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Victoria to Ban Unnecessary Intersex Child Surgery

Victoria, Australia, is set to introduce landmark laws banning medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children. The move follows a damning inquiry and aims to protect bodily autonomy. Read the full report.

Pauline Hanson's Burqa Stunt in Parliament

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson dons burqa in parliament, sparking widespread condemnation and media ethics debate. Read the full analysis of political stunts.

Prosecutors' AI Use Creates Legal Filing Errors

A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.

Hugh Nowell, Media Ethics Pioneer, Dies at 98

Remembering Hugh Nowell, co-founder of Grosvenor Books and the International Communications Forum, who championed moral values in publishing. Discover his remarkable legacy.

Man freezes wife, starts new relationship

A Chinese man's decision to cryogenically freeze his wife and later start a new relationship sparks global debate on love, loss, and the ethics of life extension technology.

British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal

The British Museum terminates its controversial 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government intervention and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.

Authors Dumped from NZ Book Prize for AI Covers

New Zealand's premier book awards disqualify multiple authors for using AI in cover designs, sparking debate about technology's role in creative industries. Discover the implications.

F1 tech brings 120MB/s wifi to UK trains in trial

Great Western Railway launches two-month trial of revolutionary wifi system using F1 technology that switches between 5G and satellites. Download speeds exceed 120MB/s - faster than many home broadband connections.

Britain's Innovation Lesson From Elon Musk

Elon Musk's philosophy of treating failure as essential iteration offers crucial lessons for UK engineering and innovation. Discover how Britain can embrace bold experimentation.

AI cuts wasted organ transplant efforts by 60%

A new AI tool from Stanford University predicts donor viability, potentially saving thousands on transplant waiting lists. Discover how this innovation is transforming healthcare.

AI in Healthcare: Saving 650,000 Lives Annually

Dr Robert Pearl argues that integrating AI with clinicians creates safer, higher-quality care. Discover how this partnership could prevent hundreds of thousands of medical errors.

Waymo Robotaxis to Drive on US Freeways

Waymo announces its driverless robotaxis will operate on freeways in San Francisco, LA and Phoenix for the first time, marking a major milestone in autonomous vehicle technology.

AI becomes UK businesses' first line of defence

Nearly half of UK businesses now direct all resilience investment to AI, tripling spending on supply chains or talent. Discover how regulatory pressure is driving this shift.

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