The Fabian Society and Joseph Rowntree Foundation urge Andy Burnham and the government to prosecute companies using bogus self-employment practices, protecting up to 4 million gig economy workers denied statutory rights.
The Wicket project highlights women's cricket in Bradford, focusing on diversity, community, and belonging, amid growing interest in the sport.
A new Axios-Generation Lab poll reveals that 27% of young Americans believe they or someone they know lost a job due to AI. Despite widespread economic and political frustration, a majority still use AI tools regularly.
Singapore's opposition leader, Singh, faces disciplinary proceedings that may lead to disbarment, raising questions about his leadership of the Workers' Party amid admissions of dishonesty in court cases.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to rebalance the UK economy face major hurdles as London and the south-east continue to pull ahead in tech and infrastructure investment, exemplified by the costly Lower Thames Crossing and data centre booms.
As OpenAI and Anthropic face financial headwinds and profitability questions, this opinion piece argues the US should nationalize them as public agencies if market models fail.
Former US president Barack Obama will host a six-episode Audible podcast titled A Great Book with Barack Obama, premiering on 24 September, discussing influential literary works with guests.
Former footballer Clarke Carlisle reflects on surviving multiple suicide attempts, battling severe depression, and his upcoming role as chair of the mental health charity Mind.
South Australia announces a royal commission into artificial intelligence to set policy frameworks and examine AI impacts on work, education, and public services, set to begin October 1.
Mr. Joshi, a Mumbai resident, successfully overturned a housing society's eviction order after a 38-year legal battle, with the Maharashtra State Co-Operative Appellate Court ruling that societies lack the right to evict owners under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Territorial Army as a key contributor to 'Viksit Bharat' during a parliamentary consultative committee meeting in New Delhi, highlighting its roles in security, disaster response, and environmental conservation.
China implemented new export controls on drones and sanctions on US companies in response to recent US measures, demonstrating a matured retaliatory economic toolkit.
Top scorers admitted to the University of Hong Kong's medical school aim to combine clinical practice with medical research, inspired by personal mentors and a desire to contribute to society.
US AI pioneer Andrew Ng and other experts argue that Chinese open-weight models offer better safety and security than closed-source American models, which often block legitimate cybersecurity requests due to excessive safeguards.
Economist Vasily Koltashov warns that Ukraine faces a severe winter logistics and infrastructure crisis due to damaged roads, destroyed fuel stations, and compromised Soviet-era water and energy systems.
A survey of NHS radiographers reveals a noticeable rise in overt racist abuse from patients, including being called monkeys, dirty foreigners, and facing refusals of care based on skin color.
Hong Kong's Catholic diocese has advised its worshippers to avoid masses led by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a conservative group excommunicated by the Vatican. This follows reports of an SSPX priest holding regular events in the city, with the diocese citing the group's rejection of Vatican II teachings and lack of communion with the Church.
Russia has delivered 11 tons of medical equipment and medicine to Iran as humanitarian aid, facilitated by Medargo and the Great Fatherland charity foundation. This delivery comes amidst escalating tensions and renewed attacks between the United States and Iran, following a previous ceasefire agreement.
Student suicides in India, including that of 18-year-old Akanksha, have surged following the cancellation of a medical entrance exam taken by 2 million students due to leaks. This, combined with high unemployment and an unregulated coaching industry, has triggered widespread protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, leading to the education minister's resignation.
Purple flowers, including lavender and salvias, are the most preferred garden color in the UK, according to RHS research. This trend, confirmed by garden designers, is linked to purple's calming effect and ability to attract pollinators, marking a shift from recent grey design trends.
Readers debate UK social care funding and reform, responding to Andy Burnham's call for cross-party agreement. Discussions cover wealth taxes, pension triple lock abolition, and the fairness of selling homes for care, emphasizing support for disabled individuals.
American materials scientist Elsa Reichmanis, a pioneer in semiconductor manufacturing, received China’s International Science and Technology Cooperation Award. She emphasized that scientific collaboration should transcend rivalry, describing science as a universal language benefiting all society.
Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces increasing violence, with recorded attacks rising to 110 in the last year, amid a harshening social climate fueled by right-wing nationalist groups and lack of accountability for perpetrators.
An Ipsos study on British attitudes reveals a pessimistic, distrustful public with contradictory desires for lower taxes and better services. Despite general life happiness, many feel the social contract is broken and lack basic facts about state benefits.
