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United Nations leaders have renewed calls to combat racism and discrimination, marking 25 years since the 2001 World Conference against Racism held in Durban, South Africa. Officials reaffirmed commitments to equality and urged member states to strengthen action against racial discrimination. The anniversary has prompted reflection on progress made and the persistence of racism worldwide.

Major technology companies are introducing new rules aimed at curbing low-quality, mass-produced AI-generated writing, often called 'AI slop', that has been flooding online platforms. The guidelines are expected to require clearer labelling of machine-generated content and tighter limits on automated publishing. Observers say the move reflects growing pressure on platforms to protect content quality as generative AI tools make it cheap to produce large volumes of text.

Italy and the Czech Republic are preparing to call for a loosening of EU rules on carbon permits and energy supply, according to a Reuters report. The joint position signals growing resistance within the bloc to parts of its emissions trading framework, with governments weighing energy security and cost pressures against climate commitments.

Police carried out an operation near the Skärmarbrink metro station in Stockholm, cordoning off the area, SVT Nyheter reports. Details about what triggered the operation or whether anyone was detained have not been made clear. People are following developments as the restricted zone affected access near the tunnelbana station.

Formula 1 has released the official highlights of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, drawing millions of views within a day of the race in Baku. Fans are watching and debating the key moments of the street-circuit contest as the season progresses.

Formula 1 has released the qualifying highlights from the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, drawing millions of views within hours. Fans are reacting to the session's surprises on the tight street circuit, with the grid now set for Sunday's race. Discussion is focused on driver performances and how qualifying positions could shape the outcome in a round often prone to chaos and safety cars.

Congressional appropriators are looking for legislative tools to limit the Trump administration's ability to cancel money already appropriated by Congress. The effort reflects growing friction between lawmakers and the White House over impoundment-style spending cuts, with members of both parties who control the purse weighing safeguards as budget negotiations continue.

The Deutsche Umwelthilfe has successfully issued a cease-and-desist warning against Huawei over advertising for its Mate X7. The Chinese manufacturer had falsely claimed the smartphone battery was easy for users to replace themselves, but the German environmental organisation says this misleading repairability claim was not accurate. The case adds to growing scrutiny of repair claims made for consumer electronics in Germany.

Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix delivered early eliminations for several notable drivers and unusually large gaps between the fastest cars on the Baku street circuit. Highlights released by Sky Sport F1 are drawing heavy attention as fans debate surprise knockouts in Q1 and the margin at the front heading into the race.

A new study examines verbal aggression directed by parents against school personnel, documenting how teachers and staff experience hostile language from parents. The findings shed light on a problem that many educators say has intensified in recent years and raises questions about workplace protections and how schools should respond to abusive behaviour from families.

A roundup of the warning signs diners say reveal a restaurant is gross, overpriced, or simply not worth the money. Readers are trading tips on what to watch for — from dirty dining rooms and neglected bathrooms to overly long menus and pushy upselling — as a guide to avoiding a bad meal or a risky kitchen.

A livestream is taking a fresh look at the little-known 2006 Reservoir Dogs video game, based on Quentin Tarantino's 1992 crime film. The game, which let players take part in the movie's diamond heist, is being highlighted as a bizarre, largely forgotten piece of film-licence gaming history that most players never played.

Victor Garber, who played Jack Bristow on the spy drama Alias, has spoken in detail about the series in a new interview with the Television Academy. He reflects on the show's storylines, his character, and the experience of working on the hit early-2000s thriller created by J.J. Abrams.

Formula 1 has released a roundup of the best onboard camera moments from the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The compilation highlights the most dramatic drives, overtakes and close calls from the street circuit, giving fans a driver's-eye view of the race.