Woman let girl under 10 drive car through village, court hears
Footage on social media showed the girl driving barefoot and in bad weather on the road in Aberdeenshire.
Microsoft's next Windows 11 update is more 'enablement' than upgrade

If you didn't like 24H2, you're probably not going to like 25H2

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 25H2 is almost here. However, the upgrade will be little more than an exercise in feature enablement since Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 share the same source code.…

Lifetime ISAs leave some with less money than they put in
MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home.
Anker is recalling another five power banks over fire risks
Anker has issued its second product recall so far this month, warning customers that five additional power bank models should stop being used “immediately due to the risk of overheating, melting, smoke, or fire.”  “While the likelihood of malfunction is considered minimal, out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to initiate a voluntary […]
Wimbledon 2025 live: British stars Raducanu and Boulter start campaigns
LLMs are optimizing the adult industry
When Ela Darling began performing in porn at the tail end of the 2000s, tube sites like Pornhub were relatively new, and major studios like Vivid and Digital Playground still dominated the market. For performers, the job was straightforward: show up to set, turn in a good performance, and collect a check. Everything else - […]
Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch
Joby Aviation is getting ready to take flight. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company has delivered its first production aircraft to Dubai, where it plans to launch a commercial air taxi service in early 2026. Joby, which has successfully completed multiple flight tests with a pilot onboard, says it has begun in-market testing […]
Miliband eyes refinery support after Lindsey collapse
Ministers are exploring ways to hand state support to Britain's remaining oil refineries as they scramble to deal with the fallout from the collapse of the Prax Lindsey site in Lincolnshire which has cast a shadow over hundreds of jobs.
US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister tells BBC
Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the Trump administration has "not made their position clear" on further attacks.
What is a 'heat dome' - and how long is it set to affect the UK?
Most of Europe is right now baking in a so-called "heat dome" - conditions a bit like a pizza oven, which are scorching Spain, France, Italy, Greece and beyond.
Decision on Palace's Europa League fate delayed
Uefa delays a decision on whether Crystal Palace can compete in next season's Europa League.
England? Spain? What stats say about who will win Euro 2025
Will it be England, Spain or someone else? Opta predicts each country's chances of winning Euro 2025
Glastonbury Festival getaway and clean-up begins
Public transport and the roads near Worthy Farm are expected to be busy as people head home.
Arm muscles into server market – but can't wrestle control from x86 just yet

Server shipments surge 70% in 2025, still shy of datacenter dominance goal

Arm-based servers are rapidly gaining traction in the market with shipments tipped to jump 70 percent in 2025, however, this remains well short of the chip designer's ambitions to make up half of datacenter CPU sales worldwide by the end of the year.…

'Miracle' baby hare delivered using penknife in dramatic roadside birth
A baby hare has survived against the odds after being delivered in an emergency roadside Caesarean on a roadside in Scotland.
Extra 150,000 people will still be forced into poverty despite welfare U-turn
An extra 150,000 people will still be pushed into poverty despite the government making significant concessions on its plans to cut welfare, according to its own analysis.
Deutsche Bahn train hits 405 km/h without falling to bits

Test run offers hope for a rail system long past its best-before date

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have managed to get an ICE test train to 405 km/h (251 mph) on the Erfurt-Leipzig/Halle high-speed line.…

Hundreds of Brother printer models have an unpatchable security flaw
Serious security flaws have been found in hundreds of Brother printer models that could allow attackers to remotely access devices that are still using default passwords. Eight new vulnerabilities, one of which cannot be fixed by patching the firmware, were discovered in 689 kinds of Brother home and enterprise printers by security company Rapid7.  The […]
Boy, 12, dies in social media challenge as family condemns 'dangerous' online world
The family of a 12-year-old boy has warned of the "danger" of social media after their son died in an online challenge.
Spotify will let users personalize the genre of Discover Weekly playlists
Spotify is adding new personalization features to Discover Weekly, the popular and influential playlist streamed by millions of users. The regularly updated playlist will now have buttons for genres like pop, R&B, and funk at the top, allowing users to tell Spotify what they want more of. The Discover Weekly playlist is one of the […]
Cloud lobby warns EU: Clamp down on water rules and we'll evaporate

CISPE floats reforms to avoid new costs, fragmentation, and infrastructure flight

The Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE) trade body has put forward recommendations for the EU's Water Resilience Strategy, perhaps mindful that datacenters are perceived as hugely wasteful of precious water resources.…

Cannes bringing in 'drastic regulation' on cruise ships
The French Riviera resort of Cannes is bringing in "drastic regulation" on cruise ships, with any vessels carrying more than 1,000 people to be banned from its harbour.
White 'hasn't stopped shaking' after late Lions call-up
Toulon scrum-half Ben White admits "I haven't stopped shaking" after being called up as an injury replacement for the British and Irish Lions just as he was preparing to play for Scotland on Saturday.
Why 'best-dressed officials' are missing from Wimbledon
Wimbledon will be without line judges for the first time next week - will 'sport's best dressed officials' be missed?
Renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows dies at 92
The internationally renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows has died following a short illness.
Your browser has ad tech's fingerprints all over it, but there's a clean-up squad in town

Like being hard to spot? They’d much rather you didn’t

Opinion  There are few tech deceptions more successful than Chrome's Incognito Mode.…

Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash
Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 93-year-old woman
A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 93-year-old woman in Cornwall, police have said.
'It was inevitable' - Mead on facing partner Miedema at Euro 2025
England's Beth Mead on playing against her girlfriend at Euro 2025 and missing their dog Myle.
Man charged with murder after father-of-three's 'sudden death'
A man has been charged with murder after the "sudden death" of a father-of-three in South Wales.
Raducanu, Alcaraz, Boulter and heat - day one at Wimbledon
Everything you need to know about day one as Wimbledon gets under way, with a strong British presence in the men's and women's singles.
Keir Starmer criticises 'appalling' Bob Vylan IDF chants
The prime minister describes the punk duo's Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel's military as "hate speech".
Junior sysadmin’s first lines of code set off alarms. His next lot crashed the company

Sensible CEO wouldn’t let our hero take the blame - a shoddy supervisor got the slap

Who, Me?  Welcome again to Who, Me? It's the Monday morning column in which readers of The Register admit to making big mistakes and somehow swerving the consequences.…

Trump calls for Gaza ceasefire deal - as number of Palestinians killed reaches 56,500
Donald Trump has urged Israel and Hamas to agree a ceasefire - as the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza reached 56,500.
Two firefighters shot dead in Idaho ambush, police say
The suspect has been found dead after the firefighters were killed with a high-powered weapon, authorities say.
Lindsey oil refinery owner Prax Group crashes into insolvency
The owner of the Lindsey oil refinery has crashed into insolvency, putting hundreds of jobs at risk at the energy conglomerate behind the Lincolnshire site.
'Very concerned' Ofcom says BBC has 'questions to answer' after streaming anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury
The BBC has questions to answer over the live streaming of Bob Vylan's set in which a band member shouted "death to the IDF", according to a media watchdog.
Don't pay for AI support failures, says Gradient Labs CEO

Paying for successful problem resolution is a better business model, argues Dimitri Masin

interview  Dimitri Masin, CEO of Gradient Labs, argues that companies using AI agents for customer support should only pay when the bot does its job.…

RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne died by 'misadventure', inquest finds
An inquest has found drag queen The Vivienne did not intend to take their life when they died after taking ketamine.
Ex-England star Ince charged with drink driving
The former Manchester United midfielder is arrested after a crash, police say.
A family affair as Poulter and son battle to qualify for Open
Ian Poulter will face competition from his son Luke for a place at Royal Portrush for the Open Championship, writes Iain Carter.
DoJ clears HPE to buy Juniper if it sells Instant On Wi-Fi and licenses some code

Which it will, happily, to create a networking biz that’s still far smaller than Cisco’s or Nvidia’s

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has cleared the way for HPE’s $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks.…

After five years in Belarus jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky says he's not broken
Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.
What are main questions facing England before Euros?
With six days to go until England kick off the defence of their European title, manager Sarina Wiegman has given a strong hint to her first-choice XI.
Family wins fight for no-snow Lapland trip refund
The O'Neil family get full compensation after activities on their Tui holiday were cancelled.
China claims breakthroughs in classical and quantum computers

Chipmaker Loongson says server CPUs on par with 2021’s Ice Lake, as local press tout kit to manage 1,024-qubit systems

Chinese chip designer Loongson last week announced silicon it claims is the equal of western semiconductors from 2021.…

'Why did BBC not pull plug' and 'Meltdown Monday'
The papers ask why the BBC aired "death to the IDF" Glastonbury chants and look ahead to 35C temperatures.
Dozens of MPs call on Starmer to 'urgently' establish Ukraine-style visa for Gazans
Dozens of MPs have called on Sir Keir Starmer to "urgently" establish a Ukraine-style visa to allow Gazans with family in the UK to come to Britain.
Canada orders Chinese CCTV biz Hikvision to quit the country ASAP

PLUS: Broadband blimps to fly in Japan; Starbucks China put ads before privacy; and more!

Asia In Brief  Canada’s government has ordered Chinese CCTV systems vendor Hikvision to cease its local operations.…

Jury retires in mushroom murder trial in Australia
They will decide whether Erin Patterson murdered relatives with beef Wellingtons laced with toxic mushrooms.
UK 'to be hotter than Barbados' with temperatures set to hit a record-breaking 34C
The UK could see one of the hottest June days on record today, with temperatures reaching a scorching 34C.
Williams ruled out of Lions tour as White called up
Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the rest of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
It's 2025 and almost half of you are still paying ransomware operators

PLUS: Crooks target hardware crypto wallets; Bad flaws in Brother printers; ,O365 allows takeover-free phishing; and more

Infosec in Brief  Despite warnings not to pay ransomware operators, almost half of those infected by the malware send cash to the crooks who planted it, according to infosec software slinger Sophos.…

In pictures: Sunday at Glastonbury Festival
The final day saw a headline set from Olivia Rodrigo and performances including The Prodigy and Sir Rod Stewart.
Glastonbury's best bits: Capaldi's comeback, celebrity sightings and lots of spoons
The UK's biggest festival is over for another year and here is what made it so memorable.
Olivia Rodrigo leaves Glastonbury on a high
The pop star delivered the weekend's most compelling, hit-packed headline slot as the festival ends.
Two killed after suspect shot at firefighters in Idaho, authorities say
Two people have been killed after a suspect shot at firefighters responding to a fire in the US state of Idaho, authorities have said.
Altered gut microbiome linked to fertility issues in people with PCOS
People with PCOS who struggle to conceive tend to have lower levels of a gut microbe that has been linked to endometrial function
Concessions to welfare reforms to be revealed after Labour MPs force retreat
Changes to welfare reforms, forced on the government by rebel Labour MPs, are being revealed today ahead of a crucial vote.
Tackling homelessness 'complex and unpredictable', says Prince William
Prince William has acknowledged the "complex and unpredictable" challenge that still lies ahead for those helping him tackle homelessness, two years since he launched his ambitious Homewards project.
From Brazil to Westminster: How health pilot is proving a force for good for patients and the NHS
Jessica Ellis is a Chewie. She's not from a galaxy far, far away but here, right now, working in one of our most deprived communities. To the people she helps, she is a force for good.
Brutal murder on 'date' exposes robbery gang suspected of targeting dozens of women
Thirty-year-old Olorato Mongale made sure to take all the measures necessary for a safe first date in South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg.
Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan
A criminal investigation has been launched into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan.
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
British-Israeli soldier killed while fighting in Gaza, reports say
A British-Israeli soldier has been killed while fighting in Gaza, Israeli media reports said.
China is cracking down on young women who write gay erotica
"Every word I once wrote has come back to haunt me," posted a writer who says she was arrested for "obscene" work.
Nearly 12 million estimated to lose health coverage under Trump budget bill
The spending plan could also add nearly $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in debt, according to non-partisan analysis.
'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russia's stories about occupied city
Russian shattered Mariupol with a months-long siege in 2022. Now, it says it's rebuilding it.
'Ballon d'Or' James makes England return before Euros
Lauren James makes her return for England as she recovers from a three-month injury lay-off.
Man arrested over murder of pregnant mother
Sarah Montgomery was a 27-year-old mother of two and was pregnant at the time of her death.
Nile Rodgers on 'all killer, no filler' Glastonbury set
Thousands of people turned up to watch Nile Rodgers and Chic's performance on the Pyramid Stage.
London hits 31C for second day as heatwave builds
The temperature could climb to mid-30s on Monday as second amber alert in two weeks continues.
Former Manchester United and Liverpool star Paul Ince charged with drink driving
Former Manchester United, Liverpool and England footballer Paul Ince has been charged with drink driving.
LeBron James extends Lakers stay for record 23rd NBA season
Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James is set to play in a record 23rd NBA season after his agent said the 40-year-old has exercised an option to extend his contract.
'Fulfilling' win gives Norris 'good confidence' before Silverstone
Lando Norris says his victory in the Austrian Grand Prix was "fulfilling" as he heads into his home race next weekend.
Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?
Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches.
Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire
At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said.
Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues
Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.
Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok
Trump says he thinks China's president Jinping will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.
Vigil marks three years since murder of Zara Aleena - as mourners 'protest the systems that failed her'
Under the burning sun and in silence, a group of people all in white made their way through the streets of Ilford in east London, stopping traffic as they went.
Rod Stewart at Glastonbury: Old school charm from another era
The star brings out several special guests and seranades Michael Eavis in a Vegas-style set.
Another Jurassic film is out, and Oasis return: What's coming up this week
Also this week, Evita officially opens and The Sandman returns for season two.
How dog walks can become deadly when the heat rises
Heatwaves can be deadly for our four-legged friends, so how can you keep yours safe?
Trump says 'very wealthy group' has agreed to buy TikTok
Donald Trump has said the US government has found a buyer for TikTok that he will reveal "in about two weeks".
Could you return a professional tennis player's serve?
BBC Sport presenter Sam Harris tries to return a serve from men's world number eight Holger Rune.
Eubank and Benn agree September rematch
Chris Eubank Jr will fight fellow Briton Conor Benn in a rematch in London in September.
Who have been the breakout stars at U21 Euros?
The Under-21 European Championships pave the way for many future stars - BBC Sport takes a look at who stood out this year.
Norris fights off Piastri for Austria win
Lando Norris beats McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to win the Austrian Grand Prix and narrow the gap in the drivers' championship.
'Stop!': Beyoncé pauses show as flying Cadillac tilts mid-air
There were gasps from the audience as the elaborate prop, which carries her over the crowd, malfunctioned high above the ground.
Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error
Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.
Hollywood’s pivot to AI video has a prompting problem
It has become almost impossible to browse the internet without having an AI-generated video thrust upon you. Open basically any social media platform, and it won't be long until an uncanny-looking clip of a fake natural disaster or animals doing impossible things slides across your screen. Most of the videos look absolutely terrible. But they're […]
Body recovered from loch where 15-year-old paddleboarder was missing
The coastguard and fire services have been involved in the search for the boy reported missing at Loch Ore in Fife.
Lotus has 'no plans' to close any car factory
The firm's Chinese owner tells the government it is committed to the UK but said it is exploring options.
Welfare U-turn means we are in 'better position', says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised "substantial" concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits.
Child, 7, dies and another critical after tree falls in park
Witnesses say 40 to 50 bystanders ran to help and tried to lift the tree off two children.
The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries
After nearly a decade of wearables testing, I've amassed a truly terrifying amount of health and fitness data. And while I enjoy poring over my daily data, there's one part I've come to loathe: AI summaries. Over the last two years, a deluge of AI-generated summaries has been sprinkled into every fitness, wellness, and wearable […]
Most Britons in a generation - home stars set for Wimbledon
Wimbledon starts on Monday with 23 British players in the men's and women's singles - the most since 1984. Find out who's playing and why so many Britons are competing.
Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
Car bomb attack in Pakistan kills at least 13 soldiers
Pakistan's military accuses India of backing militants behind the attack, which India denies.
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