Dominant Pimblett stops Chandler for biggest UFC win
Paddy Pimblett earns the biggest win of his career as he secures a third-round stoppage against Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in Miami.
Girl's meningitis leads to quadruple amputation
The family of five-year-old Saffanah praise NHS teams who "worked tirelessly to save her life".
Bridgerton v Bond - McIlroy & DeChambeau prepare for showdown
Long drives are the only similarity between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, the contrasting pair in pole position to win the Masters.
Tourist attraction shut nearly as often as open
The Islandmagee tourist attraction has been closed by rockfalls, storm damage and planned works.
The Papers: 'Ring of steel' and 'King will not slow down'
An emergency law handing control of British Steel to the government dominates Sunday's front pages.
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
The US president says he will give more details on Monday; it follows concerns that tech prices could skyrocket as many gadgets are made in China.
Major incident after explosion destroys house
Nottinghamshire Police, the fire service and ambulances will be at the scene overnight.
Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer
India’s obesity crisis is surging - and the humble pot belly may be a bigger villain than it seems.
MP denied entry to Hong Kong to visit newborn grandson
A Liberal Democrat MP has been denied entry to Hong Kong where she was due to visit her newborn grandson.
MP refused entry to Hong Kong tells of her 'chilling' treatment
A Liberal Democrat MP who was denied entry to Hong Kong on a family visit has said it should be a "wake-up call" to all parliamentarians.
Scheffler & McIlroy feature in best shots of Masters day three
Watch the best shots from day three at the Masters featuring Scottie Scheffler & Rory McIlroy at Augusta.
'We saved a 200-year-old pub in a forgotten part of Scotland'
How the community in Wigtown stepped in to stop a historic hostelry being turned into flats.
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador 'alive and secure', US says
A judge has called for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US.
Will Saturday Night Live's UK spin-off make Brits laugh?
A planned UK version of the legendary US comedy show is described as a "difficult proposition".
The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen
The actor speaks about growing up in the spotlight and embracing her autism diagnosis.
Universal theme park is coming to the UK - so what could it look like?
Imagination should have no limit when drawing up new resorts, rollercoaster and theme park experts say.
Chris Mason: As British Steel law rushed through Parliament, officials waited in hotel
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor.
McIlroy leads Masters by two as he chases Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy holds a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau heading into Sunday's final round of the Masters.
Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.
DeChambeau holes 'impossible' putt on 18th
Watch as Bryson DeChambeau holes "impossible" putt to make sure Rory McIlroy will only have a two-shot lead going into the final round of the Masters at Augusta.
'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.
Will Katy Perry sing in space - and will the all-female Blue Origin rocket crew count as astronauts?
It's been more than 60 years since a woman travelled into space without a man. And now six of them are blasting off from Earth.
Number of dead in nightclub roof collapse disaster rises to 225
The number of people who have died after a nightclub roof collapsed in the capital of the Dominican Republic has risen to 225.
Money and grotesque flattery: The art of doing a deal with Trump
Donald Trump boasts that he is the king of dealmakers. His 1987 ghostwritten bestseller, The Art Of The Deal, turned the New York City nepo babe into a national figure.
Asylum system leading people to 'consider taking their own lives'
A leading mental health charity is warning the asylum system is increasing the risk of suicide among asylum seekers and refugees.
Low-level drinkers 'have increased cancer and cardiovascular risk'
Low-level drinking can increase your chances of cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Pinta 3.0 brings major GTK4 overhaul
Over 15 years ago, I wrote about the launch of a Paint.NET clone for Linux, called Pinta, written in GTK. That was merely version 0.1, and over time, it’s become somewhat of a staple for many Linux users.
'They need him' - How Rice shone while other Arsenal stars were rested
Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards praises Declan Rice's "remarkable" energy in Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Brentford.
Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used.
Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell series gets a new teaser trailer
A new teaser trailer for Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell anime series has been announced on the official Ghost in the Shell website in a post spotted by Anime News Network. The post also revealed some of the staff heading up the series, which includes people who’ve worked on other shows from the […]
The story behind Simon and Garfunkel's most famous album
The story behind Simon and Garfunkel's most famous album, Bridge over Troubled Water.
'Calm' England have 'great capacity' to regroup
England score six unanswered second-half tries after "calm" half-time debrief quells the possibility of a shock defeat by Ireland in Cork.
It's like I've never driven an F1 car - Norris
Lando Norris says he felt "clueless" and "like I have never driven a Formula 1 car before" after qualifying sixth for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'
She says her husband, who has been receiving cancer treatment for over a year, wants to do "more and more".
Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors
Andrei Kelin tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he does not deny accusations of attempting to spy on UK nuclear submarine fleet.
Criminals selling fake vintage fashion online
Authorities are warning that criminals might be infiltrating vintage shops and online marketplaces.
Elliptical Python programming
One thing I love about Python is how it comes with its very own built-in zen. In moments of tribulations, when I am wrestling with crooked code and tangled thoughts, I often find solace in its timeless wisdom.
Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus
Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions.
Piastri takes Bahrain pole, Norris in sixth
McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix with the second McLaren of Lando Norris down in sixth.
Firefighters warn public to stay away as they respond to 'significant' gas explosion incident
Firefighters are warning the public to stay away as they respond to a "significant" gas explosion in a residential street in Nottinghamshire.
Trump excludes smartphones, computers, chips from higher tariffs
The Trump administration has excluded “smartphones, computers, and other electronics,” even those imported from China, from tariffs it levied last week, reports Bloomberg. The exemptions don’t free them from all tariffs, though, as the outlet says others from before Trump’s April 9th tariffs still apply. Late last night, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated […]
UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says nationalisation is "likely" next step as Parliament rushes law through.
US special envoy meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine ceasefire
Steve Witkoff held talks with the Russian president, meanwhile Moscow's ambassador to the UK told the BBC the US is not Russia's ally.
Gladiators 2025: Winners crowned after grand final
The four finalists in this year's competition battled it out on the BBC One show.
McIlroy makes incredible start with eagle on second
Watch as Rory McIlroy eagles the second hole to move to three under par for his third round at The Masters in Augusta.
US-Iran talks exceeded expectations - but the first round was the easy bit
The talks in Muscat lasted only two hours.
Boulter & Burrage secure GB's BJK Cup Finals place
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage produce a superb doubles performance to help Great Britain beat the Netherlands 2-1 and reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
US and Iran hold 'constructive' first round of nuclear talks
The highest-level talks between the two nations since Trump's first term in office will resume next week.
A sticking plaster, not a solution: What next for British Steel?
Sir Keir Starmer was flying the flag for domestic steel production on Saturday as his government passed emergency legislation to give itself extraordinary powers to intervene in the running of the steel works in Scunthorpe and elsewhere.
England produce strong second-half performance to beat Ireland
England produce a dominant second-half performance to defeat Ireland and keep their hopes of a fourth successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam alive.
Bungie’s slick-looking Marathon shooter arrives on September 23rd
The creators of Halo and Destiny are finally ready to show off their next big project: Marathon. It’s a long-awaited title from Bungie and revives the classic Marathon IP in the form of a PvPvE extraction shooter. After a teaser nearly two years ago, the Sony-owned studio just spent an hour showing off Marathon gameplay […]
Scottish boarding school to accept fees in Bitcoin
Lomond School in Helensburgh which charges up to £38,000 per year said the move came after requests from parents.
England see off Ireland with dominant second half
England produce a clinical second-half performance to defeat Ireland in Cork and maintain their bid for a fourth successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam.
Relief in Scunthorpe - but the fight isn't over yet
As football fans filed out of Scunthorpe United's ground, the evening sun was shining down on them.
Apple’s Mythic Quest has come to an end
Mythic Quest, the Apple TV Plus comedy about a game studio, isn’t getting a fifth season, reports Variety. And, like a developer issuing a farewell patch, Apple is updating the final episode of season four with a new “goodbye” ending next week. Variety published a statement from Mythic Quest’s executive producers: “Endings are hard. But […]
Emergency bill to protect British Steel becomes law
An emergency bill to save British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces has become law.
Search for driver after woman hit on golf course
A woman remains in a critical but stable condition after being hit by a van after a police chase.
We want our steel back, say Scunthorpe's workers
Hundreds turn out for a march and to urge the government to throw a lifeline to British Steel.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe taken to hospital
Eddie Howe "is conscious and talking with his family" but will miss Newcastle's Premier League fixture with Manchester United on Sunday.
Brother of Manchester Arena bomber attacks three prison officers
Three prison officers have been attacked by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, the prison officers' union has said.
AI is making hyperscalers' sustainability pledges look more and more like a Hail Mary

Carbon capture, SMRs, fusion power - tech titans' climate strategies are packed with moon shots

Comment  AI's appetite for power is exploding. Hyperscalers have only just begun to adopt Nvidia's 120 kW-per-rack systems, and the GPU giant is already charting a course toward 600 kW designs.…

UK hits highest temperature of the year as pollen levels high for many
It has been warm, dry and sunny so far this April - but the weather is due to turn more unsettled.
Newcastle United boss admitted to hospital after being 'unwell for a number of days'
Newcastle United's head coach Eddie Howe has been admitted to hospital after feeling "unwell for a number of days", his club have said.
Why the King and Queen's Italy tour has been seen as a great triumph
I'm not sure their police officers felt the same from the looks on their faces, but the King and Queen, we're told, were on a "huge high" after making their way through the scrum of entourage, security and locals while on walkabout in Ravenna.
The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life
Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. You’ll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders — you name it. But these devices aren’t just for athletes. The company’s made significant strides in its […]
CCTV captures moment of explosion in central Athens
There have been no reported injuries, as Greece's transport minister condemns the "criminal" attack.
Israel says it will expand its offensive across most of Gaza
Israel's defence minister also said it had taken over a "security zone", which separates the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis.
A Step Towards British Steel Nationalisation?
MPs met in Parliament on a Saturday to pass emergency bill.
Smartphones and laptops among items excluded from reciprocal tariffs, US says
Electronics such as smartphones and laptops will be excluded from reciprocal tariffs, the Trump administration has said.
Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed
The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.
Chelsea reach FA Cup final with late winner against Liverpool
Watch highlights as a dramatic 94th-minute header from Aggie Beever-Jones helps Chelsea secure a comeback victory against Liverpool in their Women's FA Cup semi-final.
There’s nothing wrong with a thong made out of a keyboard
In December 2024, actor and fashion icon Julia Fox stepped out on the street with a flip-phone buckle strapped across her chest, wires on her nails, and an old Discman-turned-compact mirror hanging from her wrist.  Fox didn’t start the retro-tech fashion trend. Celebrities and internet fashionistas were already wearing iPod Shuffle Minis as hair clips […]
Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital
State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away".
Davina McCall reveals brain tumour 'not coming back'
TV presenter Davina McCall has revealed her benign brain tumour is "not coming back" following surgery.
Beever-Jones sends Chelsea to FA Cup final with dramatic late header
Aggie Beever-Jones scores a dramatic 94th-minute winner against Liverpool to send Chelsea to the Women's FA Cup Final.
Why the hot spring weather is sliding away
It's been an unusually sunny start to spring, with parts of the UK enjoying temperatures over 20C (68F) over the past few days.
Blue Prince will steal your time just like Balatro
I know, I know. It’s become a bit of a faux pas to describe one game using another and yet I am compelled. After a few hours with Blue Prince, I realized this game elicits the same feelings in me as Balatro. Not because it has anything to do with cards or passive-aggressive clowns named […]
AI to more than double global datacenter electricity use by 2030, say global policy wonks

No worries, just use neural networks to optimize systems powering neural networks

Analysis  Global datacenter electricity use is set to more than double by 2030 - slightly surpassing Japan's total consumption - with AI named as the biggest driver.…

Iran says 'indirect talks' taking place with US over nuclear programme
Iran says "indirect talks" over the country's rapidly advancing nuclear programme are under way with US officials.
Top Gear's The Stig breaks 20-year-old lap record
Top Gear editor Jack Rix says the record at Dunsfold Aerodrome was thought to be "untouchable".
Extreme wildfire warning in final day with rain to come
Firefighters remain at the scene of two incidents on Arran and Cumbernauld following a week of wildfires across Scotland.
Mystery over identity of body found in canal
Police in Birmingham have asked for help in identifying a man whose body was found in one of the city's canals last year.
AI can't stop making up software dependencies and sabotaging everything

Hallucinated package names fuel 'slopsquatting'

The rise of AI-powered code generation tools is reshaping how developers write software - and introducing new risks to the software supply chain in the process.…

Boy, 16, in court charged with murder after stabbing
The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, has been remanded in youth offender accommodation.
Palestinian student activist can be deported from US, judge rules
Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported from the US, an immigration judge has ruled.
Deadly measles outbreak does little to counter vaccine scepticism in Texas
With two measles deaths - both children - in the state, officials struggle to convince communities to vaccinate.
Three brothers bid to row across Pacific Ocean in record time after conquering Atlantic
Three brothers are hoping to set a record time for rowing across the Pacific Ocean - having already conquered the Atlantic.
Mapping legend Ordnance Survey releases blocky Britain in Minecraft – again

A thing of beauty for map fans and those with kids

Have you ever wanted to explore a blocky low-resolution version of the UK? Well, you're in luck, because the Ordnance Survey has created a Minecraft representation of it, claimed to be as realistic as anything ever can be in the game.…

Thousands set to run in UK's flattest marathon
The Boston Marathon will wind through rural lanes and villages around the Lincolnshire town.
The Scots magician who inspired the great Houdini
John Henry Anderson from Aberdeenshire was reputedly among legendary Harry Houdini's inspirations.
Disabled people criticise 'eyesore' viewing platform at beauty spot
The new structure was built to improve accessibility at the Hole of Horcum in the North York Moors.
Starmer's search for football watchdog chair goes into extra-time
The appointment of the inaugural chair of English football's new watchdog has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Whitehall officials resumed contact with applicants who did not make it onto a final shortlist.
What is Iran's nuclear programme and what does the US want?
Donald Trump has suggested Iran could face military action if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal.
Boat Race: 'All we care about is finishing first'
Crews will battle it out over a 4.25 mile stretch of the River Thames, between Putney and Mortlake.
Wildfire home scare has owners fearing about future
A mild winter followed by spring droughts has made this year particularly bad for wildfires in Wales.
Driver charged £100 'after stopping to be sick'
Dave Knight was charged after briefly entering a privately-owned car park when he became unwell.
Expect 'fireworks and tears' in Gladiators final, says Team GB gymnast
Joe Fishburn says people have been messaging him after learning about his 'adverse' life story.
'I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth'
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she worked at.
Bomb explodes outside railway company offices amid anger over Greece's worst train disaster
Police in Greece are investigating after a bomb exploded outside the offices of the country's main railway company.
England eye dominant decade over resurgent Ireland
England travel to Cork in Women's Six Nations on Saturday to face Ireland, knowing victory would complete a clean sweep spanning 10 years.
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