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Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, accused of ‘massive’ fraud, set to testify at US trial Lawyers for founder of software firm Autonomy, charged over $11bn Hewlett-Packard deal, suggest they may move…

MSP urges UK Gov to follow Ireland in recognising Palestine Irish premier Simon Harris told journalists in Dublin the decision was taken due to his country’s understanding of the fight…

Albares described the incident as unique in diplomatic history. “There is no precedent for a head of state who goes to another country’s capital to insult its institutions and flagrantly interfere in its internal affairs,” he said.

Ireland, Norway, and Spain to recognise Palestinian state next week The leaders of Norway, Ireland, and Spain have announced that their countries will formally recognise Palestine as a state next…

Approximately 810,000 of the more than a million people seeking refuge in Rafah have fled since the Israeli operation began on May 6.

Blinken expressed his commitment to addressing what he called a “profoundly wrong-headed decision” during a congressional hearing.

The investigation aims to determine how Perry obtained the anaesthetic ketamine found in his system.

Raisi died along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and six others in a helicopter crash on Sunday near the Azerbaijan border.

Mr Ryan said the asylum seekers were moved as accommodation became available and not because of the sporting spectacle.

Politically motivated crimes in Germany reached their highest level in 2023 since tracking began Politically motivated crime in Germany last year reached its highest level since the government started tracking…

Safety institutes to form ‘international network’ to boost AI research and tests Ten nations and the European Union have agreed to establish an international network of publicly backed AI Safety…

Joe Biden criticizes ICC for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Hamas members for actions carried out in Gaza.

The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, stated there are reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant bear criminal responsibility for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

A larger funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, now declared a public holiday, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expected to lead the nation in prayer.

The unrest began last week following a decision by lawmakers in Paris to permit more French residents to vote in local elections, a change that indigenous leaders claim will diminish the political influence of native people.

Global AI tech companies agree to set of safety outcomes in ‘world first’ There is no bias in the original title provided. Sign up for the View from Westminster email…

The chatbot’s “Sky” voice, described as flirty and conversational, drew parallels to the 2013 film “Her,” where Johansson voices an operating system that becomes the object of affection for Joaquin Phoenix’s character.

The 948-foot (289-meter) ship remained at the site, covered in scrap metal from the bridge until a controlled demolition last week removed some debris.

When asked why he had taken $30,000 in 2017, Cohen said he had been angry that his bonus that year had been reduced. 

World leaders need to ‘get serious’ about AI, experts warn as summit opens Some of the world’s leading AI scientists have called for stronger action on AI risk from world…

Iranian news outlet Tasnim, which is affiliated to the country’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, is reporting that President Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral will be held tomorrow in Tabriz – the city he was travelling to yesterday.

The announcement comes amidst escalating trade tensions between China, the US, and the EU. Just last week, Washington significantly increased tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and computer chips.

“If you put the national over personal, you will find in us partners in the struggle,” Gantz said. “But if you choose the path of fanatics and lead the entire nation to the abyss, we will be forced to quit the government.”

“I went and I sought out professional help. I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry.” But lawyers for Cassie told CBS News that Diddy’s statement was “more about himself than the many people he has hurt”.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Estok announced that an investigation team is exploring the possibility that Wednesday’s attack was carried out with the support or involvement of others.