A manhunt has been launched for an asylum seeker who was jailed for 12 months earlier this year after he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping.

The biggest climate meeting of the year is taking place this month, with world leaders and scientists from more than 190 countries invited to the Brazilian city of Belem.

ChatGPT can now rummage through corporate files via connectors, though Redmond still has the deeper hooks

OpenAI is chalenging Microsoft 365 Copilot with "company knowledge," a new ChatGPT feature that connects to organizational data to generate business-specific answers.…

Alongside a powered footwear system called Project Amplify and new performance apparel with improved airflow, Nike yesterday debuted a new jacket allowing athletes to regulate their body temperature without having to add or remove layers of clothing. Leveraging the company’s longtime use of air bladders to improve the cushioning in its shoes, the Nike Therma-FIT […]

Manager Henrik Pedersen calls for a "new Sheffield Wednesday with an old heart" as a fan group contemplates a potential takeover.

Temperatures are set to drop this weekend, with the first snowfall of the season possible in some parts of the UK.

Thalha Jubair, 19, and Owen Flowers, 18, were arrested in September by the National Crime Agency.

A gang involved in a Russian mercenary group-ordered arson attack on a London warehouse providing aid to Ukraine have been jailed.

Yostin Mosquera is sentenced to life for murdering two men and dumping their remains near Clifton Suspension Bridge.

The US has announced it is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America as it ramps up an operation to target alleged drug smuggling boats.

The US has announced it is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America as it ramps up an operation to target alleged drug smuggling boats.

iPhone maker overcharged devs and users, says competition court

Apple could face claims estimated at around £1.5 billion after it lost a collective case in the UK arguing that its closed systems for apps resulted in overcharging businesses and consumers.…

Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police.

Just eight months after introducing the Osmo Mobile 7 Pro, DJI has already announced a follow-up. The new Osmo Mobile 8 doesn’t reimagine the now well-established design of the company’s smartphone stabilizers. But it introduces new functionality, including the ability to rotate and pan a smartphone a full 360 degrees, and support for Apple’s DockKit, […]

Plaid Cymru wins historic by-election beating out Reform and Labour.

Authorities say a 77-year-old German tried to sell copies of works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt.

Verizon is launching a new “Lite” home internet plan for people in areas previously not covered by its fiber and 5G internet. The new plan offers download speeds of up to 25Mbps, but it costs as much as $60 per month without any discounts. Verizon says its Lite plan is best for “light” internet usage […]

An asylum seeker has been found guilty of murdering a hotel worker at a train station in the West Midlands.

A reference to China being an "enemy" of the UK was removed from key evidence for a collapsed spy trial in 2023 as it "did not reflect government policy" under the Conservatives at the time, according to the national security adviser.

Datacenter infrastructure and model development spending offset high borrowing costs

AI spending is keeping the US economy out of recession, with datacenter infrastructure and model development providing the only significant growth amid trade turmoil, tariff shocks, and high borrowing costs.…

A man who murdered two people and took their bodies in suitcases to Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 42 years.

We are saturated with superhero media to the point where even self-criticism has been done to death with franchises like Watchmen and The Boys. But with its debut choice-driven narrative adventure, AdHoc Studio has managed to find a unique angle for the superhero genre. In Dispatch, the story focuses on an office-based lackey and corporate […]

OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature that makes it easier to search for workspace information without switching between apps. The “company knowledge” ChatGPT update for Business, Enterprise, and Education users is powered by a version of GPT‑5 that directly connects with tools like Slack, SharePoint, Google Drive, and GitHub, allowing the chatbot to sift […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he "wouldn't worry" about the NBA's integrity despite a FBI investigation into illegal sports betting.

Have you noticed a sudden chill in the air? This weekend could see some snow on higher ground across the UK.

Harrison Sullivan had been wanted by Surrey Police in connection with a car crash in Virginia Water.

Snacking giant Mondelez is using generative AI to slash marketing costs and is preparing to release AI-generated TV ads next year, a senior executive told Reuters. Jon Halvorson, Mondelez’s global senior vice president of consumer experience, said the company has spent more than $40 million on an AI video tool that can halve production costs. […]

Sheffield Wednesday fan Gaz Robinson says he is happy the club is in administration and he will start to take his kids to matches again.

Web browsers have looked and worked basically the same way for more than a decade, to the point where they all have roughly the same features, in the same places, and are often even built around the same engine. But just about every company in tech suddenly wants to change them, all spurred by AI […]

Anthony Gordon has impressed in the Champions League this season, but the Newcastle United forward has yet to score or assist in the Premier League.

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton will miss England's friendly against Brazil on Saturday because of injury.

You didn't have plans, did you?

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to patch a critical vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).…

The Court of Appeal says Mahek Bukhari's sentence did not take into account her young age.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says "the last thing" he needs to worry about is Mohamed Salah returning to form.

Failure at primary datacenter leaves planes parked and passengers angry, second incident since July

Timing is everything – except when it isn't. US carrier Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet once again due to a mystery IT issue.…

The US president says he is axing negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.

The star explores the break-up of her marriage to actor David Harbour in a scathing new album.

Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make way for a gilded grand ballroom. The president says taxpayers won’t be footing the $300 million bill and that private donors, himself included, will pick up the tab.  Big Tech will be paying for a lot of it, if the list of donors […]

Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.

The Scottish Greens are celebrating another membership surge as the party seeks to win its first ever constituency seat at next year's Holyrood election.

Starmer rebrands unpopular scheme as convenience tool after backlash

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has relaunched his digital ID scheme as something that will make people's lives easier, less than four weeks after announcing it as a measure to tackle illegal working.…

Facebook and Instagram are breaching Europe’s Digital Services Act (DSA) rules related to the handling of illegal content, moderation, and transparency, according to a preliminary decision issued by the European Commission. TikTok and Meta have both also been found to be violating transparency obligations under the DSA.  The Commission says that Meta is imposing “confusing” […]

Fibromyalgia, which causes chronic pain all over the body, is poorly understood, but two studies – made up of millions of participants – are helping us get to the roots of the condition

There are several key talking points about the very different political world Wales is now in.

11 years of filing feedback and all we got was a bloody... not even a T-shirt?

Microsoft is celebrating 11 years of the Windows Insider Program with custom desktops and - maybe - a secret hint for users wondering which operating system to consider.…

Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to be put it into administration after it was revealed last week that His Majesty's Revenue & Customs were set to issue a winding-up petition against the club.

The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.

The UK's most popular supermarket is rolling out body cameras to thousands of its delivery drivers who feel at increased risk of attack due to the expansion of age verification checks.

Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the "scientific rationale" behind the treatment.

Frances Boyd says she is now weighing up offers of paid work from Waitrose and Asda for her son Tom.

The makers of the furniture lift used by the Louvre thieves have told Sky News the device is "certainly not intended for burglaries" after publishing a tongue-in-cheek advert making the most of the product's sudden fame.

Championship side Sheffield Wednesday have filed for administration, according to a court filing.

Lindsay Whittle stood for election in Caerphilly 13 times since 1983 - and on the 14th attempt, he finally succeeded.

Google Gemini worst offender with 76% error rate

Four of the most popular AI chatbots routinely serve up inaccurate or misleading news content to users, according to a wide-reaching investigation.…

Disgraced former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was fatally injured in prison on 11 October.

Request For Ideas: How would you move a retired orbiter across the US?

The White House's Office of Management and Budget is grappling with how to transport Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian Museum in Virginia to Space Center Houston. How would you do it?…

Police Scotland is investigating "irregularities" in the finances of the Alba Party.

The King's brother was paid thousands by a businessman linked to a wealth management firm which ripped off pension savers.

A four-fingered robotic hand built from Lego Mindstorms pieces can push, pull and grip with almost as much force as a leading 3D-printed hand

A populist whose party has roots in Italian fascism, Italy's leader is trusted by Trump.

Disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins died from a stab wound to the neck, an inquest has heard.

Scientists working out of a venom laboratory in Paris studied which snakes strike their prey fastest.

The prize will be judged by both adults and children, with the first award to be announced in 2027.

Runways? Where we're going, we don't need runways

US defense technology biz Shield AI claims it can build a jet-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) autonomous fighter drone that doesn't need a runway to operate.…

A watchdog's progress report finds that opportunities to protect children are still being missed.

While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said in her first speech that defence is a priority for her country as the region experiences uncertainty with Russia, China and North Korea.

Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.

The rapper Ghetts has been charged after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in northeast London.

A third suspect has been charged amid a probe into the death of a man whose remains were discovered at a Loch Lomond beauty spot.

Veteran independent lawmaker Catherine Connolly is set to be Ireland's new president after Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys conceded in the election.

UK car production fell by more than a quarter (27.1%) last month as a cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover halted manufacturing at the plant, industry figures show.

This could be the sign that voters see Plaid as a viable alternative to Labour in Wales.

A passenger bus burst into flames after a motorbike crashed into it, killing at least 25 people and injuring several others in southern India.

BBC Sport looks inside Tom Aspinall's intense fight camp before his first undisputed heavyweight title defence against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

OpenAI sweetens the deal with data residency

OpenAI has signed up the UK's Ministry of Justice as the latest public sector customer for ChatGPT Enterprise.…

Marcus Rashford hopes he can stay at Barcelona when his loan agreement from Manchester United ends in the summer.

The Bank of England's chief financial officer, Afua Kyei, has been named the UK's most influential black person.

Plaid Cymru win 47% of the vote in a record turnout, while Labour and the Tories manage just 13% between them.

Techie summoned at 02:00 AM to sort things out sent another 2 billion trying to fix it

On Call  Welcome to another instalment of On Call, The Register's weekly wander through your tales of tech support.…

Spotify is increasing the cost of its UK premium subscription, the Money blog has revealed.

Ashley Cohen, who runs sites in Leeds and York, warns deprived areas are worst affected by closures.

Birds all over the world break into a dawn chorus every morning – now experiments in zebra finches suggest both a mechanistic and a functional explanation for this phenomenon

Group-IB says Tehran-linked crew used hijacked mailbox and VPN to sling phishing emails across Middle East

Iran's favorite muddy-footed cyberespionage crew is at it again, this time breaching more than 100 government entities across the Middle East and North Africa, according to researchers at Group-IB.…

Retail sales are at the highest level in more than three years, in the latest measure of the UK economy to confound economists.

It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games.

Arsenal spent big in the summer to try to improve their attack, but it might be their defence that could end up winning them a first Premier League title in 22 years.

Mystery customer wants an upgrade that will take some time

Supermicro has revised its revenue forecast downwards by a couple of billion dollars, but insisted it’s nothing to worry about.…

More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder - BBC analysis finds.

TikTokers such as Kalani Ghost Hunter, Redheadresidence and PT Vlogs posted content from the fair.

Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs.

As we have seen this week, satisfying everyone involved in the inquiry will be an impossible task.

Böcker is touting its "quiet as a whisper" technology for "when you need to move fast".

The prime minister is hosting Zelensky and the "coalition of the willing" at Downing Street on Friday.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's departure leads Friday's papers alongside criticism of the Bloody Sunday verdict.

There are growing doubts Germany will be able to tighten its laws this year, the BBC has learned.

In a by-election in the birthplace of the comedian Tommy Cooper, it was Plaid Cymru that had the last laugh.

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips can repair relations with grooming gang survivors so the inquiry can go ahead, Harriet Harman has said.

Donald Trump has announced that he is ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada.

Chipzilla returns to profit and suggests customers are primed to sign for foundry services once it nails 18A process

Intel has returned to profitability, grown revenue, and suggested demand for AI will ensure its struggling foundry business wins customers and boosts its datacenter CPU business.…