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The killing of Charlie Kirk has raised concerns that America may be entering a dark chapter of political violence. Social media and easy access to lethal weapons make today’s climate far more dangerous than the 1960s, and experts warn that violence could escalate further. Kirk’s death comes amid a rise in political attacks in the…
Poland’s foreign minister says last week’s incursion by Russian drones into Polish airspace was a deliberate test by Moscow. He says President Vladimir Putin wanted to probe the West’s reaction without starting a full scale war. Radoslaw Sikorski told the Guardian in Kyiv that the drones sent toward Poland could have carried explosives. He added…
For many students, ChatGPT has become as common as a notebook or calculator. Whether it is fixing grammar, organising revision notes, or generating flashcards, the AI tool is quickly turning into a trusted companion in university life. But campuses are still drawing the line. Using ChatGPT to understand material? Fine. Using it to write your…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how students learn and the kind of world they will graduate into. Experts say young people who adapt early will have a major advantage. Open AI CEO Sam Altman, whose company launched ChatGPT in November 2022, told a U.S. podcast that if he were graduating today, he would feel like…
The Oxford Union says its newly elected president will face disciplinary action after posting messages that appeared to celebrate the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. George Abaroni, an Oxford student elected president of the famous debating society in June, reportedly shared multiple comments in a WhatsApp group that seemed to cheer Kirk’s killing….
A decade after it last hosted the event, Manchester is putting itself back on the fashion map with the return of Manchester Fashion Week, aiming to showcase northern talent and highlight its textile heritage beyond London. Known for its grey skies, the city lit up this week as the long-awaited fashion week kicked off. The…
The American dream has rarely looked so enticing. At New York Fashion Week, Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors unveiled collections filled with airy summer wardrobes and beach-inspired jewelry that gave a romantic, sunlit vision of the United States. For Ralph Lauren, the spotlight arrived at just the right time. With Giorgio Armani’s passing, Lauren is…
Top US and Chinese officials are meeting in Madrid on Sunday to tackle long-standing trade disputes, the looming deadline for TikTok’s operations in the US, and Washington’s push for allies to pressure Beijing over Russian oil purchases. This marks the fourth meeting in four months between US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant, US Trade Representative Jamieson…
Belfast, alongside London, Edinburgh and Manchester, is set to benefit from a wave of fresh US investment in the financial services sector. Bank of America announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in Belfast, marking its first major operation in Northern Ireland. Citi has also pledged further investment in its UK operations, with a stronger…
China’s military on Sunday said it carried out routine patrols in the South China Sea and warned the Philippines against what it called “provocative actions.” The two countries have been locked in a long-running maritime standoff in the strategic waterway, marked by frequent clashes between coast guard ships and large-scale naval drills. A spokesperson for…
