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Voda Idea launches silent mobile verification for its subscribers using Meta platforms

Vodafone Idea has introduced silent mobile verification for its users on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. This technology allows for password-less digital experiences. It verifies mobile numbers in the background without manual steps. Vi users will benefit from faster onboarding and enhanced security. This move aims to improve trust in digital…

The Economic Times

'Bukayo Saka - The time is now': How to watch Arsenal star's documentary

Arsenal forward will feature in a special documentary after title-winning season

Evening Standard

Meta enters enterprise AI race with new business agent

Meta Platforms has unveiled a cutting-edge AI assistant crafted to streamline daily operations for businesses. This innovative tool is capable of handling tasks such as scheduling appointments and finalizing sales transactions. You'll find it integrated into Meta's widely used platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.

The Economic Times

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Keir Starmer grilled on welfare after Pat McFadden complaint in Mandelson files

Files published on Monday showed Cabinet minister Mr McFadden saying Labour MPs were asking the wrong questions on tax and welfare.

Evening Standard

Big Tech finds a foe in Texas’ robust consumer protection laws and AG Ken Paxton

Paxton is banking on his recent lawsuits against tech and social media companies like Meta, WhatsApp and Discord to win a Senate seat, building on notable victories in years past.

The Texas Tribune

Wednesday briefing: As the Mandelson revelations continue with no respite, can the public ever trust UK politicians again?

In today’s newsletter: A fresh tranche of leaked messages has reignited doubts in a country weary from years of scandal about how power is exercised in Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Starmer to face PMQs after Mandelson files release lay bare splits in Government

The Prime Minister’s weekly appearance in the Commons will be the first opportunity MPs have to grill him about the content of the Mandelson files.

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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

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.

Evening Standard

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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’

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The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

Evening Standard

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.

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.

The Guardian - UK

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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