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- EU enforces new AI Act requiring deepfakes to be clearly marked as fake
- Premier Ford billed taxpayers for Florida trip to union conference at Disney
- Stevens and El-Sayed clash in final Michigan Senate Democratic debate over spending and personal attacks
- Family of British woman Sonia Exelby pays tribute following her death in Florida
- Italian students apologise to Thailand for disrespectful behaviour on train
- US defence secretary confirms Washington’s stance on Europe’s response to Iran
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The “biggest strike in NHS history” is due to hit “hundreds of thousands of patients” as junior doctors launch a four-day walkout, the Metro reports. The paper says GPs are expected to be hit as well and 250,000 operations are expected to be cancelled.
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EU enforces new AI Act requiring deepfakes to be clearly marked as fake
July 28, 2026
2:00 pm
AI companies will face new obligations under the EU’s AI Act starting Sunday, mandating that deepfakes and AI-generated content be clearly identified as artificial. While the regulations aim to enhance transparency, technical challenges may undermine their effectiveness, raising concerns about the accuracy of content detection.
Premier Ford billed taxpayers for Florida trip to union conference at Disney
July 28, 2026
11:00 am
A provincial disclosure report reveals that four individuals incurred $11,709 in expenses on commercial flights and hotels for a trip in mid-July 2025. The expenses are part of a travel, meal and hospitality disclosure list published by the province.
Stevens and El-Sayed clash in final Michigan Senate Democratic debate over spending and personal attacks
July 28, 2026
9:00 am
In a contentious debate ahead of Michigan’s Democratic primary, candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens debated outside funding, race tone, and electability. El-Sayed criticised Stevens for accepting financial support from groups like AIPAC, while Stevens pointed to a super PAC backing El-Sayed. Both candidates seek to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters.
Family of British woman Sonia Exelby pays tribute following her death in Florida
July 28, 2026
8:48 am
Sonia Exelby, a 32-year-old British woman, was reported missing after failing to return from a trip to Florida last October. Her body was discovered on October 17 in Marion County. Dwain Hall, 53, has been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping, with a trial set for November.
Italian students apologise to Thailand for disrespectful behaviour on train
July 28, 2026
8:19 am
Italian students apologise to Thailand after a confrontation on a Bangkok train escalated, leading to official reprimands and fines for inappropriate behaviour.
US defence secretary confirms Washington’s stance on Europe’s response to Iran
July 28, 2026
8:00 am
The Trump administration has announced plans to enhance military support for European allies, following US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s previous remarks. This decision highlights ongoing tensions over European responses to the conflict in Iran, reflecting the administration’s strategic recalibration.
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