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Mark Rowley는 Zack Polanski의 발언이 ‘위험한’ 용의자들에 맞서는 경찰관들의 사기를 저하시킬 위험이 있다고 말합니다. Metropolitan police의 수장에 따르면, Green party 대표인 Zack Polanski는 Golders Green 칼부림 사건 이후 비판적인 소셜 미디어 게시물을 공유함으로써 위험한 인물들을 상대하는 경찰관들의 자신감을 경솔하게 훼손했습니다. 수요일 London 북서부 교외 지역에서 유대인 두 명이 흉기에 찔린 후, 경찰관들이 용의자를 구금하는 모습이 영상으로 촬영되었습니다. 계속 읽기...

• Meta는 AI 모델 개발을 가속화하기 위해 2026년 1분기 클라우드 서비스에 대해 1,070억 달러 규모의 계약 약정액을 보고했습니다. • 공격적인 투자에는 데이터 센터 확장 및 AI 하드웨어 부품을 위한 공급망 계약이 포함됩니다. • 회사는 2026년 말 AI 분야의 혁신적인 발전을 기대하며, 첨단 연구의 수익화에 박차를 가하고 있습니다.

• Mark Rowley 런던 경찰청장은 수요일 사건의 용의자를 체포한 경찰관들을 옹호하며 녹색당 대표에게 연대를 보여줄 것을 촉구했습니다. • 런던 경찰청장은 녹색당 대표 Zack Polanski가 Golders Green 테러 용의자 체포에 관한 게시물을 공유한 것이 “위축 효과”를 낼 것이라고 말했습니다. • 런던 경찰청 경찰관들은 수요일 런던 북서부 외곽에서 유대인 두 명이 흉기에 찔린 사건 이후 45세 남성을 체포했습니다.

• 과학자들이 270미터 길이의 야외 링크를 통해 두 개의 독립된 양자점 사이에서 광자 상태의 첫 양자 원격 전송을 달성했습니다. • 이 실험은 GPS 동기화, 초고속 검출기, 난류 안정화 기술을 사용하여 82%의 상태 충실도(fidelity)를 기록했으며, 이는 고전적 한계를 10 표준 편차 이상으로 초과한 수치입니다. • Nature Communications에 게재된 이 이정표는 초보안 통신 및 양자 중계기를 위한 양자 인터넷 발전을 가속화합니다.

• Lambeth council 후보인 Saiqa Ali와 Sabine Mairey는 소셜 미디어 게시물로 인해 구금된 것으로 파악되었습니다. • 지방 선거에 Green party 후보로 출마한 여성 2명이 반유대주의 소셜 미디어 게시물 혐의로 체포되었습니다. • 런던 남부 Lambeth council 의석에 출마한 이 여성들은 목요일 오전 Metropolitan police에 의해 체포되었습니다.

• US-Israel과 Iran 간의 전쟁 중에 Strait of Hormuz 봉쇄가 에너지 시장에 영향을 미치면서 가솔린 가격이 갤런당 $4를 돌파하고 항공 요금이 폭등했으며, 이는 Trump의 주요 정치적 이점을 약화시키고 있습니다. • 공화당원의 절반 이상과 무당층의 82%를 포함하여 등록 유권자의 4분의 3 이상이 현재 연료, 식료품, 주거 및 의료비에 영향을 미치는 생활비 위기의 책임을 Trump에게 돌리고 있습니다. • 정부 셧다운, 관세, 그리고 US-Israel의 Iran 합동 공격 이후 Trump의 집권 2기 지지율은 이전 대통령들보다 훨씬 빠르게 하락했으며, Federal Reserve 의장 Jerome Powell은 전쟁이 인플레이션을 부추기고 있다고 경고했습니다.

결과에 따르면 방사성 추적자 maraciclatide가 스캔에서 질환을 '밝혀내고' 수술적 조사의 필요성을 줄일 수 있는 것으로 나타났습니다. 자궁내막증에 대한 비침습적 스캔이 한 임상 시험에서 유망한 결과를 보여 훨씬 더 빠른 진단에 대한 희망을 높이고 있습니다. 해당 질환을 앓고 있는 여성 19명을 대상으로 한 이번 시험은 maraciclatide라고 불리는 실험용 방사성 추적자가 스캔에서 자궁내막증을 '환하게 비출' 수 있음을 시사합니다. 현재 수술을 통한 조사가 필요하다는 점은 적기 진단의 주요 장애물로 여겨지며, 영국의 여성들은 보통 거의 10년을 기다려야 하는 실정입니다. 계속 읽기...

• Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission 수치에 따르면 코카인 사용량 또한 역대 최고치를 기록했습니다. • 최신 하수 모니터링 결과, 호주 내 메탐페타민 사용량이 지난 10년 동안 거의 두 배로 증가했으며 자극제 사용 또한 역대 최고 수준인 것으로 밝혀졌습니다. • 수요일 저녁, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (Acic)는 2024년 8월부터 2025년 사이 전국 64개 처리장의 하수 샘플을 테스트한 최신 연례 보고서를 발표했습니다.

• 유럽위원회는 해당 기술 기업이 13세 미만 아동의 Facebook 및 Instagram 접속을 차단할 효과적인 조치를 마련하지 않았다고 밝혔습니다. • 기술 기업 Meta가 13세 미만 아동의 Facebook 및 Instagram 플랫폼 이용을 방지하지 못해 EU 법을 위반한 것으로 판명되었습니다. • 유럽위원회는 수요일, 약 2년간의 조사 결과에 따른 예비 조사 결과를 발표하며 Meta가 13세 미만 아동의 서비스 접속을 막기 위한 효과적인 조치를 시행하지 않았다고 말했습니다.

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...

• 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.

• 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.

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...