Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens — Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
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Net migration to the UK falls by nearly 50 percent amid tighter policies — The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.
Humanising LLM Outputs is Dumb — The largest tell for me to tell where culture and sentiment is shifting for AI tools is usually X, viral GitHub repositories and Hacker News. One of these tells I’ve been seeing a lot lately is skills like I have ADHD and Agents.md instructions…
‘We used acid to sabotage Microsoft hyperscale data centre construction’ — Climate action group Extinction Rebellion attacks Microsoft data centre construction site, amid growing worker opposition to AI facilities in the Netherlands.
Married At First Sight: MPs write to Channel 4 over 'horrifying' allegations — A committee of MPs says claims about the show raise "serious concerns" about reality TV practices.
Big salaries, a motorhome and SNP accounts: The Nicola Sturgeon interview unwrapped — We give some of the background to key quotes from the interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.
The First Reviews of The Catcher in the Rye — “I was surrounded by phonies… They were coming in the goddam window.” * Seventy-five years ago today, The Catcher in the Rye first hit bookshelves across the US, and people still have some pretty s…
US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil: Why it matters — The US has extended its waiver on sanctioned Russian oil until June 17.
Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance — Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance.
Save It for Your Novel: The Difference in Writing for the Screen Versus the Page — To examine the increasing similarities between television storytelling and literary fiction—particularly their shared emphasis on complex characters and challenging themes—I recently spoke with…
Jaclyn Kagey Shapes Humanity’s Return to the Moon - NASA — As the Artemis extravehicular activity lead in NASA’s Flight Operations Directorate, Kagey plays a central role in preparing
Asian Stocks Poised to Gain on Benign US Inflation: Markets Wrap — Stocks in Asia were poised for gains Thursday after the latest US inflation report matched expectations, easing concerns about imminent Federal Reserve rate increases.
Manchester Airport assault retrial jury discharged — Brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, had denied assaulting a police officer.
A bird’s-eye view as Donald Trump arrives for the World Cup final — Donald Trump arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina aboard Marine One.
NBA defends 11% increase in foul calls during playoffs — NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.
Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan — Trump envoy has pushed for disarmament to end any future Hamas role in running Gaza, diplomatic sources tell AFP.
Bomb attacks rattle Damascus but for most Syrians, life goes on — The Damascus attacks appeared to be attempts to cause instability, but don't signal total security breakdown in Syria.
At least three killed in drone strikes in Russian controlled Horlivka — A multi-storey apartment has been hit with what Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian drone strike.
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Who's in the cabinet? — An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules — There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those…
Arthurian Legend – The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table — The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table
UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis — The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
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UK court to rule on Palestine Action ‘terrorist’ label: What we know — Court of Appeal to rule whether government's proscription of action group was unlawful.
Reports: WR Keenan Allen agrees to one-year deal with Colts — Keenan Allen has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million with the Colts, according to multiple reports.
Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support — A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.
Calvin and Hobbes and the Price of Integrity — How Bill Watterson Stuck to His Guns — and Vanished
BBC reports from outside court after judge rules singer D4vd will stand trial for murder — The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.
WhatsApp to drop support for these older iOS and iPadOS versions - 9to5Mac — Meta has announced that, starting November 30, 2026, WhatsApp will raise its minimum requirements for running on iPhones and iPads.
Football, war and solidarity: Why Gaza fans turned to Spain this World Cup — Football fans in Gaza showed overwhelming support for Spain against Saudi Arabia during Sunday's World Cup clash.
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Big Weekend: Olivia Dean brings the curtain down with 'magic' set — The British pop star has closed out a star-studded line-up at Big Weekend, which also included Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson.
South Korean Online Communities Will Need to Scan Every Images with AI Censorship Tools — Due to recent regulation changes (전기통신사업법), the South Korean government is requiring internet communities and forum owners to scan every user uploaded images and videos on their website, by
Indonesian farmer goes viral using a drone as transportation — Indonesian farmer goes viral using a drone as transportation
A biologist mapped how octopuses taste with their arms, and the neural wiring is nothing like what anyone expected.
Breaking down the first half of England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal — All the biggest moments, heated exchanges, fouls and stats from the first 45 minutes of the heated semifinal in Atlanta.
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Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon — Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.
How do you handle World Cup drama? Take our quiz to find out — Super fan or nervous wreck? Find your World Cup style with this test
There's a database of every known exoplanet and what we actually know about it — turns out most of them we can only guess at from light curves and wobbles. Seeing is everything.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi…
Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries — With existing 10 percent levies set to expire, Trump issues new tariffs on 60 countries under forced labour provision.
The Seamstress Who Solved the Ancient Mystery of the Argonaut, Pioneered the Aquarium, and Laid the Groundwork for the Study of Octopus Intelligence — “I armed myself with patience and courage, and only after several months managed to dissolve my doubts and see my research crowne
San Antonio Spurs offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview — What will Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs do for an encore? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.
'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina — Watch the highlights as England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship with the hosts having a last-gasp try controversially ruled out.
Federal funds can't be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears — Drug addiction groups are reeling after Trump officials said federal grants cannot be used to hand out test strips to drug users. The strips help users check street drugs for dangerous…
How I turned my Linux desktop setup into a portable package I can run on any machine — Turns out, there is a much lazier way to deal with a carefully configured Linux desktop!
Can video games help us better understand quantum mechanics? — The world of quantum video games is vast – there are hundreds that are either inspired by quantum mechanics or use quantum computers in their development. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan explores how these could…
A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections? — Despite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October’s elections fall far closer to home.
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show — The rapper had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after performing in Perth in 2024.
NASA Wins Four Telly Awards for Artemis Moon Coverage, More - NASA — NASA’s historic Artemis II mission coverage, which connected global audiences to watch the first humans to travel around the Moon in more than half a century,
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever — Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
Photos: Spain and France's battle record wildfires — Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced from their homes as powerful wildfires sweep across Spain and France, revealing the growing scale of a climate crisis already reshaping the continent.
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson — A skiff off Alaska coast received help from a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond in time.
Trump says he secretly switched planes after facing ‘greater risk’ — Air Force One was still carrying journalists and top aides, who remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike.
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Everyone's talking about hormone therapy for menopause. Should I be on it? — For years doctors advised women against hormone therapy for women in the menopausal transition. Now everyone's talking about how great it is. Is it really a wonder drug that women should all be on?