New government plans aim to ban enticing flavour descriptions for vapes, seeking to curb their appeal to children. Public consultation is now open on measures designed to protect young people from nicotine addiction.
A leaked US Pentagon email outlines potential punitive measures against Spain, including suspension from NATO, for its refusal to support US-Israeli military operations against Iran. European leaders have swiftly defended Spain, highlighting the lack of a NATO expulsion mechanism and the alliance's consensus-based structure.
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, a firm with substantial UK government contracts, has published a 22-point manifesto advocating for AI-driven warfare, universal national service, and a critical view of cultural equality. His views have sparked considerable debate, particularly given Palantir's deep integration into sensitive public services like the NHS and the Ministry of Defence.
