Hundreds killed in Sudan landslide, UN says
Sunday's landslide followed heavy rain and "levelled" a remote village, a local armed group says.
'My husband broke it off after I became disabled' - how relationships can be rocked by serious illness
"I no longer want a life with a wife who is disabled".
Reg readers have spoken: 93% back move away from Microsoft in UK public sector

As government says £9B could end up in Redmond, poll says it's time for new thinking

Register debate series  Register readers are backing a shift away from Microsoft software as a default across the UK public sector after the government confirmed it expects to spend £9 billion with the software giant over five years.…

How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer
Russia's Vladimir Putin met China's and India's leaders in Tianjin in a show of solidarity.
Stage set as Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing for major military parade with Putin and Xi
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Beijing to meet with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, ahead of one of the largest military parades ever staged.
How real is Love Is Blind? Behind the pods, edits and drama
Thirty hopefuls entered the pods, five couples got engaged, three were married but only one remains together.
Justice secretary to get power to veto sentencing guidelines changes after 'two-tier' justice row
The justice secretary will be given the power to veto changes to sentencing guidelines proposed by an independent body, following a "two-tier justice" row.
How a delivery driver's death fuelled deadly protests in Indonesia
At least seven people have been killed, parliament buildings have been set alight and more than 1,000 people have been arrested as anti-government protests sweep across Indonesia. 
Europe Putin the blame on Russia after GPS jamming disrupts president’s plane

Bloc working on anti-jamming measures and plans extra sat to help

A plane carrying European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen to Bulgaria was forced to resort to manual navigation techniques after GPS jamming that authorities have pinned on Russia.…

Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade
This is a big week for President Xi Jinping, who will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing.
Why Man Utd signed Lammens ahead of proven Martinez
Why Manchester United have signed Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens and what it reveals about their future ambitions.
Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China as talks begin
The two leaders are seeking to promote "a more just and reasonable global governance system".
'A sour taste' - inside a summer like no other in Newcastle's history
Newcastle United have had a breathless end to the transfer window after the club agreed to sell Alexander Isak and struck a deal to sign Yoane Wissa.
Nestle fires CEO after 'undisclosed romantic relationship' with employee
Nestle shares opened down more than 2.5% after the maker of Nescafe, Cheerios, KitKat, and Rolos dismissed its chief executive after an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with an employee.
Missed the Northern Lights last night? You may get a chance to see them again tonight
The Northern Lights were visible in parts of the UK overnight - and may be seen once again on Tuesday.
Man on round-the-world trip has bike stolen in UK
Yogesh Alekari was 15,000 miles into his challenge when his motorbike was stolen in Nottingham.
Chris Mason: Starmer faces pressure to deliver as he tries to strike contrast with Reform
The prime minister is frustrated he hasn't been able to deliver more change up to now.
Trump says India offered to remove tariffs on US goods
His comment came hours after Indian PM Modi met China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
In the rush to adopt hot new tech, security is often forgotten. AI is no exception

Cisco finds hundreds of Ollama servers open to unauthorized access, creating various nasty risks

Cisco’s Talos security research team has found over 1,100 Ollama servers exposed to the public internet, where miscreants can use them to do nasty things.…

Former footballers lost millions in investments
Danny Murphy, Brian Deane and Craig Short are part of a group of footballers who say they are victims of "financial abuse".
From building dream careers to losing everything
Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.
'No 10 shake-up' and Labour's 'asylum crackdown'
Sir Keir Starmer's shake-up of his No 10 team as Parliament returns from recess dominates Tuesday's papers.
'AI-generated' Sinner races into US Open quarters
World number one Jannik Sinner is labelled an "artificial intelligence" player by opponent Alexander Bublik after a rapid US Open win.
Dances With Wolves star Graham Greene dies aged 73
The legendary Canadian actor was also known for his roles in The Green Mile and Maverick.
Justice secretary to get power to veto sentencing guidance
Shabana Mahmood has introduced a requirement for any new rules to be approved by her.
Belgium announces it will recognise Palestinian state
The Belgian government has said it will officially recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly this month.
Alibaba Cloud reveals its uptime and efficiency secrets developed by in-house network boffins

eBPF, shared SmartNICs, and smart scheduling have improved reliability and cut costs

Chinese web giant Alibaba has reduced network outages by 92 percent, cut load balancing costs by 18.9 percent, and found ways to improve SmartNIC performance by offloading workloads to idle infrastructure.…

A catastrophic earthquake compounded by Trump's aid cuts
Earthquakes represent a constant danger in Afghanistan - a country which sits across three geological fault lines.
Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader
Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.
Starmer to hold first cabinet meeting since No 10 shakeup - as he declares start of 'phase two'
Sir Keir Starmer will chair his first cabinet meeting of the parliamentary term today, after a major shake-up to his Downing Street team ahead of a defining period for the government.
The stateless sisters caught between India and Pakistan
The sisters gave up their Pakistani passports eight years ago, but without a crucial document they can't be Indian citizens.
'Parliament building inaccessible to me,' MP says
Marie Tidball MP was born with a congenital disability and wants Parliament to be more accessible.
Tom Odell on the lesson he learnt from Billie Eilish and Finneas
Tom Odell talks touring with Billie Eilish and the "anguish" behind his new album, A Wonderful Life.
'The moments I play tennis for' - Osaka beats Gauff at US Open
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka earns her most impressive win since returning to the tour by knocking out third seed Coco Gauff.
Will drones deliver your next hot food order?
A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.
Lucas spent months in a coma - now he's on the brink of a landmark music award
"AI has changed my life, absolutely," Lucas Horne tells Sky News. "When I play my music, I'm happy because the words I know mean a lot to me can now be heard by everyone else."
More than 1,000 feared dead in Sudan landslide, rebel group says
More than 1,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in a village in western Sudan, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM) has said.
Premier League summer spending surpasses record £3bn
Premier League clubs splash out more than ever before in a transfer window after spending this summer surpassed £3bn.
From 'not possible' to record spenders - Liverpool's transfer window
Jurgen Klopp once suggested it was impossible for Liverpool to match their richest rivals in the transfer market. But no-one has spent more in this transfer window then they have.
Dwayne Johnson: I was pigeon-holed as box office star
The Hollywood star plays UFC fighter Mark Kerr in his latest film The Smashing Machine.
The red tape keeping these flats empty - and threatening Labour's vital new homes target
There are 1,210 completed homes which cannot be occupied because of delays in the work of the government's building safety regulator, Sky News can reveal.
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".
Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Barcelona
Around 20 boats have left the port of Barcelona with Greta Thunberg and aid supplies on board.
Premier League flexes its financial muscle in record-breaking transfer window
The transfer window was a show of strength in a record-breaking summer across the Premier League.
Trump says he is awarding Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Donald Trump has announced he will award Rudolph Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a day after the former New York mayor and political ally was seriously injured in a traffic accident.
The player power fallout: 'Despicable' stars or 'hypocritical' clubs?
After Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa both forced moves with their behaviour, will we see an increase in players doing the same? And is it ever defensible?
Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says
America's highest civilian honour is awarded to those with "exceptionally meritorious contributions" to society.
'Dream come true' - Lammens joins Man Utd from Royal Antwerp
Manchester United sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial 21m euros (£18.1m) plus add-ons.
Brentford's Wissa completes £55m Newcastle move
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa signs for Newcastle in a deal worth up to £55m.
All of the deals on transfer deadline day in one place
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
Isak joins Liverpool in £125m British record deal
Liverpool sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee of £125m.
Yvette Cooper attempts to seize the limelight from Reform on immigration
Immigration is the first thing on the government's agenda today, and they want you to know it.
Liverpool move for defender Guehi collapses
Liverpool's move to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi falls through.
The best Labor Day TV sales
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, which is a bit sad, but it’s a great time to get a deal on a fancy, new TV. The US holiday is happening just before the start of the 2025-2026 NFL season, the World Cup qualifiers, and the lead-up to the MLB post-season games. This […]
CEO who snatched boy's hat at US Open says he made 'huge mistake'
Piotr Szczerek was "convinced" tennis star Kamil Majchrzak was passing him the hat, he says while apologising for the viral incident.
Villa complete Sancho loan & Elliott deal close
Aston Villa complete a deal to bring in forward Jadon Sancho on a season-loan from Manchester United with a move for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott also close to completion.
Liverpool announce signing of Alexander Isak for British record transfer fee
Liverpool have broken the British transfer fee record after completing a £125m deal for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
The 28 best Labor Day deals you still can grab for $100 or less
Labor Day has finally arrived, and after a week of early discounts trickling in, the sales are now in full swing. We’ve put together an expansive guide detailing nearly 100 deals we think are worth the money — including everything from big-screen OLED TVs to back-to-school essentials like the latest MacBook Air — but we […]
'Donald banking on experience for Ryder Cup bear pit'
Europe captain Luke Donald goes for continuity as he looks to find the formula to secure a first away win since the 'Miracle at Medinah' in 2012, writes Iain Carter.
The Downing Street Shake-Up
The Prime Minister says he’s in “phase two” of government.
Arsenal sign defender Hincapie from Leverkusen
Arsenal sign defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Auger-Aliassime sets up De Minaur quarter-final
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime beats Russia's Andrey Rublev in straight sets to reach the US Open last eight for the first time since 2021.
UK suspends refugee family reunion applications
Yvette Cooper outlines her plans as MPs return to Parliament after a summer of protests at asylum hotels.
Man Utd duo Hojlund & Antony join Napoli & Real Betis
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund joins Italian champions Napoli on a season-long loan, while winger Antony completes a permanent £21.65m move to Real Betis.
EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
The European Commission said the plane's navigation was disrupted in Bulgaria on Sunday.
Mother of woman strangled by boyfriend 'absolutely betrayed' by justice system
The mother of a woman killed by her boyfriend says she feels "completely betrayed" by the justice system after he received a hospital order for manslaughter.
Home secretary announces shakeup of family reunion rules for asylum seekers
The home secretary has announced a shakeup of family reunion rules for refugees in a bid to deter small boat crossings.
Guehi waiting on Palace to ratify Liverpool move
Premier League champions Liverpool agree a deal to sign England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
'Covered in dust and too shocked to speak': Daylight reveals scale of Afghanistan quake's devastation
More than 800 people have died after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan
India's Modi has 'insightful' talks in Putin's limo
The two leaders - both under pressure from Donald Trump - spent 45 minutes inside the Russian leader's car.
Ex-MP accused of sexual misconduct and cocaine use, dies 'unexpectedly'
A former Conservative MP who quit after being accused of sexual misconduct and cocaine use has died at the age of 59, police have said.
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say
The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.
Sir Keir Starmer's 'Mr Fixit' is likely to be a recipe for conflict
After a torrid time before the summer break, Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his inner circle again on the first day back. 
Boy's unsolved murder sparks fresh police appeal
Police are asking for help with an unsolved case, 52 years after the murder of a schoolboy in Belfast.
Thames Water creditors offer £1bn 'sweetener' in rescue deal
Thames Water’s largest group of creditors is to offer an additional £1bn-plus sweetener in a bid to persuade Ofwat and the government to pursue a rescue deal with them that would head off the nationalisation of Britain's biggest water utility.
Watch: BBC analyses the warmth and hand-holding at Xi, Modi and Putin's summit
The Chinese, Indian and Russian leaders were among those attending a regional security summit in China over the weekend.
Starmer backs Rayner over Hove flat row
The PM says he is "proud" of his deputy as criticism over how much tax she paid on a flat purchase continues.
Just 1 minute of vigorous exercise a day could add years to your life
People who do several very short bouts of strenuous activity each day are much less likely to die in the next few years than those who do no exercise at all
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Why did the internet think Trump was dead?
And why is RFK Jr reshaping America’s top health agency?
Man, 18, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman fell from block of flats
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman fell from a block of flats.
The interesting timing behind Russian GPS jamming claims
Bulgarian authorities have said they suspect Russia of jamming the GPS system of the jet carrying the EU Commission president on Sunday.
Scotland scraps peak rail fares - will the rest of the UK follow?
Working patterns have changed since Covid so could peak train pricing be phased out altogether?
A Turning Point
The post-American world is being created in front of our eyes, in real time, rapidly
Scandal-hit ex-MP dies suddenly in London flat at 59
David Warburton was an MP from 2015 to 2023 – he resigned after admitting taking cocaine.
Are farmed oysters, mussels and clams the ultimate green foods?
You can feast guilt-free on farmed oysters and mussels as their production can have environmental benefits – but those probably don't include capturing carbon
The crucial role of chaos in our brain’s most extraordinary functions
That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is changing our understanding of intelligence, consciousness and creativity
Teen arrested after boy's fatal roundabout fall
Cheshire Police is looking into reports the wheels of an e-bike were used to propel a roundabout.
Rape suspect 'staged own death and survived on berries and puddle water in the wild before fleeing UK for Spain'
A rape suspect reportedly staged his own death and survived on berries and puddle water in the wild before fleeing the UK for Spain, a court has heard.
What we know about Afghanistan earthquake - and what we don't
Hundreds of people are thought to have died in the quake, which struck in a mountainous eastern region.
Chinese, Russian and Indian leaders seek to show unity and push for new world order
Chinese, Russian and Indian leaders hope their meeting in Beijing this week projects unity and helps usher in a new world order.
Two-time Ali challenger Bugner dies aged 75
Former British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner - who faced Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier - has died at the age of 75.
Laravel inventor tells devs to quit writing 'cathedrals of complexity'

Taylor Otwell says skip the clever code, keep it simple

Taylor Otwell, inventor and maintainer of popular PHP framework Laravel, is warning against overly complex code and the risks of bypassing the framework.…

US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say
The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.
Summer 2025 confirmed as UK's hottest on record
Provisional Met Office figures show that it has been the warmest summer on record - meaning the UK's five hottest summers have all occurred since 2000.
Chelsea agree Bayern deal for Jackson & loan Buonanotte
Chelsea have agreed an improved loan, with an obligation to buy, deal for striker Nicolas Jackson to join Bayern Munich, while bringing in Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton,
Summer 2025 was warmest on record - and repeat is now 70 times more likely, Met Office says
The UK has just sizzled through its hottest summer on record, a phenomenon made 70 times more likely by climate change, the Met Office said today.
Microsoft-backed boffins show mega speed boost with hollow-core fiber

Could dramatically reduce latency between datacenters and on mobile nets

A team of networking boffins has published fresh research on hollow fiber cables that it claims could offer the lowest ever recorded optical loss for a fiber – meaning the signal would weaken less as it travels, leading to faster speeds and lower latencies.…

Former British heavyweight boxing champion Joe Bugner dies
Joe Bugner, the former British heavyweight boxing champion, who challenged Muhammad Ali for the world title, has died aged 75.
More than 800 killed after strong quake hits Afghanistan
There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
'My dad could still be here', says daughter of man killed by children in park attack
The daughter of a man who was killed by two children has told Sky News "there is a possibility" he could have still been alive if police had taken anti-social behaviour reports more seriously.
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