Sachin Katti, who has led Intel’s AI efforts since a management reorganization at Intel in January, said on social media site X that he has joined OpenAI
International News via Reuters:
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan will oversee the chipmakers artificial intelligence efforts after the firm’s chief technology officer departed for ChatGPT maker OpenAI, Intel said in a statement.
Sachin Katti, who has led Intel’s AI efforts since a management reorganization at Intel in January, said on social media site X that he has joined OpenAI.
OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Reporting by Stephen Nellis, Jeffrey Dastin and Max Cherney in San Francisco; Editing by Chris Reese
In the letter sent on Sunday and seen by Reuters, the president’s lawyers said the BBC must retract its documentary by Friday or face a lawsuit for “no less” than $1 billion
International News via Reuters:
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC for its editing of a speech he made in 2021 on the day his supporters overran the Capitol, which the British broadcaster admitted on Monday was an “error of judgement”.
In the letter sent on Sunday and seen by Reuters, the president’s lawyers said the BBC must retract its documentary by Friday or face a lawsuit for “no less” than $1 billion.
The letter also demanded that the BBC issue an apology and compensate Trump for what it said was “overwhelming reputational and financial harm”.
The documentary, which aired on the BBC’s flagship Panorama news programme, spliced together three video excerpts from Trump’s speech, creating the impression he was inciting the January 6, 2021, riot. His lawyers said this was “false and defamatory”.
The BBC also left out parts of the speech in which Trump said he expected his supporters to march “peacefully and patriotically,” the letter said. The supporters backed an effort to prevent Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential election victory over Trump.
The revelation about the speech and wider criticism of BBC News have plunged the broadcaster into crisis, resulting in the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and Chief Executive of News Deborah Turness on Sunday.
BBC Chair Samir Shah on Monday apologised for the editing of the footage, but he rejected claims of systemic bias in the broadcaster’s reporting.
Shah said the BBC was considering how to respond to the legal threat. A BBC spokesperson said the broadcaster would “respond directly in due course”.
CRISIS SPARKED BY LEAKING OF MEMO BY STANDARDS ADVISER
The crisis was sparked by the leaking of an internal report that raised concerns about the BBC’s coverage, including the edit of the Trump speech, which the BBC broadcast shortly before the November 2024 U.S. presidential election.
A spokesman for Trump’s legal team said in a statement this was an attempt to influence the election. “The BBC defamed President Trump by intentionally and deceitfully editing its documentary in order to try and interfere in the Presidential Election,” he said.
The documentary is no longer available on the BBC’s iPlayer video-on-demand service.
Shah said the BBC accepted that the way the speech was edited gave the impression of a direct call for violence.
“The BBC would like to apologise for that error of judgement,” he said in a letter to lawmakers.
Trump’s lawyers said the BBC violated Florida defamation law by deliberately omitting some facts and deceptively juxtaposing others to create a false impression of what Trump said. Trump’s home is in Florida, and citing Florida law suggested he would file a lawsuit there.
It is typically difficult for public figures like Trump to win defamation cases under U.S. law because they must prove defendants knew or should have known information was false but published it anyway.
In England and Wales, a claimant must show a publication has caused, or is likely to cause, serious harm to their reputation.
Several U.S. media companies, including CBS and ABC News, have recently settled lawsuits filed by the U.S. president. Before settling, the networks called the accusations meritless.
IMPARTIALITY IN BBC’S DNA
At the BBC, Shah said there were cases of individual errors and signs of underlying problems, but the notion of systemic or institutional bias did not hold true.
“I know that BBC News’ DNA and culture is to be impartial. It’s to provide the best news we can and the most trustworthy news”, he said.
The BBC is a publicly funded broadcaster operating under a Royal Charter. Its editorial decisions are independent, but it is accountable to Parliament.
Shah told lawmakers that the BBC was committed to restoring public trust and ensuring its journalism meets the highest standards of fairness.
A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied the BBC was institutionally biased or corrupt, and said the government supported the corporation.
“Clearly mistakes have been made in this case and the director general and Deborah Turness have taken responsibility for those mistakes,” the spokesperson said.
“What is important here is that the BBC maintains the high standards for which it is rightfully recognised internationally, and that’s very much our focus.”
On January 6, 2021, Trump spoke to his supporters near the White House amid his effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Trump claims the election was fraudulent, but courts, audits and independent reviews have found no credible evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
After Trump’s speech, some supporters marched to the Capitol. Rioters stormed past security, invaded the Senate and House chambers and forced lawmakers to flee in fear. The attack halted certification of the election and resulted in injuries, deaths and extensive damage.
Additional reporting by Andrew MacAskill, Elizabeth Piper, and Muvija M in London; Jack Queen and Helen Coster in New York; Editing by Frances Kerry and Cynthia Osterman
ECB supervisors have been increasingly intrusive in probing banks’ exposure to climate risk, first giving lenders a list of expectations, then binding decisions on disclosing and managing risk
International News via Reuters:
The European Central Bank fined Spanish lender ABANCA Corporación Bancaria for failing to comply with its decision on climate-related and environmental risks, it said on Monday.
ECB supervisors have been increasingly intrusive in probing banks’ exposure to climate risk, first giving lenders a list of expectations, then binding decisions on disclosing and managing risk.
The ECB imposed a “periodic penalty” of 187,650 euros after it failed to meet the materiality assessment requirement for 65 days in 2024.
“ABANCA did not sufficiently assess and document materiality of its climate-related and environmental risks before deadline,” the ECB said.
ABANCA may challenge the ECB’s decision before the EU Court of Justice.
Reporting by Balazs KoranyiEditing by Francesco Canepa
Citing Cuba’s constitution and penal code, the court said the trial would be held behind closed doors and that the public would not be allowed access, but said due process was guaranteed
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Cuba’s top court said on Monday former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil would go on trial for espionage and corruption on Tuesday, ratcheting up intrigue in one of the highest-profile corruption cases in the communist-run country in decades.
Citing Cuba’s constitution and penal code, the court said the trial would be held behind closed doors and that the public would not be allowed access, but said due process was guaranteed.
“For reasons of national security, only the parties and persons authorized by the court will attend the trial,” the court said in a brief statement.
Gil, once a close confidant of President Miguel Diaz-Canel, spearheaded a major monetary reform in Cuba in 2021 that is largely seen as having been disastrous for the already troubled economy.
Sacked by President Miguel Diaz-Canel in February 2024, Gil had not been seen or heard from until last month, prompting widespread curiosity about his whereabouts.
At the time of his removal from office, official statements said only that Gil, who had also served as deputy prime minister, had been accused of “grave errors.”
Cuba’s attorney general in late October issued a long list of charges against Gil and other unnamed defendants – ranging from espionage to embezzlement and bribery, noting they were the result of a nearly two-year investigation.
Cuba’s penal code punishes espionage with terms ranging from 10 years in prison to death.
Reuters was unable to contact Gil or his lawyer to seek comment.
The corruption case is the most sensational to rock Cuban society since 1989, when General Arnaldo Ochoa, a hero of Fidel Castro’s 1959 Revolution, was tried and executed by firing squad for drug smuggling.
Reporting by Dave Sherwood and Nelson Acosta; Editing by Paul Simao
Unionised workers are expected to received the pay uplift plus two lump sums of back pay dated from 2022, by next April
Unionised hospital staff have been awarded a substantial pay rise.
Negotiations between unionised staff and the Bermuda Hospital’s Board resulted in an agreed 18.23% pay rise for workers plus two lump sums of back pay dated from 2022. ‘
The Government of Bermuda holds its second Town Hall meeting addressing gun and gang violence at Penno’s Wharf, St George’s, Monday 10th November 2025, 6pm-8pm. Hosted by Governor Andrew Murdoch, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, and Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons.
Doppler radar unavailable for a fifth of the last year; Airport Authority boss & Weather Service director deliver conflicting messages about its necessity
Bermuda’s Doppler weather radar; Lester Nelson, CEO of the Bermuda Airport Authority. File photos
What constitutes essential weather monitoring equipment?
It’s not clear if the the CEO of the Bermuda Airport Authority and the Director of the Bermuda Weather Service agree an the answer.
The day before Hurricane Melissa was set to visit at the end of October, BWS’ Philip Rogers said the currently offline Doppler radar is “considered non-essential”.
“We can do the job without it,” he said, “but it does give us more information”.
Conversely, Lester Nelson, CEO of the Bermuda Airport Authority, says the weather radar is “an essential tool for aviation weather and meteorological operations”, adding that it complements other advanced systems used to monitor and forecast weather conditions.
BWS’ Mr Rogers said the radar was operational earlier this hurricane season for the approaches of Humberto and Imelda.
However, Bermuda Broadcasting subsequently learned that the radar has been unavailable for about a fifth of the last year, or a combined total of two-and-a-half months.
Just ahead of Melissa’s approach on October 29, the BAA put out a release acknowledging that the weather radar was once again inoperable, and that it “understands and shares the public’s frustration”.
A replacement part will apparently be coming from Europe towards the end of the year.
Responding to questions from Bermuda Broadcasting, BAA’s Mr Nelson cited “unexpected challenges” with the weather radar in recent years, adding that the German manufacturer has taken longer to resolve some of those challenges than was anticipated.
“We have followed the manufacturer’s guidance”, he says, “and continue to follow this as we move forward with maintenance and repairs of our current system.”
“The system’s availability over the past six years has been approximately 94%, reflecting consistent performance despite recent challenges.”
When we asked about the performance stats for the past two years and the past year, Mr Nelson cited 92% availability between October 2023 and October of this year, and 79% availability from October 2024 and October of this year.
This suggests more problems have arisen over the past twelve months.
On the apparent conflicting comments about the necessity of the weather radar, Mr Nelson subsequently said, “Director Rogers is correct in that BWS continues to have the resources and assets to provide weather forecasts and observations without the Doppler weather radar, which was evident just before and during Hurricane Melissa.”
“Importantly, the weather radar is not essential for aircraft operations to and from Bermuda. Also, the weather radar’s operations are not regulated or mandated.”
“However, it is essential for BAA to achieve optimal performance across all its resources and assets. This is a goal we continue to strive toward.”
Mr Nelson has also said that BAA recognises the weather radar’s popularity and importance to the public and the community, and remain fully committed to its reliable operation.
Questions & responses – Lester Nelson, CEO of the Bermuda Airport Authority
Q: Why has the weather radar been out of service so frequently?
A: There have been some unexpected challenges with the weather radar in recent years; some taking a longer timeframe than anticipated for the German manufacturer to resolve. Our engineering technicians continue to work closely with the manufacturer to identify the root causes of each incident and ensure sustainable solutions. We have followed the manufacturer’s guidance and continue to follow this as we move forward with maintenance and repairs of our current system. The system’s availability over the past six years has been approximately 94% reflecting consistent performance despite recent challenges.
Q: Will the repairs/replacement mentioned in the release mean that the radar will be fully operational without being offline so frequently?
A: We share the public’s frustrations with recent service interruptions and are taking every step to restore full reliability. We are currently waiting for the delivery of parts from the manufacturer, which is taking longer than initially anticipated. Once the parts arrive, our engineering technicians, together with the manufacturer’s specialists will carry out installation and comprehensive testing to confirm system stability and reliability. Until then, we continue to use all available tools to ensure that weather information remains accessible to the public.
Q: Is the weather radar considered an essential piece of equipment?
A: The weather radar is an essential tool for aviation weather and meteorological operations, and it complements other advanced systems used to monitor and forecast weather conditions. We recognize the weather radar’s popularity and importance to the public and the community and remain fully committed to its reliable operation.
Q: I understand the radar is about 20 years old. Are there plans for a replacement or a backup?
A: Significant upgrades to the weather radar were carried out in 2019 and all remaining parts were certified as fit for service by the manufacturer. However, it is important to note that we are proactively evaluating long-term solutions to ensure continuity of the weather radar’s operations. Further updates on these plans will be shared in the upcoming months as discussions progress. We thank the public for their continued patience and understanding as we work to restore full service to the weather radar.
Subsequent questions:
Q: Bermuda Weather Service Director Philip Rogers said the radar is considered “non-essential”, adding that they can do the job without it, although it does provide more information for their work. However, you have said the radar is “an essential tool for aviation weather and meteorological operations”. Can you comment on the apparent conflicting message?
A: Director Rogers is correct in that BWS continues to have the resources and assets to provide weather forecasts and observations without the Doppler weather radar, which was evident just before and during Hurricane Melissa. Importantly, the weather radar is not essential for aircraft operations to and from Bermuda. Also, the weather radar’s operations are not regulated or mandated. However, it is essential for BAA to achieve optimal performance across all its resources and assets. This is a goal we continue to strive toward.
Q: You noted that the radar system’s availability over the past six years has been approximately 94%. Please can you tell us what the radar system’s availability has been over the past two years, and over the past year?
A: The weather radar system’s availability over the past two years from October 2023 to October 2025 = 92%. The weather radar system’s availability over the past year from October 2024 to October 2025 = 79%
The St. George’s Colts, guided by coach Drewonde Bascome, have secured the prestigious Dudley Eve Championship, defeating the Devonshire Cougars, coached by Mark Mills, with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the final. The match featured a fascinating rivalry between the two coaches who share history working in the FC Bascome programme.
The Colts took the lead in the 20th minute when Zachary McGuire pounced on a spill from the Cougars goalkeeper following a free-kick, bundling the ball over the line for a 1-0 advantage.
The lead was doubled in the 68th minute by Jarazinho Bassett, who scored from close range after the Cougars keeper made an initial save, making the score 2-0.
The Cougars pushed for a comeback, with substitute Charmari Burns heading home a goal in the 81st minute to pull one back. Despite the late surge, the St. George’s Colts defence stood firm to claim the 2-1 victory and lift the Dudley Eve Trophy.
In its latest proposal for rules expected next year, the central bank however stuck to plans to cap the amount of stablecoins that individuals and businesses can hold
International News via Reuters:
The Bank of England on Monday proposed that issuers of widely used stablecoins be allowed to invest up to 60% of the assets backing them in government debt, part of a raft of new rules that suggest a softening in its approach to the sector.
In its latest proposal for rules expected next year, the central bank however stuck to plans to cap the amount of stablecoins that individuals and businesses can hold, a move that sets it apart from European Union and U.S. regulators.
Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to keep a constant value that are often pegged to fiat currency and backed by traditional assets such as government debt. The sector is booming, aided by the U.S. agreeing federal rules earlier this year.
The crypto industry had sharply criticised a 2023 BoE proposal to force issuers to hold all of their assets in non interest-bearing accounts with the central bank.
The move, it said, would effectively preclude widespread UK adoption of stablecoins, which typically generate profits by investing assets.
The BoE has now instead suggested 40% of the assets would need to be held with it.
‘WE’VE LISTENED CAREFULLY TO FEEDBACK’
“Today’s proposals mark a pivotal step towards implementing the UK’s stablecoin regime next year,” said Sarah Breeden, the BoE’s deputy governor for financial stability.
“We’ve listened carefully to feedback and amended our proposals for achieving this, including on how stablecoin issuers interact with the Bank of England.”
The BoE, which plans to oversee only stablecoins deemed capable of becoming widely used for payments, also outlined a temporary regime for issuers previously under the Financial Conduct Authority, allowing them initially to invest up to 95% of backing assets.
The central bank has however retained plans that are unpopular with the crypto sector to cap stablecoin holdings, proposing limits of 20,000 pounds ($26,842) for individuals and 10 million pounds for businesses.
Larger businesses, such as supermarkets or trading platforms, could apply for exemptions, the BoE said.
The BoE has stressed that these caps are intended to be temporary and will be lifted once any financial stability worries have eased.
In a new proposal, the BoE said it was also considering offering central bank liquidity facilities to systemic stablecoin issuers during periods of market stress, providing a backstop if they are unable to sell their reserve assets in the private market.
Stablecoins used as assets for non-systemic purposes, such as buying and selling crypto tokens, would fall outside the BoE’s regime and instead be overseen by the FCA.
The consultation runs until February 10.
MORE CLARITY STILL NEEDED, CRYPTO EXECUTIVE SAYS
While regulatory clarity was welcomed by the crypto sector, some said the BoE could have gone further.
Tom Duff Gordon, vice president of international policy at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, said the bank could have allowed up to 80% of assets to be invested in high-quality liquid assets like government bonds.
“The industry (also) needs more clarity on when, and on what basis, these caps could be lifted,” he added.
($1 = 0.7451 pounds)
Reporting by Phoebe Seers; Editing by Tommy Reggiori Wilkes and Jan Harvey
Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay claimed her second world title at the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, clocking a phenomenal finish time of 4 hours, 14 minutes, and 54 seconds (4:14:54).
While the elite crown was settled, four determined Bermudian females delivered strong performances in the Age Group Divisions, conquering the demanding conditions across the swim, bike, and run legs.
Emily Nagel led the Bermudian contingent, finishing 148th overall. Nagel posted a total time of 5:17:24, with impressive splits of 30:56 on the swim and a 1:32:28 run. Her effort earned her a very respectable 28th place among the Female 30-34 Age Group competitors.
Louise Wells was the next Bermudian finisher in 5:53:54, securing 31st place in the Female 50-54 Age Group. Becky Ronaldson finished in 6:43:44, and Sharon Hammond rounded out the island’s representation, clocking 6:57:45 and placing 96th in the Female 55-59 Age Group.
The performances underscore the resilience and commitment of Bermuda’s triathletes on the world stage.
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