Firefighters remain at the scene of two incidents on Arran and Cumbernauld following a week of wildfires across Scotland.
Police in Birmingham have asked for help in identifying a man whose body was found in one of the city's canals last year.
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.…
The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, has been remanded in youth offender accommodation.
Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported from the US, an immigration judge has ruled.
With two measles deaths - both children - in the state, officials struggle to convince communities to vaccinate.
Three brothers are hoping to set a record time for rowing across the Pacific Ocean - having already conquered the Atlantic.
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.…
The Boston Marathon will wind through rural lanes and villages around the Lincolnshire town.
John Henry Anderson from Aberdeenshire was reputedly among legendary Harry Houdini's inspirations.
The new structure was built to improve accessibility at the Hole of Horcum in the North York Moors.
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.
Donald Trump has suggested Iran could face military action if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal.
Crews will battle it out over a 4.25 mile stretch of the River Thames, between Putney and Mortlake.
A mild winter followed by spring droughts has made this year particularly bad for wildfires in Wales.
Dave Knight was charged after briefly entering a privately-owned car park when he became unwell.
Joe Fishburn says people have been messaging him after learning about his 'adverse' life story.
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she worked at.
Police in Greece are investigating after a bomb exploded outside the offices of the country's main railway company.
England travel to Cork in Women's Six Nations on Saturday to face Ireland, knowing victory would complete a clean sweep spanning 10 years.
US visitors tell the BBC they're keeping quiet about their nationality abroad.
The vote later won't determine British Steel's future, but is a first step towards a possible nationalisation.
A vote aimed at saving a British Steel plant and claims from the Duke of Sussex feature on Saturday's front pages.
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.
Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau know winning the Green Jacket on Sunday depends on what happens between their ears.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.
The ruling potentially paves the way for an early release for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for killing their parents.
The government has said Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported in error, but has resisted returning him to the US.
The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge.
For a while, it looked like President Donald Trump was going to have Big Tech’s back. Now, the tech industry is collateral damage in his global trade war. On Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of placing “a levy on the advertising revenues of digital services†if tariff negotiations with […]
Netflix is starting to test search that’s powered by OpenAI, according to Bloomberg. The new search engine will let users “look for shows using far more specific terms, including the subscriber’s mood, for example, the company said,” per the report. This OpenAI-powered search will also allow users to make queries that “go well beyond genres […]
The wait is over — kind of. Apple’s iPhone 16 series is out, including the kinda affordable 16E, and its much-hyped Apple Intelligence has arrived courtesy of iOS 18.1. But if you’re expecting a new kind of iPhone experience, well, I have some bad news for you. The AI features introduced in iOS 18.1 and more […]
The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.
Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy feature in the best shots from day two at the Masters at Augusta.
As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.
Eighteen months since Omri Miran was taken hostage by Hamas, his wife Lishay still sends family updates, which she hopes he will read one day.
Redmond hopes you’ve forgotten or got over why everyone hated it the first time
After temporarily shelving its controversial Windows Recall feature amid a wave of backlash, Microsoft is back at it - now quietly slipping the screenshotting app into the Windows 11 Release Preview channel for Copilot+ PCs, signaling its near-readiness for general availability.…
Those unfamiliar with Scotland's so-called 'ferry fiasco' would barely believe it is a true story.
Poland's outgoing President Andrzej Duda has kept few revelations for the final weeks of his presidency.
$5.1B cancelations pitched as efficiency move, though costly Trump birthday parade mulled
The US Department of Defense (DOD) has canceled contracts for "consulting and other non-essential services" in the latest round of cuts conceived by Elon Musk's DOGE unit.…
Remember Windows Recall, the Windows feature that would take a screenshot of your desktop every three seconds, stored them in a database, and then let you search through them at later dates? The feature has been hobbled by implementation problems, security issues, and privacy troubles, and has been released in preview and pulled since its original unveiling.
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) wants to know which of the quantum computers now in development have the best chance of being game-changing technologies
Great Britain's Evie Richards becomes the most successful female short track cross-country rider ever with victory in Brazil.
Watch as defending champion Scottie Scheffler finds the bushes with his shot off the 12th tee before chipping-in for a birdie at the Masters at Augusta.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 8, which brings changes like 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a photo mode, launches on April 15th, developer Larian Studios announced on Friday. The patch, set to be the game’s last major update, was originally announced in November 2024, so it’s been a long time coming (though Larian has been stress […]
Leinster score eight unanswered tries against Glasgow Warriors to advance to the Champions Cup semi-finals and underline their status as tournament favourites.
The dog is believed to be the same one which fled when marksmen shot at it last week, police say.
Proposed cuts would wipe out NOAA’s Ocean and Atmospheric Research office among a raft of other reductions to one of the main scientific agencies of the US
A new report from ProPublica published Thursday showed how the Louisiana government is using TIGER (Targeted Interventions to Greater Enhance Re-entry), a computer program developed by Louisiana State University to prevent recidivism, to approve or deny parole applications based on a score calculating their risk of returning to prison. Though the algorithm was initially designed […]
MPs are set to debate emergency legislation to keep the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe open in a move that would pave the way for nationalisation.
Justin Rose leads the Masters as he continues his quest for a maiden victory at the age of 44, while Rory McIlroy recovers to move two shots behind.
YouTube is giving creators a new AI tool that can generate instrumental tracks to use in videos for free without worrying about copyright claims, TechCrunch reports. The new feature was demonstrated in a video posted on the company’s Creator Insider channel this week. In the video, the host, Lauren, shows a new tab in the […]
When the sun sets on Scunthorpe this Saturday, the town's steelworks will likely have a new boss - Jonathan Reynolds.
Parliament will be recalled on Saturday in a bid to save the firm's Scunthorpe plant.
Middle Kingdom retaliates against Donald 'joke' Trump's 'instrument and weapon to bully and coerce'
China is upping tariffs on US imports to 125 percent, branding the Trump administration's tax policies a "joke."…
Middle Kingdom retaliates against White House's 'instrument and weapon to bully and coerce'
World War Fee China is upping tariffs on US imports to 125 percent, branding the Trump administration's tax policies a "joke."…
Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans.
Yesterday we had SDL2 for the classic Mac OS, today we have modern SSL/TLS for the classic Mac OS. This is a C89/C90 port of MbedTLS for Mac System 7/8/9. It works, and compiles under Metrowerks Codewarrior Pro 4.
England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson is to be given a knighthood for services to cricket.
Will it run Doom? The question that has challenged tinkerers and hardware hackers for years has now come full circle. Limited Run Games has announced a new collector’s edition of the iconic first-person shooter that ships in a box that itself can play Doom on a built-in screen. The Doom plus Doom II Will It […]
ChatGPT’s latest image generator had an explosive debut thanks to the viral Studio Ghibli art trend, and LinkedIn users have now jumped on a new gimmick: turning yourself into a toy. There are several flavors of the trend being shared. The “AI Action Figure” variant appears to have gained the most traction, in which a […]
Consumer campaign group says 'we need lifetime transparency for tech
Those well-meaning agitators at the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) are back, this time with an interactive "Electronic Waste Graveyard" cataloging a range of devices tossed aside after software support expires or cloud connections flatline.…
Now that Samsung has launched its 2025 lineup, including the high-end Frame Pro, we’re starting to see steep discounts land on the 2024 models. Right now, for example, Samsung’s 85-inch Frame TV — its largest Frame TV to date — has dropped to around $2,498 ($1,800 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung’s online storefront. […]
Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic.
Abercrombie & Fitch's former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said.
Black folks are loud. We laugh loud, we love loud, we protest loud. But when we really want to show our approval, we get quiet first. When we laugh at something funny, like really laugh, it sounds like a thin wheeze before sound bursts forth like a storm. And within seconds of starting South of […]
Members of the National Education Union have rejected a 2.8% pay rise recommended by the government.
Europe's defence ministers said they saw no sign of an end to the war.
BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel lifts the lid on why Mohamed Salah decided to stay at Liverpool despite interest from Saudi Arabia.
DoorDash’s international arm Wolt has already been experimenting with Coco’s fleet of sidewalk robots in Helsinki, Finland. Now, DoorDash is linking up with sidewalk robot maker Coco to expand automated food deliveries to the US. It’s live in Los Angeles and Chicago with nearly 600 merchants set up to drop your lunch and other goods into […]
The star says he's "blown away" to top the UK album chart, 52 years after he first achieved the feat.
It has been warm and sunny for most in the UK as temperatures reached highs of 23.2C.
"No state... can be exempt from the obligation not to commit war crimes, not to commit genocide, not to commit ethnic cleansing," Mirjana Spoljaric tells the BBC.
Two weeks ago, Garmin announced it was launching a new subscription. Where the Garmin Connect app had previously offered everything from in-depth metrics and training plans for free, the beloved fitness tech company was now adding premium AI summaries, among other features, behind a paywall. In The Verge comments, my social media mentions, and the […]
British number one Katie Boulter produces a fine comeback to lead the side to victory over Germany in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie.
Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two in Friday practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Activist investor finds payments groups lobbying against climate action
An activist investor has called on IBM to report on its lobbying practices, which he alleges include spending “dark money” with organizations that campaign against climate change reporting and legislation.…
Roman ships equipped with bronze rams sank dozens of Carthaginian ships during a major naval battle in 241 BCE – now we know how the rams were made
Gary Lewis was stabbed with a syringe full of muscle relaxant in a seemingly random attack.
Two officers were banned from the force after breaching honesty and integrity standards.
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has met Vladimir Putin for talks in Russia - as the US president called on Moscow to "get moving" with ending the war in Ukraine.
Hamil Miah was found guilty of 10 counts of fraud and food safety offences on Friday.
Apple may finally be ready to roll out its smarter, more personalized Siri features before the 2025 holiday season, according to The New York Times. The publication cited three sources with knowledge of Apple’s plan to release a virtual assistant “in the fall” that can edit and send photos to a friend on request — […]
Toshiba has announced a new record player designed for vinyl enthusiasts who want to make their analog music collections more portable. The Aurex AX-RP10 is by no means pocket-friendly like Sony’s Walkman or Apple’s iPod, but it’s small enough to haul around in an included shoulder bag while still accommodating 12-inch records, and it can […]
The time of year has arrived — Webby Award season. For the 29th annual Webby Awards, The Verge is nominated in two categories: best technology podcast and best technology video. The award show is basically a competition for “Best of the Internet,†and each nominee is up for two awards: the Webby Award and the […]
My phone dings, and a notification from Instagram pops up: “Clark’s Closet Connection’s countdown has ended.†I click the alert to head to the profile page and start refreshing as new posts furiously come in on tonight’s “drop.†Size 10 Mario sneakers. Moana-themed Hanna Andersson pajamas. A 3T Boden skort. Users, mostly moms, comment “me!†[…]
Did Gary Neville have a point when he railed against the state of Premier League football after the Manchester derby?
Australia's housing crisis has hit its worst point in decades, becoming a key issue in the upcoming election.
Donald Trump is undergoing his annual medical check-up on Friday, although the US president has consistently chosen to keep basic facts about his health secret.
Donald Trump has had his annual medical check-up, although the US president has consistently chosen to keep basic facts about his health secret.
The Menendez brothers' bid for freedom through resentencing can continue with the hearing scheduled for Thursday, a judge has ruled.
A nursery worker has been charged with the manslaughter of a 14-month-old boy in the West Midlands.
Audience members have been shouting, jumping and throwing popcorn in the air during some screenings.
Plus a fresh version ... nine years after its last
After five years, the extremely experimental GoboLinux project is springing back to life with a new maintainer and a new release.…
Dmitrii Ovsiannikov was given a 40-month prison sentence after being found guilty earlier this week.
The Russian-American citizen was released in a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.
Tesla has a new entry-level Cybertruck with longer range, and it’s the cheapest model yet at $69,990 before the federal $7,500 credit. Tesla pulled some significant features to achieve the price cut. The new “long range” Cybertruck has just a single RWD motor compared to the two in the AWD model. It also lacks a […]
Ever since Google debuted the original Pixel Watch in 2022, improving battery life has been a major focus of subsequent iterations of the smartwatch. Based on new leaks of the upcoming Pixel Watch 4, it looks like that might be the case again. Renders published by 91mobiles from leaker OnLeaks show a slightly thicker watch […]
Sir Keir Starmer has said the government will debate emergency legislation on Saturday to keep the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe open as "our economic and national security is on the line".
MPs will today debate emergency laws to save British Steel after the prime minister warned the country's "economic and national security is on the line".
