Protesters push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel 05. May 2026 (15:00) Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group saysAnti-war activists in Portland, Oregon, are pushing city authorities to ensure no local resources, tax breaks or investments support a local company that appears to be supplying artificial intelligence software to the Israeli military.The company, Sightline Intelligence, manufactures AI-supported video technology that is used in drones to interpret target movements and make quick decisions based on the perceived threat level. Cargo documents appear to show Sightline has shipped its technology to Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer that provides drones to that country’s military and exports to others. The activists argue that such sales violate the UN’s arms agreements. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reform ‘a bunch of cranks and rejects’, Sarwar says 05. May 2026 (15:00) The Scottish Labour leader accused the party of not being serious about its plans to build migrant detention centres only in Green constituencies.(London News)
HSBC profits fall amid $400m fraud-related charge and Iran war 05. May 2026 (14:57) London-headquartered bank’s shares slide as it sets aside an extra $300m to cover effects of Middle East conflictBusiness live – latest updatesHSBC has taken a $1.3bn (£961m) hit to profits, amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran and fraud in the troubled private credit sector.The London-headquartered bank said profits fell 4% in the first three months of the year, dropping $100m to $9.4bn, compared with the same period in 2025. Revenue increased 6% to $18.6bn. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Moscow shuts down airports and mobile signals as Victory Day parade looms 05. May 2026 (14:56) Kremlin tightens security ahead of Russia’s biggest national celebration on 9 May amid fears of Ukrainian drone strikesRussia shut down airports and temporarily cut mobile internet access for many users in Moscow on Tuesday, as it tightened security ahead of the 9 May Victory Day parade marking the defeat of Nazi Germany.The parade – Russia’s foremost national celebration – has already been scaled back and will proceed without heavy military hardware for the first time in nearly two decades, amid fears of long-range Ukrainian drone strikes. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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Last 'feral thug' still behind bars for kicking and stamping Sophie Lancaster to death for being dressed as a goth in 2007 is cleared for release