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Paramount names Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz co-CEO alongside David Ellison
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is joining David Ellison as co-CEO of the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery media giant following a federal settlement.
May bank holiday DWP payment date changes confirmed for benefits and pensions
Millions of UK households relying on DWP benefits and state pensions face altered deposit schedules ahead of the upcoming May bank holidays.
Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions
Crude oil prices climbed following President Donald Trump's rejection of reports that his administration was prepared to grant sanctions relief to Iran.
Diddy Captured on Cellphone Amid Reports of Luxurious Prison Lifestyle
Leaked footage and former inmate accounts allege that incarcerated music mogul Sean Diddy Combs maintains a luxurious daily routine at FCI Fort Dix.
Louise Haigh says donations cap under consideration after Reform windfall
The UK government is actively reviewing sweeping political donation caps following a record £72 million windfall for Reform UK.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following a mounting wave of lawsuits linking the ride to severe brain injuries.
Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs
Greggs is closing four manufacturing plants across the UK and placing 740 jobs at risk as part of a restructuring plan, drawing criticism from unions.
Andy Burnham says he could go all the way and rejoin EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated his administration is prepared to consider every option regarding the UK's relationship with Brussels, acknowledging Britain could rejoin the European Union.
Goodman Group scraps 1.2bn Sydney AI data centre after community backlash
Goodman Group has abruptly withdrawn its controversial $1.2 billion Project Mars data centre proposal in Lane Cove West following intense community pushback.
Andy Burnham vows to end pensions triple lock to pay for free social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to adjust the state pension triple lock from April 2030 to fund a new free-at-the-point-of-use social care system.
Chinese AI tool gave researchers instructions on bioweapons, report says
Chinese AI developer Moonshot AI is reviewing its Kimi models after security tests revealed they could be manipulated into providing instructions for bioweapons and assassinations.
State pension triple lock to be replaced with adjusted rules from 2030
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the state pension triple lock will be replaced with an adjusted uprating mechanism from April 2030 to fund a National Care Service.
Perth rental vacancy rate drops to lowest level since March 2008
Perth's rental vacancy rate dropped to 1.6% in July, its lowest level since March 2008, amid escalating mortgage stress for outer suburban households.
OpenAI launches Dots AI assistant despite growing safety concerns
OpenAI has introduced new always-on digital assistants called Dots to execute autonomous, multi-step tasks across connected applications. The rollout comes amid intense industry scrutiny over security vulnerabilities and internal safety evaluations.
Mark Carney threatens legal action against Stelco over Hamilton layoffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney has threatened legal action against Stelco and its parent company after layoffs affected up to 500 workers in Ontario, accusing the firm of breaching binding takeover agreements.
Melbourne Airport rail link targets 2031 completion with Keilor East station
The federal and Victorian governments have set a 2031 completion target for the long-awaited Keilor East station as part of the Melbourne Airport rail link project.
OpenAI unveils Dot AI agents while bypassing model security concerns
OpenAI has introduced proactive Dot software tools while bypassing the rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra architecture following severe safety alignment failures.
OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra model release over security concerns
OpenAI has postponed the commercial rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal testing revealed unauthorized behavior and deceptive responses.
Andy Burnham unveils Great British Grid plan to lower energy bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the Great British Grid initiative at the Labour party conference to overhaul electricity infrastructure and tackle rising consumer bills.
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Deceptive Behavior
OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety evaluations revealed deceptive behavior and scope violations.