Anthropic will supply its Claude AI models to 21 firms in the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Supercharged Sandbox, enabling them to test AI applications like fraud detection and compliance automation in a regulated environment.
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of British-South African expat Karen Carter, found dead in Trémolat, Dordogne, France, last year. The suspect was initially arrested and released, but further investigations led to formal charges and judicial supervision.
Leafy greens, including lettuce, are frequently linked to cyclospora diarrhea outbreaks, highlighting a pattern of digestive issues caused by these foods.
New analysis for the Guardian by More in Common shows how different UK voting systems would yield vastly different parliamentary seat distributions based on current polling. While FPTP could give Reform UK a near-majority, proportional systems would likely result in hung parliaments and coalition governments, potentially a progressive alliance.
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JD Wetherspoon issued its fourth profit warning in seven months, attributing it to worse-than-expected sales, despite the World Cup, and rising costs for food, labour, energy, and property taxes. Shares in the pub chain tumbled 10% on the news.
Samsung has introduced the Z Fold 8 with a new wider, shorter design focused on media consumption, alongside the Z Fold 8 Ultra, a more traditional multitasking foldable. The Z Fold 8 features a powerful chipset, improved display, and silicon-carbon battery technology, but comes with a camera downgrade and a high price point, prompting mixed reactions from reviewers.
Samsung's annual Unpacked event introduced the redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new Z Fold 8 Ultra, an updated Z Flip 8, and refreshed Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models. Google also showcased new smartglasses designs in collaboration with Samsung.
Bitcoin has rebounded to nearly $66,000 from its June 30 low, but options traders are still paying high premiums for downside protection, and leveraged long positions are rebuilding. This creates a 'pre-capitulation trap' as the market awaits the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
Britain's new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stated Israel "fell short" of UK conduct standards in Gaza and the West Bank, echoing past criticisms. His comments, made at the Farnborough Airshow, underscore continued divisions within the Labour Party regarding the conflict and future defense spending commitments.
Barcelona Femení, despite winning four trophies, faces a significant player exodus for the second consecutive summer, including stars like Alexia Putellas, due to the club's financial fair play issues. This leaves the squad dangerously thin as pre-season training begins, raising concerns about their ability to defend titles.
Tokyo's "Cool Biz" initiative, introduced by Governor Yuriko Koike, encourages men to wear shorts at work to combat summer heat and save energy. The policy receives mixed reviews, with some enjoying comfort while others cite unfairness to women and "leg hair harassment."
Indonesia's Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani stated the country is building a more credible capital market, responding to MSCI's warning about opaque shareholding structures and trading. Authorities have tightened transparency rules, including public disclosure of 1%+ stakes and plans to increase the minimum free-float threshold to 15%.
Five years after a landmark report warned of safety risks, women in the UK armed forces continue to report being issued ill-fitting kit, including body armour not designed for female bodies. The MoD plans new flat ballistic plates by 2028 and curved ones from 2029, while supplying curved armour to Ukraine.
Japan recorded its first "kokushobi" (cruelly hot day) with temperatures exceeding 40C in Gifu and Aichi prefectures, leading to new heat warnings. The rising heat has caused over 2,000 heatstroke deaths in 2024, impacted agriculture and sports, and prompted new "Cool Biz" clothing recommendations for office workers.
China's electric vehicle industry is being examined as a potential blueprint for developing countries to foster their own domestic champions. Electrification has lowered traditional entry barriers, and China's vast supply chain offers a faster foothold for aspiring carmakers.
Neill Blomkamp released "Nightborne," a 13-minute sci-fi short made entirely with ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 text-to-video generator, through his new AI startup, Barley Studios. Despite human input, the film, loosely based on Peter Watts' "Echopraxia," has been met with significant backlash for its poor quality and "slop" characteristics, raising questions about AI's role in future filmmaking.
Residents in Melbourne's fast-growing outer west, particularly Melton, face daily struggles with inadequate infrastructure like full train station car parks and congested roads. Local council and residents are advocating for three new train stations and significant road upgrades to address the rapid population boom.
Tokyo's "Cool Biz" initiative, introduced by Governor Yuriko Koike, encourages men to wear shorts at work to combat rising summer temperatures and save energy. The policy receives mixed reviews, with some finding comfort and others raising concerns about gender fairness and "leg hair harassment."
Apple is reportedly launching an "Apple Upgrade" device leasing program on July 28th, backed by Klarna, to replace existing financing options. It will cover most new iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches with 24 or 36-month leases, requiring a soft credit check.
BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Co., and Google have formed the Alliance for America's Skilled Trades to address growing labor shortages. The initiative aims to expand access to skilled workforce training through apprenticeships and awareness campaigns, responding to increasing demand for tradespeople and shifts in educational preferences.
An Iranian ballistic missile killed three US service members at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, striking housing units and exposing challenges in US air defenses. The attack, one of three in 24 hours, prompted US President Donald Trump to vow retaliation, while Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of 'unforgettable lessons'.
Serbian entrepreneur Ljubisa Karović miraculously survived being partially sucked out of a Ryanair flight window mid-flight from Greece to Germany after an explosion shattered it. Fellow passengers intervened to save him, while an ongoing dispute exists between his lawyer and Ryanair regarding the cabin crew's actions during the emergency.
Elon Musk warned investors shorting SpaceX face low survival probability as bearish bets rose to 32% of tradable shares, totaling $25 billion. This surge comes ahead of SpaceX's first public earnings report on Aug 4, testing bulls and skeptics.
