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Report: DeepSeek’s first external funding round has a non-negotiable term that investors should not poach its staff or encourage them to start own companies — China’s DeepSeek has a precondition for its $7.4 billion maiden fun…
US and Iran sign deal, but who really won? Here’s what to know
Trump signed the framework deal at Versailles while Pezeshkian signed in Tehran, pledging to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and triggering 60 days of further talks. Analysts say the terms leave Tehran in a stronger position than the deal’s framing suggests.
Tehran comes out as the ‘winner’ of the initial US – Iran deal
The US and Iran have signed an agreement paving the way to an end of the war between the two countries and starting a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal. Although US President Donald Trump has hailed the deal a success, it has been met wit…
Horror as girl, 14, gang raped after men break into her home – 4 arrested
Police have arrested four suspects following the alleged rape that took place in the early hours of the morning.
Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting
Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting
Starmer rival seeks win in UK by-election pivotal to prime minister’s fate
The UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted he will fight to stay in his role if a leadership challenge is launched by Andy Burnham. But before any such contest unfolds, Burnham must win a seat in parliament, which he is hoping to do on June 18…
‘Catastrophic capitulation’: Why US and Israel are the biggest losers in Iran deal
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 18: An Israeli paper slams the US’s deal with Iran as a “catastrophic capitulation”. While Trump sees the US as the big winner, the press says Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz shows that it has set a new status qu…
Guardrails Alliance, a super PAC that raised $5M, launches to advocate for AI safety legislation and counter pro-industry lobbying, running ads for Alex Bores (New York Times)
New York Times:
Guardrails Alliance, a super PAC that raised $5M, launches to advocate for AI safety legislation and counter pro-industry lobbying, running ads for Alex Bores — The Guardrails Alliance, which has raised $5 million, i…
Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor
Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrencyNigel Farage has been trying to block a Bank of England cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billionaire bankrolling his par…
Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county
Council says it has so far spent £15,000 removing flags put up under campaign linked to anti-immigration protestsOxfordshire county council is seeking an injunction against the Raise the Colours campaign group after England flags were tied to lamp-post…