The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is back in Strasbourg to defend herself against a no-confidence motion, just months after her last one. On Monday evening, …
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Barcelona and Milan plans for overseas games get green light from Uefa
Uefa has “reluctantly” approved plans for LaLiga and Serie A to stage one-off overseas games this season, blaming Fifa for lacking a clear regulatory framework. LaLiga has announced plans to …
The Weir review: Unmissable play returns after three decades
The Weir | ★★★★★ | Harold Pinter Theatre Conor McPherson’s 1997 play The Weir has taken on an almost mythical status in the years since it was first staged. It’s …
Tories: Reeves gambling with lives over mooted betting tax
Rachel Reeves has been accused of “gambling with lives” ahead of a mulled tax rise on the gambling sector in November’s Budget. The Chancellor is tipped to hike the levy …
AI made this London Film Festival movie about love and loss
Amid waves of criticism against AI, one film at London Film Festival 2025 has been proudly harnessing artificial intelligence. Memory of Princess Mumbi is set in a retro-futuristic Africa in …
Riyadh Season like Saudi Arabia’s Disneyland as darts joins roster
Riyadh Season’s expansion to encompass more sports and cultural events – including, for the first time, darts – has seen it likened to “Saudi Arabia’s Disneyland”. A new deal with …
Deloitte refunds Australian government after AI ‘made up citations’ in report
Big Four firm Deloitte is set to issue a partial refund to the Australian federal government after a report it issued contained several errors caused by the use of AI. …
Open AI and AMD challenge Nvidia with multibillion chip deal
OpenAI has announced a multi-billion dollar deal with chip giant AMD to build large scale AI data centres – one of the most direct challenges to Nvidia’s dominance in the …
David Kogan: Chair of football regulator appointed despite ongoing inquiry
Media rights advisor David Kogan OBE has been confirmed as the first chair of the Independent Football Regulator despite an inquiry into his appointment remaining ongoing. Kogan was named preferred …
Sales of central London properties suffer as buyers head to outer boroughs
Overall demand for prime property steadied in the third quarter of the year on sales of mansions in south west boroughs, while central London sales fell. Prices have slumped by …