De Bruyne completes Napoli move after Man City exit
Kevin de Bruyne completes his move to Napoli after leaving Manchester City at the end of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
'I lost part of my garden to a £2bn road'
John Watkeys was asked to leave his home of 65 years for the upgrade on one of Wales' busiest roads.
Tape, glass, and molecules – the future of archival storage

Time to stop giving cold storage the cold shoulder

Feature  The future of archival data storage is tape, more tape, and then possibly glass-based tech, with DNA and other molecular tech still a distant prospect.…

Six-wicket haul helps Cummins reach 300 dismissals in Tests
Australia captain Pat Cummins finishes with figures of 6-28 in South Africa's first innings of the ICC Test Championship final at Lord's - with the final wicket also bringing up Cummins' 300th career Test wicket.
Cunha completes 'dream' £62.5m Man Utd move - how does he fit in?
Brazil forward Matheus Cunha says he "dreamed of wearing the red shirt" when he was a child.
Death inquiry chairman accused of bias over 'secret' meetings with family
The Sheku Bayoh Inquiry chairman wrote to grieving relatives to say he was "humbled and honoured" to hear their experiences - sparking calls for him to step down over concerns of bias following five meetings described as "secret", the inquiry has heard.
Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate
The Food Standards Agency says the labelling on imported chocolate may not list all ingredients.
Google faces billion-quid bruising over Play Store fees in the UK

Competition Appeals Tribunal gives nod for claim to go to trial

A billion-pound legal action against Google over Play Store fees can proceed to trial.…

Snapchat’s latest subscription tier will get you ‘hundreds’ of lenses
Snapchat has launched a new subscription tier that offers access to a wider selection of lenses and augmented-reality experiences. The Lens Plus subscription costs $8.99 per month and will include lenses made by Snapchat and “select” creators to start, such as an exclusive AI-powered video lens and a Bitmoji game lens. Along with access to […]
China strikes cautious tone after Trump claims trade deal is 'done'
China will "always honour its commitments" when it comes to negotiating trade disagreements with the US, according to a spokesperson for the Chinese government.
Strip-search police told girl she may be arrested
Three police officers are accused of gross misconduct over the strip-search of Child Q at her school.
Alexander-Arnold speaks Spanish at Real unveiling
England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold describes joining Real Madrid as a "dream come true" and "huge responsibility" as he addressed the audience at his presentation on Thursday in Spanish.
Kickstarter-funded films are coming to Tubi
Tubi‘s next move to expand its streaming catalog sounds like a win for the indie movie set. Today, Tubi (which is owned by Fox) announced that it is partnering with Kickstarter to distribute a number of films funded on the crowdfunding platform. Beginning this fall, more than 20 movies “that uniquely resonate with Tubi fandoms” […]
Xgimi adds a laser option and built-in batteries to its MoGo 4 projectors
Xgimi is sticking batteries into the latest versions of its compact MoGo projectors, making them even more portable since you no longer need to bring an extra power bank if you don’t have access to an outlet. Both the MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser are supposed to have enough built-in power to watch a […]
Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade party
The US taxpayer is going to be on the hook for all the soldiers, tanks, and planes that appear in Donald Trump's military parade. But several major tech companies are paying for the festivities along the parade route. According to recent statements from America250, Oracle, Amazon, Coinbase, Lockheed Martin, and Palantir are some of the […]
Controversial FIA statute changes voted through
Controversial changes to the statutes of Formula 1's governing body the FIA are passed by members despite a warning the organisation is in a "dark period of democratic backsliding".
Meta cracks down on nudify apps after being exposed
Meta is suing a company that advertised generative AI apps on its social media platforms that enable users to “nudify” people without their consent. The lawsuit against Joy Timeline comes after hundreds of ads for the digital undressing apps were discovered on Meta’s Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and Threads platforms by a CBS News investigation published […]
Alexander-Arnold speaks impressive Spanish at Real Madrid unveiling
Watch as Trent Alexander-Arnold impresses the crowd by speaking in Spanish as he is presented for the first time as a Real Madrid player saying "it's a dream come true".
Thunderstorm warnings in place as drought declared for millions
Temperatures on Friday will likely match the previous hottest day of 2025 so far.
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UK Spending Review prescribes £10B digital remedy for NHS

Between a borrowing rock and a fiscal hard place, Labour chases efficiency

In the UK's first multi-year Spending Review since 2021, the government has announced £10 billion ($14 billion) in NHS technology and digital transformation by 2028-29, an increase of nearly 50 percent on the current financial year.…

Digital Realty CTO on why storage is the datacenter challenge no one's talking about

And why supporting quantum computing is easier than supporting a 1MW rack

Interview  When the great and the good of the datacenter world got together in Cannes last week for Datacloud Global Congress, storage was barely mentioned, with shortages of GPUs, power and land the key talking points.…

Dua Lipa and Sir Elton John's bid to force government to change tack on AI fails
Leading artists said the bill needed to be changed to protect them from having their work copied by AI.
Man trapped inside NI leisure centre tells of fear as rioters attacked
Masked youths attacked a leisure centre and set it on fire as violence spread to other towns in Northern Ireland.
At the scene: 'Everyone is running, trying to save as many lives as possible'
The scene at the crash site is shocking, the BBC's Roxy Gagdekar writes.
The Alters brings Kojima-esque weirdness to a tale of sci-fi survival
Rolling across rugged alien wilds, your circular base in The Alters offers a twinkling haven from the whipping winds and nauseating radiation. At least, that's how it feels for the first few hours. Gradually, as the in-game days stack up, my view of the vessel changes: protagonist Jan Dolski seems to be stuck on what […]
Inspector saw blood after being slashed with sword
Insp Moloy Campbell tells a jury that Marcus Arduini Monzo was "slashing at me with a large sword".
Verified video shows Air India plane descending moments before crash
A plane bound for London Gatwick carrying 242 people has crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad in India.
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks
The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.
'He's so good in the field' - Labuschagne takes diving catch to dismiss Bavuma
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne takes a brilliant diving catch to remove South Africa captain Temba Bavuma for 36 to leave South Africa on 94-5 on day two of the ICC Test Championship final at Lord's.
Road finally opens after 23 years of roadworks
A South Wales road has officially been opened, 23 years after roadworks first began.
Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years
But the NHS in England is still well below its target for seeing patients within 18 weeks.
Watch: BBC correspondent reports from crash site as rescuers work among wreckage
Air India say there were 169 Indian nationals on board the flight, as-well as 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals.
'I don't feel safe living here': UK residents raise alarm about freehold estates
Imagine owning your own home only to find yourself subject to regular costs, strict rules and extra fees when you try to sell. Welcome to the world of freehold estates - a type of housing development that property experts have told Money is becoming increasingly common.
US to partially evacuate embassy in Iraq as Iran tensions rise
The move comes as US talks over Iran's nuclear programme appear to have stalled in recent days.
Race Across The World winners crowned
The duo will share a cash prize of £20,000 after racing through China, Nepal and India.
Firefighters douse flames among wreckage at crash site
Footage shows firefighters dousing flames in Ahmedabad, western India.
'Major compromise' at NHS temping arm exposed gaping security holes

Incident responders suggested sweeping improvements following Active Directory database heist

Exclusive  Cybercriminals broke into systems belonging to the UK's NHS Professionals body in May 2024, stealing its Active Directory database, but the healthcare organization never publicly disclosed it, The Register can reveal.…

Can any nation protect against a Ukraine-style drone smuggling attack?
Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb showed how small, cheap drones can be smuggled into a country and used against expensive military hardware. Now, there are concerns that nations like the US and UK aren't ready to defend against a similar attack
Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close
The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.
Moments before Air India plane crash
Footage has emerged showing the moments before a London-bound Air India flight crashed near Ahmedabad Airport in the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat - shortly after take-off.
Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year
Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.
'A shining light': Paul McCartney leads tributes to Brian Wilson
His songs including Surfin' USA, California Girls and God Only Knows have become pop music classics.
AI coding tools are like that helpful but untrustworthy friend, devs say

A survey from AI biz Qodo finds robo-coding productivity gains are unevenly distributed

Exclusive  Software developers largely appreciate the productivity improvements they get from AI coding tools, but they don't entirely trust their output, according to a survey conducted by AI coding biz Qodo.…

Fujifilm’s new X-E5 is one of its sleekest mirrorless cameras yet
Fujifilm is announcing the X-E5, a new $1,699.95 mirrorless camera due out in August. It has a 40-megapixel sensor, a new control lever on its front, a classic EVF mode with old-school frame lines, and of course a bunch of analog-inspired film simulations.  It’s yet another retro-looking mirrorless from Fujifilm, but it’s one of the […]
Smoke billows into the air in Ahmedabad
242 people were on board the Air India plane.
Chris Mason: Reeves and Starmer can't escape sluggish economy
The PM and chancellor badged their Spending Review as start of a new chapter but the economic backdrop is inescapable.
Teenage girls admit killing man in street attack
Fredi Rivero was pushed, shoved, kicked and punched in a group attack in north London.
Video game actor strike ends in US - but AI described as 'direct threat' to UK industry
Video game actors in the US have ended their strike after nearly a year of industrial action, over the use of artificial intelligence by game studios. 
UK reheats Edinburgh supercomputer plan sans exascale chops

Government revives shelved project with fresh funding but scaled-back ambitions

The UK government has disclosed plans for the country's most powerful supercomputer to be built in Edinburgh – less than a year after cancelling an identical plan.…

Charges over Ballymena riots as centre housing foreign families attacked
Three teenagers have been charged with rioting in Ballymena - as a community centre housing migrant families affected by the violence was attacked.
What we know so far about passenger plane crash
An Air India flight which was on route to London Gatwick has crashed in India.
Anger as fans can't personalise Wales women shirt
Supporters are unable to personalise the mint green jersey, made by longstanding supplier Adidas.
David Walliams Nazi salute unacceptable, BBC says
The children's author and comedian made the gestures during a recording of Would I Lie To You?
Moto Tag finally gets precise UWB location tracking
Promised way back in June 2024, the Moto Tag location tracker is finally rolling out UWB support via a firmware update. That makes it the first tracker on Google’s Find Hub network to support ultra-wideband tracking, which is superior to Bluetooth since it uses distance and directional arrows to guide owners with compatible phones to […]
India to London plane crashes with at least 242 people on board
A plane carrying at least 242 people, including 53 British nationals, to London Gatwick has crashed at an airport in India.
'A one-man army, with a mission to save lives': Tributes after death of pioneering drug policy campaigner
A leading drug policy reform campaigner who championed safe consumption rooms has died at the age of 48.
Thousands of Poundland jobs at risk as shops to close after company sold
Thousands of jobs are at risk after discount high street chain Poundland was sold - with dozens of shops expected to shut.
More deaths possible at beach where teen drowned - coroner
More deaths are possible at a beach where a teenager drowned, a coroner has warned.
Chris Mason: Spending Review is a gamble on patience in an era of impatience
The big bet for the government remains on economic growth - finding it and sustaining it.
Trump administration reviews submarine deal with the UK and Australia
The US has launched a formal review of the multi-billion pound AUKUS submarine deal with the UK and Australia.
CIO wants to grow tech team by cloning staff as digital twins and AI agents

UC San Diego hopes humans spend less time fighting fires, more time repelling 'exquisite' attacks from abroad that researchers accidentally invited

Cisco Live  Experienced IT professionals should share their experience so their employers can create digital twins and AI agents that do parts of their own jobs, to relieve them of repetitive work and after-hours troubleshooting chores.…

Fire on cargo ship sparks fears of 'ecological disaster'
A cargo ship caught fire with hazardous cargo on board off India's southern coast, D Cevent a potential ecological disaster".
US-backed aid group says Hamas killed five Palestinian staff in bus attack
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said the attack, which the BBC could not independently verify, came after days of threats from Hamas.
Sweets from US company could damage DNA and increase cancer risk, UK agency warns
The FSA says chemical compounds in the sweets can increase the risk of cancer and damage DNA.
Behold! Humanity has captured our first look at the Sun's South Pole

Confusingly, the magnetic north and south poles are both down there, where the Solar Orbiter can see them

Occupants of planet Earth can’t see the Sun’s poles – unless they look at images the Solar Orbiter spacecraft has just sent home.…

Brighton flop to Europe's hot property - is Gyokeres ready for next step?
Viktor Gyokeres is one of Europe's most prolific goalscorers but can the Brighton flop do it at the very highest level?
Shops found to be flouting single-use vape ban
Disposable vapes are still being sold in some shops despite a recently introduced ban, the BBC finds.
A squad worth £428m - but how good are England Under-21s?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at Lee Carsley's England under-21s squad, which is eyeing back-to-back European Championship titles
Saunas, cuddly toys and new bonds - inside the Lions' Algarve den
Even without the 15 players involved in domestic finals, British and Irish Lions preparations continue apace at their training camp in Portugal.
These touts made millions - and claimed staff at big ticketing firms helped
The touts alleged staff at resale sites Ticketmaster once owned helped them trade in bulk, the BBC reveals.
UK economy contracted sharply after Trump's tariffs with record export fall
The UK economy shrank more than expected in April as the worst of President Trump's tariffs hit, according to the latest official figures.
Iran not complying with nuclear obligations for first time in almost 20 years, says UN watchdog
The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors has found that Iran is not complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years.
'Brave and beautiful people' remembered in Aids quilt display
The UK Aids memorial quilt goes on display in full for the first time in 30 years at London's Tate Modern.
AI and Sexism: The Fight Against Misogyny Online
Laura Bates on how algorithms are fuelling misogyny and radicalising young men.
'No closure' for Leon Brittan's widow after he was falsely accused of sex abuse
Lady Diana Brittan says her falsely accused late husband's legacy has been permanently tarnished.
The Papers: Reeves 'renewing Britain' or 'reckless splurge'?
Reaction to the chancellor's Spending Review dominates the front pages on Thursday.
Klarna’s CEO is now taking your calls — over an AI hotline
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski has already used AI to replace himself during earnings reports, and now Klarna is using AI to clone him another way: through an AI-powered phone hotline. The hotline is now open for users to provide feedback to an interactive AI version of Siemiatkowski that’s trained on his “real voice, insights, and […]
BTS member has house broken into hours after military service release
A woman was seen punching random passcodes outside Jungkook’s home the day he completed military service.
Brian Wilson: iconic images of a Beach Boy's life
The legendary frontman and co-founder of The Beach Boys has died aged 82, his family said.
Oracle scores cloud customer – maybe China's TEMU - that wants any available server, anytime, anywhere

Big Red hails growth from ‘astronomical and ‘insatiable’ demand for cloud and huge IaaS growth

Oracle has surfed demand for cloud services to post revenues that beat its own forecast, fuelled by demand for non-AI cloud services.…

Reeves boosts NHS and housing as some budgets squeezed
Some departments, including the Home Office and Foreign Office, have lost out in the government's Spending Review.
Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000
The 131cm-high figurine was sold at the Yongle International Auction in Beijing.
Jesús polished luxury vehicles at an LA car wash for a decade. Then ICE showed up
The BBC obtained CCTV footage of a raid at a Los Angeles car wash that shows how President Trump's immigration crackdown has ramped up.
Fire at leisure centre as Northern Ireland violence erupts for third night
The worst of the disorder is in Ballymena, but unrest spread to other towns on Wednesday evening.
Baton rounds, firebombs and water cannon as families flee 'locals' venting their feelings
Here we go again.
US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of 'America First' agenda
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.
Trump says rare earths deal 'done' with China
The world's two biggest economies have agreed in principle a framework for de-escalating trade tensions.
Israel considering military action against Iran in days without US support - reports
Israel is considering taking military action against Iran in the coming days - without American support, sources have told US media.
New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree
The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.
Dozens of Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza, hospitals say
At least 39 reportedly die in three incidents near lorries transporting flour and aid distribution sites.
Calm returns to Los Angeles after hundreds arrested
LA Mayor Karen Bass has accused federal authorities of "provoking" residents and spreading "chaos" with immigration raids.
The Korean bakery chain that says croissants don't have to be French
Paris Baguette has 4,000 stores across Asia, the US and Europe - including in London - and is planning to expand.
'I made the sign of victory for Siwar': Mother's relief as malnourished Gaza baby evacuated to Jordan
The BBC travels in an ambulance from the Gaza border to Amman with Siwar and her family
DeepSeek installer or just malware in disguise? Click around and find out

'BrowserVenom' is pure poison

Suspected cybercriminals have created a fake installer for Chinese AI model DeepSeek-R1 and loaded it with previously unknown malware called "BrowserVenom".…

Controversial aid distributer accuses Hamas of deadly attack on bus carrying Palestinian workers
The controversial US and Israeli-backed aid distributor in Gaza has accused Hamas of a deadly attack on a bus carrying Palestinians working with the organisation.
Ryding to retire in 2026 after fifth Olympics
Dave Ryding, Britain's most successful alpine ski racer, is to retire at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Canva to job candidates: Thou shalt use AI during interviews

Design software slinger warns it won't hire devs who aren't good at modern tools

Australian SaaS-y graphic design service Canva now requires candidates for developer jobs to use AI coding assistants during the interview process.…

How the assisted dying debate is dividing doctors as politicians prepare to vote on bill
There are few issues more controversial, more divisive.
US Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier crew left half-fed by contractor-locked ovens

Army joins in push to break vendor grip on military maintenance

US Navy Secretary John Phelan has told the Senate the service needs the right to repair its own gear, and will rethink how it writes contracts to keep control of intellectual property and ensure sailors can fix hardware, especially in a fight.…

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