Badenoch backs triple lock pension for the moment
Kemi Badenoch has said she does not want to scrap the triple lock "now" but said "lets see mess Labour leaves for us".
StubHub and Wayfair among firms named in online pricing investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.
Net migration 20% lower than first thought as more British nationals left UK
The figures also reveal migration peaked 38,000 higher than previously reported in the year to March 2023.
Princess of Wales calls on businesses to value 'time and tenderness' in rare speech
The Princess of Wales has delivered a rare speech calling on businesses to value "time and tenderness just as much as productivity and success", as part of her push to make society put the needs of children first. 
It’s not your job to fix the internet
The concept of enshittification, as coined by the author and activist Cory Doctorow, just feels right. Whether you're searching on Google, shopping on Amazon, or scrolling on Facebook, large platforms often feel like they're not trying to bring us value so much as extract every bit of value they can out of us. It wasn't […]
Man who cryogenically froze ex-wife sparks debate by dating new partner
Gui Junmin froze his former spouse as a sign of his devotion - but it's now emerged he is dating again.
Zoox will let public riders use its robotaxis in San Francisco
Zoox is getting closer to a full launch of its robotaxi service in San Francisco. Last month, the Amazon-owned company started allowing select riders to hail its toaster-shaped, four-passenger vehicles for the first time. And today, Zoox is finally inviting members off its public waitlist, which it calls “Zoox Explorers,” to do the same. The […]
Wyze’s budget-friendly smart lock gets a Wi-Fi upgrade without a price increase
Wyze has announced a new version of its electronic door lock that features Wi-Fi, allowing it to be controlled remotely from anywhere using a mobile app or voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The original Wyze Lock Bolt is currently featured in our smart lock buyer’s guide as the “best budget smart(ish) lock,” […]
Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.
Man who stabbed neighbour in parking space row jailed
A man who inflicted "life-changing" injuries on a neighbour in a savage knife attack amid a row over a parking space has been jailed for more than seven years.
No 'free tickets' on council tax under Reform
Nigel Farage gave a press conference on Tuesday, highlighting £25bn of savings he claims Rachel Reeves can make in her budget - including slashing overseas aid and welfare for foreign citizens.
Stranger Things star to make her West End debut
The US actress will swap the screen for the stage when she takes on the leading lady role of Juliet.
Sony is taking $100 off its PS5 consoles for Black Friday
Sony is cutting the price of its PS5 consoles by $100 for Black Friday. Deals include a PS5 Digital Edition 825GB Fortnite bundle for $399.99 and a 1TB PS5 Fortnite bundle for $449.99 — both ship with exclusive Fortnite in-game content and 1,000 V-Bucks. While the Fortnite bundles shave $100 off the regular price of […]
Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.
Steam Machine and Steam Frame: your questions answered
Valve is making a game console that might take on Sony and Microsoft. It's also making a gaming headset to compete with Meta. These are big, ambitious, and messy efforts, and we have lots of questions. So do you! We've gotten a lot of questions about Valve's huge 2026 hardware push and entry into the […]
Talking to Windows’ Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent
It's not hard to understand the AI future Microsoft is betting billions on - a world where computers understand what you're saying and do things for you. It's right there in the ads for the latest Copilot PCs, where people cheerfully talk to their laptops and they talk back, answering questions in natural language and […]
Zigbee’s next big update lets you add smart home devices without a hub
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Zigbee 4.0, an updated version of its wireless mesh networking standard with better security, improved battery life, and batch setup of new devices like smart lights, switches, and plugs. It’s also announcing a new feature called Suzi, which is short for Sub-GHz and Zigbee.  While Zigbee smart home devices […]
La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials due to injury
The drag performer will miss this weekend's shows in order to rest, producers have confirmed.
US to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia, Trump says ahead of crown prince's visit
Trump will welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
Zoomers are officially worse at passwords than 80-year-olds

They can probably set up a printer faster, but look elsewhere for cryptography advice

Gen Z can get off their digital high horses because their passwords are no more secure than their grandparents'.…

At least 94 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, human rights group says
A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges "systematic killings and cover-ups".
Wiegman defiant as she responds to Earps criticism
Sarina Wiegman does not think she "would have done things differently" despite criticism from goalkeeper Mary Earps in her autobiography.
Dutch turbine engineer tried to turn wind into crypto, ends up generating community service

Techie wired cryptominers into Nordex's network while company reeled from cyberattack

A Dutch wind farm operator learned the hard way that its turbines weren't just spinning to generate electricity – they were also powering someone else's crypto wallet.…

ExxonMobil to close plant with hundreds of UK jobs at risk
Hundreds of jobs are at risk after global energy giant ExxonMobil announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Fife.
Man killed ex-partner's sister and her three children in 'revenge' house fire, court told
A man who allegedly tried to murder his ex-partner ended up killing her sister and her three children in a house fire, a trial has heard.
X and Cloudflare down for thousands of users
Social media platform X was down for thousands of users, according to Downdetector.
Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'
In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.
Rust on the Moon? Far-side dirt says yes, actually

Chang'e 6's soil sample turns up iron oxides where none were supposed to exist

A Chinese-led team of boffins has uncovered tiny grains of hematite and maghemite in materials scooped from the Moon's far-side South Pole-Aitken Basin by the Chang'e 6 probe – iron oxides more at home on rusty tools on Earth than on our bone-dry satellite.…

Mathematicians say Google's AI tools are supercharging their research
AlphaEvolve, an AI system created by Google DeepMind, is helping mathematicians do research at a scale that was previously impossible - even if it does occasionally "cheat" to find a solution
Eviden set to build France's first exascale supercomputer with AMD at the wheel

€544M Alice Recoque system aims to lift Europe's research horsepower

SC25  France will get its first exascale supercomputer — Europe's second — when Atos subsidiary Eviden builds Alice Recoque using AMD chips.…

I still don't know how to get Smith out - Broad
Stuart Broad admits he still does not know how to get Steve Smith out and says the Ashes will be a "long series" if England cannot dismiss the Australia batter early.
DJI’s next action camera has an adjustable aperture for better low-light performance
After initially launching it exclusively in China last week, DJI has announced a global release (not including the US) for its new Osmo Action 6 action camera. The camera is not a radical departure from the physical design of last year’s model, but DJI is introducing some innovative new functionality. For example, it features an […]
Roblox will require age estimation to chat starting next year
Roblox will soon require that users go through an age estimation process if they want to be able to chat with other people on the platform. The requirement will be in effect for all users starting in early January. Roblox has come under significant scrutiny over child safety on the platform, with multiple states filing […]
AI bubble fears take hold of stock markets and bitcoin
Global stock markets are seeing sharp declines and bitcoin has lost this year's gains as worries intensify that the AI (artificial intelligence) boom has become a bubble fit to burst.
Best and worst parcel delivery companies revealed
The best and worst delivery companies have been revealed in new research by Citizens Advice.
'Not fair' how South Africa are treated, says coach
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick claims the Springboks have been treated unfairly following red-card incidents in their wins over France and Italy.
Fresh appeal for missing teenager last seen in castle grounds
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information one year on from the disappearance of a teenager in Stornoway.
Explosion on rail line 'initiated by Russian secret services', Polish government says
An explosion on a Polish railway line used to deliver aid to Ukraine was "initiated by Russian secret services", a Polish government official has said.
Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release
The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to the late sex offender.
Why is flu season set to be worse this year? 
Flu season has started unusually early this year, prompting the NHS to send a "flu jab SOS" as it braces for what experts say could be its toughest ever winter.
Parliamentarians warned of new spying attempts from China-linked agents
MPs and parliamentarians have been warned of new attempts to spy on them by China.
UK government funding for Scotland's fishing industry branded an 'insult'
The UK government's proposed funding allocation for Scotland's fishing industry has been branded "an insult" by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon.
Latest Servo release hints at a real Rust alternative to Chromium

As Mozilla stumbles into 'AI everywhere,' you might be glad of a non-Google browser engine

Servo is an all-new and all-Rust browser rendering engine. As Mozilla falters, it's the world's best option for avoiding a Google monopoly.…

Brits to help foot power bill for datacenters under government AI plans

Cheaper electricity to lure bit barns north as planning fast-track kicks in

While UK households face some of the world's highest energy prices, datacenter operators are set to receive electricity discounts under government plans to accelerate AI infrastructure development.…

Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January
The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year.
Paralegal sacked after offering to help dodge £60k illegal working fines
Zohaib Hussain said he could "make documents" to help dodge immigration fines.
Extending tax threshold freeze would breach Labour manifesto, Tories say
Extending the freeze on tax thresholds would amount to a breach of the Labour Party manifesto, the Conservatives have argued.
What is cloud seeding and could it end the drought in Iran?
Facing its worst drought in decades, Iran is attempting to stimulate rain by spreading seeding agents in clouds, but the technique is likely to have modest benefits at best
Vodafone, EE, O2, Three hit with £3B overcharging lawsuit

Case alleges loyal customers continued to pay bundled rates after minimum contract terms ended

Britain's biggest mobile phone companies face legal action over claims they overcharged customers through a "loyalty penalty" after a tribunal permitted the cases to proceed.…

On paper, Trump's Gaza plan looks convincing - but there's more to this story
At the United Nations, there was broad agreement about the Trump plan for Gaza. The Americans heralded the resolution as a key step forward in securing precious peace. Even the Russians, who had put forward a rival resolution, decided to merely abstain.
US Justice Department scolded by judge for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
The US Justice Department engaged in a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI director James Comey, a judge has said.
Reselling tickets above face value to be banned by government
Ministers say they will tackle sites offering music, theatre and sport tickets at above face value.
Pollock nominated for breakthrough star award
England flanker Henry Pollock is nominated for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year, while three South Africans are on the shortlist for Player of the Year.
'Scotland must shake shackles of past to grasp World Cup dream'
Scotland must seize on Denmark's vulnerability to earn the win on Tuesday - live on the BBC - that will take them to their first World Cup since 1998.
A population of wildcats could be reintroduced in England
The wildcat could be making a comeback in the south-west of England, following a two-year study on the region.
Brits believe the bots even though study finds they're often talking nonsense

Consumer group Which? warns AI assistants can dish out unclear, risky, or downright daft advice

AI assistants can sometimes provide misleading or incorrect answers. However, almost half of British consumers using the services put more faith in them than they maybe should.…

How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?
Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics.
Number of Britons leaving the UK higher than previously thought
The number of British nationals who left the UK last year has risen from 77,000 to 257,000, according to revised immigration statistics. 
NHS Fife chief announces early retirement plans ahead of Sandie Peggie tribunal ruling
NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter has announced plans to retire early.
Man, 33, admits selling substance online to assist with suicides
A man has pleaded guilty to selling a substance online to assist with the suicide of others.
Once-extinct wildcats to make a comeback in England
Fifty wildcats could be reintroduced to the countryside in south west England, conservationists say.
Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025
Do you feel like you know Alan Carr and what he would say or do? What about Taylor Swift, or even Donald Trump?
Reserve role for Chadwick in Le Mans hypercar
Britain's Jamie Chadwick lands a reserve role in next year's top-level Genesis Le Mans hypercar programme.
Paris's Louvre museum closes gallery just weeks after jewel heist
The Louvre Museum has temporarily closed one of its galleries due to structural weaknesses.
'Deeply ashamed' former US treasury secretary quits public life over links to Epstein
Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers has said he is stepping back from public life as emails showed he continued to communicate with Jeffrey Epstein after the paedophile financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
Was Ferrari chairman unfair to Hamilton and Leclerc?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Is Spurs' Donley ready to fill Northern Ireland's 'problem position'?
After scoring his first senior international goal against Luxembourg on Monday, is Jamie Donley the right man to lead the line in Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off?
Former pilot who tried to cut plane's engines after taking magic mushrooms won't serve more prison time
An off-duty pilot who tried to cut a plane's engines mid-flight won't serve any more time in prison, a US federal judge has ruled.
More than 100 firms face online pricing crackdown
A crackdown on online pricing has seen investigations opened into eight companies, with a further 100 facing warnings over their conduct.
Hundreds of hospice beds unused amid financial crisis
Some 380 hospice beds lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses.
Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast
The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.
'It felt like God's hand on my brain' - the day England were humbled by teenager
BBC Sport's From The Ashes series concludes with the inside story of Ashton Agar's record-breaking introduction to Test cricket as a 19-year-old batting at number 11.
'Rapid' Wood bowls in nets to boost Ashes hopes
Mark Wood's chances of playing in the first Ashes Test look to be increasing after the England paceman bowls a "rapid" spell in the nets in Perth on Tuesday.
What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?
Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.
Major UK project launched to tackle drug-resistant superbugs with AI
The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics.
We followed Scotland to France 98 - now we're dreaming of another World Cup
Fans tell their stories of Scotland's last World Cup finals ahead of the team's crucial qualification match.
Starmer says he will lead Labour into next election
Despite speculation about challenges to his leadership, the prime minister says he is "utterly focused" on the cost of living.
Starlink’s method of dodging solar storms may make it slower, for longer

Researchers think SpaceX needs to revisit its resilience regime

Researchers have found Starlink’s efforts to mitigate the effects of solar storms can create degraded performance that persists for a day or more after geomagnetic conditions ease.…

Live near a train station? Expect lots of new homes
The government has announced plans to make it almost impossible for new housing developments near train stations to be opposed.
Famous Cardiff nights fuel Wales' World Cup dream
Wales hope to summon the magic of big nights at Cardiff City Stadium as they face North Macedonia in a pivotal World Cup qualifier.
Ticket resales 'to be capped at face value'
The government is reportedly set to ban the resale of tickets for live events above their face value.
Alibaba releases chatbot that produces error when asked about Tiananmen Square

Yet Chinese giant wants users to ‘ask any question, big or small, anytime, anywhere!’

Chinese tech giant Alibaba yesterday launched a new chatbot that reported errors soon after launch and is very touchy about some subjects Beijing doesn’t like to discuss.…

Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.
Snow possible in parts of UK today as temperatures plummet
Temperatures plummeted towards subzero overnight as Arctic air descended upon the UK, with snow possible in some parts of the country today.
I'm not going anywhere, insists defiant Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will defy the apparent will of his own voters and lead Labour into the next general election.
Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.
War-torn Sudan 'epicentre of suffering in the world', UN humanitarian chief tells Sky News
Mass killings and millions forced to flee for their lives have made Sudan the "epicentre of suffering in the world", according to the UN's humanitarian affairs chief.
'Labour asylum mutiny begins' and 'crackdown' on ticket touts
The home secretary's "sweeping changes" to asylum laws are leading almost every front page on Tuesday.
Oops. VMware admits it over-specced storage servers for years

VCF users wrestling with bill shock may get a little relief

VMware has admitted that its guidance about the hardware needed to run its vSAN virtual storage arrays has been wrong for years.…

KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says
A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.
So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?
Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
Dan Wootton denies High Court claim that he catfished 'former colleague'
In High Court documents, the broadcaster said he did not trick a man into sending him explicit photos.
This phone habit might be ruining your relationship. Here's how to stop it
Mindlessly checking your phone when you're with somone can have a negative impact on your relationships - here's how to stop it.
Scientific computing is about to get a massive injection of AI

Nvidia's Ian Buck on the importance of FP64 to power research, in a world that's hot for inferencing

Interview  Scientific computing is about to undergo a period of rapid change as workloads inject AI.…

US will give visa appointment priority to World Cup ticket holders
The Fifa Pass scheme will allow ticket holders to get faster appointments at US embassies
HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs
HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.
UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000
Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.
Vast Bronze Age city discovered in the plains of Kazakhstan
A major settlement in Central Asia called Semiyarka dating back to 1600 BC had houses, a big central building and even an industrial zone for producing copper and bronze
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