Category: International

The UK government has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) oversight body, tasked with regulating ethical use and risk management of AI systems in sensitive sectors like healthcare, defence, and…

NASA has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint to establish a lunar base by 2030, in partnership with private aerospace firms like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin. The project aims to…

The United Kingdom has granted regulatory approval for the commercial farming of gene-edited wheat, developed to resist fungal infections and reduce post-harvest losses. This is the first such approval since…

New York City has banned the use of facial recognition technology in its public school systems following concerns over student privacy and data misuse. The Department of Education, in a…

Japan is expanding its use of AI-driven caregiver robots in hospitals and elderly homes to address its fast-ageing population and caregiver shortage. The Ministry of Health announced a new budget…

The UK Parliament has passed a new law banning all junk food advertising targeting children under 16, both on TV and online platforms like YouTube and Instagram. The move follows…

The United States has announced a multi-agency task force to combat AI-generated misinformation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Officials from the Federal Election Commission, FCC, and Homeland Security will…

Teachers across England and Wales have launched a coordinated strike demanding better pay, reduced workload, and safer classroom environments. Organised by the National Education Union (NEU), nearly 200,000 educators are…

British farmers have warned that unseasonal rains and heatwaves are severely impacting wheat and vegetable yields. The National Farmers Union (NFU) has urged the UK government to support climate-resilient agriculture…