The UK government's preferred approach allowing AI companies to use copyrighted works by default has suffered overwhelming rejection from 11,500 consultation respondents, with only 3% supporting the opt-out system.
US offers Ukraine security guarantees in peace talksThe United States has offered Ukraine Article 5-style security guarantees as an alternative to NATO membership during Berlin peace talks.
Pubs Face Crippling Rate Hikes as Reeves's Tax Reforms BackfireBritish pubs are experiencing massive business rate increases despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves's promise of lower taxes for hospitality venues.
South Africa seeks return of men fighting in UkraineSeventeen South African men aged 20-39 are trapped in Ukraine's Donbas region after allegedly being deceived into joining Russian forces by promises of security training and lucrative employment.
Drunk raccoon helps raise money for animal shelterA raccoon that broke into an Ashland, Virginia liquor store over Thanksgiving weekend and passed out drunk in the bathroom has become an internet sensation, spawning a merchandise campaign that has raised over $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Protection Shelter.
Study Reveals Europeans Drastically Overestimate Number of Irregular MigrantsNew research from the University of Birmingham shows most Britons vastly overestimate irregular migration numbers, while EU data reveals citizens think non-EU migrants represent 16.7% of the population when they actually comprise only 7.2%.
Australia faces budget pressure amid spending demandsAustralian Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces a difficult mid-year economic outlook with at least $12.7 billion in additional spending pressures from veterans' care, natural disasters, and age pension support.
UK unemployment rises to highest since 2021New data shows UK joblessness at 5.1%, a four-year high.
Reform UK keeps candidate after racist remarkReform UK has refused to sack Hampshire mayoral candidate Chris Parry, a retired Navy rear admiral, after he told Justice Secretary David Lammy to 'go home to the Caribbean' where his 'loyalties lie' in February.