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Stocks linked to artificial intelligence (AI) tumbled across global markets this morning amid a growing sell-off and safety fears among investors.This comes after three of the technology’s most prominent figures, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and SpaceX’s Elon Musk, united in urging the industry to slow the pace of development.The rout was sparked by an essay Mr Amodei published over the weekend, in which he argued that major AI firms should coordinate to manage development speed and prioritise safety. Both Altman and Musk publicly endorsed the message.SoftBank, which holds roughly 13 per cent of OpenAI, saw its shares plunge…

John Cleese has publicly branded fellow Python Eric Idle untrustworthy, claiming the 83-year-old requested a meeting about potential future projects only to later insist it was the other way round.The 86-year-old Fawlty Towers creator took to X on Saturday to lay out his version of events.He wrote: “A few days ago, Eric Idle asked the other Pythons for a meeting to discuss future projects.”Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and I refused, because we are appalled by the way he has been abusing Holly Gilliam since she took over from Jim Beach, after his stroke. Now he’s saying we asked him for…

One of the fastest-growing car brands has announced a major product offensive to build on its impressive first year in the UK.Chery will launch four new and refreshed models over the next 12 months to expand its UK offering, just over a year after its launch.Since entering the UK market in August last year, Chery has already achieved more than 29,000 registrations and achieved a market share of more than 2.5 per cent.So far this year, Chery has recorded 23,571 new sales, worth 1.7 per cent of the market and achieving a staggering 181,000 per cent growth in year-on-year sales.…

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months with a further four years on extended licence for violently assaulting his former partner, including hitting her chest with a set of hot barbecue tongs.The 38-year-old had pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and damaging property at Isleworth Crown Court in July.The attacks happened in February and June last year and sparked Shepherd’s recall to prison.In 2018 he was originally jailed for 10 years for manslaughter over the death of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown when his speedboat crashed during a first date.Judge Martin Edmunds previously told…

Britain’s Tom Aspinall has vacated his UFC heavyweight title because of complications in his recovery from an eye injury.The 33-year-old has not fought since October 2025, when the first defence of his title against Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest following several eye pokes.Aspinall was diagnosed with a rare eye condition, and has had persistent double vision and several operations.”I am absolutely gutted. I have chased this dream since I was 10 years old,” he said in a statement.”I know what it’s like to have your career put on hold and I want the other fighters to have the opportunity…

A restored wetland in Cheshire is now home to almost two-thirds of the UK’s breeding black-necked grebes, one of the country’s rarest breeding birds.Woolston Eyes, near Warrington, was previously a dumping ground for dredging from the Manchester Ship Canal. It is now the site of the country’s largest colony of the species. Black-necked grebes are known for their distinctive golden facial tufts and average about 55 breeding pairs in the UK each year, according to the RSPB, external.”It is fantastic to see black-necked grebe numbers increasing at Woolston Eyes,” RSPB ecologist Gavin Thomas said. “The rapid growth in numbers shows…

A man running 39 marathons is raising funds to support grieving parents who experienced miscarriages.Shrewsbury father Olly Brown is just days away from completing an extraordinary endurance challenge that has already raised more than £75,000 for baby loss charity Tommy’s.The 34-year-old set out to run 39 marathons across 39 consecutive weeks, tackling one in each of England’s historic counties — a feat he dubbed “Marathons for Miracles”.His journey began in Leicestershire on December 28 and will come to a long-awaited finale on September 19 along the north Norfolk coast.Mr Brown initially aimed to raise £39,000 – but donations have nearly…

Changes to migration policy in Britain will cost the Treasury up to £4billion by the 2029-30 tax year, the director of a leading think tank has warned.Helen Miller, who leads the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), is calling on the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to provide clarity on how migration affects the UK economy.Recent data suggests that net migration is projected to fall below 150,000, which is significantly lower than figures of around one million a couple of years ago.Based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) forecasts, net migration is likely to settle at around 230,000 a year from…

Jeremy Clarkson has issued a stern warning to the BBC over who they decide to replace Monty Don on Gardeners’ World.Last week, the 71-year-old horticulturist announced he would be stepping down from the programme after 23 years as its presenter.Fans of the long-running show quickly expressed their sadness over the update, and now former Top Gear star Mr Clarkson has weighed in.Writing in his Sunday Times column, the Clarkson’s Farm presenter detailed the comfort he finds in Gardeners’ World, with Mr Don having played a big part in the show’s warmth and “safe” feel.Monty Don has fronted Gardeners’ World since…

Volkswagen has presented the world’s most efficient near-production electric car, which already has a handful of records to its name.The German manufacturer has unveiled the Mission Efficiency model to demonstrate its impressive electric technology and push the limits of EV motoring even further.During testing, the electric car recorded a consumption rate of 6.48 kWh/100 km during a so-called “ideal trip”, during which the speed remains constant – 68km/h in this case.This “ideal trip” includes no uphill slopes, while peripheral features, including the air conditioning system, are deactivated.The Mission Efficiency is also the most economical near-production electric car in its class,…