Raff Karva

A study published in May 2026 found that AI platforms disproportionately reference Nigel Farage when prompted about UK politics, more than any other political leader. The researchers described this as a model bias problem. It may not be. It may be a data problem. Six weeks ago I started building a corpus to study how UK media frames politics in the run-up to an election. What I found has a bearing on that question too.

As an official photographer capturing the essence of the Men’s and Women’s 10k Glasgow last Sunday, June 18th, I had the opportunity to witness this life changing event from a unique perspective. It was truly inspiring to observe people of all capabilities participating in the 10k race. The event served as a testament to the strength of the human spirit, as individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life came together with unwavering determination and enthusiasm.

In a disappointing turn of events for environmentalists and proponents of recycling, the Scottish Government has announced a delay to Scotland’s highly anticipated Deposit Return Scheme. The scheme, which aimed to reduce waste and boost recycling rates, has been endorsed by the Scottish Parliament. However, its implementation has been pushed back to October 2025, to align with the timeline set by the UK government for a similar initiative.