Dealer waged 'sustained terror campaign' for Russia in UK
Dylan Earl is due to be sentenced for his role in a plot ordered by operatives from the Wagner Group.
Fujifilm updates its entry-level X-T30 with 6K video and a film simulation dial
Fujifilm has announced the third iteration of its entry-level X-T30 interchangeable lens camera. The original debuted in 2019, while the X-T30 II launched in 2021 with minimal upgrades. The new Fujifilm X-T30 III also isn’t a complete reimagining of the camera, carrying forward the previous model’s 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 image sensor. But it comes […]
Why did the judge acquit Soldier F in Bloody Sunday trial?
Mr Justice Lynch said troops had "lost all sense of military discipline" but cast doubt on the level of evidence provided on who fired the shots.
T20 series 'worthwhile' despite washouts - Brook
England's third T20 against New Zealand is washed out in Auckland, as was the first match, but captain Harry Brook says the 1-0 series win has been beneficial.
Google nukes 3,000 YouTube videos that sowed malware disguised as cracked software

Check Point helps exorcise vast 'Ghost Network' that used fake tutorials to push infostealers

Google has taken down thousands of YouTube videos that were quietly spreading password-stealing malware disguised as cracked software and game cheats.…

Mega Evolution is coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket
Pokémon TCG Pocket is about to celebrate its one-year anniversary with a bunch of new features, events, and some very powerful monster cards. Today, the Pokémon Company announced TCG Pocket's forthcoming Mega Rising set, which will introduce a number of Mega Evolved pokémon that first appeared in the X / Y DS games (and return […]
The Stranger Things series finale is coming to theaters
Netflix is bringing the Stranger Things series finale to theaters. The show’s final episode will hit theaters at the same time it premieres on the streaming service on December 31st at 8PM ET. It’ll be available in more than 350 theaters across the US and Canada, and will run through January 1st, 2026. The finale, […]
Why is there a row over the grooming gangs inquiry?
A national inquiry into grooming gangs in England and Wales is in turmoil - how did we get here?
Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest
Israel has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Resident doctors announce five-day strike in November
Walkout will the the 13th of long-running dispute between government and British Medical Association.
A single DNS race condition brought Amazon's cloud empire to its knees

Fault in DynamoDB system cascaded through AWS services, knocking major sites offline for hours

Amazon has published a detailed postmortem explaining how a critical fault in DynamoDB's DNS management system cascaded into a day-long outage that disrupted major websites and services across multiple brands – with damage estimates potentially reaching hundreds of billions of dollars.…

Doctors in England to go on strike next month
Resident doctors in England will go on strike next month, the British Medical Association has said.
Autistic man told he could no longer work for Waitrose hired by Asda
An autistic man who was told he could no longer stack shelves at Waitrose when he asked to be paid has been offered a job by Asda.
How the prosecution of an Army veteran over Bloody Sunday ended in acquittal
After 53 years of controversy and campaigning, the criminal process has ended with no conviction.
Soft Cell's musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66
The musician, best known for Tainted Love and Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, died in his sleep at home.
Alleged Madeleine McCann family stalker said she never intended to harm them, court hears
The young woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's family said in police interviews she never intended to harm them, a jury has been told.
Star of synth-pop hitmakers Soft Cell - famous for hit Tainted love - dies
Synth-pop musician Dave Ball, who was one half of the popular 1980s band Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66.
Ibiza, Lady Gaga, DIY & PWR - what the Red Roses did next
England's stars won the Rugby World Cup less than four weeks ago, but they have packed a lot into their celebrations and PWR preparations.
SAP says some customers are dragging their feet on contract sign-offs

Share price dips as cloud sales outlook disappoints amid slow US public sector bookings

SAP disappointed investors today after reporting full-year cloud revenue at the bottom end of its guidance range, with execs saying customers in manufacturing and the public sector are taking longer to sign contracts.…

Cloud microbes' colours could help us detect life on other planets
Microbes high in Earth’s stratosphere produce pigments to protect them from UV light – so similar molecules could be biosignatures of life elsewhere in the galaxy
Wyze’s budget-friendly video doorbell gets a six-month battery
Wyze has announced a new budget-friendly doorbell camera. The Wyze Battery Video Doorbell looks similar to the Video Doorbell v2 the brand released in 2023, but as the name implies, it adds a rechargeable battery so it’s easier to install without the need for wiring or access to power. But wired power is also an […]
Leica’s new M camera drops its iconic rangefinder for an EVF
Leica is announcing a new type of M-mount camera, its first that’s not actually a rangefinder. The new M EV1 is based on the M11-P from 2023, but it strips out the traditional rangefinder in favor of a 5.76-million dot electronic viewfinder — hence the omitted viewfinder window on its front. The new camera is […]
Downing Street refuses to make time for MPs to debate Prince Andrew's conduct
The government is refusing to make time in parliament for MPs to debate the conduct of Prince Andrew amid a flood of new allegations against him.
Senators accuse Smithsonian of 'illegal lobbying' over Discovery squabbles

Cornyn & co ask DoJ to probe respected research institution for trying to 'influence' public

The saga of the Great Space Shuttle Relocation has taken another turn after US lawmakers asked the Department of Justice to look into alleged lobbying by the Smithsonian museum to prevent a possible transfer of Discovery to Houston, Texas.…

Three held on suspicion of helping Russian intelligence
The three men, aged 48, 45, and 44, were arrested at addresses in west and central London.
PM backs minister as fifth grooming gang survivor urges her to quit
Sir Keir Starmer stands by safeguarding minister Jess Phillips as she faces growing calls to quit.
Liverpool held meeting after Man Utd loss - Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he called a squad meeting on Monday to discuss the club's poor form - but insisted it was not a "crisis" summit.
Six men guilty of rioting in Ely after e-bike deaths
Six men are found guilty and one not guilty of rioting in Ely.
The ChatGPT Atlas browser still feels like Googling with extra steps
This week, OpenAI debuted its long-rumored AI browser that aims to put its AI chatbot at the center of the internet. The browser, called ChatGPT Atlas, is entering a space that's already occupied by Perplexity's Comet and Google Gemini in Chrome. OpenAI is likely betting that putting ChatGPT front and center is enough to draw […]
King and Pope pray together in historic first since Reformation 500 years ago
The King and Pope Leo prayed together in a historic moment marking the first time an English monarch and a pontiff met for such an occasion since the Church of England split from Rome.
Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage
A "faulty automation" was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC.
France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC
The commitment has been hit by delays, with political turmoil in France partly to blame.
How to spot the signs you may be a pushy parent
Many parents will take the time to book the football training, the piano lessons and the play-dates - but when is it all too much?
Week of the wonderkids - who shone in Champions League?
BBC Sport looks at the emerging wonderkids that announced themselves as Europe's brightest stars in the Champions League this week.
Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine
Ledger’s new Nano is meant to be more than just a crypto wallet
Ledger’s fifth Nano crypto wallet marks a moment of reinvention: it’s not nearly so “nano” anymore, and Ledger would prefer you didn’t call it a crypto wallet either. It’s grown in size, picked up a full E Ink display, and is now being billed as a “signer.” The $179 Ledger Nano Gen5 resembles the $249 […]
Hands-free home security is here, thanks to ADT and Google — but it’ll cost you
My front door unlocks automatically as I walk up to it, and the home security system disarms itself - no code or app required. The system has recognized me using the Google Nest Doorbell's Familiar Faces, and confirmed I'm me using my phone's location. The dual-factor authentication triggers the automatic disarming and unlocking, so all […]
Amazon's AI specs aim to stop delivery drivers getting lost between van and porch

Why monitor staff through phones or cameras when Bezos' boxshifter can strap surveillance to their heads?

Amazon is testing AI-powered smart glasses to help its drivers get from their vans to customers' doorsteps.…

Paratrooper known as 'Soldier F' not guilty of Bloody Sunday murders
A former paratrooper accused of murdering two civilians in the Bloody Sunday shootings in Northern Ireland 53 years ago has been found not guilty.
Why Messi's MLS legacy needs play-off triumph
Inter Miami are hoping Lionel Messi can inspire them to a first MLS Cup win through the play-offs and cement his legacy in the league.
Two dead and five taken to hospital after fire
Two people have died and five others were taken to hospital following a fire in Glasgow.
PM has 'confidence' in Jess Phillips after grooming survivors demanded her resignation
Sir Keir Starmer has backed his under-fire safeguarding minister to continue leading the government's efforts to set up a national inquiry into grooming gangs after four survivors demanded her resignation.
Three people arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Russian spy agencies
Three people have been arrested in London under the National Security Act on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services.
Littler seeks world number one spot this weekend
Teenager Luke Littler will become world number one for the first time if he wins the European Championship, which starts on Thursday.
'No waiting, no rejection, no stigma': Charity opens walk-in mental health hub
A leading charity has opened the first in a Scotland-wide network of walk-in mental health hubs.
CQC chief resigns over maternity failings
Families had been calling for Sir Julian's resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions
The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, over continued fighting in Ukraine.
OpenAI teases a string of updates for its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas
Less than two days ago, OpenAI came out swinging in the fight for the future of the internet with the release of ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser it hopes will topple Google Chrome. Adam Fry, OpenAI’s Atlas leader, says the team is already “heads down making it better” and teased a bunch of new […]
Waitrose-rejected autistic worker gets Asda offer
Tom Boyd's mum says she is "overwhelmed" after he is offered a job by rival supermarket chain Asda.
How Russia has reacted to US sanction against its two biggest oil companies
Moscow has been quick to shrug off the coordinated sanctions against its two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
Microsoft threatens to ram Copilot into Exchange Server on-prem

Survey probes interest in AI assistance for locally hosted email setups

Microsoft's mission to "Copilot all the things" has reached Exchange Server, with a survey asking if admins want the AI assistant on-prem.…

Boss of NHS watchdog resigns after Leeds NHS trust maternity inquiry launched
The boss of NHS watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has resigned after the health secretary launched an independent inquiry into maternity care at the trust he led for a decade.
Weather warnings reduced as Storm Benjamin moves east
Storm clears away to the east, reducing the impact on the UK.
Common IVF test misses some genetic abnormalities in embryos
Human embryos formed with in vitro fertilisation can develop genetic abnormalities in the time between genetic testing and implantation – though this may not affect their viability
The Espresso Pro portable monitor is a revolution for remote work
Most gadgets are iterative in the value they bring to our lives. The 15.6-inch Espresso Pro portable monitor is different, having utterly transformed the way I work remotely over the last month of testing. See, I spend a lot of time working from my van, which makes me miss my dual-monitor setup at home - […]
English water firms get lowest environmental rating since records began
English water companies have collectively been given the lowest environmental rating by the Environment Agency (EA) since records began.
Rubio warns Israel against West Bank annexation after Knesset vote
Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, has warned Israel that moves toward annexing the West Bank could threaten Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.
Manchester gig by punk rap duo Bob Vylan postponed
A Manchester concert by controversial punk rap duo Bob Vylan has been postponed, following calls by Jewish leaders and MPs for it to be cancelled. 
Everything to know about US sanctions on Russia - why now, and how could it impact the UK?
Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia's two biggest oil companies in a major policy shift.
SpaceX pulls plug on 2,500 Starlink terminals tied to Myanmar fraud farms

Criminal outfits had been using Musk's broadband beacons to run cyber-slavery scams across Southeast Asia

SpaceX says it has shut down thousands of Starlink terminals that were powering Myanmar's notorious scam compounds after its satellite network was found to be keeping human trafficking and cyber-fraud operations online in the country's lawless border zones.…

We have a house, pension and ISAs worth £1m - how much inheritance tax will be owed?
Every Tuesday, we get an expert to answer your financial problems or consumer disputes - email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today's is...
EU set to endorse deal to turn frozen Russian assets into support for Ukraine
The contentious proposal would see Kyiv receive €140bn (£121bn) worth of frozen Russian state assets currently held in Belgium.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced they will be leaving the show.
Rubio warns against West Bank annexation after Israel's parliament advances move
The US Secretary of State says such a step would threaten Washington's plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
Watch: Millions of red crabs begin annual migration on Christmas Island
The island off mainland Australia experiences the event every summer, when around 50 million crabs scuttle down from their homes to the beach to lay eggs.
The cost of US aid cuts to women in Afghanistan
Over 400 health clinics have shut. The impact on pregnant women has been devastating.
Body of British woman 'murdered' in LA flown home
The body of a British woman allegedly murdered in Los Angeles has been repatriated to the UK.
Microsoft finance slang defines the eternal optimist: The 'hockey stick on wheels'

The wheels on Copilot's hockey stick must be giving off smoke by now

Microsoft's finance division has a term for an overly optimistic projection that seems to march backward year after year: the hockey stick on wheels.…

'Prolific' cowboy builder guilty of £1.25m fraud
Mark Killick charged customers for home renovation work but left the jobs unfinished.
How to get started with a stocks and shares ISA - and six tips if you already have one
Setting up a stocks and shares ISA can feel intimidating and complicated - but if it's something you are considering, this edition of our Savings Guide should help.
Three officers hurt and 24 arrested during disorder in Dublin
Stones and fireworks were thrown at officers stationed outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers.
OpenBSD 7.8 out now, and you're not seeing double, 9front releases 'Release'

New version includes multithreaded TCP/IP and Raspberry Pi 5 support

The 59th version of the OpenBSD operating system is here, six months after 7.7, with multiple improvements in various areas.…

Tweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire
Lithium-ion batteries are prone to catching fire when damaged, but a simple change of electrolyte material can put a stop to the vicious chemical cycle that causes the problem
Family seeking £180k tutor to turn one-year-old son into an 'English gentleman'
How do you turn a one-year-old boy into the perfect English gentlemen?
I nearly quit football for basketball - Gvardiol
Josko Gvardiol reveals he nearly quit his "dream" career in football when he was a teenager struggling to break through at Dinamo Zagreb.
Richardson wins 'bittersweet' first medal for GB
Matt Richardson claims his first medal for Great Britain as they win silver in the men's and women's team sprint at the Track World Championships.
Elon Musk calls firms opposing his $1trn pay package 'corporate terrorists'
Elon Musk has called major investor advice firms opposing his $1trn pay package "corporate terrorists".
Drivers urged to keep sunglasses in their cars after clocks go back
Drivers are being urged to keep a pair of sunglasses in their car after the clocks change.
UK.gov vows to hack through regulation to get benefit from AI

Meanwhile, civil services claims 75,000 days could be saved by the tech each year

Ignoring the skeptics and threat of an AI bubble, the UK government is pushing ahead with AI "sandboxing" and backing a raft of projects it claims could benefit from red-tape cutting.…

Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge
Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Polls open for Caerphilly by-election
Voters head to the polls in a by-election to choose a member of the Senedd.
MP names suspect who confessed to murdering British girl who vanished 55 years ago
A man previously accused of abducting and murdering a three-year-old British girl who vanished from a beach 55 years ago has been identified by an Australian politician.
Going back to the 9-5 after leaving the Love Island villa
After being thrust into the spotlight for a short time, what's it like to go back to day-to-day life?
Apple’s AirDrop makes weird latency spikes for Wi-Fi wonks, researcher finds

Cupertino wants you on certain channels, and pushes back if you have your own preferences

Networking researcher Christoff Visser has found that Apple devices cause Wi-Fi networks to “jitter” due to traffic generated by the Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL) tech that powers the peer-to-peer AirDrop filesharing tool.…

Discovery of 15,000 Roman coins could be nation's biggest ever
David Moss discovered 15,000 coins at a "virtually untouched" secret location in north Wales.
How UK’s ‘worst town’ made it onto National Geographic’s Best of the World list
The city has been named one of the top 25 global destinations for 2026 by National Geographic.
What do US sanctions on Russian oil mean for the war in Ukraine?
The new sanctions target Moscow's ability to fund its war machine, the US Treasury said.
The Papers: 'One in, one out and back in again' and 'teen killer unmasked'
The return of a migrant who had been sent to France and photos of Harvey Willgoose's murderer make Thursday's papers.
With impeccable timing, AWS debuts automated cloud incident report generator

We could really have used this a couple of days ago, guys

In the same week that a massive outage of its own cloud inconvenienced millions of customers, AWS has delivered an improved interactive incident reporting service to help its customers explain what happened when their cloud-hosted resources strike trouble.…

British man dies off coast of Melbourne after surfboard snaps
A British man had died off the coast of Melbourne after his surfboard snapped in rough conditions.
US kills three in second strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific
This is the ninth US strike on alleged drug boats near Latin America, and the second in the Pacific.
As hate crimes against Muslims rise, govt urged to adopt new definition of Islamophobia in full
A long-awaited definition of Islamophobia is expected within weeks - and a former faith minister is urging the government to adopt it in full.
British man drowns in Australia after surfboard snaps in wild weather
The friend who jumped in to save the surfer also drowned, police said.
Person of interest in British girl's disappearance named in Australian state parliament
Cheryl Grimmer was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970.
Entire East Wing of White House will be demolished for ballroom - as Trump urged to pause project
The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished "within days" - much more bulldozing than initially expected for Donald Trump's new ballroom construction project.
IBM renting GPUs from rivals rather than packing ‘em into its own cloud

Infra revenue soars and AI helps everything … except the share price

If IBM reveals improved profit margins or a fresh round of redundancies, AI may be the reason, because Big Blue today revealed that its own “Project Bob” developer assistance tools have improved productivity among its coders by 45 percent.…

The groundbreaking breeding programme that's reducing methane in cow burps
Cows bred to produce less methane in their burps could prove to be an important ally in the fight against climate change, scientists have told Sky News.
Four yellow weather warnings in place as Storm Benjamin hits UK
Yellow weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain have been issued overnight - as Storm Benjamin sweeps through the UK.
Mahmood says Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose'
The home secretary's response comes after The Times revealed a report calling the Home Office “dysfunctional”.
'Weaponised' CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumours
So far, immune cells that have been engineered to kill cancers, known as CAR T-cells, haven’t worked well against solid cancers - but a study in mice suggests that could soon change
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