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Meta has halted the use of an employee tracker designed to improve its AI models. The tool monitored staff keystrokes, mouse clicks, and computer screen content, sparking concerns over worker privacy. A petition signed by employees expressed opposition to the…

The UK government has announced the first areas of focus for its inquiry into grooming gangs. London, Oldham, Bradford, and Keighley have been identified as initial locations for investigation. This inquiry aims to examine the response of institutions and individuals…

A recent court case in Texas has raised concerns among civil liberties advocates. Protesters who demonstrated against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2025 have been sentenced to decades in prison on terrorism charges. The convictions were partly based on…

Former Nato secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen believes Ukraine has a crucial role to play in defending Europe. He described the country as "militarily the strongest in Europe" due to its experience fighting Russian forces. Rasmussen's comments come as concerns grow…

Nottingham's maternity care has been marred by a scandal following a review of 2,500 cases between 2012 and 2015. The review found systemic and deep-rooted failures in the care provided, resulting in avoidable harm to mothers and babies. A bullying…

European cars have increased in size every year since 2000, with significant implications for road safety. Research suggests this trend, dubbed 'carspreading', could lead to an additional 2,600 crash deaths annually by 2040. The analysis found that cars in Europe…

Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, has expressed confidence that bond markets will be satisfied with Andy Burnham's economic plans. Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has been critical of the government's economic policies. Jones stated that he…