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Starmer says tech firms must stop children receiving or sending naked images or face new laws - UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T09:23:48+00:00

Prime minister makes announcement during speech at the start of London Tech Week The government has highlighted work done by the internet safety firm SafeToNet as showing that the technology is already in place that would allow tech companies to stop children using phones to take naked pictures of themselves, or other people. The Home Office says:Measures to protect children already exist within smartphones and tablets, but are applied inconsistently, often switched off by default and only blurring content rather than blocking it. But the government is working closely with technology companies

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Israel and Iran exchange strikes as Middle East crisis threatens to escalate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T09:22:15+00:00

Attacks raise fears of return to full-scale regional war and come after Trump says ‘I call all the shots’, not NetanyahuMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Iran after the Iranians fired missiles at northern Israel in the first exchange of fire between the two countries since a ceasefire was reached on 8 April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale regional war in the Middle East.Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels also fired at Israel and warned they would target Israeli-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, further escalating tension. Continue readin

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Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by US rival in new blow to FTSE

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T09:14:12+00:00

Venerable but struggling UK firm backs deal with Chicago-based Ingredion which puts nearly 500 jobs worldwide at riskTate & Lyle has agreed to a £2.7bn takeover by its US rival Ingredion, in a deal that could put hundreds of jobs at risk and represents yet another loss for London’s struggling stock market.The FTSE 250 business, which makes artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, has agreed to a deal that values it at 615p per share, about 60% above its price before news of a possible takeover emerged. Continue reading...

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Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by US rival in new blow to London market

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T09:14:12+00:00

Venerable but struggling UK firm backs deal with Chicago-based Ingredion putting nearly 500 jobs worldwide at riskTate & Lyle has agreed to a £2.7bn takeover by its US rival Ingredion, in a deal that could put hundreds of jobs at risk and represents yet another loss for London’s struggling stock market.The FTSE 250 business, which makes artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, has agreed to a deal that values it at 615p per share, about 60% above its price before news of a possible takeover emerged. Continue reading...

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GPS Renewables raises ₹635 crore in Series C funding

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T09:12:07+00:00

The Series C round comprises ₹125 crore in equity funding led by PixelSky Capital, with participation from the Spectrum Impact Family office and other investors.

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Trump to cheer on Knicks at NBA Finals game in New York City

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-08T09:08:59+00:00

The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

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« La nouvelle saison de la consolidation bancaire italienne démarre en trombe »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-08T09:00:06+00:00

En invitant Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) à étudier une « fusion entre égaux », le groupe Banco BPM a donné le coup d’envoi, dimanche 7 juin, d’une grande bataille dans le secteur bancaire italien, qui promet d’être riche en rebondissements, relève Isabelle Chaperon, chroniqueuse au service Economie du « Monde ».

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‘Extreme fear’ among immigrants as backlash sweeps South Africa

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T08:55:31+00:00

African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentumAfrican migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear after a series of marches calling for illegal immigrants to leave reignited long-held xenophobic sentiment in the country.March & March, a campaign group at the forefront of recent protests, has given people living illegally in the country until 30 June to leave, without specifying what will happen to those who do not. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : un drone survolant la Lettonie a été détruit par un Rafale français dans le cadre de la mission de police de l’air de l’OTAN

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-08T08:49:02+00:00

Les forces armées et le ministère de la défense lettons ont fait savoir lundi matin qu’« un drone étranger avait pénétré en Lettonie à la suite d’une guerre électromagnétique russe », puis d’être abattu par « des avions de chasse de la mission de patrouille aérienne de l’OTAN ».

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Peru election result close as vote counting continues

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-08T08:48:37+00:00

The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

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Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T08:48:21+00:00

Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PMUK politics live – latest updatesApple and Google have been given until September to install software that blocks explicit images on children’s mobile phones or face legislation enforcing its requirement, Keir Starmer said on Monday.The prime minister said tech companies must activate nudity-detection algorithms or other technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to prevent users taking photos or sharing images of genitalia unless they are verified as adults. Continue reading...

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Starmer says government will legislate if tech companies don’t stop children using phones to take naked images – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T08:46:16+00:00

Prime minister makes announcement during speech at the start of London Tech Week The Home Office says the ban being proposed today to make it impossible for children to use their phones to take naked images of themselves or others would be a world first. In a news release it says:In Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices, the prime minister announced today in a speech at London Tech Week.Under new plans, Big Tech companies like Apple and Google must activate built-in features or implement tec

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Powerful earthquake in southern Philippines leaves at least 19 dead

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T08:44:49+00:00

Residents warned not to enter damaged homes or other buildings owing to threat of aftershocks after magnitude-7.8 quakeA magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, collapsing buildings and killing at least 19 people.“Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Robert Dagon, of the General Santos City police, told Agence France-Presse. Continue reading...

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Las potencias nucleares amplían y renuevan sus arsenales en un clima de guerra fría

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-06-08T08:40:56+00:00

El informe anual del Sipri alerta de que los Estados dependen de nuevo del arma atómica como instrumento de poder, en un tiempo en el que crecen los conflictos. Los nueve países con este armamento mejoran y modernizan sus inventarios

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