Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten century helps India complete a record run chase to claim a stunning five-wicket win over Australia and reach the Women's World Cup final where they will face South Africa.
The government hinting at a rise in income tax at the budget only to not go through with it in a bid to win over voters would be "deplorable", according to Labour peer Harriet Harman.
His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency - but also, at times, that power's limitations.
Standard techniques for removing kidney stones often require repeated surgery, but a magnetic gel seems to make the process more efficient
Canva is introducing new digital marketing and video-editing tools, built around what the company is calling a “world-first” design-focused AI model. These launches are part of an overhaul to the design platforms Visual Suite workplace products, which Canva describes as a “Creative Operating System” for marketing teams. To be clear, this isn’t an operating system […]
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson recalls Beauden Barrett and Caleb Clarke for Saturday's Test against Ireland in Chicago.
Jemimah Rodrigues hits a remarkable unbeaten century as India complete a record chase to beat Australia and reach the Women's World Cup final.
You don’t necessarily have to buy a bunch of pricey new smart devices to enjoy the convenience of a smart home. The SwitchBot Bot offers an easy, affordable way to bring smart control to many of the regular gadgets you already own, and right now it’s available for just $23.99 ($6 off) from SwitchBot with […]
Five teenagers have been arrested after a house fire in Devon left one person dead.
This week, as part of its big layoffs, an Amazon exec said that the company is halting a “significant” amount of its work on MMOs, and the changes appear to have led to the Lord of the Rings MMO the company was working on with Embracer being canceled. “This morning I was part of the […]
The UK's flu season has begun more than a month earlier than usual – with cases three times higher than this time last year.
A woman who allegedly stalked Madeleine McCann's family broke down in tears as she told a jury she believes she is the missing girl.
Emergency services were called to Ings Lane in Bentley at about 10:15 GMT, police say.
The Switch 2 can be enjoyed right out of the box, but it’s even better with the right accessories. Some of these add-ons are more crucial than others, especially if you’re deciding what to buy early on. For example, a case and a screen protector can keep your console safe from scuffs, scratches, and drops, […]
A witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead.
After acquiring Serif last year, Canva is now relaunching its Adobe-rivalling Affinity creative suite as a new all-in-one app for photo editing, vector illustration, and page layouts. Unlike Affinity’s previous Designer, Photo, and Publisher software, which were a one-time $70 purchase, Canva’s announcement stresses that the new Affinity app is “free forever” and won’t require […]
Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for Australia when they face England on Saturday, while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Max Jorgensen and Taniela Tupou are all recalled.
Julia Wandelt, 24, breaks down in tears and says she should not be in the witness box.
Google announced plans to revive a nuclear power plant that shut down in 2020, as it looks to secure enough electricity for its AI data centers. The company announced a 25-year agreement with NextEra Energy to eventually purchase electricity from the Duane Arnold Energy Center, a 615MW nuclear plant in Iowa, when it starts operating […]
DJI has announced a follow-up to the Neo selfie drone it launched last September for $199. Although the original was priced for mass adoption, it lacked several useful features that the new DJI Neo 2 is adding, including gesture controls and the ability to actively avoid obstacles instead of just relying on a design that […]
Windows Desktop installer also fixed after DLL hijack flaw rated 8.8 severity
Docker Compose users are being strongly urged to upgrade their versions of the orchestration tool after a researcher uncovered a flaw that could allow attackers to stage path traversal attacks.…
After six defeats in their past seven games, BBC Sport spoke to Liverpool fans to find out what's going on this season and how they feel towards manager Arne Slot.
President Donald Trump appears to have ordered a return to nuclear testing after decades of uneasy but effective treaties banning the practice – but will it actually happen?
Rachel Reeves was never going to resign over her failure to apply for a permit to rent out her house in south London.
Palaeontologists have argued for decades over whether certain fossils are young Tyrannosaurus rex or another species entirely – now they have strong evidence that the diminutive Nanotyrannus really existed
Move over Andy Sachs, Pinterest is launching an AI-enabled shopping assistant that aims to suggest your next look. Beginning on Thursday, and over the coming weeks and months, Pinterest users will be able to talk to the visual platform about what they’re shopping or searching for. The Pinterest Assistant will come back with personalized recommendations […]
Let's just get this out of the way: Liam Hemsworth actually makes for a pretty solid Geralt of Rivia. Hemsworth assumes the mantle in the fourth season of Netflix's The Witcher, picking up from Henry Cavill. And while it can be distracting at first, especially since Cavill inhabited the role so well, it only took […]
Web browsers are getting awfully chatty. They got even chattier last week after OpenAI and Microsoft kicked the AI browser race into high gear with ChatGPT Atlas and a "Copilot Mode" for Edge. They can answer questions, summarize pages, and even take actions on your behalf. The experience is far from seamless yet, but it […]
US President did discuss chip exports with his counterpart, but made no breakthroughs
Talks between US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea yielded a modest thaw, with the two agreeing to trim tariffs and pause new rare-earth export curbs. But whether Nvidia can sell its latest GPUs to China remains an open question.…
The images of the royal couple and their children had appeared in a French magazine in April.
Enterprise software giant lifts guidance but adds 'prudence' as federal contracts stall
ServiceNow has built some "prudence" into its earnings guidance due to the ongoing US government shutdown.…
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says "many British nationals were there" during the hurrican's devastation.
Threads is launching two new tools today designed to give users more control over replies on their posts so they can keep conversations civil, respectful, or on-topic. Reply approvals will require more legwork and attention, but it allows Threads users to monitor and individually select which replies will appear publicly on their posts before anyone […]
The PM says an investigation is not "necessary" as the chancellor admits "error" when renting out home.
Liam Hemsworth's replaced Henry Cavill as the lead in Netflix's fantasy show. How does he do?
When President Donald Trump revealed the physical model of the sprawling ballroom that will replace the now-demolished East Wing of the White House, something just seemed off. The model, small enough to fit on a table, is supposed to be a representation of the design that the Trump administration had previously teased in renderings. But […]
Samsung is bringing its mobile web browser to bigger screens. It’s launching a beta version of its Samsung Internet on PC with support for cross-device syncing, which should make it easier to access all your browsing data if you’ve never switched to a different default browser on your Samsung device. The desktop browser is only […]
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. The YouTube app on your TV is about to undergo some massive changes, to the point where you might confuse it with Netflix, or any other paid streaming service, at […]
The fiscal fight means US troops could go without pay, while millions may lose heat and food aid.
The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have ended their 12-year Esports partnership after only a year, as they set their sights on developing separate projects.
"I'll be at that gate with my kilt," says Inverness protester Thomas.
The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.
Scotland's top law officer is being urged to fully release a "damning" report into the murder of a young mother who was tortured and killed by her boyfriend.
Big release with a lot of new features – and a few inevitable glitches
The KDE Plasma 6.5 graphical shell arrived last week for Unix-like operating systems, and now 6.5.1 is here for the more cautious. The team's squashed over 60 bugs – and they're by no means all new.…
If your wrist or forearm aches every time you use your computer, the chances are good that you’d benefit from using a vertical mouse, like the Logitech Lift wireless mouse. This ergonomically-friendly device has been marked down to its cheapest-ever price today at Amazon, where it’s selling for $49.99 (originally $79.99) in black or white […]
UK Health Security Agency urges people to get vaccinated with cases on the rise.
A "dangerous" sex predator who dragged two schoolgirls off the street in a bid to rape them has been jailed for more than six years.
Edinburgh back row Liam McConnell will make his Scotland debut against the United States in Saturday's opening Nations Series game at Murrayfield.
PhantomRaven slipped over a hundred credential-stealing packages into npm
A new supply chain attack dubbed PhantomRaven has flooded the npm registry with malicious packages that steal credentials, tokens, and secrets during installation. The packages appear safe when first downloaded, making them particularly difficult for security apps to identify.…
Safi Dawood is charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder over the Uxbridge incident.
Nintendo is updating Animal Crossing: New Horizons with new features for the Switch 2. The upgraded game will arrive on January 15th, 2026, offering 4K visuals on TV, mouse controls, and an in-game megaphone that uses the Switch 2’s built-in microphone. It will cost $64.99 but will also be available as an upgrade pack for […]
Hello, and welcome to Decoder. This is Sarah Jeong, features editor at The Verge. I’m standing in for Nilay for one final Thursday episode here as he settles back into full-time hosting duties. Today, we’ve got a fun one. I’m talking to Cory Doctorow, prolific author, internet activist, and arguably one of the fiercest tech […]
BBC Sport explores Erling Haaland's lust for raw milk and the wider implications surrounding the dairy product.
The US president and his Chinese counterpart met face-to-face for the first time in six years.
Security minister Dan Jarvis says existing processes can effectively investigate the case.
Royal Marines execute the fundraising stunt as part of a special campaign day for the Poppy Appeal.
Rob Jetten's D66 party celebrates but with most of the votes counted the result is too close to call.
Dial-up dinosaur finds yet another corporate home as Yahoo waves goodbye
Bending Spoons, an Italian tech biz, is buying AOL from Yahoo, funded by a $2.8 billion debt financing package that will also bankroll future acquisitions.…
Figma has acquired Weavy, a creative platform that allows users to link AI models and editing tools together, and use them simultaneously in a single canvas. The platform will now live under its new parent company as “Figma Weave,” according to Figma’s announcement, adding an image and video editing tool to Figma’s growing design ecosystem. […]
The Prince and Princess of Wales have won a legal case against a French magazine that published photos of their private family ski trip, according to Kensington Palace.
The PM may have ruled out an investigation but key questions remain about the chancellor's housing rules admission.
Universal Music Group says it has made “industry-first strategic agreements” to “settle copyright infringement litigation” with AI startup Udio and license music for a new AI-powered music platform. The move is one of several anticipated licensing deals expected to land in the next few weeks as the sector grapples with how to handle AI. The […]
Jack Crowley is named to start at fly-half in Ireland's much-anticipated Chicago rematch against New Zealand, while returning captain Caelan Doris will start on the bench.
We live in an age where it has become infinitely easier for people to lead lives that are wholly divorced from any semblance of reality. Conspiracy theories run rampant, science denial is en vogue, and there is a vast media ecosystem filled with charlatans encouraging others to "do their own research" instead of believing well-educated […]
WhatsApp is introducing a passwordless way to instantly secure your chat backups. The messaging platform is launching passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android, allowing users to quickly encrypt their stored message history using their face, fingerprint, or device screen lock code. The update is rolling out “gradually over the coming weeks and months,” according to […]
'We should be a public company,' Shuttleworth tells The Reg, just not 'with our trousers around our ankles'
Interview An initial public offering is a matter of when, not if, for Canonical founder and CEO Mark Shuttleworth, though interested stock owners shouldn't expect a prospectus anytime soon.…
Investment will fund 250 MW, three-facility campus near London as AI and cloud demand surge
Equinix will occupy a massive datacenter campus near London's M25, investing £3.9 billion ($5.1 billion) in the 85-acre (0.34 square kilometers) Hertfordshire plot close to South Mimms services.…
Police are at the scene of a helicopter crash near Doncaster.
The storm has been downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 1 storm but is gathering speed.
The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.
OpenAI’s Sora app will now let you turn almost anything into a reusable avatar for its AI-generated videos. These “character cameos” are one of several new features that have been added to the Sora 2 video generator, alongside clip stitching and leaderboards that showcase the app’s most popular videos and cameos. Character cameos were teased […]
The scale of the destruction left by Hurricane Melissa as it tore across Jamaica is now being revealed by the first photos taken by satellites.
AJ Brimson is set to make his England debut at full-back in the second Test against Australia on Saturday as Jack Welsby is left out of the 19-man squad.
Kemi Badenoch has said hacking into Harriet Harman's website when she was younger is "not the same" as Rachel Reeves failing to get a £900 rental licence for her home.
Infosec agency warns hacktivists broke into critical infrastructure systems to tamper with controls
Hacktivists have breached Canadian critical infrastructure systems to meddle with controls that could have led to dangerous conditions, marking the latest in a string of real-world intrusions driven by online activists rather than spies.…
Corridor care in Britain's hospitals is a "crisis in plain sight", a charity has warned, with patients complaining of long waits and warzone-like conditions.
It is necessary for the US to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, the president says.
Talks have helped to steady a rocky relationship between the world's top two economies - but the rivalry persists.
The UK has charted flights to help transport British nationals out of Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa ripped through the Caribbean.
Time to put eggs in more than one basket?
As Azure staggers back to its feet following an hours-long outage last night, British and European businesses are questioning their reliance on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.…
They were arrested on Wednesday night in the Paris region, Paris' public prosecutor said.
Almost 40,000 inmates in England and Wales have been let out of prison under the government's early release scheme to tackle overcrowding, according to new figures.
TikTok is being accused of "backtracking" on its safety commitments, as it puts hundreds of moderator jobs at risk in its London office.
Forward Michelle Agyemang, one of England's key players in their Euro 2025 win, has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament.
Kirsty Gallacher has been flooded with well wishes from famous friends after a stranger attacked her in central London.
Crystal Palace are set to play Manchester City, Arsenal, KuPS and Leeds in an eight-day spell in December after reaching the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Claims made by a Reform UK councillor that Sharia law is being brought to Glasgow have been branded "ludicrous, absurd and divisive" by Scotland's first minister.
President Donald Trump says he has instructed the Pentagon to immediately start testing nuclear weapons, citing a need to match “other countries [sic] testing programs.” Trump’s post on Truth Social included very few details on the nature of the tests, but says the “process will begin immediately.” It’s not clear whether Trump is referring to explosive […]
Biz says 'technical error' caused short-lived leak affecting small number of users
A major UK lottery organization says it has resolved a technical error that exposed customer data to other users.…
A man has appeared in court charged with killing a man and injuring two others following a triple stabbing in west London.
The singer will perform her new album West End Girl in its entirety when she tours in March 2026.
A campaign group says it has instructed lawyers to consider a private prosecution against Prince Andrew over allegations of sexual assault, corruption and misconduct in public office.
Some are warning of a genocide unfolding in Darfur - violence that is linked to killings there 20 years ago.
Governments eye comms alternatives as sovereignty worries mount
Comment Decentralized communications network Matrix is hoping to be the beneficiary as European public and private sector organizations ponder alternatives to the messaging status quo.…
Virgin Trains plans to start rival passenger rail services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030.
A new type of germanium superconductor could allow classical and quantum chips to be built into one device, creating better and more reliable quantum computers.
Zarah Sultana now has sole control of over £800,000 of Your Party donations following a fresh internal fallout.
For all the brinkmanship, for all the high stakes and attempts to wield maximum leverage, in the end, there was clear recognition from both the US and China that a degree of stabilisation was necessary.
Former Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt tells BBC Sport why he thinks Harry Kane can fulfil his dream of becoming an NFL kicker and even offers to help the England men's football captain.
