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Anthropic says the US Commerce Department has lifted export controls on its powerful Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, allowing it to restore global access. The models were suspended June 12 over national security concerns, with a partial reversal on Friday granting some trusted US organizations access to Mythos 5.
Karl Stefanovic has left Nine immediately and is set to be dropped from his ARN Media radio show after backlash over his podcast interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Nine confirmed his departure, citing the incompatibility of his independent podcast with his Today hosting role, while ARN Media has distanced itself from the interview.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev criticizes the UK's leadership transition as undemocratic, calling Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham a 'dark horse' who lacks national-level experience. The comments follow Keir Starmer's resignation and Labour's electoral setbacks.
The UK government has announced plans to increase the minimum sentence for domestic murder from 15 to 25 years, following a seven-year campaign by mothers of victims. Justice Secretary David Lammy said the change closes a long-overdue gap and better reflects the harm caused. Campaigners welcomed the move but expressed disappointment that it will not apply when a victim is killed by a family member.
Millions of households in Great Britain face fuel poverty as the energy price cap rises by 13% from Wednesday, adding more than £220 a year to typical bills. Campaigners and unions criticize the government's response, while wholesale price surges linked to the war in Iran are blamed for the increase.
A 2-year-old boy was rescued alive after six days trapped under rubble in Venezuela, offering a glimmer of hope amid a rising death toll from twin earthquakes. His aunt described the emotional reunion, while rescue efforts and international aid continue.
US President Donald Trump's 2025 financial disclosure shows over $1.4 billion in income from his family's crypto ventures, including nearly $800 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million from meme coins. The figures highlight how crypto has become his primary income source amid policy changes favoring the industry.
A patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is being tested for Ebola, though no cases have been confirmed in Scotland. The testing comes as the DRC and Uganda face an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, with nearly 1,300 infections and over 360 deaths reported.
Jamaican officials are set to travel to the UK in September to formally petition King Charles for legal guidance on their slavery reparations claim against Britain. The Caricom Reparations Commission has also called for the return of the British Virgin Islands and for decolonisation of remaining overseas territories.
The US and European powers have failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Washington backing an Italian diplomat who some say has little knowledge of the country. Russia has criticized the maneuvering, warning that bypassing the UN Security Council undermines the Dayton Agreement.
The ACCC has launched legal action against Amazon's Australian unit, alleging unfair contract terms allowed it to introduce ads to Prime Video. Subscribers faced an extra fee to remain ad-free, and the regulator is seeking penalties and redress.
Keir Starmer's final defence investment plan, announced before he steps down, commits £298bn over four years but leaves his successor Andy Burnham to find an extra £4.7bn. The plan, funded by cuts to transport and energy projects, has drawn criticism from MPs and opposition parties.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £15bn defence investment plan aimed at modernising Britain’s armed forces, but analysts warn of job losses from cuts elsewhere and question whether spending will meet Nato targets by 2030.
The UK government is considering intervening in Paramount’s proposed US$110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over media plurality and competition. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has indicated she may refer the deal to Ofcom and the CMA, and has floated legislative changes to cover streaming services.
Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a £298 billion defence spending plan over four years, including £15 billion in additional funding. The plan prioritises drone warfare and autonomous systems, with over £5 billion allocated for drone transformation and significant investment in the Global Combat Air Programme.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to reject President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship for those born on US soil. The decision marks the second major defeat for Trump's policies this year, and Trump has vowed to seek a rehearing.
The Islamabad High Court has reserved its verdict on the maintainability of petitions challenging the alleged solitary confinement of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The petitions, filed by their relatives, allege inhumane detention conditions, while the National Accountability Bureau denies the claims.
The US is set to invest over $4bn in upgrading its military and spy bases across the UK, including new bunkers in Suffolk reportedly for nuclear weapons, according to official documents and plans presented at a military engineering conference. The largest expenditure, $1.6bn, will go to RAF Lakenheath, with additional funds for RAF Mildenhall, RAF Fairford, and Menwith Hill.
In his latest briefing, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the death of a child in a drone attack, ongoing discussions on fuel imports, and the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He also commented on threats against Belarus and talks with Belgrade over NIS.
Both the UK and the EU are set to halve duty-free steel imports from July 1, aiming to curb global oversupply and protect local industries. The UK will reduce its quota by 51%, while the EU's overall cut is 50% but with reduced one-third quotas for 12 trading partners, including the UK, drawing criticism from some industry stakeholders.