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."
'I can't remember a worse VAR decision' - Murphy on King's disallowed goal
Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Steph Houghton give their thoughts on VAR disallowing Josh King's goal for Fulham against Chelsea.
Frankenstein is monster success at Venice film festival
Saltburn star Jacob Elordi is unrecognisable as Frankenstein's creation in the new Netflix adaptation.
Ostapenko apologises for 'no education' Townsend comments
Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko says "English is not my first language" after telling American opponent Taylor Townsend she has "no education".
Verizon’s ‘software issue’ has disconnected many wireless customers across the US
Verizon has confirmed to customers in stores and online that its network is having an issue on Saturday. Many people have been unable to connect and make or receive calls for hours, while DownDetector’s tracker peaked in the afternoon at around 3:30PM ET with more than 20,000 reports. Some customers report their service has continued […]
Request to silence town clock at night rejected
A hotel owner says he has received several guest complaints about the 150-year-old clock chiming.
'The most sterile game there is' - another controversial day for VAR
Burnley manager Scott Parker says VAR decisions are threatening to turn football into "the most sterile game there is" after his side lose to a controversial late penalty at Manchester United.
Yemen's Houthi rebels say prime minister was killed in Israeli strike
Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi and several other Houthi officials were killed in the attack, the Iran-backed movement says.
'First-class' Breach stars for 'one team' England
England's 'first-class' Jess Breach bags a hat-trick against Samoa to step up her bid to nail down a starting spot on the wing.
Houthi rebel prime minister killed in Israeli airstrike, militant group says
Israel has killed the Houthi rebel prime minister Ahmed al Rahawi, the Iranian-backed militant group has said.
Jackson 'angry' as Bayern loan collapses after Delap injury
Chelsea revoke permission for Nicolas Jackson to complete a loan move to Bayern Munich after an injury to fellow striker Liam Delap.
Trump administration moves to fire most Voice of America journalists
Termination notices have been issued to more than 500 employees of VOA's parent agency.
Channelling Viv and Lara - could Perrin 'dominate' after record century?
English teenager Davina Perrin made history with a sublime century to lead Northern Superchargers into The Hundred final - could she go on to dominate the women's game?
Watch: The best looks from the Venice red carpet so far
Actor Julia Roberts makes her Venice Film Festival debut promoting her new movie After The Hunt.
Newcastle winless start continues after Leeds draw
Newcastle United still remain winless in the Premier League after a 0-0 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road.
'Better than I thought' - Moyes lauds maverick Grealish after win at Wolves
After another eye-catching performance for new club Everton, does Jack Grealish still have time to force his way into England's World Cup plans?
Fernandes scores stoppage-time winner as Man Utd edge out Burnley
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' stoppage-time penalty gives Ruben Amorim's side a 3-2 victory against Burnley at Old Trafford.
England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa
Jess Breach scores a hat-trick as England thrash Samoa 92-3 to register their record Women's Rugby World Cup win.
'Battle of infirm not Old Firm as Celtic & Rangers limp into derby'
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene going into the season's first meeting of Celtic and Rangers.
Councils still planning asylum hotel legal action despite Epping ruling
Several councils say the Court of Appeal's overturning of an injunction regarding The Bell Hotel has not changed their plans.
Community moves thousands of fish after brook dries out
David Lister said Aberhafesp Brook was "bone dry" leaving the fish stranded in small puddles of water.
Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt
The train had been travelling from Marsa Matruh to the Egyptian capital Cairo when it came off the tracks.
Breach scores hat-trick in record England World Cup win
Jess Breach scores a hat-trick as England thrash Samoa in Northampton to register a record Women's Rugby World Cup win.
Celebrity peer charged with rape and sexual assault
Lord Brockett was arrested on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.
At least three dead after Indonesian parliament building set ablaze - as violent protests rage on
At least three people have died after protesters set fire to a regional parliament building in Indonesia during a fifth day of unrest.
Liverpool lodge improved £35m bid for Guehi
Liverpool make an improved £35m bid, which includes a 10% sell-on clause, for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD
For the last week or two, reports have been circulating that recent Windows 11 updates (specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing some SSDs using Phison controllers to fail. Tech influencers on YouTube and TikTok were quick to jump on the reports of corrupted data and disappearing drives, laying the blame squarely at Microsoft’s feet. We’re […]
AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
Minute's silence for teenage shinty players killed in Highlands crash
Fort William Shinty Club says two of the three friends who died on Thursday were members of the club.
Prominent Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv
President Zelensky said the killing of Parubiy was a "terrible murder" - with a manhunt under way.
Teen arrested over imitation firearm 'was on way to comic convention'
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm, police say.
Archbishop of York sends message to Nigel Farage over migrant deportation plan
The Archbishop of York has told Sky News the UK should resist Reform's "kneejerk" plan for the mass deportation of migrants, telling Nigel Farage he is not offering any "long-term solution".
Celebrity peer Lord Brocket charged with rape
A celebrity peer has appeared in court accused of drugging and raping a woman.
Scots beat Fiji to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Scotland book a place in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup for the first time since 2002 with victory over gritty Fiji in Salford.
Boy, 12, dies after fall from play park apparatus
Police are appealing for witnesses following the fall at the park in Winsford, Cheshire.
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, as Kyiv hits oil refineries
Russia hits 14 Ukrainian regions, Kyiv says, with at least one person reported killed and 30 injured.
Greta Thunberg rejects accusations of antisemitism as she embarks on second flotilla to Gaza
Greta Thunberg has rejected accusations of antisemitism as she embarks on her second flotilla to Gaza.
What happens next after Trump tariffs ruled illegal?
A US appeals court has ruled that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal - so what happens now?
Piastri pips title rival Norris to Dutch GP pole
Oscar Piastri beats McLaren team-mate Lando Norris to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix by 0.012 seconds.
Liverpool will not sanction Gomez loan in Guehi deal
Liverpool sources say the club will not allow Joe Gomez to join Crystal Palace on loan as part of a deal to sign Eagles defender Marc Guehi.
British man dies in Benidorm after swim
Local police said a 31-year-old man was found lifeless on the shoreline at the Spanish resort.
Number of dead in Gaza reaches 63,000, health ministry says - as Israel declares city a combat zone
More than 63,000 Palestinians have now reportedly been killed during Israel's war in Gaza, a figure likely to rise after the IDF declared Gaza City a combat zone on Friday.
PM promises small boat migrants will be 'detained and sent back'
Sir Keir Starmer has promised that migrants arriving in the UK on small boats will be "detained and sent back" as the number crossing the English Channel remains at a record high.
Pro-Western Ukrainian politician shot dead
A former speaker of the Ukrainian parliament has been shot dead in Lviv.
Masked men among those attempting to enter London migrant hotel - as five arrested
A group of masked men were among those who attempted to enter a hotel housing asylum seekers in west London.
Wales face World Cup exit after defeat by Canada
Wales' World Cup hangs by a thread as Canada once again provided a masterclass to reach the quarter-finals.
Discounty adds some bite to cozy life sims
There's a pleasing rhythm to cozy life sims. The virtual days pass, filled with chores of tending crops or running a business, punctuated by strange mysteries or evolving relationships. At their best, these games merge busywork with exploration and storytelling, in a way that makes them hard to step away from. Discounty, from developer Crinkle […]
Why was King's goal against Chelsea disallowed?
Fulham's Joshua King thought he had scored the first Premier League goal of his career with a smart finish at Stamford Bridge - so why was it disallowed?
Coldplay change Wembley dates due to Tube strike
Coldplay says strikes on the London Underground mean two dates on its world tour will be changed.
Jackson set for Bayern loan & Nkunku joins Milan
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on loan with an option to buy, as Christopher Nkunku completes a £36m move to AC Milan.
Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house?
When a Waymo pulls up and parks in front of her home on a residential street in West Los Angeles, 10-year-old Morgan rushes to the window. "The Waymo is home!" she says, calling to her parents, Lisa Delgin and Zach Tucker. It is by no means the first time a Waymo has come "home" to […]
How coffee chains like Costa lost the matcha generation
Costa's owner Coca-Cola is reportedly looking to sell the chain as its popularity cools off. So has something gone wrong?
Gordon Ramsay says he had treatment to remove skin cancer
The TV chef thanked his medical team for their 'fast, reactive work' to remove the cancer.
'Game-changing' AI stethoscopes could detect heart conditions in seconds
Stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect three different heart conditions in seconds, according to researchers.
Kim Jong Un meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un met the families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine.
Programmers: you have to watch your weight, too

We are drowning in code, but at least some folks are swimming

opinion  To fight the enshittification of software, the first step is to pinpoint why and how it happens. Some observers are trying to do that.…

Newcastle sign Woltemade in club record £69m deal
Newcastle United complete the club record signing of Germany striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.
Prison service rocked by colleague's revenge murder
A union chief told the BBC the carefully planned killing had hit prison service morale.
Brothers set new record for 9,000-mile Pacific row
Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean endured violent tropical storms during their 140-day journey.
Gordon Ramsay reveals he had treatment to remove skin cancer
Gordon Ramsay has urged his fans to remember to wear sun cream after having treatment to remove skin cancer.
'I can't lift a bag into an overhead locker but I climbed K2'
Fuelled by loss, injury and jelly beans, Kirsty Mack tells of how she conquered the world's second-highest peak.
'Our baby was robbed of dignity' says couple after funeral director kept body at home
Liam and Cody Townend found the body of their baby girl at funeral director Amie Upton's house.
Three teenagers killed in Highland crash
Emergency services were called to the A830 near Arisaig at about 23:15 on Thursday.
Kilopixel creator kills livestream switch before woodblock display hits Crysis point

All good things must come to an end

All good things must come to an end, and so too must the blocky glory of the Kilopixel. As the wood and robotic marvel crested the 200,000-pixel mark, its creator pulled the metaphorical plug.…

Tennis star responds to video of boy having his cap snatched at US Open
Tennis star Kamil Majchrzak has responded to footage of a boy having his cap snatched from him in the crowd at the US Open this week.
US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York
The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month.
Scottish brothers set new world record for 9,000-mile Pacific row
Three brothers have set a new world for rowing across the Pacific Ocean unsupported in the fastest ever time.
Why Amorim's system isn't working - tactical analysis
An in-depth analysis of Manchester United's tactical approach under Ruben Amorim - and why it isn't working.
Three dead after protests over death of taxi driver in Indonesia
The demonstrations - which also focus on cost-of-living and politicians expenses - are seen as a key test for President Prabowo Subianto.
Serial rapist who hid camera in air freshener pleads guilty to 24 sex offences
A serial rapist who drugged his victims and hid cameras inside an air freshener has pleaded guilty to 24 sex offences.
Cardiff rejection and running round potato fields - Bowen in his own words
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about winning the Conference League and family life.
Bowen spent summer training in potato fields
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen tells Kelly Somers how he spent this summer training at a boot camp with his dad.
Tories call for investigation into Angela Rayner over her tax affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner should face an ethics inquiry over her tax affairs, the Conservatives have said.
The Papers: 'Inn-justice' for Epping and 'Rayner faces sleaze inquiry'
The Court of Appeal decision on the Epping migrant hotel and Angela Rayner facing a tax "sleaze inquiry" lead Saturday's papers.
Norrie rues 'overconfidence' as chance to beat Djokovic disappears
Cameron Norrie is the final British singles player to fall at the US Open as Novak Djokovic battles through injury to reach the fourth round.
Meet the women hoping to secure their place on an Afghan football squad
Far from home - at the St George's Park home of the Lionesses - female footballers from Afghanistan have been reunited.
Three teenage boys killed in Highlands car crash, police say
Three teenagers have died after the car they were travelling in crashed in the Highlands.
Police make three arrests during Epping protest
Feelings on the High Street are mixed as unrest continues over a local hotel housing asylum seekers.
Barrier being built around besieged Sudan city, satellite images show
The earthen berm is intended to trap people inside el-Fasher, Yale University research shows.
US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal
The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.
Military drills spark hundreds of wildfires in UK
Live explosives on army training sites in the UK countryside mean many wildfires cannot be tackled.
'Which one is your real hair?' Why Cardi B's wigs and nails baffled lawyers in court
The rapper took to the witness stand in Los Angeles this week in an assault case which has gone viral.
Meet the three-year-olds helping anxious teens spend more time in school
As school returns, we look at a scheme that pairs teenagers with toddlers from a local nursery in a bid to help increase school attendance.
I asked a bus passenger to turn his phone down - he called me miserable
Public transport users say they're getting fed up of noisy passengers blasting out music and social media videos
Julia Roberts: We're losing the art of conversation
The actress says her new film about a sexual assault on a college campus will provoke debate.
Three arrests at Epping asylum hotel as protesters prepare to hit the streets
Three men have been arrested in Essex after violence erupted at the latest protest over housing asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel in Epping.
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