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M69 crash shuts northbound near Coventry as Europe’s incomes rise-but-feelings-don’t; Aluko-Wright row lingers, AI coding tools can slow seniors, Baltic ice road opens, Musk revives Moon city talk, South Korea forms US-investment panel, LA firefighter injured in fall
M69 shut northbound after serious crash near Coventry
The M69 in Warwickshire is closed northbound between the M6 junction 2/A46 near Coventry and junction 1 (A5/Nuneaton) after a serious collision shortly after 5.30am. National Highways said the crash damaged the central reservation barrier, repairs and police investigations are ongoing, and disruption is expected until around 1pm. Delays are also hitting the A46, the M6, and roads around Coventry, drivers are advised to follow diversions and allow extra time.
Europe’s household incomes rise, but plenty of people still feel broke
Europeans’ real household incomes, meaning money left after taxes and inflation, have generally increased, but the gains are uneven. In northern Europe, higher prices absorbed much of the increase, leaving many households no better off. In eastern Europe, wage growth more often outpaced inflation, so improvements were more likely to be felt.
Eni Aluko says Ian Wright dispute is still costing her work
Eni Aluko renewed her public dispute with Ian Wright, saying she has not been offered broadcasting work alongside him since he rejected her apology nine months ago. The row began after she argued Wright’s prominent presence in women’s football coverage can limit opportunities for female pundits. Aluko says her apology was met with “disrespect,” claims Wright’s name is being “weaponised” against her, and points to being left out of major match coverage, while saying women’s football coverage should prioritise women. She says she remains open to a conversation, Wright has not responded.
Study finds AI coding tools can slow senior developers on real code
Evidence suggests AI coding tools can slow down experienced engineers on complex, real-world codebases. A 2025 METR randomized trial found senior developers took 19% longer on maintenance tasks when using AI tools, despite feeling faster, an “illusion of velocity” driven by rapid output and easier starts. The slowdown is linked to extra time spent reviewing and debugging AI-generated code that looks plausible but can be subtly wrong.
Ice road opens between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa as ferries struggle
A temporary 17-kilometre ice road has opened between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, offering an alternative crossing while heavy sea ice disrupts ferry services.
Musk says SpaceX is prioritising a Moon city, again
Elon Musk said SpaceX has shifted its main focus to building a “self-growing” city on the Moon, which he claimed could be achievable in under 10 years, while still aiming to begin work toward a Mars city within five to seven years. He said the Moon now takes priority because it is faster for “securing the future of civilization.” Reports also say SpaceX told investors it will prioritise lunar missions first, including a target of March 2027 for an uncrewed lunar landing.
South Korea sets up special committee to handle US investment legislation
South Korea’s National Assembly established a special committee to manage legislation intended to carry out South Korea’s investment commitments to the United States under the bilateral trade agreement.
Los Angeles firefighter falls from ladder to roof during house fire, minor injuries
During a fast-moving house fire in the Arlington Heights area of central Los Angeles, a firefighter fell several feet while moving between an aerial ladder and the roofline, an incident captured on video and widely shared online. Officials said the firefighter suffered minor injuries and is expected to recover fully. The fire on South Wilton Place was reported just after 5 p.m., contained in about 20 minutes, with no civilian injuries and no damage to neighboring structures.
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