Musk’s AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
It was 3am and Adam Hourican was sitting at his kitchen table, a knife, hammer and phone laid out in front of him. He was waiting for a van full of people he thought were coming to get him. “I’m telling you, they will kill you if you don’t act
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
Two senior US Republican lawmakers have criticised a decision by the Pentagon to cut 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany, saying it risked undermining deterrence and would send the wrong signal to Russia. Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, who chair the Senate and House armed services committees respectively, said that
The hottest trend in TV: Get generations to fight each other
The feud between the generations was a popular TV theme in the 1970s, and now the interactions and frictions between Gen Z, Gen X, millennials and boomers are all over our screens once again. Why does the generation gap continue to make us laugh – and can the laughter help
Spotify adds ‘Verified’ badges to distinguish human artists from AI
Spotify is introducing a ‘Verified’ badge to help users identify when artists on its platform are human, not AI-generated. The world’s most-used music streaming service said the ‘Verified by Spotify’ text and green checkmark icon would appear next to artist names when they meet “defined standards demonstrating authenticity”. This could
Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
Spirit Airlines is shutting down as a business after failing to secure a $500m (£368m) bailout from the Trump administration. The budget airline was in talks with the US government about a rescue deal which would have saved it from collapse. But discussions collapsed and the carrier said in an
‘A man who inspired millions in the face of unbelievable adversity’
Alex Zanardi, who has died aged 59, was a 21st century hero. A man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity. An icon of two different sports. The Italian died on Friday, just under six years after suffering serious head injuries in a road accident
Smiling Princess Charlotte beams in 11th birthday portrait
A new picture of Princess Charlotte has been released to mark her 11th birthday. Charlotte, The Prince and Princess of Wales’ middle child and only daughter, is seen smiling while standing in a sunny field. She is wearing a black and red striped jumper with blue jeans. The previously unseen
Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising police
Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post condemning the actions of police officers who arrested the suspect in the Golders Green attack. The Green Party leader had reposted a message on X accusing officers of “repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head when
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have “terminated” during an ongoing ceasefire, as he argued he did not need to meet a deadline for legislative approval of the war. By law, a US president must receive Congress’ approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of
George Michael’s Faith jacket sells for £176,400
A jacket worn by George Michael in the music video for his 1987 hit Faith has sold for £176,400 at auction. It was among several pieces of music memorabilia being sold by Hertfordshire-based auction house Propstore, including a gold microphone used by Queen singer Freddie Mercury and one of the