Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him
The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.
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PlayStation3 Emulator Devs Politely Ask Contributors to Stop Submitting ‘AI Slop’ Pull Requests
Open-source PS3 emulator RPCS3 “has been around since 2011,” Kotaku notes, and has made 70% of the PlayStation 3’s library fully playable, “bolstered in part by the many users who contribute to its GitHub page.” But their dev team “took to X today to very kindly and civilly request that users ‘stop submitting AI slop code pull requests’ to its GitHub page.”Then they immediately proceeded to...
Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
The Strait of Hormuz trade route remains effectively shut, disrupting the global energy shipments.
The summer a golden generation lost its shine
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England’s moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans – the hype was huge and the fall was hard.
The Papers: Original ‘Labour leadership rivals circle’ and ‘Golden boys’ on Baftas red carpet
Almost every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.
My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.
New laws expected to be in the King’s Speech
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence – here is a full rundown of the government’s planned new laws.
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
Why Eurovision’s fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition’s future.
No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn’t want visitors to be “burdened” by biometric checks.
This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled – here is what to check so you don’t
It’s essential to read your policy details carefully – here’s a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.
Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father
The relatives of Hussein Asasa described to NPR how they were forced to exhume and rebury their father when Israeli settlers interfered with his grave.
Reitan earns maiden PGA win as Fitzpatrick falters
Alex Fitzpatrick’s hopes of a first individual win on the PGA Tour are dashed as Kristoffer Reitan instead earns a maiden victory at the Truist Championship.
Honda Patents a Fake Clutch for Electric Motorcycles
An anonymous reader shared this report from Electrek:A newly revealed Honda patent shows the company developing a simulated electronic clutch system for electric motorcycles, complete with torque-boost launches and even haptic feedback designed to mimic the feel of a combustion engine…. Instead of using a traditional mechanical clutch, the system uses electronics to alter how the motor responds...
‘Only his last changes worked’ – how Arteta’s gambles finally paid off
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta deserves credit after his side beat West Ham to take a huge step towards the Premier League title.
Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to U.S. ceasefire proposal
Iran delivered its response to Pakistani mediators on Sunday, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
Watch: Best moments from the Bafta TV Awards
Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, while The Celebrity Traitors also scooped a share of the glory.
Everton target Stones return – Monday’s gossip
Everton in talks over John Stones return, Manchester United keen to keep Amad Diallo and Newcastle hope to agree Lewis Miley deal.
CRIME, FAITH & RECOVERY: American missionary speaks out a year after his five-day kidnapping ordeal
American missionary Josh Sullivan, a year after his harrowing kidnapping ordeal, shares his journey of faith and recovery, highlighting the harsh realities of crime in South Africa.
SPECIAL REPORT: The DBE textbook story that South Africa isn’t being told
A once-in-14-years opportunity to put better books in South African classrooms. Daily Maverick investigated what happened when a group of educators tried to seize it — and who is driving the narrative against them.
Big Tech is Moving Data Through the Gulf Using Fiber-Optic Cables Alongside Iraq’s Oil Pipelines
Major American cloud companies with data centers in the Persian Gulf “are channeling data out of the war zone through fiber-optic cables that an Iraqi telecom has strung alongside crude-oil pipelines,” reports RestofWorld.org:The data centers serve customers in more than 190 countries, processing transactions, storing files, and running applications for businesses and individuals from Latin...