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Why We're Being Profiled by AI

Why We're Being Profiled by AI

Jun 20, 2026 · James Parker

Aisha Down, Guardian AI correspondent, spoke with Gavin Lee of France 24 about the growing concern over AI profiling. The conversation centered around Anthropic

Iran Open to US Deal if Israel Halts Attacks

Iran Open to US Deal if Israel Halts Attacks

Jun 20, 2026 · James Parker

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Khatibzadeh, has expressed willingness to move forward with the US in a diplomatic deal. He made the statement in an

Benefit Blunder Leaves Carers in Debt

Benefit Blunder Leaves Carers in Debt

Jun 19, 2026 · Hannah Price

The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been allowing unpaid carers to accumulate debt by continuing to pay benefits despite repeated requests to st

Riots and Racism: Why is Britain on Fire?

Riots and Racism: Why is Britain on Fire?

Jun 19, 2026 · James Parker

Protests turned violent in several UK cities, with clashes between police and demonstrators, and widespread damage to property. The unrest began in England and

Peru's Leftist Candidate Seeks Vote Recount

Peru's Leftist Candidate Seeks Vote Recount

Jun 19, 2026 · James Parker

Peru's presidential election is hanging in the balance as leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez called for a recount on Friday. The proposal comes after votes from

US Bars Anthropic's AI Access for Foreigners

US Bars Anthropic's AI Access for Foreigners

Jun 19, 2026 · David Chen

The US has ordered AI firm Anthropic to disable its models for foreign nationals, the company revealed. Anthropic received an export control directive to suspen