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US Court Rejects Trump Bid to Detain Scholar

US Court Rejects Trump Bid to Detain Scholar

Jul 24, 2026 · Emily Ross

A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to re-detain Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University scholar arrested by ICE last year.

EU Countries Challenge Brussels Budget Plan

EU Countries Challenge Brussels Budget Plan

Jul 24, 2026 · Emily Ross

Brussels is at the centre of a row over the European Commission's proposed budget for the next seven years. Ten EU countries, including France, Italy, and Spain

AI Safety Testing Struggles to Keep Up

AI Safety Testing Struggles to Keep Up

Jul 24, 2026 · James Parker

Researchers evaluating the safety of advanced AI models are facing a daunting challenge as the technology's development accelerates. The task is becoming increa

Revolutionising Drug Discovery with AI

Revolutionising Drug Discovery with AI

Jul 24, 2026 · Emily Ross

Rebecca Docherty works from home near Edinburgh, writing code for AI models that help researchers find new medicines and analyse brain scans. Her work involves

US Takes Firm Stance on China in AI Policy

US Takes Firm Stance on China in AI Policy

Jul 24, 2026 · Emily Ross

The Trump administration has taken a new stance on AI policy, accusing Chinese companies of stealing US technology. This move comes as the administration defend