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Raising concerns over Gaza war like ‘hitting brick wall’, Streeting says

The claim comes after WhatsApp messages revealed Lord Mandelson had accused Mr Streeting of being ‘hysterical’ about the war.

Evening Standard

Starmer defends using vanishing WhatsApp messages after Mandelson files revelation

MPs voted earlier this year to force the disclosure of documents relating to his time as ambassador

The Independent UK

No 10 confirms Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete

Spokesperson says function is in line with official guidance as scrutiny of papers relating to Peter Mandelson continues

The Guardian - UK

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What are WhatsApp disappearing messages and why did Starmer use them?

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The Independent UK

Starmer uses disappearing messages on WhatsApp, No 10 admits after Mandelson files released

Use of disappearing messages mean messages between the prime minister and Peter Mandelson may have been wiped

The Independent UK

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum donated $200 million to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital, tripling its size with a 24-story surgical and emergency tower

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum has donated $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, renaming it Koum Shaare Zedek. This record-breaking gift will fund a new 24-story tower, significantly expanding the hospital's capacity and medical facilities. Koum's journey from welfare recipient to major philanthropist highlights a broader trend of…

The Economic Times

Starmer to chair Cabinet after Mandelson files lay bare splits

The second tranche of documents released included records of WhatsApp exchanges between Lord Mandelson and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.

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Meta Is Launching Chatbot Subscriptions. META Stock Bulls Need a Way to Justify AI Costs.

Meta’s AI ambitions are getting expensive, and now Zuckerberg is betting chatbot subscriptions and layoffs to convince that AI spending spree will eventually pay off.

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Mandelson lobbied hard for advisory firm after Labour victory, papers show

Emails and WhatsApp messages reveal exchanges with ministers when he was president of Global Counsel

The Guardian - UK

Full timeline of Mandelson ambassador appointment scandal as latest files released

The Independent UK

Mandelson files show Labour at war over Starmer

Peter Mandelson’s damning opinion of No 10 revealed in messages, with the disgraced politician saying the PM ‘lacks verve’

The Independent UK

What is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?

Massive tranche reveals ex-ambassador’s scorn for Starmer’s leadership and his unwillingness to share information

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson files: The key takeaways from latest release of disgraced peer’s messages with Starmer’s top ministers

Ministers were braced for embarrassing revelations ahead of the publication of the files on Monday afternoon

The Independent UK

Mandelson said Government would never regret ambassador appointment, files show

Documents relating to Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to give the prestigious Washington job to Lord Mandelson were released on Monday afternoon.

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The Independent UK

Mandelson’s secret WhatsApp messages with ministers released – 5 things we learned

Thousands of documents and messages related to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US have been released by the Government

The Independent UK

Mandelson ‘declined to comply’ with government request for phone data and WhatsApp messages

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Meta Has a Plan to Monetize Its AI Investments. Its Underperforming Stock Needs It Badly.

Meta Platforms is rolling out subscriptions for its family of apps as well as AI services. The subscriptions could drive its long-term growth and help the company monetize its AI capex.

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The Guardian view on the splinternet: where China led, Iran and others are eagerly following

Editorial: Authoritarian states are increasingly shutting off or throttling access to the internet, creating separate spheres in a realm built on connection

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Meta Platforms Investors Reject Proposals as Zuckerberg Bets Big on AI

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) shareholders rejected a slate of outside investor proposals at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, while Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined what he described as four major opportunities tied to artificial intelligence: improving Meta’s core apps and advertising, pe

TechRadar

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from Oura's new smart ring to the Pope's take on AI

It's been a frenetic week of tech — here are some of the major stories we published over the past seven days.

The Economic Times

Haryana: Internet services to be suspended on May 30 in Faridabad ahead of demolition drive

Mobile internet and bulk SMS services are suspended in a Faridabad zone on May 30. The Haryana government issued the order to maintain public order during a demolition drive. The suspension covers a one-kilometer radius. It aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and rumors. Voice calls and some internet…

Android Central

Meta unveils app subscriptions: 'Plus' plans precede 'Meta One' tests for AI and creators

Meta announced a series of "Plus" plans for its main apps and teased a "Meta One" test for creators, businesses, and AI.

The Independent UK

Meta asks users to pay for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook

Users asked to pay monthly fee for extra features

France 24

Reconnected? Iranians say only 'drip-feed' internet has returned after three-month shutdown

After almost three months of being cut off from the world, internet access was partially restored in Iran starting on Tuesday. While some rejoice at finally being reconnected and able to check in on their loved ones, many complain about the persistent slowness in connectivity and doubt a complete restoration…

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Meta's subscription plans are the tip of a terrible pay-to-engage iceberg and may be the beginning of the end for social media as we know it

Meta's Plus subscription plan is probably the worst thing to happen to social media since the dislike button.

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