UK Probes Musk's Grok AI Over Child Abuse Images

The Information Commissioner's Office launches formal investigation into Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot following reports it generated sexual imagery of children, raising serious data protection concerns.

UK Watchdog Probes X Over Grok AI Deepfakes

The Information Commissioner's Office has initiated a formal investigation into X and xAI, examining potential data protection law breaches linked to the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfake images using the Grok AI chatbot.

Reactionary Centrism Threatens US Democracy

Analysis of how 'reactionary centrist' pundits created false equivalence between left and right, undermining democracy and enabling Trump's agenda through asymmetric criticism.

Mandelson Shared Market Advice with Epstein

Newly released emails reveal Lord Peter Mandelson forwarded sensitive financial advice to Jeffrey Epstein during the 2010 Eurozone debt crisis, raising questions about conflicts of interest.

Croydon CPO Row Over Vacant Nestlé Tower Site

Labour's Rowenna Davis proposes compulsory purchase orders for Croydon's derelict St George's Walk site, while Conservatives warn of £200m taxpayer risk in regeneration clash.

Reform UK Faces Backlash Over ICE Comments

Outrage grows as Reform UK councillors endorse ICE-style tactics, while readers debate political realignment, Starmer's leadership, and UK-China relations in MetroTalk letters.

Trump Welcomes Colombian Leader to White House

President Donald Trump meets Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for discussions on security and counternarcotics, following recent tensions over Venezuela and drug trafficking accusations.

Norwegian Royal's Son Denies Rape in Oslo Trial

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleads not guilty to multiple rape charges as his trial begins in Oslo, facing 38 counts including assault and drug offences.

EU Open to UK Customs Union Talks, Says Official

European Commission economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is ready to engage with an open mind on closer trade ties with the UK, including a customs union, during meetings in London.

Epstein Files Reveal Chomsky's Close Ties and Advice

Recently released Epstein documents expose Noam Chomsky's deep friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, including personal emails and controversial public relations advice, challenging his earlier claims of limited financial dealings.

Trump-Petro Summit: Erratic Leaders Meet

The Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Colombia's Gustavo Petro could lead to detente or discord, with drug policy, sanctions, and regional security on the agenda.

Legal Action Over Council's Israel-Linked Pension Investments

A British-Palestinian activist has initiated legal proceedings against Greenwich Council, challenging its failure to divest over £60 million from companies with Israeli interests after the council conceded an investment clause was unlawful.

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