Musk’s xAI releases artificial intelligence model Grok 3, claims better performance than rivals in early testing

Downing Street faces conflict with trade unions over public sector pay, maintaining that no extra funding will be provided for salary increases exceeding 2.8% as recommended by pay review bodies. Despite recommendations for higher raises for teachers and NHS workers, the government, already grappling with budget constraints, may need to finance any shortfall through cuts elsewhere. Unions are poised to consider industrial action if their demands for fully funded pay rises above inflation are not...

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria criticized ex-captain Shahid Afridi for his "extremist" views and urged Indian media to deny him a platform after Afridi blamed India for the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Kaneria accused Afridi of consistently aligning with extremist ideologies and recalled an incident where Afridi attempted to persuade him to convert to Islam, which he found disrespectful. In response, Afridi accused India of orchestrating its own terror attacks...

Malaysia's Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) stated that recent social media comments by two of its leaders regarding Singapore's election represent personal views rather than the party's official stance, calling Singapore's reaction "exaggerated." The comments, which led Singapore to block access on Meta, included criticism of Singapore's housing policies and highlighted Malay opposition candidates. PAS emphasized that while their leaders expressed personal opinions, they did not intend to interfere in Singapore's electoral processes, insisting on maintaining...

Pakistan's Security Forces Neutralize TerroristsDuring operations on April 25-27, Pakistan's security forces killed 54 terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan into North Waziristan, marking a significant anti-infiltration effort. Intelligence reports indicated that these attackers were directed by foreign handlers aiming to execute assaults within Pakistan, prompting swift military action upon their entry. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the operation as a decisive step in the country’s fight against terrorism, underscoring Pakistan's commitment to national security...

Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes was killed during a standoff on Interstate 20 while serving a protective order, and another deputy, Gavin White, was injured. The suspect, James Blake Montgomery, barricaded himself in an RV and was later found dead inside with explosives and firearms. Officials and local leaders expressed condolences, honoring the sacrifices of law enforcement amid the ongoing investigation. Full Article

Unions have expressed serious concerns regarding the job security of approximately 2,000 workers at a historic aerospace factory in Belfast, as they were excluded from Airbus's recent takeover of parts of Spirit AeroSystems. Airbus, the leading planemaker, announced its acquisition of wing and fuselage production for the A220 passenger jet, which currently employs 1,500 workers, but noted that the fuselage production could still be sold to another company if Spirit finds a buyer before the...