Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights
A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) which existing laws, they argue, are ill-equipped to cover.
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Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash
E-commerce giant Amazon says it is suspending work with the firm that operated a cargo plane that was involved in a fatal crash in Miami this month.
Oil prices jump over 3% on more M.East action, Hormuz meeting delay
Why are global oil prices rising now and will Brent crude go from $72.48 to $80 per barrel in next jump? Global oil prices are rising sharply as the United States and Israel have launched a large-scale military operatio…
How to protect your laptop, phone and bike from thieves at uni
Laptops, phones and bikes are top of the shopping list for thieves as students head off to university, according to insurer Aviva.
Zipalertinib plus chemo shows survival benefit in lung cancer trial
Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies using its proprietary platform. The company aims to address unmet medical needs by advancing a diverse pipeline…
Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up
The rising cost of renting a home in the UK has accelerated after a three-year slowdown - with tenants told to expect more pain to come.
Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
It's been a little over 18 months since Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country's relationship with the United States, based on over a century of tight economic and military cooperation, was "over".
'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
The UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business, Andy Burnham has said ahead of a meeting with some of the UK's biggest bosses.
Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
US President Donald Trump announced he will lift all tariffs on Irish whiskey at the end of his two-day visit to Ireland.
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
US President Donald Trump has downplayed risks posed by artificial intelligence following days of dire warnings by experts.
Central banks should favor market inflation expectations when setting policy - UBS
Bitcoin enters mid-April 2026 trading at approximately $77,476, positioned at a critical technical juncture that will likely define price action for the coming months. The cryptocurrency has established a well-defined t…
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
Each September, a who's who of executives from across Silicon Valley descends on San Francisco's Palace Hotel to charm investors at a conference hosted by the investment bank Goldman Sachs.
The 5 market worries investors can’t ignore, according to Citi
It's been a rollercoaster year for Oracle investors, as they try to assess the strength of the software giant's position in the artificial intelligence boom.
A Wave of Generational Change at KB… Will It Shake Up Year-End CEO Appointments in the Financial Sector?
KB Financial Group selected Lee Jae-geun, head of the Global, Wealth Management (WM), and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) divisions, as its next chairman on the 11th, instead of incumbent Chairman Yang Jong-hee, raisi…
AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
An artificial intelligence researcher who quit AI firm Anthropic has said people working on the technology were "genuinely frightened" about the speed of its advancements and what it could mean for humanity.
What happens if Bombardier jets are not sold in the U.S.?
President Donald Trump has escalated the U.S. trade fight with Canada beyond tariffs, ordering outright bans on imports of certain Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles beginning September 29.The move raises …
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
The head of AI company Anthropic has called for the pace of development of artificial intelligence models to slow down and to be closely monitored.
Iceland to open first store in the Falklands
Supermarket Iceland is opening its first branch in the Falkland Islands, according to boss Lord Richard Walker.
'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
A growing trend of supermarkets selling a cheaper, less nutritious alternative to tinned mackerel is an example of "skimpflation", a consumer group has said.
The Opponents of Data Centers Just Don’t Get It
Earlier this year, Amazon purchased more than 1,000 acres near Boardman, Oregon. As reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive.com, it could be the site for the state’s first “exascale” data center.
SharonAI Holdings updates executive agreement, Andrew Leece named head of strategic partnerships
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) ("Sharon AI" or the "Company"), a leading Australian Neocloud and trusted AI infrastructure partner, today announced an expansion of its exec…
Hot CPI Report Puts a Fed Rate Hike Squarely Back on the Table
This was a decently boring week that ended just about where it began. The S&P 500 closed Friday at 7,718.60, up a rounding-error 0.1% for the week; however, that flat headline hid a decently bumpy five sessions. Stocks …
Sure Fed Hike Ahead as Inflation Stays Sticky and Central Banks Move in Tandem
Sam Azzarello: What's next for markets and the global economy after a year defined by escalating tariffs, persistent geopolitical tensions, and the rise of artificial intelligence across industries?
We’re Forecasting Fewer Rate Hikes Than Markets: Could We Be Wrong?
Domain's FY27 forecast has Sydney and Melbourne house prices falling over the year to June 2027, while Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane are tipped to reach record highs.