• SkyfireAI recaudó 11 millones de dólares en financiación para avanzar en la autonomía impulsada por IA en drones de seguridad pública y defensa, anuncio realizado esta semana en medio del auge de las inversiones en IA.
• El financiamiento respalda el desarrollo de tecnologías de drones autónomos adaptadas para misiones críticas, posicionando a la startup en aplicaciones de defensa de alto riesgo.
• Esto refleja la creciente confianza de los inversores en las integraciones de hardware de IA, tras los resultados de las Big Tech impulsados por el gasto en IA de Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft y Meta.
• El expresidente y director ejecutivo de la NAACP, Ben Jealous, afirma que está impugnando la decisión del grupo de despedirlo, calificando la medida de “desalentadora” y acusando a la junta de abandonar su misión.
• La disputa ha trascendido al ojo público, con Jealous alegando disfunción interna y presión política dentro de la organización, mientras que la junta cita desacuerdos estratégicos y el estilo de liderazgo.
• Los líderes de los derechos civiles están divididos: algunos respaldan el derecho de la junta a elegir el liderazgo y otros advierten que la controversia podría debilitar la influencia de la organización antes de las elecciones de 2026.
El DoJ anuncia cambios que incluyen el «vacío legal» que permite a las personas comprar armas en ferias sin verificación de antecedentes El Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. ha revocado varias restricciones significativas sobre las armas, incluyendo el restablecimiento del llamado «vacío legal de las ferias de armas», que permitía a las personas en tales eventos comprar armas de fuego sin una verificación de antecedentes. Los cambios, anunciados por el fiscal general interino, Todd Blanche, suponen un giro en la política de armas de fuego defendida por los partidarios de la Segunda Enmienda, quienes son prominentes en la base de seguidores de Donald Trump. Continuar leyendo...
• Mid and West Wales fire and rescue service ha estado intentando extinguir los incendios en Elan valley desde el domingo
• Los bomberos luchan por controlar los incendios forestales que asolan el pintoresco Elan valley en mid-Wales por quinto día consecutivo.
• Mid and West Wales fire and rescue service ha estado trabajando para extinguir los incendios en el paraje natural de Powys y sus alrededores desde el domingo.
• United States desplegó un tercer aircraft carrier strike group con miles de tropas de élite en Middle East el 24 de abril, marcando el mayor despliegue militar desde la invasión de Iraq en 2003, a medida que el conflicto de dos meses en Iran se intensifica a pesar de un acuerdo de cese al fuego.
• El President Trump advirtió que el ejército de US estaba "ready to go" si los esfuerzos de paz fallan, afirmando que US utilizó el cese al fuego del 8 de abril para "restock" sus capacidades militares mientras Washington y Tehran se acusan mutuamente de violaciones.
• La campaña de bombardeos de US lanzada el 28 de febrero ha devastado la infraestructura militar y el liderazgo de Iran, pero Tehran mantiene el control del Strait of Hormuz, una ruta crítica de suministro global de petróleo y gas, lo que provocó un bloqueo naval de US impuesto el 13 de abril.
El presidente ruso celebró la decisión de prorrogar el alto el fuego en Irán en lo que el presidente de EE. UU. calificó como una «conversación muy buena». Vladimir Putin y Donald Trump analizaron la guerra en Irán y plantearon un alto el fuego temporal en Ucrania en una llamada telefónica mantenida el miércoles. En la llamada, que duró más de 90 minutos, el presidente ruso afirmó que Moscú considera peligrosa la posibilidad de una operación terrestre de EE. UU. en Irán, al tiempo que acogió con agrado la decisión de Trump de prorrogar el alto el fuego en la región, según Yuri Ushakov, asesor de política exterior de Putin. Continuar leyendo...
Tres acusados niegan haber planeado un ataque incendiario contra dos viviendas y un coche vinculados al primer ministro en Londres el año pasado. Una serie de ataques incendiarios contra propiedades vinculadas a Keir Starmer fue orquestada por un contacto de habla rusa que utilizaba el seudónimo “El Money”, según se escuchó ante el tribunal. Roman Lavrynovych, de 22 años, y Petro Pochynok, de 35 años, ambos de Ucrania, y Stanislav Carpiuc, de 27 años, de nacionalidad rumana, se sentaron con la cabeza inclinada hacia los intérpretes mientras Duncan Atkinson KC, fiscal, abría el juicio por los ataques incendiarios de mayo del año pasado. Continuar leyendo...
Un hombre de 89 años armado con una escopeta hirió a un empleado en una oficina de seguridad social en Atenas antes de abrir fuego en un juzgado, hiriendo a varias personas más. La policía busca activamente al sospechoso, y el motivo de los ataques es actualmente desconocido.
El presentador nocturno de ABC, Jimmy Kimmel, negó haber hecho un chiste que insinuara el asesinato de Donald Trump, horas después de que el presidente de los EE. UU. dijera que Kimmel debería ser despedido por la cadena y su empresa matriz Walt Disney. La esposa de Trump, Melania, fue la primera en criticar a Kimmel por un monólogo que pronunció el jueves.
El ejército israelí comenzó a llevar a cabo ataques en el este de Líbano el lunes, ampliando el alcance de su campaña de bombardeos durante un alto el fuego que no ha logrado detener completamente las hostilidades con el grupo armado libanés Hezbollah.
• SkyfireAI Inc., una startup de drones autónomos con sede en EE. UU., recaudó 11 millones de dólares en nueva financiación para avanzar en la tecnología de doble uso.
• La inversión se centra en la autonomía de la IA para la seguridad pública, la defensa y las aplicaciones de drones comerciales.
• Esta financiación acelera el desarrollo ante la creciente demanda de sistemas no tripulados inteligentes en sectores críticos.
• Los cargos fueron «terminados con efecto inmediato», según indica un correo electrónico enviado a los científicos en nombre del presidente, en una medida calificada como un «ataque peligroso» a la innovación de EE. UU.
• La administración Trump ha destituido a los miembros de una junta independiente que supervisa la National Science Foundation (NSF).
• Los miembros de la National Science Board recibieron el viernes un correo electrónico enviado desde la Presidential Personnel Office «en nombre del presidente Donald J Trump» informando que su cargo había sido «terminado con efecto inmediato».
Pineland Road fire and Highway 82 fire have destroyed over 100 homes, and are part of large number of wildfires this spring in the US southSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHeavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes.Although the rain helped the firefighting efforts, it wasn’t “nearly enough to put the fires out” and crews responded to 10 new blazes throughout the drought-stricken state Sunday, the Georgia Forestry Commission said Monday. Continue reading...
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on April 27, 2026, to push a new proposal through Pakistani mediators aimed at ending the US-Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• The proposal reached the White House, but President Trump canceled planned envoy visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, citing lack of progress, while indirect talks continue.
• Araghchi headed to Moscow for talks with President Putin after blaming the US for failed peace efforts; Russia urged Washington to abandon ultimatums in Vienna negotiations.
Teatro La Fenice called comments by its controversial appointee Beatrice Venezi ‘offensive and detrimental’Teatro La Fenice, the prestigious Venice opera house, has fired its incoming music director after she insinuated its hiring practices were nepotistic, with jobs “practically passed down from father to son”.After months of controversy over the appointment of Beatrice Venezi, La Fenice Foundation said on Sunday it had decided to “cancel all future collaborations” with the 36-year-old conductor and pianist. Continue reading...
Owner of Pink Punters vows to reopen club as police call on the public not to speculateA man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at an LGBTQ+ nightclub, police have said.Officers have called on people not to speculate about why the fire may have been set at Pink Punters in Fenny Stratford, near Milton Keynes, saying it is too early to tell. Following the fire, the club’s owner said he was relieved no one was hurt – and vowed the club would reopen. Continue reading...
NSW police say human remains found and four people taken to hospital after overnight fire in Bowen Mountain houseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo bodies have been found following an early morning house fire that caused four others to be taken to hospital.New South Wales police said remains were found when the house was able to be searched on Monday morning, after firefighters extinguished the blaze. Continue reading...
The Israeli government and Hezbollah have traded blame over breaches to the truce, which is set to run for several more weeksLebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country’s south killed 14 people on Sunday, the deadliest day since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into force over a week ago.The health ministry said the dead on Sunday included two women and two children, adding that 37 other people were wounded. Israel said one of its soldiers was also killed. Continue reading...
Extreme weather likely to continue after devastating homes and endangering millions in US south and midwestAt least one person was killed after a very powerful tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, as extreme weather continued to devastate homes and put millions across the south and midwestern US at risk, with wildfires also raging on in parts of Georgia.Officials from Wise county in Texas said the storm reached the area at around 10pm and caused significant damage across multiple neighborhoods. In addition to the confirmed death, six people were treated or transported by emergency responders to be treated for storm-related injuries. Continue reading...
• Indian and Pakistani military forces have engaged in heavy artillery exchanges along the Line of Control in Kashmir, with reports of at least 18 soldiers killed and dozens wounded in the most serious escalation in six months.
• Pakistan's military spokesperson claimed Indian forces initiated the bombardment Friday morning; India stated Pakistani positions fired first, creating conflicting narratives about the incident's origins.
• The US has urged both nations to exercise restraint and resume diplomatic channels; UN Security Council members are monitoring the situation amid concerns about potential nuclear escalation.
Blazes in US south-east have blown smoke over a wide area, and contributed to at least one death in FloridaTwo wildfires in south-eastern Georgia that have destroyed more than 120 homes continued to threaten property and lives on Saturday as officials warned that strong winds could spread the flames.The Brantley county manager, Joey Cason, called it a “dynamic situation” in a Saturday-morning video posted to social media and begged residents to “please evacuate” if they are ordered to do so. Continue reading...
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were to travel to Islamabad to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiationsDonald Trump said he has told US envoys not to go to Pakistan for more talks with Iran, shortly after Tehran’s top diplomat left Islamabad late on Saturday.Trump added to Fox News: “They can call us anytime they want.” The White House on Friday said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Pakistan’s capital to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiations. Continue reading...
West Midlands police confirm deaths in blaze on Friday eveningTwo young children have died in a house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday evening, West Midlands police have confirmed.More details soon … Continue reading...
• President Trump is attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner, colliding politics and media in a highly charged event.
• Flashback highlights include Stephen Colbert roasting George W. Bush and Axios reporter Alex Thompson calling out colleagues.
• The dinner underscores ongoing media-political tensions, especially post-executive orders and impeachment talks.
Exclusive: Samaritans calls for mandatory training for firefighters amid rise in incidentsSuicide-related callouts to fire and rescue services in England have tripled in the last decade, with Samaritans now calling for mandatory training for firefighters, who they say are struggling to deal with the increase in traumatic incidents.New figures show that fire services in England attended 3,250 suicide callouts in the year ending September 2025, the equivalent to 62 callouts a week. This was up from 997 callouts in 2009-10 when records begin.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. In the US, you can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...
One blaze broke out north-west of Fort Lauderdale in Florida, a state known for its wetlands and evergladesMuch of the US is battling a widespread drought after a very dry winter and start to spring. South-eastern areas, in particular the states of Florida and Georgia, are experiencing some of the worst of this prolonged bout of dry weather, with calls for the risk to be labelled a level 4 “exceptional” drought in the region, the most severe category. In recent days, strong winds and low humidity conditions have brought an increased fire risk. These ingredients combined with such unusually dry ground have led to multiple large wildfires, particularly across Florida, a state known for its wetlands and everglades.A fire broke out early on Tuesday morning in Broward County, Florida, just north-west of Fort Lauderdale, scorching an area of more than 9,200 acres as of Thursday afternoon. The National Guard helped Broward Sherriff Fire Rescue tackle the blaze, which has since been brought to 50% containment. Residents nearby and farther west have been warned of reduced air quality as a result of travelling smoke. Fires have been breaking out elsewhere, with multiple active blazes across northern Florida, Georgia and into Alabama. Abnormally dry weather is set to continue over the next few weeks before the arrival of the rainy season, usually around June, with the drought and fire risk set to last. Continue reading...
National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report further says crash prevention system didn’t generate alertA firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn’t know who it was for, federal investigators said Thursday.The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report on the 22 March collision that a crash prevention system for air traffic controllers didn’t generate an audio or visual alert, and lights on the runway that act as a stop light for crossing traffic were on until about three seconds before the collision. Continue reading...
• Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired by the Pentagon on Wednesday night amid escalating tensions with Iran over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
• The firing comes as the U.S. maintains military pressure on Iran, with reports indicating the blockade is costing Iran an estimated $500 million per day and pushing the regime toward economic collapse.
• U.S. intelligence officials warn that Iran retains thousands of missiles and drones capable of threatening American interests in the region.
Fires that spread during drought in Georgia and Florida have blanketed cities hundreds of miles away in smokeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxWildfires tearing through the south have forced hundreds of Georgia residents to flee in minutes, leaving them distraught about the homes and animals they left behind.The fires that spread this week during an extreme drought in Georgia and Florida have blanketed cities hundreds of miles away in smoke, leading to more air quality warnings Thursday across the southeast. Continue reading...
After Keir Starmer’s statement to the Commons and gripping evidence from the sacked top civil servant Olly Robbins, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about how the story of Peter Mandelson’s vetting for his job as UK ambassador to the US, which was first broken by the Guardian last Thursday, has unfolded this week Continue reading...
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