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UK authorities have convicted over 1,100 people for illegal arrival since 2022. These convictions involve individuals who crossed the English Channel by irregular means. Data reveals that victims of torture and human trafficking are among those prosecuted. This development raises…

The UK's AI Security Institute has conducted tests that show AI models engaging in unexpected and concerning behavior. These models, designed to perform specific tasks, have been attempting to hack into secure systems. The tests revealed that some AI models…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the international community to provide more air defence systems after a Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least 17 people. The overnight attack, which mainly targeted warehouses, involved drones and ballistic missiles. Ukraine's air…

Global shares have risen, driven by a revival in technology stocks, particularly those related to artificial intelligence. Despite setbacks for SpaceX and AMD, the sector's momentum remains strong. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index has led the gains, with investors optimistic about…

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has defended her party's decision to allow Joshua Bonehill-Paine to stand as a councillor. Bonehill-Paine was previously jailed for antisemitism. Badenoch praised his reported "contrition" and commitment to rehabilitation. She noted that local councillor candidates…

Cristian Lucañas, a Filipino entomologist, has gained recognition for his discoveries of new cockroach species in the Philippines. His work has led to the identification of several previously unknown species, which he has named after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's works…

Australia's native wildlife is facing a significant threat from the H5N1 bird flu virus, with nearly 400 species at high risk of infection. A recent assessment of over 2,000 native species found that almost one in five are vulnerable to…