European defence industry’s search for scale

Tech should be the ally of the creative industries

In this global race, the UK risks squandering its chance to lead

Financial Times - 31m

Chinese businesses rush to try DeepSeek AI at 'unprecedented' scale

Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek's newest AI model to see how it can improve productivity.

CNBC - 10h

Cerebras-Perplexity deal targets $100B search market with ultra-fast AI

Cerebras and Perplexity AI launch ultra-fast Sonar search model running at 1,200 tokens per second, challenging traditional search engines.

VentureBeat - 1d

Civil rights and Cybertrucks: searching for the real Atlanta – in pictures

Atlanta was the birthplace of Martin Luther King, but is now falling victim to rapid gentrification. Photographer Joshua Dudley Greer went to look for its soul Continue reading...

The Guardian - 7h

Unions sue over Trump’s DOGE order that plans 'large-scale' government layoffs

A coalition of unions representing federal employees sued Wednesday over President Trump’s executive order that lays the groundwork for mass layoffs across the government. Trump signed the order ...

The Hill - 14h

Ake: City searching for cause of recent crumblings

Nathan Aké has said Manchester City are "trying to find the reason" they keep throwing away leads after conceding two late goals against Real Madrid.

ESPN - 18h

Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato

The US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine's future defence.

BBC News - 20h

The Gaming Industry Reacts To The Death Of Duo, The Duolingo Mascot

Language-learning app Duolingo has sadly confirmed that its owl mascot has died. In a social media post, the company confirmed the expiration of Duo, the little green owl. "It is with heavy hearts ...

GameSpot - 22h

Starmer summons UK defence chiefs in tussle over spending

Donald Trump is pushing European governments to commit much higher funding to armed forces

Financial Times - 1d

Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe combined, study finds

IISS assessment lays bare challenges facing Europe should US cut back Ukraine military support

Financial Times - 1d

Italy arrests 130 people in large-scale raid on Sicilian Mafia

Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite setbacks in recent ...

NBC News - 1d

The Stepford Wives at 50: a compelling idea in search of a better movie

The 1975 adaptation of Ira Levin’s influential sci-fi thriller has its share of unnerving moments but its brainwashed housewives concept is still in search of a better vehicle. The funniest running ...

The Guardian - 1d

VC funding in European defence and security tech surges to record $5.2bn

Big funding rounds for software developer Helsing and drone maker Tekever defy broader downturn in venture investing

Financial Times - 1d

Trump Orders Plans for ‘Large Scale’ Work Force Cuts and Expands Musk’s Power

The latest executive order by the president made clear that the billionaire’s cost-cutting team will have continuing oversight of the Civil Service.

The New York Times - 1d

Amid Democrats' soul-searching, we need to rethink the Obama presidency

The Obama presidency, while highly regarded and beloved among Democrats, must be reexamined in order for the Democratic Party to win, as Obama's presidency was marred by inaction in the face of the ...

The Hill - 1d

The Pharmaceutical Industry Heads Into Elon Musk’s Wood Chipper

Who needs N.I.H. grants? A lot of red-state universities, for one.

The New York Times - 1d

European Union vows response to U.S. tariffs

The European Union says it is ready to respond to U.S. tariffs with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warning that "unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered." This ...

CBS News - 2d

How low can European rates go?

Central banks have been defining neutral interest rates as Bessent makes a brave bet

Financial Times - 2d

BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply

The oil giant is widely expected to say it will scale back on renewables later this month.

BBC News - 2d

Real Madrid prepare for Manchester City with ‘total emergency’ in defence

An injury crisis means Carlo Ancelotti must get creative in the Champions League playoff against Manchester City. Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, Éder Militão and Marcelo were in the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Sam Kerr trial: conduct of police was ‘completely unacceptable’, defence claims

Jury sent out to consider verdict after barrister claims officers made ‘no meaningful attempt’ to investigate the footballer’s taxi claim. Get Guardian Australia’s breaking news email , free ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Search for the Original Silly Goose in the Fossil Record

Some paleontologists think that fossils recovered from Antarctica are evidence of birds similar to modern geese and ducks that lived alongside the dinosaurs.

The New York Times - 3d

The Copernic Affair — in search of the truth behind a Paris bombing

Series describes how shockwaves are still being felt from a 1980 terrorist attack on a synagogue

Financial Times - 3d

Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending

President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next target

Financial Times - 3d

Rescuers recover 1 body and search for 28 people in a landslide in southwest China

Emergency teams in China’s southwestern Sichuan province raced against time Sunday to locate 28 people after a landslide triggered by rains killed one person and buried homes.

NBC News - 3d

Baltic States fully integrate into European power grid

Yahoo News - 3d

Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam

Computer-generated voice of Guido Crosetto persuaded at least one victim to pay €1mn for hostage ransom

Financial Times - 4d

How did teen Danni Houchins die? Her family's search for the truth

For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always ...

CBS News - 4d

European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty

Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU imports

Financial Times - 4d

Landslide in southwest China prompts search for dozens

Ten houses were buried and hundreds were forced to evacuate after the landslide in southwest China on Saturday.

CBS News - 4d

Rescuers search for some 30 people after a landslide in southwest China

Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including ...

ABC News - 5d

Brooklyn Museum Will Lay Off Employees and Scale Back Exhibitions

The museum, which faces a projected $10 million deficit, said it planned to cut more than a tenth of its employees and mount fewer exhibitions.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump Media Is Moving Into the Financial Services Industry

The parent company of Truth Social said it had applied for trademarks for investment products that would allow supporters to invest in the “patriotic economy.”

The New York Times - 6d

Plesiosaur Fossils Preserve Both Skin and Scales on Ancient Sea Monster

The mix of features offers new clues to how plesiosaurs navigated prehistoric oceans.

The New York Times - 6d

Green Energy Ambitions of European Companies Take a Beating

Orsted of Denmark and Equinor of Norway tap the brakes on offshore wind development after setbacks and market shifts.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry

For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.

Wired - Feb. 6