Category: UK News

A technology company, Meta, has come under fire for allegedly accessing books from authors like former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams without permission to train their artificial intelligence model, Llama. The investigation revealed that Meta may have used millions of pirated books and research papers from LibGen – Library Genesis. Adams has stated that the… Continue reading AI: Meta may have used Gerry Adams' books to train AI

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, made headlines when he took his eldest son, Prince George, to Paris to watch Aston Villa play in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris St-Germain. Sporting his “lucky clothes,” Prince William had hoped for a victorious outcome for his beloved team, but unfortunately, they were defeated 3-1… Continue reading Prince of Wales takes Prince George to watch Aston Villa in Paris in Champions League

In a groundbreaking legal case, a former Russian government minister named Dmitrii Ovsiannikov has been found guilty of violating UK sanctions. Ovsiannikov, who previously served as a governor in Crimea following its controversial annexation by Russia, was accused of evading sanctions by accepting substantial sums of money from his wife and brother. The jury reached… Continue reading Former Putin-appointed governor guilty of breaching UK sanctions

A man from Romania has been apprehended by counter-terrorism authorities in connection with a fire incident at a DHL depot. The blaze erupted in a warehouse located in Minworth, West Midlands on July 22, and it was suspected to have originated from a parcel, with no reported injuries. The security officials suggested that a string… Continue reading Romanian arrested on espionage offences over Minworth DHL fire

Steel production in Scunthorpe is facing a crisis as talks have reached a stalemate over who will cover the costs of the necessary raw materials to keep the blast furnaces operational. If these materials are not paid for within the next two days, production at the British Steel plant could cease in a matter of… Continue reading Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point

Charges have been brought against four men in connection with the murder of Jacqueline Rutter, a woman who was fatally shot in her own home over two years ago. The incident occurred on Meadowbrook Road in Moreton, Wirral, on October 30, 2022. The suspects – Simon Allen, James Byrne, Barrie Glynn, and David Harrison –… Continue reading Four men charged with woman's 2022 shooting murder in Wirral

The announcement of Cardiff Rugby going into administration has left rugby fans in disbelief and disappointment. This decision came after an emergency meeting where Cardiff Rugby revealed their intention to appoint an administrator through a notice of intent (NOI). As a result, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has assumed control of the regional team, one… Continue reading Cardiff rugby fans 'shocked and gutted' at club administration

Tom Symonds of BBC News reported that a government barrister informed the Court of Appeal that Prince Harry’s decision to withdraw from his role as a working royal led to a “unique set of circumstances.” The barrister, Sir James Eadie KC, emphasized the importance of adopting a flexible approach to determining the level of personal… Continue reading Prince Harry's step back from royals led to 'unique' circumstances, court told

Jake Wood and Eimear Flanagan have composed a piece for BBC News NI detailing the harrowing experience of Padraig McMahon, a man who had to evacuate his house, pets, and farm animals due to a deliberate wildfire nearing his property. McMahon expressed his gratitude towards the firefighters who were able to save his home from… Continue reading NI wildfires: Man 'owes everything' to fire crews who saved home

A father-of-seven, Colin Richards, met a tragic end in April last year when he was fatally stabbed in Ely. The teenager responsible for his murder, Corey Gauci, 19, was convicted of the crime in a recent six-week trial at Cardiff Crown Court. Additionally, Gauci’s co-defendants Soray Somersall, Noreen O’Driscoll, James O’Driscoll, and Rebecca Ross were… Continue reading Ely murder: Teen guilty of killing father-of-seven with knife