Australia to curb automated AI decision-making in government
Australia will impose tough rules on government use of AI in automated decision-making, prioritizing fairness, accuracy and transparency, as part of a new national plan.
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Play sand asbestos risk based on supplier's own assessment
Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on a supplier's own unverified risk assessment, not independent testing, the Guardian reveals.
Readers update climate rhyme and debate school shade
Readers propose a new rhyme for UK temperatures, debate tree shade in schools, share Italian idioms, and reflect on Covid failings.
Burnham to scrap digital IDs, redirect £1.8bn
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will scrap Keir Starmer's digital ID programme, redirecting nearly £2bn to cost-of-living help and community-focused initiatives.
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Cuba edges toward breakdown amid power cuts and US pressure
Cuba faces a societal breakdown as a US oil blockade and aging infrastructure cause repeated blackouts, fuel shortages, and rising crime, with tempers fraying and unrest growing.
Scaloni: Spain have unfair World Cup final edge
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has complained to FIFA, claiming Spain have an unfair advantage in the World Cup final due to extra recovery time and forced training in sweltering heat.
Burnham Team May Reshape Bank of England Mandate
Andy Burnham's team may overhaul the Bank of England's mandate to include growth, sparking debate on central bank independence and coordination.
Surrogacy regulation in Australia: ALRC review highlights desperate journeys
Over 1,300 children born via offshore surrogacy to Australians in 5 years. ALRC review aims to harmonise laws, protect rights, and address exploitation risks.
EU carbon market reform risks weakening key climate tool
EU Commission proposes overhaul of emissions trading system, giving companies less demanding pathway to reduce greenhouse gases, risking weakening of Europe's most effective climate policy.
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Brent family awarded £3,100 over unsuitable housing
A North London family was awarded over £3,000 after Brent Council failed to provide suitable temporary accommodation until eviction day, despite knowing about the bailiffs' warrant.
Council apologises for 'gaslighting' over brown water
Westminster City Council has apologised for mishandling a Pimlico water contamination incident where tap water turned brown and smelled of petrol, promising a full investigation.
Will the new AI roadmap keep the tech giants in line?
The UK government's new AI roadmap aims to regulate tech giants, but critics question its effectiveness in ensuring safety and accountability.
Sam Neill's Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Sam Neill died from pneumonia, his representative confirmed. The 78-year-old actor had beaten lymphoma via CAR T-cell therapy but his immune system was compromised.
CBI chief warns Burnham against tax and spend speculation
CBI chief Rain Newton-Smith urges Andy Burnham to avoid tax speculation, focus on business costs like energy, and pursue public-private partnerships.
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Andy Burnham must resist defence spending myths
Andy Beckett argues that the UK's defence budget is often exempt from scrutiny, and warns Andy Burnham against accepting military claims without question, as cuts to other services may follow.
UK aid cuts reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%
UK aid cuts will reduce bilateral support to Mozambique and Malawi by 90% by 2029, according to Foreign Office figures, sparking criticism from charities.
Prison reform must prioritize education and IPP resentencing
Amber Rudd's prison review must focus on rehabilitation through education, which reduces reoffending by 22%, and address the unresolved IPP sentence scandal, says experts.
Energy drinks banned for under-16s in England from April 2025
England will ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s from April 2025, affecting 100,000 daily child consumers, to improve health and education outcomes.
UK proposes ban on public buying loudest fireworks
The UK Government launches a 12-week consultation on fireworks, proposing to restrict public access to the loudest fireworks due to safety and animal welfare concerns.
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Pilot scheme to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
Six councils in England join a £2.1m pilot to convert empty classrooms into youth clubs and health centres, tackling surplus school spaces from falling pupil numbers.
Heating Oil Customers to Get £350 Compensation
About 1,700 heating oil customers affected by order cancellations during the Middle East crisis will receive up to £350 compensation, the CMA announced.
McFadden: Labour must stop just writing cheques for benefits
Pat McFadden says government owes people more than handouts, signalling welfare reform to encourage employment over benefits.
UK MPs Debate Cap on Mega-Donations as Funding Bill Delayed
The representation of the people bill, delayed by incoming PM Andy Burnham, includes proposals to cap political donations amid concerns over billionaire influence on UK politics.
Albanese vows to protect creatives from AI 'theft'
PM Anthony Albanese promises strong protections for Australian creatives against AI misuse, rejecting free use of data by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Sadiq Khan backs maximum workplace temperature limit
London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports a maximum workplace temperature as heatwaves intensify, urging government action to protect workers from extreme heat.
Consumer rights need local enforcement, not just fines
Virgin Media fined £28m for blocking cancellations, but consumers lack automatic compensation. Metro mayors like Andy Burnham should boost local enforcement.
Bristol Declared 'City of Harm Reduction' by Greens
Bristol has been formally declared a 'city of harm reduction' as Green councillors lead a push for less punitive drug policies, including a legal drug-consumption facility.
AI Blueprint Prompts Datacentre Moratorium Calls in Australia
Environmental and community groups urge a pause on datacentre development after PM Albanese announced new energy regulations, leaving existing proposals uncertain.
Albanese: Australia Must Not Be Just a 'Data Warehouse' for AI
Anthony Albanese says Australia must benefit from AI innovations, not just be a 'data warehouse for AI products made overseas'. He promises new rules for datacentres and copyright protection.
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Heatwaves kill 2,700; mental health action needed
Recent heatwaves in England and Wales caused about 2,700 deaths, with extreme heat also linked to poor mental health. Experts call for protective measures.
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