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Youngsters confirmed safe but men pronounced dead after being brought out of water at Seaton Carew, HartlepoolTwo men have died after going into the water at a beach in County Durham to try to help two children who had gotten into difficulty, police said.Officers were called at about 3.45pm on Sunday after concerns were raised about two youngsters in the water at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool. Continue reading...

• European lawmakers are moving forward with the "Chat Control" bill, which allows Big Tech companies to scan personal texts, emails, and social media messages. • The measure aims to identify and combat the spread of child abuse material online, despite a majority of lawmakers previously voting against the proposal. • This development is significant as it bypasses legislative opposition and raises critical concerns regarding the privacy and encryption of citizens' personal communications.

Parody candidate, expected to be Reform leader’s only challenger for seat, suggests ‘perhaps it’s all a fever dream’Count Binface had been looking forward to a relaxing journey back to his home planet of Sigma IX when Nigel Farage dropped a political bombshell on Tuesday.Instead, Britain’s hottest new political property said he was left with no choice but to perform a swift intergalactic handbrake turn when news broke that Farage had resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering the possibility of a byelection in the English coastal constituency he has represented since 2024. Continue reading...

• Agility Robotics is preparing to go public via a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), focusing on operational execution over inflated valuations. • The move comes as competitors like Apptronik and Figure AI secure massive funding, with Figure AI reporting a staggering $39 billion valuation following a $1 billion Series C round. • Unlike some rivals, Agility Robotics' CEO is tempering expectations regarding the immediate availability of humanoid robots for residential use.

• Police and fire authorities have launched an investigation into an online community following threats to install explosives at a baseball team's facility. • The security threat emerges amidst an ongoing controversy surrounding the team's connection to the May 18 pro-democracy movement. • Authorities are conducting searches to identify the suspects and ensure public safety at the venue.

• Research Professional highlights key European policy developments between 19 June and 2 July, focusing on the upcoming FP10 budget demands. • The report emphasizes a "now or never" moment for European research funding and the introduction of a "competitiveness fast track" to streamline innovation. • These updates are critical as the EU determines how to allocate resources to maintain global scientific leadership and economic competitiveness.

• Axis Bank's Chief Financial Officer, Puneet Sharma, has resigned from his position. • Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals will acquire 85% of Aequitas through a Share Purchase Agreement. • State Bank of India has raised $300 million via 3-year senior unsecured floating rate bonds issued through its London branch.