The Tech Download: Meta, Google enter AI agent race as ‘agentic wars’ heat up
The viral personal assistant OpenClaw has triggered a rush among Big Tech to build agentic tools.

The viral personal assistant OpenClaw has triggered a rush among Big Tech to build agentic tools.

Police are investigating donations made to Robert Jenrick's 2024 Conservative leadership campaign after claims that £37,500 originated overseas. The Electoral Commission passed information to the Metropolitan Police, who have launched a formal probe. Jenrick denies the allegations.

Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his US Senate campaign in Maine after facing multiple scandals, including a sexual assault accusation. He cited threats of support withdrawal from Democrats as the reason, denying guilt.

Labour MPs are nominating their next leader following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. Andy Burnham is the sole declared candidate, needing 81 MPs' nominations and support from affiliated groups. If unchallenged, he could be leader by July 17 and PM by July 20.

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner withdrew Wednesday after a woman accused him of sexual assault in 2021. His departure creates uncertainty for Democrats' efforts to flip Sen. Susan Collins' seat in the 2026 midterms, forcing a new nomination process.

A Singaporean couple faces the potential loss of their adopted son, Marcus, from Indonesia, as he is among at least 20 babies allegedly trafficked for adoption in Singapore. A trial in West Java is underway, raising questions about the children's future and Singapore's vetting process.

Women's cardiovascular systems are more vulnerable to heatwaves due to hormonal fluctuations and biological differences. Experts call for greater awareness and targeted protection measures as climate change intensifies heat events.