New data from the Metropolitan Police shows a significant drop in neighbourhood crime and homicides in London, with the Mayor attributing success to record police funding and the Violence Reduction Unit. The report aims to counter online disinformation portraying London as a "lawless" city.
Despite AI causing significant layoffs in finance, its overall integration rate in the sector is low. Companies are exploring AI to speed up customer service and financial information delivery within existing budgets.
Prof John Brewer, England's first head of human performance for Italia 90, used early tech like BBC microcomputers and Polar heart-rate monitors to assess player fitness. Despite initial suspicion, his methods proved players adapted to the heat, enabling a high-tempo game. This contrasts sharply with today's advanced wearables and hyperbaric chambers, marking a significant evolution in football sports science.
Hong Kong considers launching an offshore renminbi venture fund to invest in cutting-edge tech and emerging industries, supporting yuan internationalisation.
China's National Energy Administration encourages domestic enterprises to integrate AI into the energy sector through state-backed pilot projects, listing 51 application scenarios across 8 core sectors.
