Former FBI chief appears in court over Trump seashell ‘threat’
Former FBI chief James Comey has appeared in court over claims he threatened Tweety McTreason’s life in a social media post featuring seashells.
Spain’s Solaria raises €300m to power data centres with solar and battery storage
The Spanish solar developer is betting that co-locating renewable generation with battery storage adjacent to data centres is the answer to AI’s power hunger, and
All3 raises $25m to automate construction with legged robots and AI design software
The London-founded startup wants to replace the entire construction value chain, from architect’s brief to move-in-ready building, using AI and a purpose-built on-site robot called
Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain ‘stolen’ by Russia
Kyiv requested that Israel seize the vessel and its cargo, take grain samples, and question crew members.
Musk accuses Altman of betraying OpenAI’s nonprofit founding mission
OpenAI’s lawyers argue Musk’s lawsuit aims to undermine the company for his competing venture, xAI.
Mali’s Tuareg rebels say Russian fighters must withdraw from country
As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall ‘sooner or later’.
PNAS Publishes Rank Pseudoscience
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recently published an article on acupuncture. It’s a highly credulous take that tries to convince the reader
Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post
Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.
Oil price briefly hits $120 after reports of ‘extended’ Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
Comey’s seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding “it’s serious when you threaten the president.”
Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad’s victims
There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.
The Trump administration is trying to ban trans women from women’s shelters
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a proposed rule this week intended to eliminate federal housing protections based on gender identity and
Comey appears in court on ’86 47′ allegation that legal experts say could be tough to prove
Former FBI director James Comey made his first court appearance on Wednesday in a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles
HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-2SLGBTQ+ crackdown
Fewer patients are visiting some HIV treatment centres in Senegal amid a wave of arrests targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people, according to health officials and government data