AI project to tackle mobile cyber threats
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in new research in tackling mobile cyber threats and protecting phone users. AgenticDeviceShield, described as a “new form of cyber defence that lives directly on mobile devices”, is being led by experts at the University of Wolverhampton (UoW) and University of Lancashire. The project
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again to commercial vessels and that any ship that approaches it will be targeted. The closure came as reports emerged of vessels in or near the strait, including a tanker, were targeted by Tehran on Saturday. The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps
Protests and another costly loss – pressure mounts on Rosenior’s Chelsea
There were chants of “we want our Chelsea back” during a protest march before kick-off – then the chorus spread to the stands during the second half of the defeat by Manchester United. The frustration from supporters is understandable, given Chelsea have now lost their past four Premier League games without scoring – their joint-longest
Pope says ‘tyrants’ speech was not aimed at Trump
Pope Leo says he was not seeking to debate Donald Trump when he criticised “tyrants” for spending billions on wars in a speech earlier this week. The pontiff said the remarks, delivered days after a high-profile spat with the US president, had been written a fortnight earlier – “well before
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
At least six people have been killed and others injured after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials say. The incident happened in the southern Holosiivskyi district. Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said the man, who lived locally, began shooting at people on the street and then
Mandelson saga is a messy palaver – and the questions continue to swirl
Plenty in Westminster knew the Lord Mandelson saga was going to cause the prime minister more grief. But no one, outside a very select few in the bowels of government, we now know, could have predicted this. The expectation was No 10’s next appointment with Mandelson related anguish would be
Coachella campers are turning tents fancy – and not all Brits are happy
For anyone who has experienced the chaos of a British festival campsite, videos coming from Coachella could certainly raise eyebrows. Some of those attending the much talked about festival, which takes place over two weekends each year in Palm Springs, California, are ditching hastily assembled pop-up tents and crumpled gazebos.
Tinder and Zoom offer ‘proof of humanity’ eye-scans to combat AI
Tinder will let users prove they are human and not robots by bringing advanced eye-scanning technology to the app amid rising fears over AI. Users of the dating app, as well as other major platforms such as video calling service Zoom, will be able to scan their irises to earn
White House and Anthropic hold ‘productive’ meeting amid fears over Mythos model
The White House has said it had a “productive and constructive” meeting with the head of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, which is suing the US Department of Defense. The meeting comes a week after the firm released its Claude Mythos preview, an AI tool that the company claims can outperform humans at
Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says no decision has been made on the future of forward Marcus Rashford for next season. The 28-year-old is on a season-long loan at Spanish club Barcelona after falling out of favour at Old Trafford. Barcelona have until 15 June to decide whether to