Pentagon asks for $54bn in pivot towards AI-powered war

22/04/2026 17:24 The Guardian

Budget outlines funding for autonomous drone warfare program as experts say military unprepared for risksThe Pentagon is aiming to increase funding more than a hundredfold for an autonomous drone warfare program, according to budget documents released this week, signalling a major pivot towards AI-powered war.In its 2027 budget, the Pentagon has asked for over $54bn to fund the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, a 24,000% increase on last year. Continue reading...

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Trump pushes baseless claim that Virginia redistricting vote was ‘rigged’ – live

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22/04/2026 19:09 The Guardian

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22/04/2026 19:05 The Guardian

Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Keir Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins

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22/04/2026 18:12 The Guardian

Democrats won the redistricting fight in Virginia. Was Trump’s gerrymandering war all for nothing?

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22/04/2026 17:50 The Guardian

Trump’s FCC launches inquiry into gender identity in kids’ TV shows

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22/04/2026 17:15 The Guardian

Roman Abramovich takes Jersey to European human rights court over criminal investigation

Lawyers for oligarch claim freezing of £5.3bn of assets ‘unfair and abusive’ amid row over use of funds for Ukraine Roman Abramovich has gone to the European court of human rights (ECHR), claiming that a criminal investigation into his financial affairs by the Jersey authorities has breached hi...

22/04/2026 16:52 The Guardian

UK politics: Labour MP calls for Starmer’s resignation to end ‘psychodrama’ – as it happened

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White House close to deal of up to $500m to rescue ailing Spirit Airlines

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Britain’s military dependence on US ‘no longer tenable’, says former Nato chief

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Zelenskyy says EU unblocking of €90bn loan for Ukraine is ‘the right signal’ as Hungary drops opposition – as it happened

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22/04/2026 15:25 The Guardian

EU agrees to unblock €90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

Agreement for urgently needed loan reached after Ukraine resumed pumping Russian oil to Hungary and SlovakiaEU member states have reached agreement on unblocking an urgently needed €90bn (£78bn) loan for Kyiv and a new package of sanctions against Moscow after Ukraine resumed pumping Russian oil...

22/04/2026 15:19 The Guardian

How Ireland’s war-driven fuel blockades revealed the true cost of Europe’s oil addiction

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Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms

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Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Survey by global economic forum shows ‘tax wedge’ in Britain increased to 32.4% of income in 2025Business live – latest updatesTaxes on workers in Britain rose at the fastest rate among the world’s richest economies last year, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Develo...

22/04/2026 13:49 The Guardian

EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis

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22/04/2026 12:48 The Guardian

Tui cuts profit forecast as effects of Iran war cost travel group €40m

Firm had to repatriate almost 12,000 guests and staff, including from two cruise ships in Abu Dhabi and DohaBusiness live – latest updatesThe Iran war has cost the travel company Tui €40m (£34.7m) so far, including repatriating almost 12,000 holidaymakers and staff, and forced it to cut its pro...

22/04/2026 11:42 The Guardian

Stern warning: one man’s mission to clear the rotting boats poisoning Cornwall’s creeks

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Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns

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22/04/2026 09:25 The Guardian

UK firms to face tougher checks on export licences to bolster sanctions on Russia

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Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

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22/04/2026 07:56 The Guardian

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged members of notorious MS-13 gang

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22/04/2026 00:00 The Guardian

Condom prices could rise 30% due to Iran war, says world’s top producer Karex

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Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo

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21/04/2026 23:26 The Guardian

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