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With two unprecedented trial defeats, big tech firms face crisis akin to that faced by cigarette makers in the 1990s
‘Accountability has arrived’: dual US court losses show shifting tide against Meta and co
Mar 27, 2026Read
The decision follows activist pressure as Palantir faces growing scrutiny over NHS and UK government deals
New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK
Mar 26, 2026Read
Face-off is over company’s refusal to let defense department use its AI model in autonomous weapons systems
Federal judge sides with Anthropic in first round of standoff with Pentagon
Mar 26, 2026Read
Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo
Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty
Mar 26, 2026Read
Treasurer’s signature to be removed for first time since 1861 in change made to mark US’s 250th anniversary
Trump signature to appear on US bills in first for sitting president
Mar 26, 2026Read
Petition seeks accountability from Salvadorian authorities over human rights violations at notorious Cecot facility
Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison
Mar 26, 2026Read
The deposed Venezuelan president and his wife appeared in a Manhattan courtroom as rival protests took place outside
A smile and a handshake as Maduro case drags Venezuela crisis to New York court
Mar 26, 2026Read
US president implores Tehran to negotiate as Labor tries to fix ‘biggest ever energy crisis’; trans women will not be able to compete in female events in LA
Morning Mail: Trump renews threats to Iran, big cyclone about to make third landfall, trans Olympic ban
Mar 26, 2026Read
Laurence Gray was charged with attempting to provide material support to terrorist organizations
Arizona gun dealer accused of selling firearms to two Mexican cartels
Mar 26, 2026Read
Revelation was included in lawsuit challenging practice of targeting people seeking to gain legal status as they leave immigration courts
Lawyers for ICE gave false information to justify detaining thousands, filings reveal
Mar 26, 2026Read
Prime minister says UK must do more to regulate against potential harms after landmark ruling in US court
Starmer vows to tackle social media’s ‘addictive features’ to protect children
Mar 26, 2026Read
Star Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement
Rams star Puka Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark and biting incident
Mar 26, 2026Read
Iran’s foreign minister has said Tehran has ‘no intention of negotiating for now’. Plus, the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own | First Thing
Mar 26, 2026Read
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Australia politics live: Labor pushes for above-inflation boost to minimum wage; NSW complains of ‘busted’ GST carve-up
Mar 26, 2026Read
Iranian foreign minister claims Tehran has not been in talks to end war – “and we do not plan on any negotiations”; Israeli PM’s comments prompt fears of protracted occupation
Middle East crisis live: Iran says no plan to negotiate with US; Israel says it is expanding ‘buffer zone’ in Lebanon
Mar 26, 2026Read
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Trump praises ICE agents he sent to US airports and again suggests deploying national guard amid DHS shutdown – as it happened
Mar 26, 2026Read
Prime minister approves tougher action against shadow fleet of oil vessels attempting to evade sanctions
UK armed forces authorised to board Russian tankers in British waters
Mar 25, 2026Read
Reversal by London police comes as Shabana Mahmood prepares an appeal against high court overturning ban on the group
Met says it will resume arresting people who show support for Palestine Action
Mar 25, 2026Read
Guatemalan nationals Angelina Lopez Jimenez and Wendy Godinez Lopez, nine, apprehended en route to Miami, report says
TSA tipped off ICE in arrest of mother and child at San Francisco airport
Mar 25, 2026Read
Removal of Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez after arrest during green-card appointment decried as ‘flagrant violation’ of legal rights
Judge orders Trump officials to return Daca recipient deported to Mexico
Mar 25, 2026Read
Jury in Los Angeles awards plaintiff damages of $6m, with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder
Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds
Mar 25, 2026Read