Brendan Rodgers resigns as Celtic manager
Brendan Rodgers has resigned as manager of Celtic, the club have announced.
Rodgers resigns as Celtic manager with O'Neill returning
Brendan Rodgers resigns as Celtic manager, with Martin O'Neill agreeing a temporary return to the club as his replacement.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect can wear civilian clothes in court, judge says
The judge acknowledged high interest in the case and cautioned against biasing future jurors.
More than 150 referees investigated in Turkish betting scandal
More than 150 referees in Turkey are under investigation for allegedly betting on games, the Turkish Football Federation said.
Home secretary appeal over racially-aggravated rape
Shabana Mahmood calls the attack in the Park Hall area on Saturday night a "horrific crime".
Film and fashion stars celebrate cinematic style at Vogue World
Los Angeles played host to a spectacle of style and storytelling over the weekend.
Spotify finally brings video podcasts and music videos to its Apple TV app
Spotify has announced a redesigned version of its Apple TV app that the company says has been “rebuilt from the ground up for a faster, smarter, more visual experience.” The tvOS version of the Spotify app is also gaining several welcome features from the mobile version, but the biggest updates include the addition of video […]
Get ready to squint! World's smallest pixel is just 300 nm

How many 1080p screens can you fit on a pinhead? These German physicists reckon about one

Micro-OLED displays with 1080p (1920x1080) resolution have been around for a few years now, but a group of German researchers has taken things to the next level. They've engineered an OLED pixel so small that an entire 1080p display could fit into a single square millimeter, potentially changing the game for wearable displays.…

City trader sues UBS for $400m after rate-rigging conviction quashed
Tom Hayes launches a legal claim against UBS, claiming he was the bank's "hand-picked scapegoat".
Python Foundation goes ride or DEI, rejects government grant with strings attached

Foundation says it won't compromise policy of inclusivity even if that cash would've really helped

The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has walked away from a $1.5 million government grant and you can blame the Trump administration's war on woke for effectively weakening some open source security. …

How Was The Migrant Sex Offender Mistakenly Released?
Justice Secretary says human error led to migrant sex offender release.
The best phone to buy right now
Haven’t you heard? Phones are boring now. And that’s just fine! Most people buying a new phone just want something familiar that works better than the device they’re replacing. If that’s your MO, then you’re sure to find something reliable in my recommendations below. But even if you’re looking for something a little more extra, […]
Signal president Meredith Whittaker says they had no choice but to use AWS, and that's a problem

'The problem is the concentration of power in the infrastructure space that means there isn’t really another choice'

Messaging service Signal may be unusual in its deployment of credible end-to-end encryption, but it shares a common availability vulnerability with many other internet services – dependence on Amazon Web Services (AWS).…

Vaccine reminder as mpox strain spreads in Europe
Health officials are calling for people to ensure they are vaccinated against mpox, as there are indications the 'clade Ib' strain has spread locally in some European nations.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs scheduled for release from prison in 2028
Sean "Diddy" Combs is expected to spend around three years in prison, federal inmate records show.
UK signs £8bn Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey
The agreement will support thousands of jobs across the UK, the government says.
Atlas vuln lets crims inject malicious prompts ChatGPT won't forget between sessions

It can do a lot more than just play 'Eye of the Tiger' daily

In yet another reminder to be wary of AI browsers, researchers at LayerX uncovered a vulnerability in OpenAI's Atlas that lets attackers inject malicious instructions into ChatGPT's memory using cross-site request forgery.…

HPE's Discovery to succeed Frontier supercomputer with next-gen Cray tech

Oak Ridge's $500M system due in 2028, paired with a separate Lux AI cluster arriving two years earlier

HPE is set to build a successor to the Frontier exascale system for America's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, based on the next generation of its Cray supercomputer platform, plus a separate AI cluster to advance machine learning with a multi-tenant cloud-like platform.…

Migrant sex offender released due to 'human error', Lammy tells MPs
The justice secretary announced that an independent investigation has been launched after Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from prison.
The last-gen Kindle is a steal at just $65 refurbished 
In case you didn’t know, the last-gen Kindle is nearly just as good as the current model. Not only is the reading experience nearly identical, it also has the same sharp 300PPI display with dark mode, an adjustable front light, and USB-C charging. If you want a great e-reader, but you also want to save […]
Watch: Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekends football.
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Will Kamala Harris (and Donald Trump) run for president again?
Harris and Trump have both said they’d be open to assuming the presidency after 2028.
Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you
Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing?
Key witness 'surprised' Chinese spying case collapsed
A key witness in the failed prosecution of two men accused of spying for China said he was "surprised" the case had collapsed, given he had said Beijing posed a range of threats.
GM isn’t ready to rip off the CarPlay/Android Auto band-aid quite yet
Last week, General Motors CEO Mary Barra caused a stir when she said that the company would eventually kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all of its gas cars. The company had already successfully removed phone mirroring capabilities from most of its electric vehicles, and now it was plotting how to drop support from […]
A Look Inside My New Book
An excerpt from Autocrats vs. Democrats — out tomorrow!
Ex-BBC editor stopped from flying due to Parkinson's felt 'humilated'
Mark Mardell says he was unaware of requirement and was shocked when he could not board a flight home from Istanbul to Gatwick.
King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew and Epstein
The protester was met by vocal support for the King, including one woman who told him to "shut up".
Police under fire in damning report into waste crime
The Environment Agency (EA), police and other agencies are failing to stop fly-tipping by organised crime groups, a cross-party group of peers has found.
Eastern Airways on brink of collapse with jobs at risk
Hundreds of jobs are at risk after the airline filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
UK regional airline 'suspends operations'
Airline Eastern Airways has suspended operations, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
British journalist Sami Hamdi detained by US authorities
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement alleges he "supports terrorism", a claim his supporters deny.
LexisNexis CEO says the AI law era is already here
Today, I’m talking with Sean Fitzpatrick, the CEO of LexisNexis, one of the most important companies in the entire legal system. For years — including when I was in law school — LexisNexis was basically the library. It’s where you went to look up case law, do legal research, and find the laws and precedents […]
Freed Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave is 'growing back to his old self', father says
Evyatar David's health is "improving every day", his father says as his son and two other hostages freed by Hamas are discharged from hospital.
Alleged Madeleine McCann family stalker had 'genuine belief' she was missing girl
The alleged stalker of Madeleine McCann's family had a "genuine belief" she was the missing girl, a court heard.
Academic wins payout over portrayal in Steve Coogan's Richard III film
Richard Taylor sued Steve Coogan and two production companies over his portrayal in the movie.
Hundreds of Turkish officials found with betting accounts
Turkey's football federation will launch disciplinary proceedings after hundreds of professional match officials are found to have betting accounts.
‘There isn’t really another choice:’ Signal chief explains why the encrypted messenger relies on AWS
After last week’s major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage took Signal along with it, Elon Musk was quick to criticize the encrypted messaging app’s reliance on big tech. But Signal president Meredith Whittaker argues that the company didn’t have any other choice but to use AWS or another major cloud provider. “The problem here is […]
King heckled over Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein during visit
The King has been heckled over Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during a visit to a cathedral on Monday.
Stole a penguin, jailed in Singapore, now Aberdeen sporting director
Lutz Pfannenstiel has stolen a penguin, spent 101 days in jail accused of match-fixing, modelled for Armani - and is Aberdeen's new sporting director.
How Andrews has brought about Brentford's tactical evolution
Keith Andrews faced a daunting task when he took over at Brentford this summer, but Saturday's win over Liverpool demonstrated how he has successfully gone about his business.
Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann 'still questions who she is', court hears
Julia Wandelt, who is accused of stalking Kate and Gerry McCann, gave evidence in her defence on Monday.
Beats’ Powerbeats Pro 2 are nearly matching their best price to date
If you’re in the market for workout earbuds, now’s your chance to make a move. The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are back down to $199.99 ($50 off) in multiple colors at Amazon and Walmart. Although we saw the wireless earbuds drop to $179 earlier this year, they weren’t discounted during Amazon’s most recent Prime Day […]
Fitbit’s overhauled app and AI health coach arrive today
Fitbit's new Gemini-powered health coach is debuting in preview today, as part of an entirely new app experience that was announced back in August. Premium subscribers in the US on Android will have access to it first as it starts rolling out today, with plans to expand to iOS "later this year," according to Taylor […]
Lammy confirms independent investigation into wrongful release of migrant sex offender
David Lammy has confirmed there will be an independent investigation into the accidental release of a migrant jailed for sex offences, as he blamed "human error" for the incident.
Mpox cases in Europe prompt UK officials to issue vaccine reminder
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.
We're on course for landmark moment for greenhouse gas emissions - but there's a catch
A significant fall in global greenhouse gas emissions is on the near horizon for the first time, the United Nations (UN) has said, after governments including Britain published new plans on how to cut their climate impact.
Tesla rehashing old threats to get shareholders to approve Musk’s $1 trillion pay day
Tesla’s board of directors issued a stark warning to shareholders today: approve Elon Musk’s unprecedented $1 trillion pay package or risk losing him as CEO. It’s a familiar threat, one that the board has used before, and if history offers any clues, it’s likely to work again. Tesla’s executive team is in full lobbying mode […]
Breach at Iran’s cyberspy factory results in leak of student data

Ravin Academy confirms the intrusion on Telegram, says investigation continues

Iran's school for state-sponsored cyberattackers admits it suffered a breach exposing the names and other personal information of its associates and students.…

Budget 2025: What tax rises and spending cuts could Rachel Reeves announce?
As Rachel Reeves' second budget fast approaches, speculation about tax rises and spending cuts is reaching fever pitch.
Qualcomm is turning parts from cellphone chips into AI chips to rival Nvidia
Qualcomm is launching a pair of new AI chips in an attempt to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the market. On Monday, Qualcomm announced plans to release its new AI200 chip next year, followed by the AI250 in 2027 — both of which are built on the company’s mobile neural processing technology.  The new chips are […]
Men may have to exercise more than women to get same heart benefits
Among over-50s, women seem to require less exercise than men to get the same reduction in heart disease risk, suggesting health guidelines need to be updated
No space, no time, no particles: A radical vision of quantum reality
If we admit that quantum numbers are the true essence of reality – not particles, space or time – then a surprising and beautiful new vision of reality opens up to us
Sora is showing us how broken deepfake detection is
OpenAI's new deepfake machine, Sora, has proven that artificial intelligence is alarmingly good at faking reality. The AI-generated video platform, powered by OpenAI's new Sora 2 model, has churned out detailed (and often offensive or harmful) videos of famous people like Martin Luther King Jr., Michael Jackson, and Bryan Cranston, as well as copyrighted characters […]
Threads is getting disappearing posts
Threads is launching a new feature called the “ghost post:” a post it will automatically archive after 24 hours. These posts will come in handy if you want to share a thought, but don’t want to keep it on your profile. It’s also a feature that users on X, formerly Twitter, have long requested, leading them […]
Cameroon's 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term
Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.
Southport killer's dad warned he may attack teachers
Axel Rudakubana refused to attend his final school and had an attendance rate of 0.7%.
Chancellor hints at tax and spend shift to cushion Budget
Reeves said she wanted to ensure the UK had sufficient headroom to provide resilience against future shocks.
How to beat the unbeatable - can anybody stop Australia?
BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at the stats behind Australia's dominance in one-day internationals, and how their opposition might be able to beat them.
Reform MP's comments 'ugly' but intention was not racist, Farage says
Sarah Pochin apologised after complaining about adverts being "full" of black and Asian people.
Where could Prince Andrew end up if he leaves Royal Lodge?
Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have prompted calls for him to be removed from his mansion.
You have one week to opt out or become fodder for LinkedIn AI training

Nations previously exempt from scraping now in the firing line

If you thought living in Europe, Canada, or Hong Kong meant you were protected from having LinkedIn scrape your posts to train its AI, think again. You have a week to opt out before the Microsoft subsidiary assumes you're fine with it.…

Steve Coogan 'proud' of Richard III film as he agrees to pay 'substantial damages' in libel case
Steve Coogan says he is "proud" of his film about the discovery of Richard III's remains after he and two production companies agreed to pay "substantial damages" to a university academic.
As AI agents join SaaS, AWS tells users to expect more pricing puzzles

Cloud giant says choice and flexibility matter more than standardization – for now

Interview  As agentic AI solutions flood the market, users will face a complex environment in terms of deployment and commercial models, with standard practices yet to be resolved, says Olawale Oladehin, AWS director, solutions architecture.…

X is getting closer to removing the last reminders of Twitter
X is preparing to put Twitter.com out to pasture, and the official @Safety account posted on Friday warning anyone using physical security keys or passkeys for 2FA that they will need to re-enroll them. According to X, if the login methods aren’t updated by November 10th, the associated accounts will be locked until the update […]
Plan for Southport killer 'removed references to his anger'
A care plan for the Southport killer that warned he could be "cold and calculating" and was "angry" when things went wrong was watered down, the inquiry into the murders has heard.
Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say
"Flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" left the department unable to cope with demand for asylum accommodation, a report by MPs suggests.
Romanian grooming gang jailed for raping 10 women in Dundee
The four men and one woman plied their victims with drugs at various properties in Dundee.
Ukraine will work on ceasefire plan within next 10 days, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine and its allies have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan in the next 10 days, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
Mark Bonnar: Why I didn't say yes to Celebrity Traitors straight away
The Line of Duty actor talks about his experience on the BBC One hit show.
North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration
The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland.
EU Sovereignty Plan Accused of Helping US Cloud Giants

Brussels' plan muddies the waters and could hand advantage to foreign hyperscalers, says trade body

Europe's efforts to reduce reliance on US hyperscalers is under fire from many of the local cloud providers it is designed to help.…

Nigel Farage 'unhappy' with MP over 'clumsy' comments - but says they are not 'racist'
Nigel Farage has said he is "unhappy" with his MP, Sarah Pochin, for making comments that have been widely condemned as racist.
The PS5 bundle that includes two years of PS Plus Premium is $170 off
Between increased tariffs and price hikes, it’s not a great time to buy a PlayStation 5 console. That is, unless you head over to GameStop, which is selling the 825GB PS5 with a disc drive in its original (thicker) design along with 24 months of PS Plus Premium included for just $579.99 (previously $749.99). Given […]
Prisons begin extra checks after migrant sex offender released in error
The government has introduced new mandatory procedures after the accidental release of Hadush Kebatu from Chelmsford prison on Friday.
If you can’t afford a vacation, an AI app will sell you pictures of one
Faking wealth has always been big business, from buying designer dupes to renting private jet “sets” for photoshoots. But these days, people are using AI to make it a little more personal: creating photos of themselves living in leisure and luxury not to chase clout, but as a form of personal escapism or an attempt […]
Self-styled 'science nerd' convicted after homemade explosives found in garden shed
A self-styled "nerdy" science geek has been found guilty of making explosives in his garden shed.
Why zero is the most important number in all of mathematics
It took a long time for zero to be recognised as a number at all, let alone one of the most powerful ones – but now it’s clear that every number is made up of zeroes, says Jacob Aron
‘Hodgson: A Collection of Essays’
The late Sam Gafford (1962-2019) was a scholar on the work of William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918). Hodgson wrote essays, short fiction, novels, and poetry, most in the genres of horror, fantastic, and science fiction.
‘Clinical-grade AI’: a new buzzy AI word that means absolutely nothing
Earlier this month, Lyra Health announced a "clinical-grade" AI chatbot to help users with "challenges" like burnout, sleep disruptions, and stress. There are eighteen mentions of "clinical" in its press release, including "clinically designed," "clinically rigorous," and "clinical training." For most people, myself included, "clinical" suggests "medical." The problem is, it doesn't mean medical. In […]
Tommy Fourman, Smith stars & Radwan's form - Prem talking points
Tommy Freeman scores four tries against Saracens, Marcus Smith stars against Newcastle Red Bulls and Adam Radwan misses out on England - here are the Prem talking points.
Researchers exploit OpenAI's Atlas by disguising prompts as URLs

NeutralTrust shows how agentic browser can interpret bogus links as trusted user commands

Researchers have found more attack vectors for OpenAI's new Atlas web browser – this time by disguising a potentially malicious prompt as an apparently harmless URL.…

Who are the world's uncontacted peoples and why are they under unprecedented threat?
The world's almost 200 groups of uncontacted people are suffering from what an indigenous rights organisation calls "silent genocides".
Australia will want revenge for World Cup - Toone
England midfielder Ella Toone says it will "feel like a revenge game" for Australia when the sides meet in their friendly match at Pride Park on Tuesday.
OnePlus 15 arrives in China, global launch ‘coming soon’
After a steady stream of spec teases, OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 15 flagship in China today. Release plans elsewhere are still unconfirmed, but the company promises that the phone’s global launching will be “soon.” We’ve known what the 15 would look like since September, when OnePlus also confirmed it would be powered by […]
X says passkey reset isn't about a security issue – it's to finally kill off twitter.com

Social media site dispatches crucial clarification days after curious announcement

X (formerly Twitter) sparked security concerns over the weekend when it announced users must re-enroll their security keys by November 10 or face account lockouts — without initially explaining why.…

Nurse 'feared being labelled a bigot' in transgender case
A nurse has told an employment tribunal she feared being labelled a "bigot or transphobic" by challenging her hospital trust over its policy of allowing a transgender colleague to use female changing-rooms.
Key Sudan city falls to paramilitary group following 18-month siege 
After 18 months of surviving forced starvation and shelling, the regional capital and symbolic battleground of Al Fashir has effectively fallen to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Ten go on trial over claims Brigitte Macron is a man
Ten people accused of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron are going on trial in Paris after allegedly making "malicious" comments claiming the French first lady is a man.
King unveils new memorial to LGBT veterans after gay ban campaign
A memorial is unveiled dedicated to gay military personnel and to those who served during the armed forces gay ban.
Juventus sack manager Tudor after seven months
Juventus sack head coach Igor Tudor with the side eighth in Serie A after weekend defeat by Lazio.
Trial begins for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of Brigitte Macron
The defendants are accused of spreading unsubstantiated claims over Mrs Macron's gender and sexuality.
Enhanced prison checks to be introduced after sex offender mistakenly freed
Prisons will introduce enhanced checks before inmates are released, after a sex offender was mistakenly freed.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau pictured holding hands at Paris event
The pop singer and former Canadian prime minister were pictured over the weekend, fueling relationship speculation.
Ex-CISA head thinks AI might fix code so fast we won't need security teams

Jen Easterly says most breaches stem from bad software, and smarter tech could finally clean it up

Ex-CISA head Jen Easterly claims AI could spell the end of the cybersecurity industry, as the sloppy software and vulnerabilities that criminals rely on will be tracked down faster than ever.…

Warships, the CIA and potential 'precision attacks' - the US-Venezuela crisis explained
US warships in the region, the green light for covert operations, and deadly strikes on what the Trump administration claims are "narco terrorists" - could America's next move be to strike Venezuela?
Cameroon re-elects world’s oldest president
The world's oldest president has again won the vote in Cameroon, despite violent clashes ahead of the election.
Everything you know about last week's AWS outage is wrong

AI wasn't the cause, and multi-cloud is for rubes

Column  AWS put out a hefty analysis of its October 20 outage, and it's apparently written in a continuing stream of consciousness before the Red Bull wore off and the author passed out after 36 straight hours of writing.…

Border Force officer charged after 25kg of heroin found at Birmingham Airport
A Border Force officer has been charged with conspiring to import class A drugs after 25kg of heroin was found in a suitcase.
Sheffield Wednesday have 'four or five serious bidders', administrators say
Sheffield Wednesday's joint administrator says they have received "four or five" serious bids and the club could have new owners by the end of the year.
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