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Adam EastonBBC News Warsaw correspondentReutersZbigniew Ziobro says he is a victim of political persecutionHungary has granted political asylum to Poland’s former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro who is facing charges of embezzlement.Ziobro is facing 26 charges related to embezzling money from a fund meant to be spent on crime victims and rehabilitating criminals.Instead, he is accused of authorising the purchase of spyware that was allegedly used to hack political opponents’ phones. He says he is a victim of political persecution.Granting asylum to a citizen of a fellow EU member state goes against the spirit of EU standards.But in the case of…
Laura CressTechnology reporterSOPA Images via GettyOfcom has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X over concerns its AI tool Grok is being used to create sexualised images.In a statement, the UK watchdog said there had been “deeply concerning reports” of the chatbot being used to create and share undressed images of people, as well as “sexualised images of children”.If found to have broken the law, Ofcom can potentially issue X with a fine of up to 10% of its worldwide revenue or £18 million, whichever is greater.X referred the BBC to a statement posted by its Safety account at the…
According to reports, Lucas Paqueta is nearing an exit from West Ham United as he has an ‘agreement’ over a transfer after he ‘asked not to play’. The 28-year-old is one of the very few quality players at West Ham, but he has been questioned over his attitude and he has been constantly linked with a transfer over the past year. Paqueta has also faced a ban over potential betting offences, so he certainly has not had an easy ride in the Premier League with the Hammers. His betting case previously cost him a move to Manchester City, while potential…
EV2 GT Line gets more aggressive styling – and could hint at what to expect from a full-fat GT Korean firm mulls small electric hot hatch to rival Alpine A290 and Volkswagen ID Polo GTI Kia hasn’t ruled out creating a hot GT version of its new EV2 compact crossover, which could rival the forthcoming Volkswagen ID Polo GTI. The smallest model in the Korean firm’s line-up of bespoke EVs was unveiled at the recent Brussels motor show, alongside new GT versions of the EV3, EV4 and EV5. That means every other one of Kia’s EV line-up has a range-topping GT model.…
Image: appshunter.io/Unsplash If you use WhatsApp every day, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about how it works. You open the app, check a group chat, reply to a message, maybe miss a call, and go on with your day. Some of the best tech features are the ones you barely notice because they quietly do what they’re supposed to do, right when you need them. Over the past few months, WhatsApp has introduced updates designed to help users manage busy group chats, respond to missed calls, and find shared files more easily. They blend naturally into the app,…
Image: Unsplash Torq isn’t cheap. Israeli startup Torq officially joined the unicorn club after securing a $140 million Series D funding round that catapulted its valuation to $1.2 billion. The Tel Aviv-based company is looking for success in security operations with its AI-powered Security Operations Center platform. The funding was led by Merlin Ventures, with participation from investors including Evolution Equity Partners, Notable Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Insight Partners. “Our agents are now deeply embedded in the SOCs of Fortune 500 leaders like Marriott, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Uber, and Virgin Atlantic. They are running millions of agentic…
Investment in financial technology (fintech) reached $53bn globally in 2025 after a 21% increase in investment compared to the previous 12 months, according to Innovate Finance’s annual report. The second half of 2025 also saw the UK regain second spot in the global ranking after it was leapfrogged by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first half of the year on the back of huge cryptocurrency investment by Abu Dhabi’s MGX. On publishing its report, fintech industry trade body Innovate Finance said 2025 saw fintech funding return to growth after years of decline. A total of 5,918 deals…
One way you can reduce the number of cables you have to deal with on the regular is by investing in a few wireless chargers. Those with iPhones should consider Apple’s own MagSafe charger not only because of its sleek and effective design, but also because it’s on sale right now at Amazon. The Qi2.2-rated MagSafe charger is down to $30 for the one-meter version, or $40 for the two-meter version.AppleGet a $10 discount on Apple’s Magsafe charger in one or two meter sizes. $30 at AmazonIf you have an iPhone 16, iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, this cable can…
Bathers found five decapitated heads displayed on a beach in Ecuador in what appears to be a warning to gang members who have been threatening local fishermen.The gruesome discovery was made on Sunday on the beachfront in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.Next to the body parts, locals found a sign threatening those stealing from and extorting fishermen with the same fate.Ports and towns by the Pacific Ocean are among those worst hit by gangs which smuggle cocaine from Ecuador to the US and Europe.Police have identified the remains as those of five men who…
Jennifer McKiernan,Political reporterandHenry Zeffman,Chief political correspondentPA MediaFormer Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK.The former MP said he felt the UK had reached a “dark and dangerous” moment, and the country needed “a glorious revolution”, as he outlined why he was joining Nigel Farage’s party.Zahawi was chancellor for two months under Boris Johnson and served as a government minister from 2018 to 2023.Farage unveiled Zahawi’s defection at a press conference on Monday morning, making him one of around 20 former Tory MPs to join the party.Speaking at the press conference, Zahawi said problems with free speech “on X…