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• Meta meldete vertragliche Verpflichtungen in Höhe von 107 Mrd. USD für Cloud-Services im 1. Quartal 2026, um die Entwicklung von AI-Modellen voranzutreiben. • Aggressive Investitionen umfassen den Ausbau von Datacentern und Lieferkettenverträge für AI-Hardwarekomponenten. • Das Unternehmen erwartet AI-Durchbrüche im weiteren Verlauf des Jahres 2026 und treibt die Monetarisierung fortschrittlicher Forschung voran.

Mark Rowley verteidigt Beamte, die den Verdächtigen des Vorfalls am Mittwoch festgenommen haben, und ruft den Vorsitzenden der Green party zur Solidarität auf. Der Chef der Metropolitan Police hat erklärt, dass das Teilen eines Beitrags über die Festnahme des Terrorverdächtigen von Golders Green durch den Vorsitzenden der Green party, Zack Polanski, eine „abschreckende Wirkung“ haben werde. Beamte der Met nahmen am Mittwoch einen 45-jährigen Mann fest, nachdem zwei jüdische Personen im Vorort im Nordwesten Londons niedergestochen worden waren. Die Polizei gab an, dass der Verdächtige mit einer Elektroschockwaffe beschossen wurde, um ihn zu bändigen. Weiterlesen...

• Wissenschaftler erreichten die erste Teleportation eines Photonenzustands zwischen zwei separaten Quantum Dots über eine 270 Meter lange Freiluftstrecke. • Das Experiment nutzte GPS-Synchronisation, ultraschnelle Detektoren und Turbulenzstabilisierung und erreichte eine State Fidelity von 82 %, was die klassischen Grenzen um mehr als 10 Standardabweichungen überschreitet. • Dieser in Nature Communications veröffentlichte Meilenstein treibt das Quanteninternet für ultrasichere Kommunikation und Quanten-Relays voran.

• Die Lambeth council-Kandidatinnen Saiqa Ali und Sabine Mairey wurden Berichten zufolge wegen social media posts festgenommen • Zwei Frauen, die als Green party-Kandidatinnen bei den Kommunalwahlen antreten, wurden wegen mutmaßlich antisemitischer social media posts festgenommen • Die Frauen, die für Sitze im Lambeth council, south London, kandidieren, wurden am Donnerstagmorgen von der Metropolitan police festgenommen

• Die Benzinpreise sind auf über 4 $ pro Gallone gestiegen und die Flugpreise sind explodiert, da die Blockade der Strait of Hormuz die Energiemärkte inmitten des US-Israel-Krieges gegen den Iran beeinträchtigt und Trumps wichtigsten politischen Vorteil untergräbt. • Mehr als drei Viertel der registrierten Wähler – darunter über die Hälfte der Republikaner und 82 % der Unabhängigen – geben nun Trump die Schuld an der Lebenshaltungskostenkrise, die Kraftstoff, Lebensmittel, Wohnraum und Gesundheitsversorgung betrifft. • Trumps Zustimmungswerte in seiner zweiten Amtszeit sind weitaus schneller gesunken als bei früheren Präsidenten nach einem Government Shutdown, Tariffs und dem gemeinsamen US-Israel-Angriff auf den Iran, wobei Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell davor warnt, dass der Krieg die Inflation anheizt.

Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, dass der Radiotracer maraciclatide die Erkrankung auf einem Scan „aufleuchten“ lassen und die Notwendigkeit einer diagnostischen Operation verringern kann Ein nicht-invasiver Scan für Endometriose hat in einer Studie vielversprechende Ergebnisse gezeigt und die Hoffnung auf eine wesentlich schnellere Diagnose gestärkt. Die Studie, an der 19 Frauen mit der Erkrankung teilnahmen, deutet darauf hin, dass ein experimenteller Radiotracer namens maraciclatide Endometriose auf einem Scan „aufleuchten“ lassen kann. Die derzeitige Notwendigkeit einer chirurgischen Untersuchung gilt als großes Hindernis für eine rechtzeitige Diagnose, wobei Frauen in England in der Regel fast ein Jahrzehnt warten müssen. Weiterlesen...

• Auch der Kokainkonsum erreicht Rekordhöhen, wie Zahlen der Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission zeigen. • Der Methamphetamin-Konsum in Australien hat sich im letzten Jahrzehnt fast verdoppelt, und Stimulanzien werden in Rekordmaßen eingenommen, wie neue Abwasseranalysen belegen. • Am Mittwochabend veröffentlichte die Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (Acic) ihren neuesten Jahresbericht, nachdem zwischen August 2024 und 2025 Abwasserproben aus 64 Kläranlagen im ganzen Land getestet wurden.

Die Europäische Kommission erklärt, dass das Technologieunternehmen keine wirksamen Maßnahmen hat, um Kindern unter 13 Jahren den Zugang zu Facebook und Instagram zu untersagen. Das Technologieunternehmen Meta wurde festgestellt, gegen EU-Recht zu verstoßen, da es versäumt hat zu verhindern, dass Kinder unter 13 Jahren seine Plattformen Facebook und Instagram nutzen. In den vorläufigen Ergebnissen einer fast zweijährigen Untersuchung erklärte die Europäische Kommission am Mittwoch, dass Meta keine wirksamen Maßnahmen implementiert habe, um den Zugriff von unter 13-Jährigen auf seine Dienste zu stoppen. Weiterlesen...

Meta, which owns Facebook, acquired Manus in December 2025 for more than US$2 billion in a bid to boost its capabilities in AI agents.

Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."(Image credit: Jeff Chiu/AP)

Scotland Yard says incident in area that is home to large Jewish community is not being treated as terrorism Police said on Tuesday they were investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in a north London area that is home to a large Jewish community.London’s Metropolitan police said the investigation was being led by counter-terrorism policing, though it was not being treated as a terrorist incident. No arrests have yet been made and the memorial wall was not damaged. Continue reading...

Government’s draft news bargaining incentive scheme includes 2.25% levy on local revenues of digital giantsAnthony Albanese has urged Google, Meta and TikTok to make deals with Australian media outlets to avoid a dedicated 2.25% levy on local revenues, warning digital giants should not be able to exploit the work of journalists to boost profits.Releasing an exposure draft for the government’s news bargaining incentive (NBI) scheme on Tuesday, the prime minister said platforms who sign new deals with publishers to pay for news content would receive offsets of between 150% to 170% from the new levy. Continue reading...

• China's National Development and Reform Commission prohibited Meta's acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus on April 27, 2026, requiring all parties to withdraw. • Manus, with Chinese roots, was targeted in a security review of foreign investment despite Meta's compliance claims from its California headquarters. • The decision heightens US-China tech tensions, impacting Meta's AI expansion and cross-border M&A in semiconductors and intelligence tools.

Met says AI software unearthed rule-breaking ranging from work-from-home violations to suspected corruptionThe Metropolitan police have launched investigations into hundreds of officers after using an AI tool built by the controversial tech company Palantir to root out rogue cops.The software was deployed by the Met over the course of a week, snooping on staff members using data the force has ready access to, unearthing rule-breaking ranging from work-from-home violations to suspected corruption and even criminal allegations such as rape. Continue reading...

• The New York Mets defeated the Minnesota Twins with a clutch performance from newcomer Bichette, who delivered a critical double in the game. • Bichette's timely hit proved to be the decisive moment in the Mets' victory, marking an impressive debut impact for the recent acquisition. • The win showcases the Mets' offensive depth and ability to capitalize on key moments late in games.

Meta to lay off 10% of its staff and Microsoft to offer retirement to 7% of US workforce. Plus, Iron Maiden at 50Good morning.Meta and Microsoft are cutting thousands of employees as they bet big on AI and executives claim that the technology is meeting productivity needs.What have they said about AI? Mark Zuckerberg said in January that AI was making some hiring unnecessary. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI chief, said in February that he believed AI would be able to replace most white-collar work within the next 12 to 18 months.How many tech layoffs have there been in 2026? In four months, more than 92,000 employees in the industry have lost their jobs, according to the tracker Layoffs.fyi. But some experts believe companies may be “AI washing” – using it as cover for a slowing labor market and demand or rising costs. Continue reading...

Six women who stayed in flats in capital have since accused disgraced financier of sexually abusing them, says BBCJeffrey Epstein housed some of his alleged abuse victims in flats in London after police in the UK decided against investigating him, according to reports.The BBC said it had uncovered evidence of four flats in Kensington and Chelsea in receipts, emails and bank records contained within the Epstein files. Six women who stayed in the properties have since accused the late financier of sexually abusing them, the broadcaster said. Continue reading...

The department of justice has refused to hand over key evidence from the Jeffrey Epstein files and could delay Scotland Yard’s criminal inquiry.Good morning. The UK criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson has reportedly ground to a halt after the US justice department refused to hand over evidence contained in the Epstein files.The documents relate to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which Scotland Yard believes could hold key evidence related to Mandelson, who served as business secretary and US ambassador. While the Met has asked for voluntary disclosure, the US department of justice is insisting on a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request, a legal back and forth between countries to obtain evidence, the Telegraph has reported. Continue reading...

• The New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field, ending their two-week-long skid when Luke Weaver struck out Byron Buxton for the final out. • Shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from the game with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning and will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. • The victory marks a crucial turnaround for the struggling Mets, who had not won since early April and faced mounting pressure during their extended drought.

Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK economy has fallen sharply amid the mounting economic fallout from the Iran war, surveys show, as businesses prepare to raise their prices and consumers brace for a fresh cost of living shock.Highlighting the knock-on impact of the Middle East crisis in Britain, several closely-watched surveys of business activity and consumer confidence blamed the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran for a marked deterioration in the outlook in April. Continue reading...

• The New York Mets lost their 12th consecutive game following Devin Williams' struggles in the ninth inning, allowing two runs in a defeat highlighted on SNY's Post Game Live. • Gary Apple and Todd Zeile reacted to Williams' performance costing the team, amid ongoing woes for the squad covering New York sports. • Juan Soto returned to the lineup on Wednesday, providing a potential boost as Mets seek to end their skid in MLB action.

Exclusive: Internal concerns over allowing US firm linked to ICE and Israeli military to process highly sensitive data The Metropolitan police has held talks with Palantir that could lead to the London force buying the US spy-tech company’s AI technology to automate intelligence analysis for criminal investigations, the Guardian has learned.Palantir, whose software is used by Donald Trump’s ICE immigration enforcement programme and the Israeli military, demonstrated its systems to senior officers in the intelligence division at the UK’s largest police force last month. Intelligence staff have been tasked with finding intelligence systems that AI could automate to increase productivity. Continue reading...

• The New York Mets lost 2-1 in extra innings to the Chicago Cubs, extending their losing streak to 11 games, matching their longest skid since 2004. • The defeat capped a winless 0-6 road trip for the Mets, who have not lost 12 straight since 2002. • Despite the struggles, Mets players emphasized they are still 'fighting for each other' amid the mounting losses.

The former ballet dancer said Chalamet’s comments were ‘reckless’ in an interview with the New York Times in which she also discussed her violent childhoodActor and former ballet dancer Charlize Theron has joined the chorus of disapproval aimed at Timothée Chalamet over his remarks that appeared to disrespect performers of ballet and opera.In an interview with the New York Times, Theron said: “Oh, boy, I hope I run into him one day,” adding: “That was a very reckless comment on two art forms that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard time. But in 10 years, AI is going to be able to do Timothée’s job, but it will not be able to replace a person on a stage dancing live.” Continue reading...

• Meta released Llama 4 on April 20, 2026, a 2 trillion parameter multimodal AI model trained on 15 petabytes of US-centric data. • The model outperforms GPT-4o on benchmarks like MMLU (92% score) and supports vision-language tasks for enterprise apps. • Open-sourcing aims to spur US AI innovation, with downloads exceeding 500,000 in first hours via Hugging Face.

• Scale AI raised $2.5 billion in fresh funding on April 19, 2026, at a $15 billion valuation, backed by Meta and Tiger Global. • Capital expands US data annotation workforce to 50,000, focusing on synthetic data for autonomous vehicles and LLMs. • Funding counters labor-intensive bottlenecks in AI training, vital for US competitiveness.

First recorded in 687BC, the meteoroids were once part of the tail of a comet discovered in 1861This week, the annual Lyrid meteor shower returns to the spring skies. Although active since 16 April, the shower peaks during the late evening of Wednesday 22 April and early the next morning.The chart shows the view looking east from London at 00.01 (BST) on Thursday 23 April. The origin point of the meteors, known as the radiant, is labelled Lyrids. It sits in the constellation of Lyra, the Lyre, close to the bright star of Vega. Continue reading...