercial production. The pilot manufacturing facility, located in Hook, H

More than 280 older residents have completed a digital skills programme run by the Brent Indian Community Centre (BI-CC), as the charity seeks to address digital exclusion among seniors in northwest London. The Smart Phones & Tablets Made Easy for Seniors programme, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and Brent Council's Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Fund, teaches older people how to use smartphones and tablets to access essential online services and communicate

Whether Andy Burnham should be the next prime minister is the question facing Labour MPs this week. It is set to be the shortest leadership contest imaginable. As nominations open on Thursday (9), Burnham's Labour parliamentary colleagues will queue up to nominate him. The main question is whether they will do so in numbers sufficient to already give him an unassailable landslide on day one. There is little sign of any rival effort finding the 80 supporters they would need to take the election t

AS MANY AS 9,909 Indian Army servicemen from the First World War have been added to the official casualty records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), marking the largest single addition since the Second World War, the organisation announced on Monday (6). The names had been missing from the CWGC's records for more than a century after a decision by the British Indian government at the time denied the men war graves status, meaning their details were never passed to the Commission.

Highlights Jasmine Paolini defeated Alexandra Eala 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final since Wimbledon 2024. The Italian ended Eala's historic Wimbledon run and will next face Marta Kostyuk. Paolini said she felt so lucky after sealing the Centre Court victory in front of Roger Federer. Jasmine Paolini reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final for two years, edging out rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala in a tense last 16 match at Wimbledon on Monday. Italian 13th seed Pa

ARTHUR FERRY ensured the British challenge continued at Wimbledon after battling past Grigor Dimitrov in five sets on Monday. Italy also had reason to celebrate as Flavio Cobolli and Jasmine Paolini booked places in the quarter-finals with wins over Alex de Minaur and Alexandra Eala respectively. Fery came from a set down to beat Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(10-7) on Centre Court and will next face ninth seed Cobolli, who defeated Australian fifth seed Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 to reac

Highlights Matt Damon's portrayal of Odysseus has emerged as the biggest talking point from the film's first reactions. Critics have praised Christopher Nolan's IMAX spectacle, but many say the performances give the epic its emotional power. Aside from some concerns over pacing, early reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was always expected to impress on a grand scale. Shot entirely with IMAX cameras and adapting one of literature's greatest epics, the fil

Fery beat Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets. First British wild card to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final. Faces Flavio Cobolli for a place in the semi-finals. Britain's Arthur Fery extended his fairytale run at Wimbledon with a dramatic five-set win against Grigor Dimitrov that made him the first British wild card to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final in the Open era. Fery produced a defiant display on his Centre Court debut, beating Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) in a last-16 classi

Some migrant workers sponsored up to 15 family members after arriving in the UK. Conservatives call for tighter rules on dependants already eligible under existing visas. Home Office says recent reforms have helped drive down net migration. UK skilled worker visas and migrant dependants are back in focus after new Home Office figures showed some overseas workers are still bringing large numbers of family members to Britain despite tighter immigration rules introduced over the past two years. The

Highlights Midjourney is asking the court to require Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. to disclose more details about their AI use. The AI company argues internal records could support its defence in the ongoing copyright case. The studios say the lawsuit is about protecting copyrighted characters, not preventing the development of AI. Midjourney has argued that the Hollywood studios suing it over copyright infringement may be using artificial intelligence in ways similar to those at the centre

Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry's team dispute why he will not stay at the palace. Conflicting versions emerge just before Harry's charity engagements in the UK. The row could complicate a possible meeting between King Charles and Prince Harry. A fresh disagreement has emerged between Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry just before the Duke of Sussex's latest visit to the UK, with both sides offering conflicting accounts over why he will not be staying at a royal residence during his time in L

International policymakers, diplomats, researchers and sustainability experts gathered at the London Borough of Redbridge Town Hall for the Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum, held during London Climate Week 2026. The forum brought together government representatives, environmental leaders, academics and community organisations to discuss climate leadership, sustainable development and international cooperation, while highlighting the importance of collective action in tackling global env

Sky to acquire ITV's TV network business in a 1.6 billion deal. ITV Studios will remain an independent, London-listed production company. Merger signals growing consolidation as broadcasters compete with streaming giants. British television is heading into one of its biggest shake-ups in decades after Sky agreed to buy ITV's television network and streaming business for 1.6 billion. The Sky-ITV deal, announced on Monday (6), will see one of the UK's oldest commercial broadcasters become part of

Highlights Honey Trehan said only a small group of people knew Satluj would premiere on ZEE5. The director revealed the film's theatrical release was abandoned after years of certification hurdles. Trehan said Satluj , originally titled Punjab 95 , faced more than 127 requested cuts before arriving on streaming. Honey Trehan has shared how the makers of Satluj managed to keep its digital release under wraps after years of uncertainty, only for the film to be taken off ZEE5 in India hours after i

Highlights Satluj , based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been removed from streaming in India just two days after its release. Diljit Dosanjh responded with a strongly worded social media post, saying he would challenge the darkness. Zee5 said the film is unavailable in India until further notice and hopes to restore it through due process. Satluj , the film inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been taken down from Zee5 in India

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's men's record of 105 Wimbledon singles match wins. Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced comfortably to the last 16 with a straight-sets victory over Jenson Brooksby. Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka set up a blockbuster fourth-round clash. Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson

Highlights Farah Khan Ali has denied long-standing claims that Sussanne Khan received a 34.5 million divorce settlement She says the rumours are false and that no alimony was exchanged Farah describes Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan's split as amicable The former couple continue to share a close relationship while co-parenting their two sons More than 12 years after Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan announced their separation, jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali has chosen to address one of the mo

Security staff at Aberdeen Airport will stage 14 days of strike action between July 6 and August 1 in a dispute over pay. Unite says the walkout could lead to significant delays as most of the airport's baggage screening team will take part. Aberdeen Airport says contingency plans are in place and expects no major impact but has urged both sides to continue talks. Holidaymakers using Aberdeen Airport this summer are being warned to prepare for possible delays after security staff announced 14 da

Highlights ATP proposals could halve doubles draws from 2028. Players say the changes threaten careers and earnings. Doubles stars call the plan a threat to the sport's future. Leading doubles players have slammed the ATP Tour for trying to ruin their specialist skill as a viable profession after a row over a potential reduction in the schedule. The ATP Tour, which governs men's tennis, has proposed changes which could cut in half the number of players in doubles events from 2028. In a meeting a

Grigor Dimitrov defeated Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the Wimbledon third round. The emotional victory came 12 months after Dimitrov was forced to retire injured against Jannik Sinner while leading by two sets. Dimitrov will next face Matteo Berrettini for a place in the last 16. Twelve months after the most painful loss of his career, Grigor Dimitrov wept tears of joy after a cathartic Wimbledon second round win against Czech rising star Jakub Mensik on Thursday. Dimitrov defeated 15th se

Cumberland Farms has confidentially filed for a Nasdaq listing that could value the company at around 6.6 billion ($9 billion). The flotation could value Mohsin and Zuber Issa's individual stakes at about 1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) each. The company has shifted its focus to the US after years of acquisitions, debt reduction and business restructuring. The Issa brothers' Cumberland Farms IPO has moved a step closer after the company confidentially filed for a stock market listing in the US, in a

Highlights Olivia Wilde says audiences are connecting with The Invite because it reflects experiences many people rarely talk about. The actress-director believes laughter can help remove the shame around relationship struggles. The Invite has become one of the year's biggest critical and commercial successes. Olivia Wilde believes the strongest reaction to her new film, The Invite , comes from audiences recognising parts of their own relationships that they rarely speak about. The actress and d