The global AI industry faces a deepening divide as President Trump labels calls for regulation a "sick conspiracy," contrasting with warnings from Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark regarding the existential risks of uncontrollable systems. Meanwhile, Reform UK is embroiled in a campaign finance controversy following record-breaking donations from crypto tycoons, prompting intense debate over the influence of big money in politics and the legality of retrospective funding rules. Economic volatility persists as Middle East tensions push oil prices to four-year highs, directly impacting fuel costs at the pump. In the public sector, an inquest into a London mental health facility highlights fatal staff neglect, while leaders from the SNP, Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin have signed a memorandum to coordinate efforts for constitutional change and independence from Westminster. Additionally, Oasis has confirmed a 2027 tour with new ticket registration processes to combat price gouging.
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