Ireland's new left-wing president Catherine Connolly is going to be "cool", according to school children who met her after her inauguration at Dublin Castle.

England coach Marcus Trescothick says he has full confidence in Joe Root to perform against Australia in the Ashes, despite the fact the batter has never scored a century down under during an away Ashes series.

Apple is no longer planning to launch a second-generation iPhone Air next fall and has “already sharply scaled back production of the first version,” The Information reports. The next Air is instead likely to launch in spring 2027 at the earliest, and will be upgraded with a second camera lens, according to a follow-up Information […]

Kelly Brook, Ruby Wax OBE and Jack Osbourne are among the celebrities braving the jungle this year.

Latest official data ahead of the Budget later this month shows it is the highest rate since 2021.

Samsung is rolling out new conversational AI across its 2025 TVs that lets users ask questions about what’s on the screen and beyond it. First announced in September, the generative AI update is rolling out now with support for several languages. Vision AI Companion is based on an upgraded, generative AI-based version of Samsung’s virtual […]

The Premier League agrees to move games involving Arsenal and Crystal Palace in December to ease concerns over fixture congestion.

An NHS ward manager has been sentenced for health and safety failings and a trust fined more than £500,000 after a young woman died in a secure mental health hospital.

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended over 1,000 players amid a growing investigation into betting.

Asylum seekers can continue to be housed at the Bell Hotel in Essex, a court has ruled.

Clop's Oracle EBS exploit spree shows no sign of slowing, claims nearly 30 more casualties in media, finance, and tech.

Digital engineering outfit GlobalLogic says personal data from more than 10,000 current and former employees was exposed in the wave of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) attacks attributed to the Clop ransomware gang. The Hitachi-owned biz joins a growing roster of high-profile victims that also now includes The Washington Post and Allianz UK.…

Catherine Connolly will become the Republic of Ireland's 10th president, as Michael D Higgins' term ends after 14 years.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City keeper James Trafford are called up to the England squad following the withdrawals of Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope.

Six-time DP World Tour winner Rory McIlroy says the tournament needs more support from Europe's biggest players.

For over a decade, mathematicians have failed to agree whether a 500-page proof is actually correct. Now, translating the proof into a computer-readable form may finally settle the matter

As he addressed his staff, the BBC's outgoing director-general Tim Davie sounded remarkably upbeat given the events of the last few days.

Norwegian testers claim maker has remote access, while UK importer says supplier complies with the law

UK governmental is working with the National Cyber Security Centre to understand and "mitigate" any risk that China-made imported electric buses could be remotely accessed and potentially disabled.…

The singer collaborated with John Cale on their song House for the new Wuthering Heights movie.

Tariffs can't stop cheaper, better Chinese tech, says Jefferies. Tesla is Amercia's great hope

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) could become standard at datacenters as AI infrastructure expand, with analysts forecasting 20 GW of capacity deployed over the next decade.…

Governing bodies must address the congested fixture schedule, says England midfielder Keira Walsh after Arsenal defender Katie Reid is ruled out for season with injury.

Weather warnings are in force across parts of the UK as heavy rain could lead to localised flooding as Simon King explains.

Massive increase in policy claims… and data doesn’t even cover the major attacks of 2025

The number of successful cyber insurance claims made by UK organizations shot up last year, according to the latest figures from the industry's trade association.…

Donald Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for $1bn (£760m) - but this is not his first legal battle with the media.

At least 12 people have been killed in a suicide bombing outside the gates of a court in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, the country's interior minister has said.

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has said he will be "going quiet" as he sent the last of his famous shareholder letters as chief executive.

If you were confused about Apple releasing a crossbody iPhone strap, then you’re going to find its new iPhone Pocket even more perplexing. The Pocket is actually a knitted bag, though it might be more apt to describe it as a sock designed to snugly encase your iPhone, instead of just sticking it in your […]

Literally anything. I just won't necessarily answer.

Continuous track of long awaited AFV hits the ground ... and the terrain is pretty bumpy

The British Army just received its first new armored fighting vehicle (AFV) for nearly three decades, but it is years late, hit by rising costs, is still reportedly injuring its crew, and there are questions about whether it remains relevant in the age of drone warfare. …

Armed men in Mali have abducted and publicly executed a TikTok influencer who posted videos in support of the West African nation's military, local authorities have said.

Marcus Trescothick hints Ollie Pope will remain as England’s first-choice number three for the Ashes, saying the tourists are “very consistent” in their selection.

Police say they have interviewed a man over comments made during punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's set at Glastonbury.

The flying of St George's flags across the country are creating "no-go" zones for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health bosses have warned.

Your real problem: 40kW racks, melting datacenters and rising power bills

Opinion  In recent discussions with industry vendor sales/marketing types, I've been hearing that HPC demand is falling off while AI system demand is continuing to increase. I've also seen articles implying that AI is somehow displacing HPC. Huh?…

Sam Fender has donated his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to support "struggling" grassroots venues.

The South Korean actor allegedly hugged a woman and kissed her on the cheek against her will.

The plan follows up on a manifesto promise to work towards the phasing out the practice.

Police have released a photo after a woman was racially abused and assaulted while with her family in central London last month.

Eight possible cave openings found on the Martian surface look to have once had ancient streams flowing into them, suggesting they are promising places to look for evidence of life

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

BBC journalists describe what they saw after an explosion took place in India's capital Delhi on Monday.

England have lots of options but injury concerns to negotiate among their wing and full-back candidates to face New Zealand on Saturday.

Reigning Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers 10-7 in the NFL.

Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps - England's 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat.

BBC Sport looks at how Chris Eubank Jr and Chris Eubank Sr found their way back to each other.

A visitor who noticed the piece says staff "admitted they had no idea about the piece or when it arrived".

The historic Radical Road path was closed in 2018 due to rockfall but a plan for its full reopening has still to be agreed.

Colin McRae's daughter will make her competitive driving debut at Kielder Forest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally.

Daniel Laidlaw was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the face of battle.

Imagine if you could make one change to football. We've asked players, pundits and referees what they would do.

The UK's jobless rate has risen to a level not seen since late 2020, according to official figures released ahead of the budget.

Donald's Trump's threat to sue the BBC over the editing of his speech in a documentary dominates Tuesday's papers.

Sachin Katti was one of new Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan's first appointments

Sachin Katti, the exec Intel promoted to chief technology and AI officer in April, will leave the x86 giant to join OpenAI after just six months in the job.…

The illicit tobacco seized accounts for more than £3.5m worth of duty evaded, the NCA estimates.

Experts say patients are being harmed by cancer diagnosis and treatment delays.

What do displays of national pride mean when they are no longer accompanied by the mass shared grief that gave rise to them?

It's easy to feel gloomy in winter, but here are three ways to help you manage the darker days and even embrace them.

It will need to be approved by the House and then signed into law by the president before the government can reopen.

The singer donates all of his Mercury prize money to the Music Venue Trust to protect grassroots music.

Debt organisations say more people are seeking help after using loan apps to pay for everyday items.

The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, once branded a terrorist by the US, became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.

Ask 339 people, get 339 answers

Experts may be skeptical about corporate AI hype to varying degrees, but they share the view that machine learning models will have a significant effect on society.…

The musician's tale of sex, guilt and grief has been reimagined as a TV series starring Matt Smith.

The UK's Prevent counter-terrorism strategy "is no longer keeping the country safe" and needs a "radical overhaul", an independent commission has found.

Encryption protects content, not context

Mischief-makers can guess the subjects being discussed with LLMs using a side-channel attack, according to Microsoft researchers. They told The Register that models from some providers, including Anthropic, AWS, DeepSeek, and Google, haven't been fixed, putting both personal users and enterprise communications at risk.…

An end to the longest US government shutdown in history is one step closer.

How much do you remember from elementary school? I remember vinyl tile floors, the playground, the teacher sentencing me to standing in the hallway. I had a teacher who was a chess fanatic; he painted a huge chess board in the paved schoolyard and got someone to fabricate big wooden chess pieces.

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton is recovering from surgery following a testicular cancer diagnosis.

How former content creator Felix Johnston became a first-team scout for Serie A club Como 1907.

There were cheers as Michael D and Sabina Higgins left Áras an Uachtaráin which is located in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

Booker judges describe British-Hungarian author David Szalay's Flesh as "a very special book".

Samsung’s latest SmartThings update adds support for Siri Shortcuts. In a press release, Samsung announced that you can now use Siri to run SmartThings routines, allowing you to use Apple’s voice assistant to control your smart home. Siri Shortcuts is a feature in iOS that lets you run automations by asking Siri. These can either […]

MPs have joined a campaign calling for 15 penguins "trapped in a basement without sunlight or fresh air" in central London to be released.

Microsoft has generated some buzz about generating some buzz

Most phones and tablets include little motors that buzz when you perform common actions such as typing, or when apps notify users of important events. Microsoft may be about to bring similar good vibrations to the PC with features that see Windows 11 make your mouse or touchpad tremble when you perform UI actions such as snapping windows into place.…

Paramount Plus is going up in price again. As part of its earnings report released on Monday, Paramount announced that it will raise prices for subscribers in the US on January 15th, 2026, bringing the ad-supported Essential plan from $7.99 to $8.99 per month, while the ad-free Premium plan will go from $12.99 to $13.99 […]

She is resuming her role as the Good Witch of the North with Cynthia Erivo back as Elphaba.

Nintendo rarely offers big discounts on its own games and gear throughout the year, but opportunities to save are coming soon. The company announced that multiple retailers will offer discounts of up to $30 off of beloved Switch games, as well as temporary price cuts on its amiibo figures, and a $20 off discount on […]

Jannik Sinner begins his ATP Finals title defence by sweeping aside a physically hampered Felix Auger-Aliassime in front of a home crowd.

With a smart video doorbell, your front door’s communication skills go from 1980s landline to a modern smartphone. Combining a motion-activated camera with a microphone, speaker, and buzzer, a doorbell camera sends alerts to your phone, allowing you to see who’s at the door without needing to open it or even be at home. Whether […]

Security biz Wiz says 65% of top AI businesses leak keys and tokens

Leading AI companies turn out to be no better at keeping secrets than anyone else writing code.…

The corporation has been plunged into a crisis some would argue is of its own making.

It sounds a lot like everything else

AI slop has reached a new level of ascendancy, as a country song by an AI artist has hit number one on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart.…

Ferrari chairman John Elkann has called for the Formula 1 company's drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc "to focus on driving and talk less" after a poor showing at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

If you have a mountain of holiday shopping to tackle over the next few weeks, Walmart is offering a great deal on Walmart Plus. New subscribers can snag an annual Walmart Plus membership for half off through December 2nd. The deal knocks the yearly price down to $49 ($49 off), which will automatically renew at […]

After Tim Davie's resignation announcement only a day ago, talk is turning to who could replace him and take on the highest-profile role in British broadcasting.

Trump threatens BBC with a $1bn lawsuit over the editing of his speech in a documentary.

We can't let supply chain shortages burst the bubble boy's balloon

Free money is always better than a loan! OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently said he doesn't want government-backed loans to fuel his AI ambitions, but he's more than okay with the idea of Uncle Sam handing out tax credits under the US CHIPS Act to subsidize AI server production, bit barns, and grid components.…

Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn over edits the organisation made last year to one of his speeches.

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the resignations of BBC bosses - and how this crisis didn't come out of nowhere.

Former al Qaeda commander and now Syrian leader Ahmed al Sharaa has been welcomed by Donald Trump to the White House.

And how will the U.S. government shutdown end?

The BBC's director general and head of news both resigned on Sunday after criticism of the programme.

Google started rolling out its new Gemini voice assistant for its smart speakers two weeks ago and, in a blog post marking the anniversary, the company seems to think everything is going great. It’s even quoting a user who said, “My Google Home just got upgraded with Gemini. It’s actually useful now beyond asking for […]

Gemini for TV is rolling out to Google TV Streamer devices starting today, allowing almost anyone to try it out. Since it launched back in September, Gemini for TV has only been available on a limited number of smart TVs. If you didn’t have one of those devices, you were out of luck. Gemini for […]

Our pick of week 10 in the NFL includes analysis of Buffalo's shock defeat in Miami, why the Patriots have a path to a top seed and the records Jonathan Taylor could break.

Katie Fox, 34, was targeted just outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday night.

The family of Sami Hamdi, the British journalist being held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is to be released, his family have said.

Two men have been charged with burglary, but "invaluable" items are still missing from St Fagans collection.

Resolution acquiesced to by 8 Dems includes CISA Act funding, layoff reversals, and could be easily undone

The US Senate voted on Sunday to advance a short-term funding bill for the federal government, moving the country closer to ending its longest-ever shutdown. Part of the spending bill also restores critical cybersecurity programs that lapsed as the shutdown began. …

The world must "defeat" climate denialism and fake news, Brazil's President Lula da Silva tells UN climate summit.