OpenAI safety leader quits, warning AI company’s culture is ‘broken’
A safety leader at OpenAI has quit the company, warning that its culture was broken and that AI firms were not “being nearly careful enough” about developing the technology.
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Nestle India product sample declared unsafe by food regulator
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India banned the sale of Nestle's “Low Fat Dairy Whitener” after the sample of the product taken from a top Delhi hotel was declared to be “unsafe” and “substandard”. A notice …
What Do Parabolic Treasury Yields Tell Us?
Precious metals investors are watching market conditions closely as gold and silver hover at pivotal price points. While both metals have already posted impressive gains, multiple converging factors suggest we may be wi…
Burnham must remember: more regulation is not the best way to improve public services | Phillip Inman
Andy Burnham said he wanted to “rewire” the economy. Then he seemed to slam on the brakes, kicking most reforms into the 2030s.
Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals
Bacon has long been a favourite of carnivores, but there is growing consumer concern about the health risks posed by nitrites, chemicals used to cure meats.
UAE may halt UK investments after Manchester City guilty verdict
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly warned the government it could cancel big investments in the UK after Manchester City were found guilty by an independent commission.
Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
The government should take immediate action to help those struggling with energy bills this winter, the suppliers' trade body has said.
They embraced the Fiat 500, the Vespa, even tuk-tuks. But will Romans draw the line at the golf cart?
Authorities crack down on trade they says risks spiralling out of control – but operators say they are being targeted unfairly
Smoke and fire reported near Aramco facility in Riyadh as Houthi tensions escalate
A fire was reported at the Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan on Saturday following what social media reports and satellite fire-detection data described as a Houthi ballistic missile and drone attack.
Bailiffs and 100 unpaid teachers: inside the collapse of ‘groundbreaking’ yoga studio Triyoga
Formerly a favourite of the A-list, the chain has abruptly ceased trading, leaving teachers and customers blindsided
Investor Optimism Wins as an Investment Strategy
The headlines have never sounded scarier, and the market keeps setting records, which is exactly why investor optimism wins over a full cycle, and why your own behavior is the real risk.
‘People are deserting it’: why are London mansions struggling to sell?
For decades, the capital’s house prices raced ahead of the national average – but now they are falling in prime areas
Analysis-AI’s race to transform the world before the money runs out
AI infrastructure will shape the global balance of power. Democracies have a narrow window to pull ahead.
OpenAI says its review into hacks, including on Australian government sites, is costing $500,000 a day
Company says it is reviewing 50 petabytes of data after its agents accessed websites including Medicare without authorisation
Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined.
London Labour council warns it may raise council tax by 150%
A flagship Labour authority has warned it may have to impose a 150% council tax rise on residents to maintain current services following central government cuts under a new funding settlement.
BT accused of ‘bullying’ customers by pausing broadband in digital landline push
Companies race to switch households to ‘voice over internet protocol’ services by the end of January
Exclusive-China demands copper supply commitments for Anglo Teck merger approval, sources say
Industrial stocks offer opportunities across different stages of the economic cycle. Selecting names requires balancing long-term catalysts with near-term uncertainty.
Silver Price Forecast: Bears crowd $60 after six-percent weekly rout
Silver price retreats on Friday, dropping about 0.76% as US Treasury yields edged higher, capping US Dollar depreciation, while investors punished the Greenback following a soft US jobs report. The XAG/USD trades at $60…
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel in a bid to ease supply pressures that have caused prices to skyrocket.
Mexican Peso rebounds but carry trade exodus still bites
The Mexican Peso (MXN) recovers some ground versus the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, gaining 0.5%, but it remains poised to end the week with a 3% loss as investors exit the 'carry trade' amid a narrowing of the interest r…
DoJ declines to reopen investigation into former Fed chair Jay Powell
Kevin Warsh’s predecessor had been investigated over cost overruns related to central bank renovation project
Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O
October 02, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O For release at 4:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board announced Friday tha…
Gold fails at $4,200 despite NFP miss as US yields climb
Gold prices dropped on Friday, with the yellow metal struggling to decisively break the $4,200 milestone. The precious metal is down nearly 1% as US Treasury yields edge higher following a less-than-stellar US employmen…