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EPALong-awaited documents published by the government have revealed messages between Lord Mandelson and ministers strongly criticising the prime minister, No 10 and Labour MPs.The 1,500 pages cover communications about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US – a role he was later sacked from due to his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.In one message, Lord Mandelson described No 10 as “beleaguered and bereft” and in need of a “complete revamp”.In another exchange, minister Pat McFadden appeared to complain about Labour backbenchers saying: “Every meeting I have is ‘who can we tax in order…
NewsFeedUltra-Orthodox protesters clash with Israeli police over army draftIsraeli police seen dragging ultra-Orthodox protesters from beneath a bus after they blocked major roads in West Jerusalem over mandatory military service. Tens of thousands joined the demonstrations, as police used water cannon, stun grenades and horses to disperse crowds amid long-running tensions over compulsory service for most Jewish Israelis.Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd media on Googleinfo
BloombergFlorida has become the first US state to sue OpenAI over the design and safety of the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT.The sweeping lawsuit brought by Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman are endangering and addicting children, aiding and abetting mass shooters, and coaxing users into suicide as the company pursues profit. In a statement responding to the suit, OpenAI said it has “put in place industry leading protections and policies.”The legal action comes as Florida is pursuing a criminal investigation into whether ChatGPT played a part in the murder of two people during…
EPAPéter Magyar has repeatedly called on Tamás Sulyok to step aside since his party swept to power in AprilHungary’s new prime minister has said the government will amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok after he refused to stand down.Péter Magyar pledged to remove Sulyok and other key figures appointed by his predecessor Viktor Orbán after his landslide election win in April. Magyar has accused the president of serving Orbán’s interests and has repeatedly called on him to quit, most recently setting a deadline of 31 May.Sulyok, who was installed in February 2024 by Orbán’s party without a direct…
NewsFeedForeign Christians ask for forgiveness over failure to support Israel at Knesset‘Lord, please forgive us for all the things that we did that we did not support Israel.’ Christian representatives from several countries gathered at the Israeli Knesset during the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, where they offered prayers of repentance for what they described as their nations’ failure to support Israel and confront anti-Semitism.Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd media on Googleinfo
Serena Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen’s doublesShe will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women’s doubles at Queen’s.1 hr agoTennis
AFP via Getty Images / Instagram / Marco GranelliA small crater had formed on the mosaic, prompting restoration work to be carried out last weekItalians have reacted with bemusement to the restoration of a famous bull mosaic in Milan, with some wondering what has happened to the animal’s “lucky-charm” testicles.Work to repair the small crater formed by tourists grinding their heels on the bull’s private parts began last week and local Milan councillor Marco Granelli said over the weekend that the mosaic had been “completely restored”.This sparked much online commentary, with users saying the bull’s testicles had been erased -…
Getty ImagesTalks between Iran and the US continue but Tehran has publicly refused to cede groundThe United States and Iran have both signalled that they would prefer not to go back to the war that has been on hold since the ceasefire was announced on 8 April.Neither side has allowed the steady drumbeat of military exchanges between them to end the talks being mediated by Pakistan, Qatar and others.The US still has powerful naval and air forces within striking distance of Iran. It is safe to assume that the Iranian regime will have kept its forces on high alert and…
Getty ImagesThree new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people.The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), which is working on one vaccine, said the outbreak was threatening to be the worst ever.The University of Oxford and the pharma company Moderna are also researching vaccines against the Bundibugyo species.The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, which is providing funding to each group, said “every day counts”.There is growing concern this outbreak – which was detected only after it had spread in a conflict zone with limited healthcare resources – could reach the…
Watch: French military shares video of Russian oil tanker interceptionFrance intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet on Sunday with UK support, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.Officers boarded the Tagor in the Atlantic, which maritime authorities said had been flying a false flag when it was detained around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany.”It is unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions, violate the law of the sea, and fund the war that Russia has been waging against Ukraine,” Macron wrote on X.A British helicopter provided support during the operation, the UK…