The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
Politics
nytimes.com
12.04.2026
Manhattan DA Opens Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Assault Allegations
The Manhattan district attorney’s office is examining a claim that Representative Eric Swalwell, a candidate for governor in California, assaulted a woman in New York City in 2024.
Politics
nytimes.com
12.04.2026
Eric Swalwell Faces Sex Assault Accusation as He Runs for California Governor
Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman, denied the accounts published by CNN and The San Francisco Chronicle. Nancy Pelosi was among those who said he should withdraw from the California governor’s r
Politics
nytimes.com
12.04.2026
India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it
Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.
Culture
bbc.com
12.04.2026
Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.
Finance
bbc.com
12.04.2026
U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War
China may have shipped missiles to Iran, and Beijing is allowing some companies to sell Tehran supplies that can be used in military production, American officials said.
Politics
nytimes.com
11.04.2026
Frontrunner for California governor denies sexual assault allegations
The Democratic congressman, a leading candidate in the race, has strongly denied the accusations saying he will fight with "facts".
World
bbc.com
11.04.2026
UK police arrest man after four die during Channel crossing attempt
The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a Sudanese man was detained on suspicion of 'endangering another'.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
The West Is Building a Minerals Club — and China Isn't Invited
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
10.04.2026
Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward
Dutch police have warned that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera in several countries.
World
bbc.com
10.04.2026
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.
World
bbc.com
10.04.2026
Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 68
DJ, rapper and producer faced multiple, widespread accusations of sexual abuse
Culture
rollingstone.com
10.04.2026
Melania Trump denies ‘relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.
World
bbc.com
09.04.2026
He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.
World
bbc.com
09.04.2026
The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
Finance
bbc.com
09.04.2026
'World first' gene project helping rare monkeys
Mapping the DNA of Crinkle, a Barbary macaque at Trentham Monkey Forest, will fight wildlife crime.
Science
bbc.com
07.04.2026
China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
Tech
bbc.com
07.04.2026
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
Tech
bbc.com
06.04.2026
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
Science
bbc.com
30.03.2026