'Salary cap would be legally challenged by clubs'
A Premier League proposal to introduce a controversial salary cap "cannot be imposed unilaterally", says Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.
Baroness Newlove, the campaigner whose husband Garry was murdered by gang of teenagers, has died
Baroness Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner and campaigner, whose husband Garry was murdered by a gang of teenagers in 2007, has died aged 63.
5 things I love about Amazon’s new Echo Shows — and 3 things I don’t
Amazon's newest Echo Show smart displays launch this week. They're purpose-built for the new AI-powered Alexa Plus, which comes preloaded in the US. I've had a couple of days to play with them, and I have some early thoughts to share. Overall, the devices are a significant upgrade from the last-gen Show 8 and aging […]
‘Midnight Guardian’
An interesting New Pulp hero is Midnight Guardian, created by John C. Bruening. There are three novels so far, with a fourth announced at PulpFest 2025. Set in the 1930s, this is a good series. All the books are published by Flinch! Books with covers by Thomas Gianni or Douglas Klauba.
The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide for teens
Between keeping up with TikTok trends and whatever new gadget just dropped, it's tough to know exactly what teens are into these days. Luckily, we can help. We may be older than teenagers, but many of us here at The Verge are kids at heart. Plus, we've also got a few staffers with older kids. […]
Boy, 5, dies after wall collapsed on top of him at golf centre
A five-year-old boy has died and a six-year-old girl has been injured after a wall collapsed at a golf centre, police have said.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie shoots for the stars in first trailer
The first full Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer has finally landed, and it looks like Nintendo and Illumination are doing it big for their next animated feature. Though there are a few shots of the Mushroom Kingdom and a very miniscule Bowser (Jack Black) imprisoned in a tiny castle, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s new […]
Newly opened bridge in China collapses
A newly opened bridge has partially collapsed in China.
UN climate talks are getting weird
One of the most consequential rounds of global climate negotiations has kicked off in Belém, Brazil. Leaders from nearly every country in the world - but notably, not the US - are gathering to try to ramp up action on climate change during a time of tremendous transformation when it comes to both energy systems […]
Plans to demolish Netflix's Dept Q police headquarters
Argyle House starred as the police headquarters in the Netflix series, but it could be demolished for a new development.
Broken wizard forces Microsoft to issue out-of-band Windows 10 patch

End of support? Not quite

Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update on November 11 to fix a malfunctioning enrollment wizard that prevented eligible Windows 10 users from accessing Extended Security Updates (ESU).…

Wolves appoint ex-defender Edwards as manager
Wolves appoint Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal as he leaves Middlesbrough to take over at Molineux.
Chemical computer can recognise patterns and perform multiple tasks
Previous attempts at building a chemical computer have been too simple, too rigid or too hard to scale, but an approach based on a network of reactions can perform multiple tasks without having to be reconfigured
Google relaunches Cameyo to entice businesses from Windows to ChromeOS
After acquiring software virtualization company Cameyo last year, Google has relaunched a version of the service that makes it easier for Windows-based organizations to migrate over to ChromeOS. Now called “Cameyo by Google,” the Virtual App Delivery (VAD) solution allows users to run legacy Windows apps in the Chrome browser or as web apps, preventing […]
Elden Ring Nightreign’s first big DLC arrives in December
Elden Ring Nightreign is keeping things fresh with downloadable content that will add additional playable characters, bosses, and a new area. The Forsaken Hollows DLC costs $15 and launches on December 4th, but players who purchase or own Elden Ring Nightreign’s deluxe or collector’s editions will receive it for free. Elden Ring Nightreign launched in […]
Sony’s new PlayStation gaming monitor has a charging stand for the DualSense controller
Sony announced a new 27-inch monitor for the PlayStation 5 targeting console gamers who prefer playing on a desk. The monitor features a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution, supports HDR with automatic HDR tone mapping during setup, and variable refresh rates of up to 120Hz when connected to the PS5 or PS5 Pro, or up to […]
Reform MS faces 14-day Senedd ban over racial slur
Laura Anne Jones used a racial slur to describe Chinese people, in August 2023, in a WhatsApp chat.
Government to use military driving examiners to cut driving test backlog
The government will deploy military driving examiners to cut the test backlog for civilians.
How does Clarke rouse Scotland for tenure-defining games?
The next four days could define Steve Clarke's Scotland reign, so how can he inspire his team for a seismic World Cup qualifying double-header?
The first Toy Story 5 teaser threatens the toys with a tablet
Disney and Pixar have released the first teaser trailer for Toy Story 5, showing tablet screens as an “all-new threat to playtime.” The trailer introduces — much to the horror of Woody and co — a new character called “Lilypad,” a frog-shaped tablet played by Greta Lee (Russian Doll, Tron: Ares), alongside the tagline “the […]
Microsoft ships .NET 10 LTS and Visual Studio 2026, Copilot everywhere

Faster and easier to use but adopting the dev stack not without risks

Microsoft has released C# 14 and .NET 10, a long-term support version, along with a bunch of related products including Visual Studio 2026 and Aspire 13. Copilot Free is included but devs will soon hit its limits.…

Henry Zeffman: Efforts to shore up Starmer's leadership may have backfired
Briefings aimed at seeing off leadership plots may have left the PM more vulnerable, some in Labour fear.
Police Scotland to record biological sex of all offenders, chief constable tells MSPs
Police Scotland is to record the biological sex of all offenders it deals with, Chief Constable Jo Farrell has told a Holyrood committee.
Powerful 'cannibal storm' to hit Earth today - and it could disrupt communications and GPS
A powerful solar storm is expected to bring a dazzling Northern Lights display later - as well as potentially disrupting GPS, communications and power grids.
PM says BBC must 'put house in order' over mistakes
Sir Keir Starmer says it "must uphold the highest standards" but supports "a strong, independent BBC".
Our pay is still way down - we have to strike again, says doctors' union chief
The British Medical Association (BMA) has defended a new round of resident doctor walkouts starting on Friday, insisting medics' pay is still "way down" compared with 2008 and that the government has failed to finish "a journey" towards restoring it.
Brussels weighs banning China from major EU research scheme

Draft Horizon Europe plan cites lack of IP protections and Beijing's civil-military fusion strategy

The European Commission is preparing to block Chinese institutions from significant portions of its €95.5 billion ($110 billion) Horizon Europe research program, citing intellectual property risks and links between Chinese universities and Beijing's military.…

Robertson row shows the problems VAR can never fix
Football's subjective laws mean supporters will never get on board with all decisions, and that's a problem for VAR.
By the King’s Command: Joan Samson’s The Auctioneer
Every October, I perform a ritual that I suspect many of you also observe — I grab a handful of books off the shelf and spend the Halloween month reading the scary stuff, always trying to get in a “classic” or two that I’ve missed along the way.
Insta360’s new accessories turn its Ace Pro 2 into an instant camera
Insta360 has announced new accessories for its 8K Ace Pro 2 action camera. The accessories expand the Ace Pro 2’s capabilities as both a video camera with three new lenses and as a still camera with a redesigned grip and a compact wireless printer that can turn shots into instant photos. They’re launching today as […]
Reform pulls out of BBC documentary amid Trump legal threat
Reform UK has pulled out of a BBC documentary about the party amid a row over the broadcaster's misleading editing of a Donald Trump speech. 
Police 're-examining' Southport killer's parents
Merseyside Police is looking into comments made by Axel Rudakubana's parents during the public inquiry.
Samsung’s new 27-inch portable display has a three-hour battery life
Samsung has launched a new portable display that can be pushed around on a rollable stand or carried like a giant tablet. The $1,199.99 Movingstyle is a 27-inch touchscreen display that features a battery life of up to three hours, allowing you to stream content or show workplace presentations without being tied to a power […]
MS Task Manager turns 30: Creator reveals how a 'very Unixy impulse' endured in Windows

Dave Plummer's 85 KB troubleshooting tool shipped with his home number on the code

As Microsoft's Task Manager celebrates three decades - and grapples with its modern tendency to leave orphaned processes behind - its creator has shared the story of how the much loved troubleshooting tool came to be.…

UK tests response to discovery of deadly biological toxin
The UK has tested an emergency response to the discovery of a deadly biological toxin.
Witness in Harry privacy case says earlier statement forged
Gavin Burrows says an alleged confession dated 2021 was "prepared by others without my knowledge".
England enlist Raducanu to help beat All Blacks
England enlist the help of British number one tennis player Emma Raducanu to beat the All Blacks on Saturday.
Trump asks Israeli president to 'fully pardon' Netanyahu in corruption trial
Donald Trump has sent a letter to the Israeli president urging him to "fully pardon" Benjamin Netanyahu in his long-running corruption trial.
Football fans infiltrated tightly-controlled derby clash disguised as stewards
Two brothers who donned high-vis jackets and posed as match stewards in a "ridiculous" bid to infiltrate a sold-out derby clash have been banned from football games for three years.
Women prefer to be prettier than a partner, but men want to be funnier
When measuring yourself against your partner, which traits do you prefer to have compared with your significant other? A survey that forced people to choose has found that men and women have different preferences when it comes to being smarter, funnier or more attractive
Broadcom creates a new Seal Of Approval for servers that run AI under VMware

This apparently makes VCF more extensible and open to partners

Broadcom will let its hardware allies self-certify their boxes as compliant with a new spec it developed that describes rigs ready to run AI workloads under its VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud platform.…

Mozilla's Firefox 145 is heeeeeere: Buffs up privacy, bloats AI

Improves tracking prevention, profile management, PDF editing, and Perplexity creeps into your address bar

Firefox 145 is out, with more privacy, better profile handling, better image search for Google users… and, almost inevitably, more LLM bot integration.…

I'm A Celebrity changes rules for bushtucker trials
Individual contestants cannot be voted to do every bushtucker trial for numerous days in a row.
Police take no further action over Bob Vylan's London performance
Police will take no further action over alleged chants at a Bob Vylan concert in London.
Watch: Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled
Footage shows the moment Russia's first anthropomorphic robot fell just seconds after its debut
'Forget London': Top chef on UK's new food capital and the supermarket butter every kitchen needs
Every month the Money blog interviews a top chef from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. Today they speak to Kevin Bonello, head chef at the Grade II* listed hotel The Grand, York.
Ryanair scraps printed boarding passes to go fully digital
The airline is only accepting digital boarding passes from Wednesday.
Bitcoin bandit's £5B bubble bursts as cops wrap seven-year chase

Metropolitan Police lands lengthy sentence following 'complex' investigation

The Metropolitan Police's seven-year investigation into a record-setting fraudster has ended after she was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in prison on Tuesday.…

Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surge
Several Palestinians were also injured when settlers launched arson attacks targeting an industrial area, a Bedouin village, and farmland east of Tulkarm.
Australia's top spy accuses Chinese hackers of targeting critical infrastructure
Hackers working for the Chinese military and government have been probing Australia’s key infrastructure and telecoms network, warns spy chief.
IBM has unveiled two unprecedentedly complex quantum computers
IBM revealed two new quantum computers, called Loon and Nighthawk – the qubits they use are connected in newly intricate ways and may enable a way to run error-free computations
Abuse of thousands of young men at detention centre 'ignored and dismissed', investigation finds
Decades of abuse of thousands of young men by staff at a detention centre in County Durham was "ignored and dismissed" by the prison service, the police and the Home Office, an investigation has found.
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.
Northern Lights set to dazzle UK once again tonight
The Northern Lights have been shining over the UK and there is another chance to see them Wednesday as Elizabeth Rizzini and Helen Willetts explain.
UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill makes Parliamentary debut

Various touch-ups added as MPs seek greater resilience to attacks on critical sectors

UK government introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill to Parliament today, marking a significant overhaul of local cybersecurity legislation to sharpen the security posture of the most critical sectors.…

Princess Anne lays a wreath at memorial service in Singapore
It was a sombre occasion when the Princess Royal paid tribute to those who gave their lives defending freedom thousands of miles from home.
Aviation watchdog says organized drone attacks will shut UK airports ‘sooner or later’

Skies are open for mischief as hard-to-trace drones and fast-moving cyber raids promise new wave of disruption

Britain's aviation watchdog has warned it's only a matter of time before organized drone attacks bring UK airports to a standstill.…

Men plead guilty to 'shocking and violent' murder
Two men have admitted the "shocking and violent" murder of another man in Inverclyde.
New consoles used to come out every five years – so where's the PlayStation 6?
On the fifth anniversary of the PlayStation 5, the firm says its focus remains on its current console.
Google is trying to take down a group sending you all those spammy texts
If you’ve ever received a spammy text falsely alerting you to an unpaid toll or failed delivery, it might have come from a so-called Phishing-as-a-Service network that Google is now trying to take down.  Google filed suit against several unnamed defendants it says make up an enterprise called Lighthouse. The company argues in a new […]
Streeting denies plotting against PM after leadership claims
Wes Streeting has urged Sir Keir Starmer to sack whoever is briefing the media about challenges to the PM's leadership.
UK cuts funding to AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria project by £150m
The UK has cut £150m from its contribution to a global project which combats AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Three men arrested after body found in field
Three men have been arrested following the discovery of a body in an Inverclyde field.
Alien is coming back to Earth for a second season
More than a month after the first season’s finale aired, FX has finally confirmed that Alien: Earth will get a second run of episodes, ending some sleepless nights for this reporter / Alien obsessive. No release date has been set for the second season yet, though it will film some time next year. Showrunner Noah […]
Retail giant Kingfisher rejects SAP ERP upgrade plan

'Don't just give me a price list or licensing module that spikes cost by 20x, show me the value,' says CTO

SAP insists customers wanting "innovation" such as AI must upgrade to its latest platform for ERP, using prescribed cloud migration plans. Kingfisher - which operates 2,000 European retail stores including UK brands Screwfix and B&Q - rejected that approach.…

Seven men charged with more than 40 offences as police investigate child sexual exploitation
Seven men have been charged with more than 40 offences against 11 teenagers as part of an investigation into child sexual exploitation in Bristol.
From YouTube team to the Prem: Ndiaye's unusual run to the top
The French-born footballer did not have an easy run on his way to the top, with numerous clubs rejecting him.
Jet2 to launch flights from Gatwick to 29 'sunshine destinations'
Jet2 has announced it will launch flights and holidays from London Gatwick Airport next year.
Thousands of NHS England staff to lose jobs after Treasury approves £1bn pay-off deal
The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.
Trump says he has 'obligation' to sue BBC over speech edit
The US president indicates he will go ahead with a lawsuit against the BBC over how his speech was presented by Panorama.
Could a stopped clock end time-wasting in football?
Would a game of two halves of 30 minutes, with the watch stopped when the ball is out, really improve football?
Stokes defends England criticism from 'has-beens'
Captain Ben Stokes dismisses criticism of England's limited Ashes preparation from "has-beens".
How Arteta-McVay bond helped Arsenal & Rams reach top
The head coaches of the Los Angeles Rams and Arsenal, teams from different sports in the same ownership group, have developed a bond that has helped both become title contenders.
Starmer will fight attempts to replace him, allies say
Friends of the PM are worried his job might be under threat, perhaps as soon as after the Budget in a fortnight.
Scientists think they've found the best way to keep seagulls from stealing your food
Scientists believe they've cracked an age-old problem for those living in or visiting British seaside towns - how to keep your food safe from seagulls.
Watch: Australian windsurfer escapes shark attack
Andy McDonald recalls moment he encountered a shark while windsurfing in Western Australia this week.
Man Utd want to use historic Old Trafford match to 'push team forward'
Manchester United's Champions League match with Paris St-Germain will be a historic occasion at Old Trafford, but will it become a more regular occurrence?
Hazlewood cleared of injury but Abbott out of Test
Josh Hazlewood is cleared to join Australia’s squad for the first Ashes Test against England after an injury scare, but fellow pace bowler Sean Abbott is ruled out.
Streeting insists he is not trying to oust Starmer after briefings by No 10
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has insisted that he is not - and will not - try to oust Sir Keir Starmer following overnight briefings he would do so.
CCTV image released after sleeping woman sexually assaulted on train
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman woke to find a man sexually assaulting her on a train.
'Don't feel sorry for Eubank' - Bellew backs Benn
Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew backs Conor Benn to earn revenge over Chris Eubank Jr when they meet in a rematch on Saturday.
Tablet market stalls because there’s not much new worth buying

Pre-tariff purchasing panic also helped to end 18-month growth run

Shipments of tablet computers from minor vendors are on the slide, according to analyst firm IDC.…

Why Scotland's teachers want 90 minutes back
Scotland's teachers are preparing to vote on industrial action over workload and time spent in front of pupils.
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Woman fined £1k for 'fly-tipping envelope'
A woman was tracked down after she left an envelope on some fly-tipped rubbish when her bin was full.
Explore the manosphere with three young men's stories
James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.
Hundreds of UK jobs at risk as Japanese bearings firm plans factory closure
A Japanese manufacturing firm has revealed plans to shut a factory in County Durham, placing hundreds of jobs at risk.
China hates crypto and scams, but is now outraged USA acquired bitcoin from a scammer

A new theory from the agency that brought us ‘America hacked itself to blame Beijing’

China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) has alleged a nation-state entity, probably the USA, was behind a 2020 attack on a bitcoin mining operation and by doing so has gone into bat for entities that Beijing usually blasts.…

Why the shake-up of school inspections risks causing new problems
Ofsted's new 'traffic light' rating system comes into force this week - does this mark meaningful change or, as one expert puts it, 'high level tinkering'?
The algorithm will see you now: AI to tackle truancy by setting school attendance targets
All schools will be set individual targets for attendance, powered by AI, in a bid to tackle the growing classroom absence crisis.
Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.
Trump v the BBC: What are the hurdles for president's legal argument?
If he were to bring a defamation case in Florida, experts say he would need to prove three major components.
Reform UK pulls out of BBC film after Trump edit row
The party is withdrawing its co-operation from a documentary which was due to air in January.
Award-winning actor calls for manslaughter charges over deaths of children in care
Actor and director Samantha Morton has said councils who fail to prevent the deaths of children in care should face manslaughter charges.
Dominican Republic suffers nationwide power cut after 'cascade of failures'
Energy minister Joel Santos Echeverría says work was quickly underway to restore power to the Caribbean nation.
Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in Australia
Scientists say the crocodiles hunted like leopards by climbing trees and killing prey below.
Australia’s spy boss says authoritarian nations ready to commit ‘high-impact sabotage’

‘Elite teams’ are pondering cyber-attacks to turn off energy supply or telecoms networks

The head of Australia’s Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has warned that authoritarian regimes “are growing more willing to disrupt or destroy critical infrastructure”, using cyber-sabotage.…

The Papers: 'Defiant Davie' and 'Reeves blamed over jobs bloodbath'
BBC director general Tim Davie addressing staff and the rise of the jobless rate dominate Wednesday's papers.
Thousands of NHS staff to be made redundant
Thousands of job cuts at the NHS will go ahead after the £1bn needed to fund the redundancies was approved by the Treasury.
US aircraft carrier group arrives in Caribbean
The US Navy's Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier is considered the world's largest warship.
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