Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Elon Musk and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman clashed on social media, with Musk accusing Hoffman of funding groups organizing protests against Tesla, leading to a heated exchange between the two. Musk has been increasingly involved in the protests against Tesla, calling for the arrest of organizers and describing them as "bad people." The FBI is investigating incidents of vandalism at Tesla dealerships, while protests are expected to continue as Musk remains CEO and adviser to...

The 45th federal election campaign in Canada is intensifying, with a flood of information and potential disinformation. As fake news, deepfakes, and foreign interference loom large, vigilance is crucial on social media feeds. Stay alert for misleading content and take action to combat misinformation. Full Article

Three victims, including a four-year-old girl named Mayci Fox, her mother Emma Conn, 30, and Louie Thorn, 23, died in a house fire at a Grade II-listed property in Rushton, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. A 54-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge, as investigators work to determine the cause of the blaze. Police are providing support to the families and reassurance to the traumatized villagers, with formal identification of...

Shares of Aston Martin surged 13% after announcing plans to raise over £125 million through funding from Chairman Lawrence Stroll's investment vehicle and selling a minority stake in the Formula One racing team. Yew Tree Consortium, led by Stroll, will increase its stake to roughly 33% from 27.7%, with the company also intending to sell its minority investment in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to raise at least £74 million. The move aims...

French court found Marine Le Pen guilty in an embezzlement case, potentially impacting her political future; the verdict could lead to her being declared ineligible to run for office, affecting her candidacy for president in 2027. The trial involved accusations of misusing EU funds to pay party staff, with prosecutors seeking a guilty verdict and prison sentences for all defendants, including a hefty fine for the party itself. Le Pen denied any wrongdoing, arguing that...

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic are joining forces to introduce electric air taxis in the U.K., revolutionizing travel between airports and cities with their innovative aircraft that can seat five passengers, reach speeds of up to 200 mph, and cover 100 emissions-free miles on a single charge. Virgin Atlantic will play a crucial role in marketing the service to customers, ensuring safety standards are met, and developing infrastructure for the air taxis to operate efficiently...