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Anthropic Says Bad Actors Tried To Turn Claude Into a Weapon and a Spy

Anthropic Says Bad Actors Tried To Turn Claude Into a Weapon and a Spy

Anthropic's threat report details attempts by state-linked actors across multiple countries to weaponize the Claude AI model for military and espionage projects.

Politics ·12 Sep 2026, 18:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ed Miliband defends new UK sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements

Ed Miliband defends new UK sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has robustly defended the Government's historic trade sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements amid fierce political and diplomatic fallout.

Politics ·12 Sep 2026, 16:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform UK receives record £36m donation from crypto tycoon Ben Delo

Reform UK receives record £36m donation from crypto tycoon Ben Delo

Cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo has given Reform UK a record-shattering £36 million upfront donation, drawing intense scrutiny from political opponents.

Politics ·12 Sep 2026, 09:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Putin warns Europe against troops in Ukraine, says it would mean ‘war against Russia’

Putin warns Europe against troops in Ukraine, says it would mean ‘war against Russia’

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi that any deployment of European military personnel to Ukraine would trigger a direct war against Russia.

Politics ·12 Sep 2026, 08:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Manchester leads UK cultural and political resurgence ahead of derby

Manchester leads UK cultural and political resurgence ahead of derby

As Manchester prepares for the 199th derby between United and City, the city is experiencing a major cultural, economic, and political resurgence.

Politics ·12 Sep 2026, 06:12 ·Clara West 4 min read
Ed Miliband praised by Hamas for imposing UK sanctions on Israel

Ed Miliband praised by Hamas for imposing UK sanctions on Israel

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has drawn fierce domestic criticism and unexpected praise from Hamas after imposing new trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Politics ·12 Sep 2026, 06:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Rishi Sunak joins Anthropic and Microsoft as senior adviser

Rishi Sunak joins Anthropic and Microsoft as senior adviser

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic as a senior adviser, amid rising scrutiny over politicians moving to Big Tech.

Politics ·12 Sep 2026, 03:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK lawmakers defeat bill to legalise assisted dying

UK lawmakers defeat bill to legalise assisted dying

Lawmakers have rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, halting efforts to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 18:04 ·Clara West 3 min read
MPs reject assisted dying bill in narrow House of Commons vote

MPs reject assisted dying bill in narrow House of Commons vote

MPs voted down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, dealing a definitive setback to assisted dying campaigners.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 16:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion

UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion

The UK Treasury has increased its financial package for Northern Ireland to GBP1.5 billion amid ongoing negotiations over the devolved region's budget.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 14:44 ·Clara West 3 min read
Nigel Farage faces Clacton by-election test as 34 candidates contest seat

Nigel Farage faces Clacton by-election test as 34 candidates contest seat

Nigel Farage faces a record 34 candidates in a strange Clacton by-election triggered by his sudden parliamentary resignation amid a standards probe.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 10:32 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum

Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has triggered a political storm after suggesting a second Scottish independence referendum could be permitted if public opinion shifts.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 04:05 ·Clara West 4 min read
SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better

SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better

Decade-long SNP rule in Glasgow faces mounting criticism amid a severe housing emergency, soaring homelessness, and calls for urgent government intervention.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 03:05 ·Clara West 4 min read
Westminster energy decision puts Scottish renewable revolution at risk

Westminster energy decision puts Scottish renewable revolution at risk

A critical infrastructure decision in Westminster threatens to derail Scotland's green energy ambitions and billions in offshore wind investments. Meanwhile, the UK and Scottish governments have launched the Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge to boost life sciences.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 02:42 ·Clara West 4 min read
European Leaders Call for Tougher Border Controls as Ceuta Migration Crisis Deepens

European Leaders Call for Tougher Border Controls as Ceuta Migration Crisis Deepens

European leaders are calling for emergency border security and regulatory overhauls after nearly sixty thousand migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco.

Politics ·10 Sep 2026, 23:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
English mayors gain power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays

English mayors gain power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays

Mayoral authorities across England are gaining the power to levy an optional tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local services and infrastructure, facing both support from officials and opposition from the hospitality industry.

Politics ·10 Sep 2026, 20:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
Assisted dying bill risks constitutional showdown if forced through Commons

Assisted dying bill risks constitutional showdown if forced through Commons

The assisted dying bill has returned to Parliament under Labour MP Lauren Edwards, triggering warnings of a major constitutional crisis if forced through the Commons.

Politics ·10 Sep 2026, 14:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
Rhun ap Iorwerth welcomes UK sanctions on West Bank settlements

Rhun ap Iorwerth welcomes UK sanctions on West Bank settlements

Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has endorsed the UK government's new sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Politics ·10 Sep 2026, 11:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
British Chambers of Commerce calls for scrapping state pension triple lock

British Chambers of Commerce calls for scrapping state pension triple lock

The British Chambers of Commerce has proposed scrapping the state pension triple lock on affordability grounds as government welfare spending climbs.

Politics ·10 Sep 2026, 01:33 ·Clara West 4 min read
Durham County Council descends into chaos amid internal disputes and police probes

Durham County Council descends into chaos amid internal disputes and police probes

Durham County Council has plunged into internal turmoil, marked by bitter councillor disputes, leaked emails regarding standards probes, and resignations.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 20:08 ·Clara West 3 min read