As autonomous AI agents increasingly dominate financial markets, the world teeters on the brink of a new era: one where code and currency converge to create an unprecedented monetary hegemony. The AI Monetary Hegemony: A Potential Clash Between Humans, Crypto, and Autonomous AIs The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents in Finance Artificial...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its forecast for global economic growth, citing the impact of trade tariffs. Global growth is now expected to slow to 2.8% this year, down from its previous estimate of 3.3%. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its forecast for global economic growth,...

Senator Marco Rubio unveils a comprehensive transformation plan for the U.S. Foreign Service, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and increase efficiency, but critics warn of potential cuts to foreign aid and diplomatic presence. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a major overhaul of the U.S. State Department, aimed at reducing...

A landmark defence deal is set to be finalised between the EU and UK, paving the way for British arms firms to tap into a €150bn fund for air and missile defence systems. The European Commission and the UK government are moving closer to a defence deal that will open...

UK scientists launch £50m government-funded programme to conduct large-scale outdoor climate experiment, aiming to provide critical data on solar geoengineering's potential. UK Scientists Launch Outdoor Geoengineering Experiments in £50m Government-Funded Programme The 'UK government has announced plans to launch outdoor geoengineering experiments as part of a £50m programme, with the aim...

OpenAI's latest AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini, have made a surprising debut with a major flaw: they tend to hallucinate substantially more than their predecessors, casting doubt on the firm's claims of AI excellence. Artificial Intelligence OpenAI has launched its latest AI reasoning models, dubbed o3 and o4-mini, touting their...

The HMS Prince of Wales, the UK's £3bn aircraft carrier, sets sail on a significant eight-month deployment to demonstrate the Royal Navy's military strength and global reach. The £3bn HMS Prince of Wales has departed from Portsmouth, marking the beginning of one of its biggest deployments yet. The 65,000-tonne warship...

As corporate sustainability faces a crisis point, companies must adopt a more integrated approach to navigate complex relationships between economic, social, and environmental considerations. By taking bold action, they can help create a more resilient and sustainable future. After two decades of progress, corporate sustainability is facing a critical juncture....

A global economic slowdown looms as the IMF cuts its growth forecasts due to US trade policies, with emerging economies facing significant threats. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Donald Trump's tariffs have unleashed a 'major negative shock' into the world economy, cutting its forecasts for US, UK,...

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a planet disintegrating in a comet-like tail, shedding new light on the mysterious world beyond our solar system. A team of astronomers from MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research has made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the mysterious...