Seventeen prints titled "Arrival of Spring in Woldgate" went under the hammer at Sotheby's earlier.

The judge ordered his release, after a ruling that was met with a ripple of surprise in court and a smile from the Ukrainian in the dock.

McLaren's Lando Norris is fastest in practice at the United States Grand Prix, split from team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri by Nico Hulkenberg.

Quantum computers hold great potential for solving many problems more quickly or efficiently than conventional computers, but researchers are starting to identify where they could falter

Modern gadgets are all well and good, but sometimes things get more exciting when you enter the realm of fantasy. And the worlds of gaming, TV, and film often feature extremely cool gadgets that we just wish were real, whether it’s an impossible VR headset or a smartphone powered by a ghost. So, every so […]

The arrest comes after the pair were held over the rape of another woman in her 30s in Halesowen.

Athletic shoe company On is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim that its sneakers produce annoying squeaks.

As the UK's head of state, King Charles has number of parliamentary and constitutional duties.

Now they just need to get regulatory approval

Despite technological and regulatory hurdles, Amazon remains convinced that small modular reactors (SMRs) are the answer to the cloud titan's power woes.…

It is extraordinary that it has come to this but the distraction had to stop.

Though the Pokémon games' Rotom Phones haven't really changed all that much design-wise over the past few years, each generation has introduced new functionalities that made upgrading a no-brainer. Sword / Shield's Rotom Phone - the very first one - came with a bare-bones camera that made it easy to snap wide-angle (screen)shots out in […]

The guard was hit by the car driven by Jihad Al-Shamie during his assault on the building.

Former West Ham manager Graham Potter is in talks to become Sweden's next head coach.

The Home Office said it is exploring what extra resources are required to allow fans to attend the Aston Villa match.

Deng Majek denies murdering 27-year-old Rhiannon Whyte by stabbing her with a screwdriver at Bescot Stadium train station in Walsall.

Earlier this year, Luminar founder and CEO Austin Russell abruptly resigned from his position after it was revealed he was the target of an ethics inquiry. Now, the 30-year-old billionaire is trying to wrest back control of his old company, which made him a fortune by designing lidar sensors of self-driving cars. According to an […]

One of the longest trials of artificial sweeteners to date found that they may increase beneficial gut bacteria, though the boost may also be related to weight loss

South Africa move up to second in the Women's World Cup table with a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened game in Colombo.

Prince Andrew has announced he is to give up his titles, including the Duke of York.

The Duke of York speaks about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The family of Virginia Giuffre has said Prince Andrew's decision to give up his titles, including the Duke of York, is "vindication for our sister and survivors everywhere".

If Putin does go to Budapest to meet Trump in the next two weeks, he would need to clear a few hurdles first.

Amazon’s smart doorbell company Ring is now working with the AI-powered surveillance camera company Flock. According to a letter sent to the company by Sen. Ron Wyden, Flock had allowed data access to the Secret Service and the Navy — as well as ICE, as previously reported by 404 Media. The partnership is through Ring’s […]

Alice Webb died last year after falling unwell following a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift carried out by Jordan Parke.

Not a good week for Big Red

Envoy Air, an American Airlines subsidiary, has confirmed that it was among the dozens of organizations compromised via Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) security flaws, following claims by Clop extortionists that its parent company was one of its victims.…

Hostages returned to Israel alive face a number of health challenges that could even be life-threatening, a professor has warned.

The actress talks about co-writing her debut thriller, about a female surgeon, with Harlan Coben.

'AI is a tool', Pope tells attendees

Recently, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff warned investors to avoid the "false prophets" of AI. Now, the Pope has brought real theological weight to the bot debate, hosting a Vatican seminar that called for global AI regulation and fair distribution of the technology's benefits.…

Jasmine Beverley was given the ashes of a stranger by funeral director Robert Bush.

The Israeli club's supporters will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.

The Tories say Rupert Lowe - who is set to join the public accounts committee - shares their "values on cutting waste".

Trisha Paytas, Danielle Deadwyler and Natasha Lyonne will join the series when it returns in 2026.

The government says it is exploring what "additional resources and support are required" to allow "all fans" to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv's match against Aston Villa next month.

Apple wins the rights to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States for the next five years in deal said to be worth about $750m (£558m) in total.

Problems at two US regional banks have made investors nervous and triggered a sell-off in shares.

Most datacenters to ditch 19-inch standard for 21-inch OCP kit by 2030

Datacenters are set to standardize on the larger, 21-inch rack format by 2030, according to Omdia, as hyperscalers and server makers fully embrace it, leaving enterprises to the existing 19-inch standard.…

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

Kelly Reichardt has been called one of America's greatest filmmakers, and also one of its quietest. But her latest, The Mastermind, centered on an art heist that goes off the rails, is probably her loudest movie yet and definitely her biggest budget to date. Reichardt even set out to make something different from her previous […]

US biz lobby claims president overstepped his authority with proclamation demanding hefty visa fee

The US Chamber of Commerce (CoC) has filed a suit accusing President Trump of exceeding his authority by seeking to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications.…

Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou talks about his disappointment at being perceived as a failure at both his current and former clubs, amid rumours that he is already under pressure at Forest after no wins in his first seven games in charge.

Physicists have tried so many different ways to find dark matter, but none has been successful. Now an unexpected contender has entered the arena - ordinary table sugar.

When I have to decide which wireless gaming earbuds that I want to use, it’s a tough choice between the SteelSeries Arctis Buds and the Sony InZone Buds. Both have a comfortable fit, active noise cancellation, great sound quality, and their USB-C transmitters work with every non-Xbox platform in my apartment. But it’s easy to […]

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The potential consequences of defeat this weekend will not be lost on Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou, with the club already looking at potential replacements.

Donald Trump's former national security adviser is accused of using personal messaging apps and email to share sensitive information.

It comes after the UK said it had pushed back a decision on the controversial site for the second time.

P2P lending platform says it could not verify the claims at present

Data breach tracker HaveIBeenPwned claims the victim count of peer-to-peer lender Prosper's September cyberattack stands at 17.6 million.…

Atari has announced yet another retro console revival, but this time it’s launching hardware from an old competitor. Atari and Plaion, a company that develops, publishes, and distributes games, have collaborated on the new Intellivision Sprint that blends ‘80s console aesthetics with modern gaming conveniences. It’s a new take on Mattel’s Intellivision, which initially went […]

A convicted murderer has admitted to killing his pregnant girlfriend by stabbing her 19 times at her home in Walthamstow, northeast London.

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

The family of Mango founder Isak Andic, who died after falling from a cliff, say his son is innocent - and did not play any part in the tragedy.

It's a testament to the developers at Double Fine that it doesn't take long before controlling a sentient lighthouse with spidery legs starts to feel almost normal. Keeper, the latest from the studio behind Psychonauts and Grim Fandango, is obviously a strange game. You play as a building that can walk and solve puzzles and […]

Two men have denied arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

Oleksandr Usyk is targeting a return to the ring in 2026, but has ruled out a bout with British heavyweight Moses Itauma.

Cédric Jubillar maintained his innocence, but was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to 30 years in jail.

Under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou delivers a passionate defence of his legacy as he vows to win silverware at Nottingham Forest if given time.

OpenAI said on Thursday night that it has “paused” deepfakes of Martin Luther King Jr. on its social app Sora after users created “disrespectful” AI-generated videos of the late civil rights leader. It said representatives or estates of other historical figures will now be able to opt out of their likeness being used on the […]

Operating system's end of life D-day resucitates flatlining computer sector

It transpires that Windows 11 is indeed good for at least one thing – driving PC upgrades, according to the latest figures from Gartner.…

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Witnesses say Muhammad al-Hallaq had been playing football before soldiers arrived and opened fire.

Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year partnership today that will bring the races exclusively to Apple TV in the US, starting in 2026, when it will replace the series’ current deal with ESPN. Apple: Apple TV will deliver comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, with all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix available to […]

Italy's anti-mafia police are investigating after a car belonging to a leading journalist exploded outside his house.

It's the dead of night, and a convoy is driving along a road in Gaza's far north, 1.4km inside the Israeli area of control.

CNN has announced a new subscription service called All Access that will launch in the US on October 28th, 2025. It will cost $6.99 per month, or $69.99 annually, with a special introductory price of $41.99 for the first year for those who sign up by January 5th, 2026. Plans for the new subscription were […]

Lucy Powell has accused Bridget Phillipson's team of "throwing mud" and briefing against her in the Labour deputy leadership race in a special episode of Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast.

Palestine Action's co-founder said the government's attempt to avoid judicial scrutiny had 'backfired spectacularly'.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim thinks it is important Sir Jim Ratcliffe went public with his long-term thoughts - but says nothing is certain in football.

The charges relate to a vehicle fire and blazes at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

The BBC's Jonathan Beale explains what impact the weapons might have if the US decides to send them to Ukraine.

The Court of Appeal rules the actor-turned politician's libel claim should be reconsidered at a retrial.

Redmagic’s latest gaming phone has arrived in China with a neat trick up its sleeve: liquid cooling. It’s an active liquid cooling system, as opposed to the passive vapor chamber systems that have become pretty common in high-end Android phones over the last few years, with a ceramic micro-pump to push liquid through the phone. […]

Sharing views POTUS doesn't like? Say goodbye to that visa, First Amendment be damned

Lawyers at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) are helping three US labor unions sue the Trump administration over a social media surveillance program that threatens to punish those who publicly express views that are not harmonious with the government's position.…

Large language models are currently everyone's solution to everything. The technology's versatility is part of its appeal: the use cases for generative AI seem both huge and endless. But then you use the stuff, and not enough of it works very well. And you wonder what we're really accomplishing here. On this episode of The […]

Performers and suppliers say they have not been paid what they are owed since the event in August.

Beijing blocks exports after Netherlands imposes special measures on Chinese-owned chipmaker

Major car, van, truck and bus manufacturers are warning that the Dutch government placing semiconductor biz Nexperia under special administrative measures could result in a shortage of automotive chips.…

The intervention has not stopped Sora users generating and sharing fake clips of other historical figures.

Experiencing severe hardship in childhood can have a lasting impact. Understanding this better could open the door to more effective treatments

The regulator says the documentary, broadcast earlier this year, was "materially misleading".

Tommy Fleetwood fires a brilliant eight-under round of 64 to take the halfway lead at the DP World India Championship.

Three Nazi-worshipping extremists convicted of terror offences are sentenced.

Ukraine's leader will meet Trump in Washington a day after the US president agreed to face-to-face talks with his Russian counterpart.

Stephen Parkinson is under pressure to say more about why the case collapsed last month.

Ministers are working with police to reverse the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a football match against Aston Villa, Number 10 has said.

NASA's Earth-watching archives find new home in Redmond's cloud, complete with Copilot hype

Microsoft has made NASA's Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) dataset available on Azure via the Windows giant's Planetary Computer platform.…

A decade later, ERP giant struggles to convince legacy customers to upgrade

More than a decade after SAP's S/4HANA in-memory ERP system debuted, 95 percent of legacy users say building a positive case to migrate requires a big effort or is genuinely challenging.…

Hashem Abedi is accused of attempting to murder three prison officers at HMP Frankland in Durham.

The Christmas specials will also air, with the BBC acknowledging it had not been a "straightforward decision".

Originally published in November 1990. In addition to the stories, Orson Scott Card provided two essays entitled “Foreword: How Lloyd Biggle, Jr., Changed My Life, Part I (The Tunesmith)” and “Afterword: How Lloyd Biggle, Jr., Changed My Life, Part II (The Tunesmith),” both original to this volume.

The King will become the first British monarch to pray in a church service with a pope since the Reformation.

As OpenAI allow chatbot to spout erotic content, former British prime minister makes true feelings known

After a string of marriages and innumerable affairs, former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has come clean about his new squeeze.…

In theory and according to international law, Hungary should arrest Vladimir Putin the moment he steps foot in Budapest for his meeting with Donald Trump.

The woman's death has triggered widespread anger in Taiwan following speculation that she was overworked.

The King will become the first British monarch to pray publicly with the Pope since the Reformation 500 years ago during a state visit to the Holy See next week.

Beau Greaves confirms she will play in the PDC World Darts Championship and take her place on the professional tour.

Three neo-Nazis who plotted terrorist attacks on mosques and synagogues have been jailed for a total of 29 years.

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has appeared in court ahead of a trial for alleged child sex abuse.

Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app.

A new chip design includes 41 vertical layers of semiconductor and insulator materials, which allow it to outrun the limits of miniaturisation

After enthusiastically rolling AI chatbots out everywhere, Meta has announced new options for parents to get an idea of how teens are chatting with the digital characters and set some limits on use. The move comes as Meta works to rehabilitate its image after disturbing reports of its tools’ romantic interactions with minors and faces […]

Eight-year telco blunder had a profound impact on three wrongly accused in Wales

Details have emerged of a troubling case in which a basic engineering mistake wrecked a digital evidence investigation and led to wrongful accusations.…