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Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say.Much of Britain has sweltered under a record five heatwaves this year and endured drought and wildfires, with the hot, dry conditions damaging crops and reducing yields of domestic produce. Continue reading...

• A potential wave of major AI IPOs is expected to return significant liquidity to limited partners, triggering a new cycle of venture capital fundraising. • Guest author Andrew Gershfeld of Flint Capital argues that this capital will likely flow disproportionately toward the largest, most established VC firms. • This trend could create a "concentration flywheel," shifting power dynamics and reshaping how startups are financed across the broader venture ecosystem.

Plans involve dredging and expanding the docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annuallyJanavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into deep water, bobbing boats, a bustling harbour town.“We’re lucky to have this space,” said Kramer, who is an artist and scientific illustrator. “We use it for work, recreation and pleasure and it’s so scary to think that this could all be harmed. I worry about what we may be living with soon and what we’ll be leaving for future generations.” Continue reading...

• The Trump administration is experiencing internal conflict and inconsistency regarding the regulation of "open source" AI models. • These freely available models are particularly favored by Chinese companies, creating a strategic tension between promoting American innovation and ensuring national security. • This struggle reflects the White House's broader difficulty in managing rapidly evolving technology while aggressively intervening in sectors like chip manufacturing and mining.

• In his work "Despite it All," author Fred Pearce argues that the environmental disruptions of the Anthropocene are accelerating plant evolution and adaptation. • Pearce highlights that many plant species are finding innovative ways to survive and thrive despite the ongoing climate crisis. • The author contends that humans must shift their perspective to embrace these evolutionary changes rather than clinging to rigid, outdated notions of how nature should look.

• Artificial Intelligence has entered the mainstream across Southeast Asia, integrating into diverse sectors including education, entrepreneurship, and content creation. • Google's regional findings highlight specific use cases: Vietnamese students use Gemini for exam prep, Indonesian entrepreneurs generate marketing visuals, and Thai influencers plan healthy meals. • The trend underscores a broad regional shift toward AI adoption, with Singaporean developers actively building new AI prototypes to further the technology's reach.

IRGC claims base in south-west England was used by US to launch bombing missions, making it ‘legitimate target’Middle East crisis live – latest updatesThe government has said the UK is “ready to defend itself” after Iran’s military warned that any bases being used by the US were “legitimate targets”.The UK has allowed the US to launch “defensive” operations from British bases hosting American planes since the start of its war on Iran but has refused to help in offensive operations. Continue reading...