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Royal Navy Crew Killed In Devon Helicopter Crash Named
Three Royal Navy personnel were killed in a helicopter crash. The deceased have been identified as Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, and Petty Officer Owen Green. The incident was reported by BBC News. UK fire crews battled a blaze at Tata Steel's plant in Wales.
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Revolut Founder Building Launch Pad For Fortune
Nikolay Storonsky, the founder of Revolut, is reportedly building a launch pad for a $76 billion fortune.
Hacker News
UK Regulator Orders Google to Share AI Training Data
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Google to share data used for training its AI models. This decision aims to foster competition and innovation in the AI sector. Google must now provide access to its data for UK news publishers. This decision is part of an ongoing investigation into Google's market practices. The order aims to ensure fair competition and transparency in AI development. This move is part of an ongoing investigation into the tech giant's practices. A UK regulator has ordered Google to share its Artificial Intelligence data. The specific data requested was not detailed.
WBEZ 91.5 Chicago Public Radio
UK Petitioned To Investigate Pro-Israel Influence
A petition has been launched calling for a public inquiry into alleged pro-Israel lobbying activity within UK politics. Concerns have been raised about reported Israeli state-linked influence.
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X Faces UK Probe Over Hate Speech
Elon Musk has expressed anger following the murder of a white man, stating that the conflict has not ended. He also criticized the exploitation of underage girls for webcam studios. Elon Musk's social media company X is facing a probe by UK regulators concerning hate speech on the platform. The UK's communications regulator is launching a probe into Elon Musk's social media platform X over concerns regarding hate speech. The investigation will examine the platform's content moderation policies. The specifics of the investigation and potential consequences are not yet clear. The investigation aims to assess the platform's compliance with regulations. The UK's communications regulator has launched a formal investigation into X (formerly Twitter) concerning its handling of hate speech content.
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Princess Kate Overcome With Emotion
Princess Kate was overcome with emotion as a patient rang a bell to mark the end of cancer treatment. The patient had been in remission for a year. The source did not specify the nature of the event or the cause of her emotion.
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UK Solar Installations Exceed 2 Million
The UK has surpassed 2 million solar installations, with total capacity reaching 22.3 GW by the end of April 2026. Government data indicates a increase in solar deployment.
PV Magazine
Palantir To Build UK Firearms Database
Palantir has been selected to build a new national firearms licensing database for police forces across England and Wales.
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Three Boys Found Guilty Of Rape In UK
Three boys were found guilty of rape at knifepoint. A U.K. judge allowed them to walk free.
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Neo-Nazi Groups Recruit Using Student Murder Anger
Neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups are reportedly using the murder of an 18-year-old student by a Sikh man as a recruitment tool. Prominent members of these groups are actively involved in this recruitment effort.
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