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Jeremy Bowen: Trump's Gaza plan won't happen, but it will have consequences

Jeremy Bowen: Trump's Gaza plan won't happen, but it will have consequences

Trump's Gaza "takeover" plan, opposed by Arab nations and Western allies, risks destabilizing the region, ending the two-state solution, and violating international law.

Google ending AI arms ban incredibly concerning, campaigners say

Google ending AI arms ban incredibly concerning, campaigners say

Alphabet lifted its AI weapons ban, sparking ethics concerns. Critics cite risks like accountability issues on the battlefield and autonomous weapons.

World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

AI Action Summit in Paris focuses on advancements, competition with China's DeepSeek, and global cooperation for AI safety and leadership.

Evelyn de Rothschild left bank after misconduct claim

Evelyn de Rothschild left bank after misconduct claim

Evelyn de Rothschild left his bank in '04 after a sexual misconduct probe in '03. Bank found "no evidence," but took allegations seriously.

China calls Trump tariffs 'discriminatory' in WTO complaint

China calls Trump tariffs 'discriminatory' in WTO complaint

China challenges US tariffs at the WTO, citing "baseless" fentanyl accusations. Experts doubt China's success due to WTO disputes panel issues.

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% to boost sluggish UK economy. Inflation and global tariffs complicate decision.