One Year On: UK's AI Ambition Faces Delivery Hurdles
A year after Keir Starmer's AI Action Plan, UK firms raised £20bn. Yet, power grid delays and tax policy now threaten Britain's bid to become a global AI superpower. Read the full analysis.
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Microsoft to Pay Full Power Costs for Data Centres
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
Gambia's Supreme Court Hears Bid to Overturn FGM Ban
Gambian religious leaders and an MP are challenging the ban on female genital mutilation at the Supreme Court. This case follows infant deaths and is seen as part of a wider global regression on women's rights.
LGBTQ+ charities in crisis as corporate donations halve
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
Paltrow says divorce fallout led to being fired from film
Gwyneth Paltrow reveals the media storm around her 'conscious uncoupling' from Chris Martin led to her being dropped from a movie. The actor reflects on the backlash and her return to film after a decade.
California's 'Drop' Tool Targets 500 Data Brokers
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
US Captures Venezuelan President Maduro in New York Raid
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was apprehended by US agents in Manhattan. The operation triggers international condemnation and raises questions about oil and power. Read the full story.
AI's $400bn Debt Bubble Poses Major 2026 Economic Risk
The AI investment boom, fuelled by debt and soaring to $400bn in 2025, faces a reckoning as revenues fail to cover costs. Experts warn of a market correction with global consequences.
Australia's privacy regulator targets estate agents in data sweep
Australia's privacy watchdog launches a compliance sweep targeting estate agents, pubs, and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for failing legal standards. Read the full investigation.
Stormzy reflects on 'sadness' after McDonald's backlash
Stormzy has penned an emotional New Year's message, addressing the fierce criticism of his 2025 McDonald's collaboration and a summer 'crippled by sadness'. The rapper insists his pro-Palestinian views remain unchanged.
New Year's Day is the world's most popular day for sex
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
2025: The Year Celebrity Culture Crashed Back to Earth
From Katy Perry's space flight to Bezos's Venice wedding, 2025 saw a public backlash against vacuous celebrity. Explore the cultural shift demanding substance over spectacle.
Freed Activist Apologises for Past Social Media Posts
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah is released from Egypt after UK government campaigning, but faces controversy over historic social media posts. Read the full story.
Head's Message of Support to Duckett After Video Backlash
Australian cricketer Travis Head reveals he privately messaged England's Ben Duckett with support following a controversial social media video, highlighting the human side of Ashes rivalry. Read the full story.
Bromley's Major 2026 Developments: Homes, Tower & Leisure
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Ramsay and Peaty face backlash over Bath Abbey wedding
Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty face criticism for booking Bath Abbey for their wedding, closing it to the public for the entire day. The couple's family feuds and guest list drama also emerge.
Chalamet's Oscar Hopes Dented by 'Cringe' Backlash
Timothée Chalamet is tipped for an Oscar for 'Marty Supreme', but his confident press tour has sparked a 'cringe' backlash. Could winning hurt his career like Anne Hathaway?
Santa's List: Who's Checking the Checkers?
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
86m Spotify tracks stolen in major data scrape
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Gail's faces backlash over Christmas Day opening plans
Gail's Bakery sparks debate by opening 10 London branches on Christmas Day. While some praise the move for combating loneliness, others criticise it for staff welfare. Discover the full story and locations.
GAIL's Christmas Day opening: 10 London branches open
GAIL's Bakery will open 10 London shops on Christmas Day, offering a free mince pie. The decision has sparked online debate over staff working conditions.
Massive data centre's water demand raises environmental concerns
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
Michigan residents fight 'uniquely evil' $7bn data centre
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.
Tech Stocks Fall on Oracle Data Centre and AI Debt Concerns
US tech stocks led a market sell-off after Oracle lost backing for a $10bn data centre, fuelling investor anxiety over massive AI infrastructure debt. Discover the full impact.
Westminster Council warns personal data copied by hackers
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Larian CEO Responds to Divinity AI Backlash
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke clarifies the studio's use of generative AI after facing criticism from players and former employees. Discover the details of the controversy and the wider debate in gaming.
Pornhub data breach exposes 200m premium user records
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
Disney Gaston Live-Action Movie Prompts Fan Backlash
Disney's plan for a live-action Gaston film from Beauty and the Beast has ignited a fierce online backlash. Fans criticise the choice as a 'cashgrab'. Read the full story here.
Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Citi and LSEG Strike Major Data Partnership
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
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