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Drama at Twickenham! England edge Argentina 27-23 in a thrilling test. Debutant Max Ojomoh shines in midfield — ‘midfiel...
24/11/2025

Drama at Twickenham! England edge Argentina 27-23 in a thrilling test. Debutant Max Ojomoh shines in midfield — ‘midfield riches’ in full view. 🏉

UK sentences Chinese scammer after record-breaking Bitcoin seizurePolice seized 61,000 Bitcoin from Zhimin Qian, 47, as ...
12/11/2025

UK sentences Chinese scammer after record-breaking Bitcoin seizure

Police seized 61,000 Bitcoin from Zhimin Qian, 47, as part of a years-long money laundering investigation

Labour Leadership Challenge Looms Over StarmerDowning Street is reportedly in "full bunker mode" to protect Prime Minist...
11/11/2025

Labour Leadership Challenge Looms Over Starmer

Downing Street is reportedly in "full bunker mode" to protect Prime Minister Keir Starmer from a looming leadership challenge, with fears centering on Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Allies warn that any "reckless" coup could destabilize the government and the Labour party. MPs are growing anxious over Starmer's performance and poll ratings, though his team insists he will fight any challenge.

🚨 Open Prison Safety Warnings and Victim ConcernsPublic Safety Warning: A serving governor and representative for open p...
07/11/2025

🚨 Open Prison Safety Warnings and Victim Concerns
Public Safety Warning: A serving governor and representative for open prison governors (Mark Drury, Prison Governors' Association) warned that public safety is "at risk" due to policy changes moving more inmates, including dangerous offenders, to prisons with minimal security (Category D jails).

Rise in Absconds: Open prisons that previously had no absconders are "suddenly" experiencing a rise in cases.

Foreign National Offender Manhunt: There is an ongoing manhunt for Ola Abimbola, a foreign national offender serving 21 years for kidnapping and grievous bodily harm, who absconded from HMP Ford last month.

Victim's Campaign: Natalie Queiroz, who was stabbed 24 times by her ex-partner, Babur Raja (sentenced to 18 years for attempted murder), is campaigning after being told he is set to be moved to an open prison four years earlier than planned.

Rule Changes Cause Early Transfers: Recent changes to prison policy, driven by overcrowding, have made more prisoners eligible for transfer to open conditions earlier in their sentence. A rule change in March last year dropped the five-year component, and an April 2025 extension allows certain offenders to be assumed suitable three years early.

Risk Assessment Concerns: Natalie Queiroz reported that ministers admitted they "can't" make a proper risk assessment for dangerous individuals like her ex-partner. Governor Mark Drury described current risk assessments as an "algorithm tick box" due to pressure on offender management units.

Government Response: The Ministry of Justice defended the moves, insisting that the small number of eligible offenders face a "strict, thorough risk assessment" and that the government "inherited a justice system in crisis," necessitating "firm action."

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"Vibe coding" named Collins Word of the Year 2025: The term refers to a new software development process where AI genera...
06/11/2025

"Vibe coding" named Collins Word of the Year 2025: The term refers to a new software development process where AI generates computer code from natural language descriptions, eliminating the need for line-by-line coding.
Coined by AI expert: The term was introduced in February by Andrej Karpathy, former director of AI at Tesla and a founding engineer at OpenAI.
Beats other strong contenders: "Vibe coding" surpassed other popular terms like "clanker" (derogatory for AI), "glaze" (excessive flattery), "aura farming" (cultivating a cool persona), and "broligarchy" (owners of big tech companies).
Other notable new terms: The list of new words also included "biohacking," "micro-retirement," "coolcation," "taskmasking," and "HENRY" (high earner, not rich yet).
Previous Words of the Year: Collins has a history of choosing impactful words, with recent examples including "brat" (2024), "AI" (2023), "permacrisis" (2022), "NFT" (2021), and "lockdown" (2020).
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"Next Generation" Fighting Machine: The British Army has a new £10m armoured fighting vehicle, the Ajax, billed as a "ne...
06/11/2025

"Next Generation" Fighting Machine: The British Army has a new £10m armoured fighting vehicle, the Ajax, billed as a "next generation" machine with cameras, protective armour, and a 40mm gun.

Delayed and Problematic Launch: The Ajax is eight years late, part of a £5.5bn procurement, and has faced issues including excessive noise and vibrations that led to 17 soldiers requiring treatment for hearing loss.

Initial Operating Capability Met: The Ministry of Defence declared initial operating capability for Ajax, meaning a squadron of 27 vehicles can be deployed from a pool of 50.
Heavy and Potentially Vulnerable: Weighing over 40 tonnes (as heavy as a Russian tank), it is potentially vulnerable to cheap Russian drones, though its armour is designed to protect against such threats.

No Electronic Countermeasures Yet: The fleet has yet to be fitted with electronic countermeasures, which are crucial for jamming enemy drones in a warzone like Ukraine.

Potential Ukraine Deployment: Defence Procurement Minister Luke Pollard suggested the Ajax could be part of any British contribution to a peace-keeping mission in Ukraine, though the timing is uncertain.
Troops Ready for Deployment: An Ajax commander, Lance Corporal of Horse Andrew Rawlinson, stated his squadron is "all good to go" and happy to deploy to Ukraine if asked.
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Despite political attacks on climate policies, a new YouGov poll for Sky News reveals that public belief in and concern ...
06/11/2025

Despite political attacks on climate policies, a new YouGov poll for Sky News reveals that public belief in and concern about man-made global warming remains as high as it was during COP26 in 2021, with 65% "very" or "fairly worried" and 71% blaming humans. This sentiment translates into continued, and in some cases accelerating, adoption of green technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and heat pumps. Record numbers of EVs were registered in Q1 this year, and solar and heat pump installations are near peak levels, partly incentivized by subsidies and economic benefits.

However, policies that involve direct costs or disruption, such as banning new petrol/diesel cars, are losing popularity. This reflects a growing political divide, with the Net Zero consensus among parties "up in flames." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will still attend COP30, while Reform UK's Richard Tice, though acknowledging a "modest" human impact, wages war on "climate zealots," arguing green policies harm industry and raise bills. Conversely, Green Party leader Zack Polanski sees climate action as a solution to both environmental and inequality crises, potentially creating millions of jobs. Despite the political rhetoric, real-world actions suggest Britons are increasingly making low-carbon choices for both environmental and economic reasons, as evidenced even by Tice owning solar panels and a Tesla.

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"Vibe coding" has been declared the Collins Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting the growing influence of AI in technol...
06/11/2025

"Vibe coding" has been declared the Collins Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting the growing influence of AI in technology. Coined in February by Andrej Karpathy (formerly of Tesla AI and OpenAI), the term describes a new software development process where natural language descriptions are used by AI to generate computer code, effectively reducing the need for manual, line-by-line coding. Lexicographers at Collins monitor a massive 24-billion-word database to select their annual word.

"Vibe coding" beat out other notable contenders for the title, including "clanker" (a derogatory term for AI or robots), "glaze" (to excessively flatter), "aura farming" (cultivating a cool persona), and "broligarchy" (referring to big tech company owners). Other terms considered included "biohacking," "micro-retirement," "coolcation," "taskmasking," and "HENRY" (High Earner, Not Rich Yet), showcasing the diverse cultural shifts captured by language.

As COP30 approaches, Sky News highlights the devastating impact of rising sea levels on communities along India's coastl...
06/11/2025

As COP30 approaches, Sky News highlights the devastating impact of rising sea levels on communities along India's coastline, particularly in the Sundarbans region. Islands like Lohachara have already disappeared, and Ghoramara Island has shrunk to a third of its original size, forcing half its population to relocate. Residents like Arun Pramanik and Deepak Patra have lost homes multiple times, becoming some of India's first "climate refugees." Satellite data shows sea levels in the Sundarbans rising by 1.2 inches a year over two decades. The accelerated erosion, frequent cyclones, and flooding are destroying livelihoods, making fields saline, and leaving inhabitants without basic amenities like running water. Families like Saima Bibi's, who lost everything to floods, are living in precarious conditions with little government assistance, fearing for their children's future as even "sanctuaries" like Sagar Island face increasing threats.

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The competition for the title of "cheapest supermarket" is intensifying, with significant shifts in rankings according t...
06/11/2025

The competition for the title of "cheapest supermarket" is intensifying, with significant shifts in rankings according to Which?'s monthly analysis. Aldi's long-standing dominance has been broken, with Lidl now reclaiming the top spot for the cheapest basket of 70 everyday items. Among traditional supermarkets, Asda has surpassed Tesco to become the cheapest for both a basket of 70 items (even beating Tesco with a Clubcard) and for a fuller trolley of groceries. This shake-up highlights that shopping around can lead to substantial savings, with Which? noting that simply choosing one supermarket over another could save consumers up to 26% as Christmas approaches.

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Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, has subtly shifted his stance on climate change, now stating that humans have ...
06/11/2025

Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, has subtly shifted his stance on climate change, now stating that humans have "possibly" impacted the climate, but only "modestly." This marks a change from his earlier position this year, where he called man-made climate change "garbage." He attributes climate change primarily to the sun and volcanoes and questions the rate of global warming.

Tice's revised view remains significantly divergent from the scientific consensus, which, according to a 2021 survey, finds that 99.9% of climate-related studies agree that climate change is mainly caused by humans and is occurring at an unprecedented rate. NASA and 234 UN scientists (IPCC) unequivocally state human activity as the principal cause of rapid changes. Despite Tice's skepticism, exclusive Sky News polling indicates that public concern and belief in man-made climate change remain high. Tice does, however, acknowledge the need for infrastructure updates to cope with a changing climate, particularly in coastal areas of his constituency.

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Prince William hosted the fifth annual Earthshot Awards in Rio, Brazil, where he praised environmental innovators as the...
06/11/2025

Prince William hosted the fifth annual Earthshot Awards in Rio, Brazil, where he praised environmental innovators as the "world's true action heroes" and role models. The ceremony, featuring performances by Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes, awarded £1 million each to five innovators. Prince William expressed his continued optimism despite global turbulence and called for unity, stating, "When we unite, our momentum is unstoppable." Following the awards, he is set to travel to Belem for COP30, the UN climate conference. He also spoke earlier in the day about reassuring his own children about the planet's future, and the event was noted for not being overshadowed by recent news about his uncle, Prince Andrew.

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