Rohl closing in on being named Rangers manager
Rangers close in on appointing Danny Rohl as their new head coach - less than a week after the German ruled himself out of the running.
New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
Ministers say new vocational courses will simplify the "confusing" options students have after GCSEs.
Burning space debris which crashed to Earth 'may have come from Chinese rocket'
A burning piece of space debris which crashed to Earth in Australia is likely to have come from the launch of a Chinese rocket, an expert has said.
Hand-powered device disinfects drinking water with nanoparticles
Turning the crank on a simple device filled with nanoparticles can remove serious pathogens from water in seconds, making it suitable for areas without electricity
Birth of rare female mountain bongo marks major milestone for species
A rare eastern mountain bongo calf has been born at a safari park in Bedfordshire, marking a significant milestone for one of the world’s most endangered large mammals.
The real insight behind measuring Copilot usage is Microsoft's desperation

Citizen! You are falling short in your AI usage targets! Strive harder for the revolution!

Opinion  The quantum theory of management includes an analogy for the physical law of the observer effect, where observing a system changes its state. When you make a metric a target, it is not useful as a metric. Instead of reflecting whatever underlying behavior it was intended to measure, the metric becomes a measure of how well the benchmark is being gamed.…

I was a teacher during COVID. This is what it was really like
Face masks, hand sanitisers and windows wide open in the height of winter.
Salt & Brook set up impressive England win over NZ
England crush New Zealand by 65 runs in the second T20 in Christchurch to give the tourists a 1-0 series lead with one match to play.
What would Dyche bring to Forest?
Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Troy Deeney and Shay Given discuss what former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche might bring to struggling Nottingham Forest.
'Significant signs of recovery' hours after major internet outage
A major internet outage has affected websites, online games, including Amazon, Snapchat and several banks.
Forest in advanced talks to appoint manager Dyche
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to appoint Sean Dyche as their manager - would he be a more natural fit at the City Ground?
Major AWS outage across US-East region breaks half the internet

Amazon reports DNS issues hitting DynamoDB, leaving services from Roblox to McDonald's struggling

A major outage is affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS), with even Amazon's own web page reported to be offline and dozens of other online services and websites affected, including disruption in the UK.…

SpaceX launches 10,000th Starlink internet satellite
On Sunday, SpaceX launched 56 additional Starlink satellites on separate Falcon 9 rockets, surpassing 10,000 total satellites launched into low Earth orbit to date. The milestone was reached on board the 132nd Falcon 9 launch of 2025, tying the previous annual launch record with more than two full months to go in the year. Of […]
Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
A Buckingham Palace source admits there could be "more days of pain ahead" as the memoir, which puts Prince Andrew under further scrutiny, is released.
Two dead after cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
The Emirates cargo flight hit a vehicle on the ground after it landed at the international airport.
Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.
Police investigating new sexual assault allegation against dating app rapist who faked own death
Police are investigating a fresh allegation of serious sexual assault against a double rapist who faked his own death and fled the UK.
Neanderthal-human hybrids may have been scourged by a genetic mismatch
When Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, a genetic variation affecting red blood cells may have hindered reproduction in women who were hybrids, and this might have played a part in Neanderthals’ demise
A simple AI prompt saved a developer from this job interview scam

Plus: Ransomware posing as Teams installer, Cisco 0-day exploit to drop rootkit, and European cops bust SIM-box service

INFOSEC IN BRIEF  Engineer David Dodda says he was just "30 seconds away" from running malware on his own computer after nearly falling victim to a North Korea-type job interview scam with a "legitimate" blockchain company. …

Families of 1994 Chinook crash victims seek answers as 47,000 sign petition
The families of those killed in a Chinook helicopter crash more than 30 years ago have published 110 "critical questions" they want answered about the tragedy as they prepare to hand in a petition to Downing Street calling for a public inquiry.
Survivor quits grooming gangs inquiry, citing 'toxic' culture and broken trust
The National Inquiry into grooming gangs was dealt a blow this morning with the resignation of a prominent survivor from its Liaison Panel.
What's affected by internet outage - all we know so far
Dozens of websites, banks and apps are being affected by a major internet outage. 
Reform suspends four councillors in Kent following leaked video
Reform has suspended four of its councillors in Kent "following evidence that they brought the party into disrepute".
Tribunal wonders if Microsoft has found a legal hero after pivot to copyright gambit

ValueLicensing dispute probes whether Office counts as a creative work

The long-running legal battle between ValueLicensing and Microsoft over the resale of software licenses has taken another turn following Microsoft's attempt to make the case about copyright.…

UK military to be given powers to shoot down threatening drones
The armed forces will receive new powers to shoot down drones that threaten military bases in the UK, the defence secretary will reveal.
'Humbled but inspired' - Potter named Sweden boss
Former West Ham manager Graham Potter is named as the new head coach of Sweden.
Aesthetics doctor reveals celebrity who's had best work - and his top tip for avoiding wrinkles
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like.
UK calls up Armed Forces veterans for digital ID soft launch

Once more into the, er, breach?

The UK's Armed Forces veterans are being tasked with one last mission – proving the government can successfully roll out a digital ID card scheme.…

Company that made power systems for servers didn’t know why its own machines ran out of juice

Oh … you mean we shouldn’t press that button?

Who, Me?  Each new Monday ushers in a week during which you might shine or flatline. The Register celebrates the times you end up doing the latter with a new instalment of Who, Me? It's the column in which you admit to making mistakes and execute cunning escapes.…

Blind patients regain sight thanks to breakthrough electronic eye implant
People who lost their sight due to a common, previously untreatable age-related condition can now read again, thanks to a ground-breaking electronic eye implant.
Harper Lee's newly found stories reveal 'a brilliant writer in the making', her family say
The family of the author, known for To Kill A Mockingbird, say newly found stories reveal her brilliance.
Boulter's poor run continues with first-round loss
British number three Katie Boulter continues her poor run of form with defeat by German Eva Lys in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open.
What will happen to stolen Louvre jewellery? All we know about 'theft of the decade'
A number of "priceless" objects were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, in what has been called the "theft of the decade".
Consign my Ashes try to history - Davies' England challenge
Thirty-one years ago this week, Jonathan Davies scored arguably Wembley's greatest-ever try. This Saturday, he wants to see England produce a memorable moment to match it.
Inquiry announced to investigate Leeds NHS maternity failings
More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.
The ultimate Ashes competitor - Broad on walking, Warner and that final wicket
In the first of a new series of From the Ashes, Stuart Broad reflects on his legendary career, including battles with David Warner, his 8-15 and fairytale farewell.
Couple have to live green or £150,000 eco house will be torn down
Abigail and Marcus Beck built their home under Wales' unique One Planet Development policy.
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
Isak doesn't deserve start over Ekitike - Rooney
British-record signing Alexander Isak is doing enough to justify starting ahead of Hugo Ekitike for Liverpool, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
Has the Elizabeth line led to a rise in rental prices?
Data suggests rents along the line's route have risen disproportionately since it opened in 2022.
Rail firm losing £45.5m revenue from fare evasion
South Western Railway was the first company to be renationalised by the Labour government in May.
Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".
Joe Swash meets young dads breaking stigmas
Joe Swash meets young dads who are navigating the highs and lows of fatherhood.
Gangsters, billionaires and love triangles: Behind the scenes of China's micro-drama boom
It was a pretty wild morning.
UK military to get powers to shoot down drones near bases
Plans to allow troops to take faster action come after sightings at four airbases last year.
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after Gaza strikes
Israel and Hamas accused one another of breaching the deal, which came into force on 10 October.
Verstappen's 'positive pressure' as he goes 'flat out' for fifth title
For the first time all year, Max Verstappen says that winning the world championship is a real possibility after his United States Grand Prix victory.
Inquiry launched into maternity failings at 'inadequate' NHS trust
After years of campaigning, bereaved families in Leeds have been told they will get a fully independent inquiry into local maternity services.
Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.
'Andy sweats over police probe' and 'ceasefire in peril'
A Met investigation into Prince Andrew and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire dominate Monday's front pages.
Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong - reports say two dead
A cargo plane has skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport.
Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong killing two people
A cargo plane has skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport, killing two people on the ground.
The two words you need to help you push back at work
Ambition and work ethic help us succeed, but how can we stop drive damaging our health?
India sparkles as millions celebrate Diwali festival
Known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil.
From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds
The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Verstappen wins to increase pressure on McLaren
Max Verstappen dominates the United States Grand Prix to increase the pressure on McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the championship.
MoD probes claims Russian hackers stole files on bases
The files, including details of RAF and Royal Navy bases, were reportedly published on the dark web.
X is changing how it handles links to try and keep you in the app
X is testing a change to the way it handles links on iOS so that the buttons to like, reply, and repost will always be visible. Normally, when you click a link on X the page opens up and completely covers the original post. Apparently, this leads to fewer people clicking like or otherwise engaging […]
Families whose loved ones took their lives after buying poison online write to PM
Bereaved families whose loved ones took their own lives after buying the same poison online have written to the prime minister demanding urgent action.
Tel Aviv derby called off by police after 'violent riots'
The derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv is cancelled before kick-off after police say "smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown".
China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far
Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.
Watch: Match of the Day
Match highlights of Liverpool v Manchester United and Tottenham v Aston Villa.
Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite
After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.
After 'No Kings' protests, where does Democratic resistance go next?
Millions of Americans joined anti-Trump protests, but Democrats are less popular than the president and divided over how to fight back.
Gaza ceasefire 'resumes' after killings and suspension of aid test fragile truce
The Israeli military has said that a ceasefire in Gaza would hold after it was seriously tested by an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and a wave of airstrikes that killed 36 Palestinians.
X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles
Premium Plus and Premium Business users will soon be able to browse and request inactive usernames on the X Handle Marketplace. Handles are going to be broken up into two broad categories. Priority handles will be free and “often include full names, multi-word phrases, or alphanumeric combinations.” Rare handles, on the other hand, will be […]
Amorim's big moment - are Man Utd finally ready for lift off?
Finally, at Anfield, home of Manchester United's - historically and statistically - biggest rivals, Ruben Amorim's team delivered a statement win.
Tel Aviv football derby cancelled as 'violent riots' see nine arrested
The Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi has been cancelled after "violent riots" saw nine people arrested, Israeli police said.
'Liverpool blip now becomes something deeper'
The problems are piling up for Liverpool head coach Arne Slot as Manchester United inflict fourth successive loss, reports BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.
England hold nerve for most significant win of Edwards era
England's win over India in the Women's World Cup was the most important of the Charlotte Edwards era because of the way they handled pressure, says Ffion Wynne.
No Farrell or Willis in 36-man England training squad
There is no place for Owen Farrell or Tom Willis in the 36-man England training squad before the autumn internationals.
Maguire heads Man Utd to victory against Liverpool
Harry Maguire heads Manchester United to a 2-1 win against Liverpool - their first victory at Anfield since 2016.
Stolen treasures, a crown in the gutter - and serious questions for Louvre security
The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield.
Muscat deal to be Rangers boss off
Rangers' bid to make Kevin Muscat their new head coach has broken down after advanced talks.
'I wanted to show everyone' - Villa's comeback star Buendia
Emiliano Buendia is rediscovering his form from three years ago - and scored the winner for Aston Villa against Tottenham.
Former Premier League star suffers stroke
Former Everton and Real Madrid footballer Royston Drenthe has been taken to hospital after having a stroke, according to a Dutch and Belgian football group.
England edge past India in thriller to reach semis
Heather Knight's masterful century sets up a gripping four-run win for England over co-hosts India at the Women's World Cup, that sees them into the semi-finals.
You need to read the epic Argentinian horror novel Our Share of Night
I've read a lot of horror books over the last two years. But my absolute favorite is easily Mariana Enriquez' Our Share of Night. The book was originally published in 2019 in Argentina, but it only got an English translation in 2023. While it doesn't quite reach Stephen King lengths, at nearly 600 pages, I'd […]
March of the frogs
By the time I arrived, the waterfront park in downtown Portland, Oregon was already awash with people as far as the eye could see. The No Kings protest in June had turned out around 10,000 people across the city; this one saw several times that number just downtown, with thousands more choosing to join localized […]
George Santos wants to use his newfound freedom to reform prisons
Republican Representative George Santos wants to work on prison reform now that Trump has commuted his sentence
Rams charge to win over Jags despite Hunter score
Travis Hunter scores his first NFL touchdown but it is merely a consolation as the Los Angeles Rams brush off jet lag to claim a 35-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley.
'Priceless' jewels stolen in raid on Louvre Museum
A masked gang are believed to have targeted France's crown jewels during a brazen daylight raid.
Bouncy balls, points gaps & Honda Civics - inside Celtic's dismal day
BBC Scotland examines what was a day of incident for defending Scottish champions Celtic at Dundee.
Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills
The energy secretary says the government needs to address the "cost-of-living crisis" facing the country.
Green Party leader defends wealth tax proposals
Zack Polanski says a new tax on the rich would tackle "the deep inequality in our society".
Trump ends aid to Colombia and calls country's leader a 'drug dealer'
The move is the latest in a string of escalations from the US which has struck at least six ships in the Caribbean Sea in recent weeks.
Sea Life boss challenged to 'swap places' with penguins 'trapped in basement' of aquarium
Protesters calling for the release of penguins "trapped in a basement" demonstrated outside a London attraction on Sunday, with musician turned eco-campaigner Feargal Sharkey throwing down the gauntlet to the company boss.
Company boss challenged to 'swap places' with penguins 'trapped in basement' of aquarium
Protesters calling for the release of penguins "trapped in a basement" demonstrated outside a London attraction on Sunday, with musician turned eco-campaigner Feargal Sharkey throwing down the gauntlet to the company boss.
World of cricket's farewell to umpire Dickie Bird
The funeral at St Mary's Church in Barnsley was attended by Yorkshire cricketers and local fans.
Why Andrew hasn't given up being a prince – amid call for him to 'live in exile'
Sky News' royal commentator has explained why Prince Andrew has not given up being called a prince – while another expert has said "the decent thing" for him to do would be "go into exile" overseas.
Police looking into claims Andrew asked officer to seek information on accuser
Media reports say he asked his police protection to find out personal details about Virginia Giuffre.
Calls for London Aquarium penguins to be released
Up to 300 people protested against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the Westminster attraction.
Organizers say over 7 million showed up to No Kings protests
Saturday marked the biggest day of protest since the start of Donald Trumps’ second term. Organizers of the No Kings protests estimated that over seven million people took to the streets to declare their opposition to the president, his policies, and his tactics. Indivisible, the group behind the protests, claims that there were over 2,700 […]
Government looks utterly weak on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban - and Tories have smelt blood
Government ministers have been outspoken and unequivocal in their outrage at the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa.
Government announces new V Levels qualification after PM's conference speech pledge
The government is announcing the creation of new V Levels qualifications for students age 16-19 in what is being billed as a major overhaul of the education system.
Lingering dread over what else about Prince Andrew could still emerge
Just a cursory glance at the headlines, and it's clear the disgrace and downfall of Prince Andrew is not over.
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird remembered by sporting greats
He was the world's most famous cricket umpire but also a true son of Yorkshire.
Taliban and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of deadly clashes
Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy casualties in cross-border clashes which began last week.
This weekend is your last chance to get a month of Disney Plus starting at $9.99
From Apple TV Plus to Peacock, a number of streaming services have recently increased their pricing — and Disney Plus is no exception. Starting on Tuesday, October 21st, the standalone plan with ads will jump from $9.99 to $11.99 a month, while the ad-free Premium tier will increase by $3 to $18.99 a month. The […]
Boy arrested after woman dies in house fire
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a woman died in a house fire in Cwmbran, Wales.
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