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A dead foal found dumped in a ditch at a Basildon nature reserve has highlighted growing concerns over animal cruelty in Essex.

A dead foal found dumped in a ditch at a Basildon nature reserve has highlighted growing concerns over animal cruelty in Essex.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Chinese startup DeepSeek is developing its own AI chip, according to three people familiar with the matter, a push that could reduce its reliance on Nvidia and Huawei chips, which it has depended on to train and run its globally popular models. The chip is designed for inference -- the stage of AI computing in which a trained model generates responses for users -- rather than for training new models, the sources said. If successful, DeepSeek's expansion into semiconductor development would mark a major strategic shift for a company widely hailed in China as the country's AI champion, potentially adding to challenges faced by Chinese tech giant Huawei.

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Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford has continued to wow fans following his incredible glow-up which saw him lose 30kg, which is almost five stone. 

JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: The Japanese star has wowed crowds this week, ever since stepping out for her first match in the traditional ceremonial dress inspired by the film Kill Bill.

Darren Jones explained why he had dropped his own leadership ambitions, and why he still wants to serve in a different role in Mr Burnham's government.

Bennett, who was best known for her feature spot on 2011 chart-topping hit Party Rock Anthem, and her time in band GRL, died in Kent, England on May 29.

JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, and other major banks have reportedly explored acquiring Fiserv's debit-card networks, STAR and Accel, in a move that could help them bypass federal caps on debit-card transaction fees. A law limits the fees big banks can charge merchants, but only if the transactions are routed through an outside network. There are no caps on these interchange fees over a bank-owned network, however. The Wall Street Journal reports: When Capital One Financial bought Discover Financial in a $50.6 billion deal, it got a network that cut out the need for a middleman in card transactions and allowed it to deal more directly with merchants. Now, big banks are looking on with envy because owning a network can mean exemption from a federal law that caps debit-card fees. Those fees collectively amount to billions of dollars each year across the industry, but banks have long complained the government-defined cap limits their ability to offer customers debit-card rewards and other services. Some have been exploring a small deal that could upend the rules, though they are worried about political backlash if they try. Big banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and PNC Financial Services Group have in recent months held preliminary and tentative discussions about a deal to acquire a network owned by the financial-technology company Fiserv, according to people familiar with the matter. There is no certainty a deal will happen. Several of the banks that looked at the Fiserv network have already decided it would be unlikely for them to move forward, some of the people said. Some have privately expressed concern that such a deal could prompt backlash from lawmakers, regulators and merchants, the people added.

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RNGD accelerators land in Equinix's Lisbon DCs

A new landmark study has uncovered evidence that challenges the long-held beliefs about human evolution.

The Canadian astronaut was one of four members of the Artemis II team, who made history earlier this year by flying around the moon.

Nigel Farage's decision to quit as Clacton's MP has prompted an unprecedented response from both Labour and the Conservatives.

Nigel Farage's decision to quit as Clacton's MP has prompted an unprecedented response from both Labour and the Conservatives.

MIKE KEEGAN: A ban on Russian athletes was imposed in 2023 following the invasion of Ukraine . As a result, only a tiny number of Russians were able to compete in Paris and Milan.

A stretch of the A12 is closed this evening following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays reported in the area.

A stretch of the A12 is closed this evening following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays reported in the area.

Dior creative director Anderson has opened up about what it was like to work with Swift on her wedding dress - and he described the process as 'emotional.'

Dog-eat-dog world for credential-stealing attackers

The former president of Iran, who was reported dead at the start of the war, has been spotted at the funeral of his country's Supreme Leader. 

Senator Celeste Amarilla had originally launched a furious tirade against the footballer in the aftermath of France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Saturday.