Canada's first lunar rover looks to future space exploration
The mission's goal is to find water on the Moon, which could open the door for a sustained human presence there.
The public have chosen the next storm names - get ready for Amy, Bram and Chandra
The new list of storm names is released, marking the start of the annual UK storm season. How and why are they given names?
Gene tests begin in women's athletics - but how will it work?
An explanation of the new gene testing rule enforced by World Athletics for women's events.
How the Russia-Ukraine war has reshaped global trade and forged new alliances
The vast majority of policymakers in Westminster, let alone elsewhere around the UK, have never heard of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the geopolitical grouping currently holding its summit at Tianjin, but hear me out on why we should all be paying considerable attention to it.
Arrest after fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says "urgent investigations" are underway to establish what happened.
Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children
Advocacy groups sought emergency action amid reports planes carrying the children were about to take off.
Sergio Gor: Trump's 'great friend' and the new India envoy
Gor's appoinment comes at a time when India-US ties have become strained due to Trump's steep tariffs.
Invincibles three-peat - how they did it and why era could be ending
BBC Sport looks at how Oval Invincibles have dominated The Hundred to win three straight men's titles but face their team being taken apart by potential changes to the competition.
China's huge navy is expanding at breakneck speed - will it rule the waves?
Beijing's shipbuilding capacity is 200 times that of the US, an expert says, calling the scale "extraordinary".
'Absolutely perfect' - why Raya couldn't stop Szoboszlai stunner
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart analyse Dominik Szoboszlai's "absolutely perfect" free-kick that won the game for Liverpool against Arsenal.
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident, security guard says
The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Guehi must stay if Palace are to be successful - Glasner
Crystal Palace must keep hold of captain Marc Guehi if they are to have a successful season, says manager Oliver Glasner.
Nine people killed and dozens injured in Afghanistan earthquake
Nine people have been killed in a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan.
Three arrests as Epping protesters clash with police
Two men and a woman are arrested as people protest against migrants being housed in a hotel in Epping.
Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure
Generally, AI chatbots are not supposed to do things like call you names or tell you how to make controlled substances. But, just like a person, with the right psychological tactics, it seems like at least some LLMs can be convinced to break their own rules. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania deployed tactics described […]
Invincibles beat Rockets to claim third Hundred title
Will Jacks hit a brilliant 72 from 41 balls as Oval Invincibles comfortably beat Trent Rockets by 26 runs in the men's final to claim their third straight Hundred title.
Stunning Szoboszlai goal sees Liverpool beat Arsenal
Watch Premier League highlights as Liverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield courtesy of a brilliant Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick.
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, Israel says
The military spokesman was killed in strikes on Saturday, Israel says - Hamas has not confirmed the death.
Hamilton given five-place grid drop for Italian GP
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton is handed a five-place grid penalty for Ferrari’s home grand prix in Italy next weekend.
Rudy Giuliani rushed to hospital after being injured in car crash
Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised following a car crash in New Hampshire, a spokesperson for the former New York City mayor said.
Invincibles win third Hundred men's title in a row
Will Jacks and Nathan Sowter star as Oval Invincibles comprehensively beat Trent Rockets by 26 runs in the men's final to claim a third straight Hundred title.
Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's conservative approach ends in more Anfield misery in defeat by Liverpool, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Yemen's Houthi rebels raid UN premises and detain several people
Yemen's Houthi rebels have raided United Nations offices and detained several people, officials have said.
Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow
Lando Norris says that his retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix was a blow in his attempt to win the world championship - but insists he will "go for it".
UK closes embassy in Cairo after security barriers removed
The removal of the barriers is widely seen as retaliation for the arrest of a pro-Egyptian government activist in London last week.
How Moscow and its allies are trying to display their immunity to Western pressure
Vladimir Putin doesn't do four-day getaways to a single country very often.
Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 16 in Namibia
Fourteen prison and police officers, along with two civilians, were killed in the crash.
Four arrested at anti-asylum hotel protest
Police say an officer was punched in the face during a protest against asylum hotels.
'I'm not Messi' - Rodri's back but what is wrong at Man City?
Only one team in Premier League history have lost two of their first three matches and then gone on to win the title.
Viral 'Seagull Boy' judges screeching competition
Cooper, 11, found viral fame after a video of his uncanny impression was shared around the world.
Norway to buy five British warships in deal worth £10bn
Norway has agreed to buy five new British warships in a deal worth £10bn, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
UK secures £10bn deal to supply Norway with warships
The government says the agreement will support thousands of jobs, including more than 2,000 in Scotland.
Two arrested over 'racial assault' in park after video circulates online
Police are investigating claims a woman and child were subjected to racial abuse in a Halifax park.
What's behind Starmer's reset?
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Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant
The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined.
Greta Thunberg sets sail for Gaza on second aid flotilla alongside hundreds of activists
Greta Thunberg has set sail for Gaza as part of the largest flotilla of boats carrying aid for the Strip.
'Seagull provides more entertainment than teams in Old Firm derby'
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English dissects a dreadful Old Firm derby at Ibrox.
Indonesian politicians to have perks cut in bid to quell unrest
The move aims to subdue anti-government demonstrations that have swept across the country.
Police officer punched in face as masked protesters with children march through London shopping centre
A group of masked protesters became "aggressive" towards police at Canary Wharf shopping centre.
Norris retires as Piastri wins chaotic Dutch GP
Lando Norris retires with an apparent engine failure as McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri takes a controlled victory in the Dutch Grand Prix.
Boy who died in playground fall 'so full of life'
The family of 12-year-old Logan Carter described him as "everyone's therapy person".
Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea
The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".
Pictured: Boy, 12, who died after incident at Cheshire playground
A boy who died after an incident at a playground in Cheshire has been named as 12-year-old Logan Carter.
The Verge’s favorite gifts for book lovers
What do you gift somebody who loves books? The obvious answer is "a book," but since true bibliophiles are probably sitting on a stack already, it's worth getting a little more creative. Luckily for you, many of us at The Verge are big bookworms ourselves, which is why we rounded up a bunch of clever, […]
Tennis star meets fan after US Open hat snatching viral video
Kamil Majchrzak shared a clip of him meeting the boy, after a viral video appeared to show a spectator depriving him of one.
Meta is struggling to rein in its AI chatbots
Meta is changing some of the rules governing its chatbots two weeks after a Reuters investigation revealed disturbing ways in which they could, potentially, interact with minors. Now the company has told TechCrunch that its chatbots are being trained not to engage in conversations with minors around self-harm, suicide, or disordered eating, and to avoid […]
China and India discuss disputed border at key summit - as Putin talks about Trump
At a time when Donald Trump's foreign policy continues to frustrate some and perplex others, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi have gathered to discuss trade and international security.
Anti-slavery commissioner launches investigation into 'pimping websites'
The UK's anti-slavery commissioner has launched an investigation into so-called pimping websites.
A transfer window to remember - but what could still happen?
Could Liverpool sign Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi? Who could Newcastle and Crystal Palace move for instead? The possible stories of transfer deadline day.
VAR official dropped after PGMOL admit mistake over Fulham goal
Referees body PGMOL say it was a mistake to disallow Josh King's Fulham goal and have dropped video assistant referee Michael Salisbury for Arsenal's match at Liverpool on Sunday.
Pet sitters help dog deliver 14 pups as owner away
Rhian Boxall's brother was assured by a vet his pet wouldn't deliver her pups while he was on holiday.
At least 43 Palestinians killed as Israeli offensive in Gaza City intensifies
At least 43 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Saturday, according to local hospitals, as the Israeli offensive on Gaza City intensifies.
Manhunt after woman dies following flat fall
Police are looking for a man they believe was at the Southampton address at the time of the fall.
AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all things AI, follow Hayden Field. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started It all started with J.A.R.V.I.S. Yes, that J.A.R.V.I.S. The one from […]
Wissa asks Brentford to 'keep word' & allow Newcastle move
Striker Yoane Wissa calls on Brentford to "keep their word" and let him leave, accusing them of "unduly standing in his way" of a move to Newcastle.
Australian state to ban iconic fish-shaped soy sauce containers
The iconic containers have become a staple in many Asian restaurants and takeaways around the world.
Two men stabbed at same Tube station within 24 hours - as police release photo appeal
Two men have been stabbed at the same Tube station in London within 24 hours, British Transport Police have said.
Retired vicar involved in 'Eunuch Maker' extreme body modification ring Geoffrey Baulcomb has been jailed for three years
A retired Church of England vicar who was part of an extreme body modification ring run by man who called himself the Eunuch Maker has been jailed for three years.
Reform deputy attacks govt for 'protecting rights' of illegal migrants - and fires back at archbishop
Reform UK has hit back at both the Archbishop of York and the government following criticism of its immigration policies.
Villa keeper Martinez back on Man Utd radar
Manchester United are considering making a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez before Monday's transfer deadline.
AI spies questionable science journals, with some human help

"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship"

About 1,000 of a set of 15,000 open access scientific journals appear to exist mainly to extract fees from naive academics.…

Humiliated by his 'true friend': How Trump's and Modi's bromance fell apart
The blossoming relationship between Donald Trump and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has abruptly turned sour.
Minister warns parents on school attendance ahead of new term
It comes as data shows children who missed some of the first week of school were more likely to be persistently absent.
Thousands attend Australia anti-immigration rallies
March for Australia rallies were condemned by the centre-left government as "spreading hate".
Britain is hotting up - but is home air-con the answer?
Air-con sales are rising but there are fears over its medical, financial and environmental impacts.
China and India pledge to be 'partners not rivals'
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of a summit which Russia's Vladimir Putin is also attending.
Australian state to become first place in world to ban soy sauce fish-shaped containers
South Australia will become the first place in the world to ban soy sauce fish-shaped containers as part of a wider cutdown on single-use plastic.
Oxford Circus stabbings a day apart are linked, police say
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incidents.
Tennis star gives boy new cap after US Open snatching
Tennis player Kamil Majchrzak tracked down a fan whose cap was snatched away from him at the US Open - so he could give him a new one.
'Radical rethink needed' over ship lookouts after North Sea crash
The Stena Immaculate was hit by the Solong cargo ship off the coast of East Yorkshire in March.
Missing Euros 'best decision I ever made' - Bright
Chelsea's Millie Bright speaks to BBC Radio 5 Live's Women's Football Weekly about pulling out of England's Euro 2025 squad and feeling back to herself.
Bring your own brain? Why local LLMs are taking off

Running AIs on your own machine lets you stick it to the man and save some cash in the process

Feature  After a decade or two of the cloud, we're used to paying for our computing capability by the megabyte. As AI takes off, the whole cycle promises to repeat itself again, and while AI might seem relatively cheap now, it might not always be so.…

Man Utd's vital win can't mask urgent goalkeeping issues
Manchester United's 3-2 win over Burnley has left Ruben Amorim with plenty of puzzles to solve and issues to deal with - and some really are quite pressing.
Five arrests after masked men tried to enter asylum hotel, police say
A group of men in masks attempted to enter a hotel housing asylum seekers, say the Met.
Baby whose mother was unvaccinated dies of whooping cough
A baby whose mother was not vaccinated against whooping cough died of the disease this year, public health data shows.
'Ultimate dream' of 24 F1 races on £20K and 28 days' leave
Brandon Burgess is challenging himself to attend every Formula 1 race in 2025 on a £20,000 budget and only using 28 days' annual leave.
Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot
India's prime minister hopes to draw nearer to some of the world’s largest economies.
China is playing a calculated diplomatic game and is about showing off what it can do
It's the start of a very big week for China, and there is a clear sense they know the world is watching.
China is playing a calculated diplomatic game and this week is about showing off what it can do
It's the start of a very big week for China, and there is a clear sense they know the world is watching.
China summit has been called 'axis of upheaval' - and that feels right when you look at guest list
It's the start of a very big week for China, and there is a clear sense they know the world is watching.
The Papers: 'Gift of the jab and 'Rayner lobby row'
Increasing demand for weight loss drugs and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner feature on the front pages.
Thousands demonstrate across Mexico for the 130,000 missing
Thousands march through Mexico's cities urging more government action against enforced disappearances - a problem often linked to drug cartels.
'Disappointing, frustrating and inconvenient': Coldplay reschedule stadium shows
Coldplay have rescheduled the final two dates of their 10-show run at Wembley Stadium because of strike action on the London Underground.
Showpeople family go into battle over council eviction
Showman Jimmy Stringfellow is facing the fight of his life - to save his Clydeside home.
As beer sales fall, young Germans develop taste for alcohol-free lager
Non-alcoholic sales have more than doubled in recent years, even though Germany's wider beer market has slumped.
The first game to feel truly cinematic is back - years after its creator left
The first new game in the series in a decade - a remake - has been released, without involvement of the series creator.
The learner drivers using dashcam footage to fight road rage
Learning to drive is a right of passage for many, but drivers and instructors face increasing abuse.
They just met - now they're honeymooning in 'hell' on 'BBC's answer to Love Island'
A new BBC reality show, Stranded on Honeymoon Island, tests whether love can thrive in isolation.
French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK
The precious medieval work is to be displayed in London next year - but the French art world is strongly opposed.
‘Public enemy number one’: The battle against an eight-toothed beetle threatening UK forests
Forestry Research said the UK is the first country to eradicate the beetle after five-year battle.
Life inside notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' in its final days
Family members of detainees say their loved ones disappeared into the notorious immigration detention facility.
Chicago mayor signs order to resist potential Trump crackdown
The order is the latest chapter in an escalating feud between the White House and Illinois state officials over violent crime and immigration.
The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
Parents must help tackle kids' bad behaviour, education sec says - as figures show 'entrenched class divide'
The education secretary has said "we all need to do more" to improve attendance and behaviour in schools.
'We've sold toys, clothes, and even used my kids' birthday money': The parents struggling to feed kids during school holidays
Richard says he has faced "horrible" choices during the school summer holidays as he struggles to feed his children.
'Choked into silence': Why so few black victims of domestic abuse feel able to speak up
Nefertiti remembers the first time she was sexually assaulted.
Boy, 12, dies after falling in park playground
A 12-year-old boy has died after falling in a park playground in Cheshire.
'The drones never leave us' - one woman's diary of daily life in Gaza
"We call drones our loyal friends, because they never leave us."
'The drones are always there... like a punishment': A diary of daily life in Gaza
"We call drones our loyal friends, because they never leave us."
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