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Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to Strait of Hormuz 5 hours ago Share Save Maia Davies Share Save Reuters The president's...

7 min Mar 16, 2026

The environmental cost of datacentres is rising. Is it time to quit AI?

There are varying estimates but most studies say generative AI models – which generate text, images and video – consume “orders of magnitude” more energy...

7 min Mar 16, 2026

This CEO warns that Democratic voters are most at risk from automation

As well as talking about how America’s “lethal capabilities” make it very special, Karp stressed the extent to which AI is going to shift the...

Trump calls on UK to send warships to keep strait of Hormuz open

Since the war began, ships have been attacked and the route effectively closed, pushing up oil prices and putting pressure on the global economy. Photograph:...

7 min Mar 14, 2026

‘Daylight robbery’: M1 drivers boggle at the rising price of fuel

Photograph: Joel Goodman/The Guardian View image in fullscreen The price board at Welcome Break Woodall Services near Sheffield. Photograph: Joel Goodman/The Guardian ‘Daylight robbery’: M1...

How the war in Iran and its economic fallout will lead to Trump’s defeat

‘However high Trump is riding, he is nonetheless facing defeat.’ Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images View image in fullscreen ‘However high Trump is riding, he is...

7 min Mar 14, 2026

Trump administration to be paid $10bn for brokering TikTok deal

‘The US version of TikTok is valued at about $14bn, according to JD Vance, meaning the fee taken by the government is closer to 70%...

5 min Mar 14, 2026

The Guardian view on changes to copyright laws: authors should be protected over big tech

The back cover states: ‘The UK government must not legalise book theft to benefit AI companies.’ Photograph: Matthew Chattle/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen The back...

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs 26 minutes ago Share Save Katy Austin , political correspondent and Yang Tian Share Save Getty...

4 min Mar 14, 2026

'We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse'

As a result, as well as fluctuating prices, Raven and his staff are also often facing angry customers. "Our prices have just absolutely exploded," he...

UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse

Photograph: Nicholas Ansell/PA UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse Trade body to attend Reeves meeting hours after saying it...

5 min Mar 13, 2026

British politics is hooked on flashy fake numbers – and the AI investment debacle proves...

Keir Starmer launches the government’s action plan for AI at University College London East, January 2025. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AP View image in fullscreen Keir Starmer...