Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood

BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.

Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error

Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.

'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit

Manager Derek McInnes says he takes "full responsibility" for Rangers' "embarrassing" Conference League exit at the hands of Jablonec.

Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath

Residents of Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are inspecting the aftermath of wildfires.

Anthropic was illegally blacklisted by the Trump administration, court rules

On Thursday, a judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering the AI lab a win in a monthslong rollercoaster of a battle with the Trump administration. The…

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Why did 1,000 world citizens bury their underpants?

Study: Land use is the biggest factor in determining decomposition rates of organic cotton underpants.

Your dislike of eating bugs may be 9,000 years old

Ancient teeth and human DNA are revealing a surprising history of insect eating. Modern humans in northern Eurasia appear to have eaten insects only occasionally, while Neanderthals may have consumed them much more re…

Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’

New rules are aimed at protecting people in debt in England and Wales and stopping homeowners being ripped off A clampdown on “rogue bailiffs” has been launched by Andy Burnham amid concerns that vulnerable people are…

A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War-era photo has died

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.

AZ Chike and Tyler, the Creator Reenact Napoleon Dynamite, Sinners in New Video

“Look Like My Mama,” a collaborative single from Chike’s forthcoming album, gets a cinematic clip

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Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules

The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.

Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms

The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.

Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG in Champions League

European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola

Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.

The GTA VI ‘extended look’ is now streaming on YouTube

Rockstar has officially published its "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and on its website, as promised. The in-depth preview, which "entirely" features footage captured from the PS5 version of the gam…

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Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago

"We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.

“I jumped from my chair” – Astronomers spot Betelgeuse’s hidden companion

Astronomers have captured their clearest image yet of Betelgeuse’s long-suspected companion, potentially ending a search that lasted about 100 years. The surprisingly massive hidden star could help explain Betelgeuse’…

Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful, US judge rules

Anthropic ​argued designation as ‘supply chain risk’ could cost the company billions ‌of dollars in lost business ‌and reputational harm A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed in February by the Trum…

Actress Annie Potts says meeting longtime friend Tim Curry was 'love at first sight'

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with actress Annie Potts about being a longtime close friend and neighbor of actor Tim Curry, who died this week at 80 years old.

Frost Children Remix Underscores’ “The Peace”

The reworked U track arrives alongside a new song, “Unlimited Love”

Over 170 women complete Viluntheri Kanbalun’ technical training programme

Tate brothers blast US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition fight

Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.

Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez

Chelsea agree a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search

China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.

The biggest video game of all time looks like a movie

I think I know why Rockstar Games debuted its "extended look" of Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix instead of immediately dropping it for free on YouTube. Unlike most video game trailers, the almost 27-minute preview of…

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Researchers get two genetic codes to work at the same time

Messing with the genetic code might have gotten a bit easier to do.

Vitamin C won’t prevent most colds, but it may do one small thing

The belief that huge doses of vitamin C can ward off colds was popularized more than 50 years ago by Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling. Since then, larger studies have found that vitamin C does not prevent most people…

Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails

Jes Staley made comments to US lawmakers investigating his links to the convicted sex offender The former Barclays boss Jes Staley has denied having sex with a woman dressed as Snow White, after being questioned about…

After an unexpected loss, a young woman received support from a stranger

While living abroad, Kate Rogan received news that her mom had passed away. Traveling home was difficult, but a kind stranger took charge and ensured she got back to her family in time for the funeral.

David Byrne Announces New Concert Film Who Is the Sky?

It’s directed by The Brutalist’s Brady Corbet and shot on 70mm

Over 3,000 Maldivian youth benefit from USD 19.5 million financing

What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview

The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'absurd' fraud claims

Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich

European champion Audrey Werro came tantalisingly close to downing the oldest outdoor world record in athletics, finishing a little more than four tenths of a second off Jarmila Kratochvilova's 800m mark.

Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption

Thousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.

Meta addresses ‘pervert glasses’ reputation with a privacy fix and a new marketing campaign

Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a loophole that allowed wearers to keep recording after covering the front-facing LED. Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of augmented reality, writes in a post on…

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Preserving glow-in-the-dark art and fashion for future generations

Understanding unique photochemistry of such materials will help in conservation, storage, and exhibition.

AI searched 100 million possibilities and found a cheaper way to 3D-print a NASA rocket alloy

Researchers used AI to search through more than 100 million possible settings for 3D-printing a high-performance NASA alloy. After only 40 experiments, the system identified six successful configurations, including on…

What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?

Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistry in Ethiopia’s…

Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His show 'Bait' explores that

Ahmed is nominated for an Emmy Award for his role in the Prime Video series about a struggling actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. Originally broadcast March 23, 2026.

Lambchop Wince Through a Disastrous Radio Interview in New Short Film

Henry Phillips (from the movie Punching the Clown) stars as Kurt Wagner in the 10-minute comedy short

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Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children

Prosecutors argued Clancy made a calculated decision to murder the children, while the defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.

Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.

GTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series

It’s been over a decade and two console generations since GTA V came out, and its sequel is still a work in progress. GTA VI has faced multiple delays, with developer Rockstar Games bumping back its predicted release…

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Lab supply companies have been selling antibodies using manipulated images

Image changes that would get a paper retracted are widespread among suppliers.

A mysterious cosmic hum may come from 13-billion-year-old dark stars

Today’s mysterious gravitational-wave background may preserve clues about how the Universe’s first supermassive black holes formed. Descendants of hypothetical Dark Stars could be responsible for a major portion of th…

Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm

Congressman Jamie Raskin asks president’s son to detail firm’s recent success after he joined 1789 Capital as partner Democrats on a powerful US congressional committee have launched an investigation into a venture ca…

Dolly Parton contained multitudes. We're looking back on these beloved performances

NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.

Ravyn Lenae Postpones North American Tour Dates

The singer was set to perform throughout September and October

China ready to assist Maldives’ priority development sectors, says Minister Saeed

Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies

Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.

Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?

Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.

US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say

Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.

GTA VI looks just as great as we could hope for

Netflix and Rockstar Games finally debuted their "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI. It showed that the new game looks to keep much of the spirit of GTA - exploration, driving, crimes, shooting, and cinematic stor…

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Buyer beware: Those mummified remains might carry toxic spores

"Mummified remains sold online exhibit signs of biodeterioration, yet sellers provide no safety guidance."

324-million-year-old fossil reveals how insects conquered land

Ancient fossils suggest insects conquered land through a long amphibious phase rather than making an abrupt jump from water to dry ground. A newly identified 324-million-year-old species still carried paddle-like abdo…

Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed

Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected Business live – latest updates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports have been hit by a cyber-attack i…

Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it

A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.

Beyoncé Reveals Details of B’Day 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

The $149.98 four-LP set includes additional B-sides, a 60-page booklet, and two collectible art prints

Applications open for eight additional constituencies in "Rayyithunge Adu" series

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens

The 89-year-old's condition is described as "extremely serious" and members of his family have visited him in hospital.

'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown

A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.

Why tough US Open draw will be true test of Alcaraz's fitness

Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.

Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship

Staff at the military newspaper allege US government sought to violate First Amendment rights to free speech.

Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books

Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, can now pull information from the books you've purchased. The new "Expert Intelligence" feature allows you to bring titles from Google Play Books directly into Gemini Note…

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Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.

Capacity will rise by a record 45GW this year, according to S&P Global Energy.

Smart nanoparticles light up brain cancer and destroy what surgery misses

Scientists created smart nanoparticles that can both illuminate hidden glioblastoma cells during surgery and destroy microscopic cancer left behind afterward. In mice, the treatment prevented recurrence and led to 100…

AI-proof? Younger workers desert the digital world for traditional crafts

In a disrupted job market people are turning to heritage crafts such as bookbinding, metalwork and boatbuilding It’s a bleak moment for young people entering the workforce for the first time . For decades, a universit…

Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

Drone Metal Orthodox Priest Guitarist Responds to Fascism, Homophobia Accusations

Father Dionysios Tabakis had recently come under fire for religious blog posts that employed homophobic language, as well as ties to a Greek neo-Nazi organization

Parliament Speaker calls for stronger parliamentary diplomacy

What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans

In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

Fleetwood in contention as Lee leads Tour Championship

Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood shoots a four-under 66 to put himself in contention at the Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta.

Anti-migrant protesters burn tents in Ceuta and block Red Cross aid

Anti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.

Google tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else

Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to the RAM crisis. Spotted by TechCrunch, the company yesterday published a memo addressing the Play Store's role in enforcing new memory-usag…

A Judge Has Blocked the Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic

A federal judge has called the Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk “illegal and baseless.”

Volcanoes that made history

Enormous eruptions altered Earth’s climate and societies all over the globe.

Scientists may have found a shortcut to calorie restriction’s anti-aging benefits

Moderate calorie restriction lowered an immune protein called C3 that appears to help drive chronic inflammation as the body ages. Blocking the same protein reduced age related inflammation in mice, raising the possib…

Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

Uefa says claims will be made in Switzerland It says claims relate to alleged criminal mismanagement Uefa is preparing to make a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino for alleged “criminal mismanagement” in conn…

Tim Curry, who defined 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died

Curry will be most remembered for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the tyrannical gender-bending alien scientist in both stage and screen versions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show . He was 80.

William Basinski Returns With Solo Piano Album

Listen to an excerpt of the composer’s first solo LP in six years, Passing the Cup of Sorrows

MTCC records over 8 million bus trips in Greater Male' in 2025

Two killed in 'domestic violence incident' at school near Berlin

Police have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect after an incident in which two people were killed near the German capital.

Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers

About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.

Uefa preparing criminal legal action against Infantino

Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

Federal US judge faces complaint over staunch pro-Israel advocacy

A lawyer has accused Judge Roy Altman, who calls the keffiyeh a 'terror scarf', of anti-Palestinian bias in his remarks.

Speedo’s new smart goggles module can track all four swim strokes

Speedo is launching a removable smart module for its Vanquisher goggles that can analyze a swimmer's performance across all four swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The new Speedo iQ syst…

6 Takeaways From the GTA VI Extended Look

Grand Theft Auto VI is nigh. Here’s what the developer revealed about its highly anticipated game.

Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses

Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.

Manhattan-sized ice island breaks off Greenland’s Petermann Glacier

A Manhattan-sized ice island has broken away from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier after years of growing fractures weakened its floating ice tongue. Scientists expect two more huge sections could soon detach, potentiall…

Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark

First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewares Business live – latest updates The owner of Zara is taking on Primark, Shein and the supermarkets with…

Will Trump's latest beef plan make your hamburger cheaper? Not much, experts say

The proposal comes weeks before the midterm elections, when food prices and the cost of living are expected to be major issues on voters' minds.

Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute to Godmother Dolly Parton: “I Have an Angel by My Side”

“What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong.”

Maldives, India discuss strengthening environmental cooperation

Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health

A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage.

What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal

Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.

Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Chad accuses Sudan of air strike near shared border that killed 12

An air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.

Jensen Huang says Nvidia achieved AGI, again — not that it matters

On Nvidia's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Jensen Huang casually announced the company had "achieved AGI," one of the tech industry's ultimate goals some of its biggest players have spent years chasing. Almost immediate…

AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate?

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” senior writer Will Knight talks his recent visit to China and the future of AI collaboration.

Dismantling the Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife and water in US

Lands free of roads are under threat from the Trump administration’s proposed rollback.

190-year-old DNA reveals a hidden pangolin species

DNA from a nearly 190-year-old museum specimen has helped scientists confirm a distinct Himalayan pangolin species hiding in plain sight in Nepal and northern India. The discovery could give conservationists a powerfu…

Dear culture-war motorists, look to the future. We'll all be driving at 20mph soon | Christian Wolmar

There are howls of protest from the right about plans for Birmingham to be a 20mph city. But it will be a good thing, and others will follow If it can happen in Birmingham, it can happen anywhere. Moves by Birmingham…

Dolly Parton lived her motto: 'More is more'

"I've always believed that a part of my magic, if there was any, was the fact that I look so artificial — but I am so totally real," Parton said in 2001.

Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show Star, Dies at 80

The actor also played Pennywise the Clown in Stephen King’s It

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Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions

Nickolay Mladenov warns that a collapse of last October's ceasefire would be "a point of no return" for the region.

Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know

The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

Arsenal continue Alvarez pursuit - Friday's gossip

Arsenal continue pursuit to sign Julian Alvarez, Manchester City target Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and Aston Villa make direct contact to sign Rafael Leao.

Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy

A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.

Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling

Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling—activity that is beyond the reach of US commodities law.

Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging

Thunderstorms make seismic waves that can be used to find sub-surface features.

Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%

Ultra-processed foods make up a huge share of the American diet, and new research suggests they may carry another serious health risk for men. In a nationally representative study of more than 17,000 U.S. men, those w…

The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial

Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy future Fuelled by the consequences of Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran…

Watch Jack White Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton With “Jolene” Cover

“Instant Sainthood,” he wrote in tribute to the late star, before reviving the White Stripes live staple for the first time in 19 years

Thieves steal Bronze Age artefacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist

The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.

One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review

Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).

Carragher facing bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

Former Liverpool and England player turned pundit Jamie Carragher faces being declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill.

Iran says it will name its terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.

Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375

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SpaceX’s orbital data centers would create a new category of e-waste

The yeetcycling math resembles asteroid mining in reverse.

Scientists switch on a strange new form of magnetism in an ultrathin material

Scientists have found a surprising way to potentially switch on an unusual form of magnetism in ruthenium dioxide, a material that normally appears nonmagnetic. When the material was made into an ultrathin film only a…

From maligned second city to Insta magnet: Marseille isFrance’s new capital of overtourism

This summer has been a tipping point. But it’s not too late to save what makes this place unique When I first started visiting Marseille more than 20 years ago, few could have predicted that France’s then beleaguered…

Dolly Parton Remembered: Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, and More Pay Tribute

Shania Twain, Beyoncé, Cyndi Lauper, Jane Fonda, Paul McCartney, Joan Jett, Jack White, and Carol Burnett have each shared their own memories of the country legend, who died today at the age of 80

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.

From lighting to vintage gems: Five ways to spruce up your rental

Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.

Ipswich sign Argentina World Cup winner Palacios

Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios becomes the first World Cup winner to sign for Ipswich Town after joining from Bayer Leverkusen.

Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears

First phase of Malaysia's repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are 'willing to return voluntarily'.

A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend

After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.

Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole

Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us measure the black hole's rotation.

NASA just used satellites and debris to navigate without GPS

NASA has successfully tested a system that allows satellites to navigate without GPS by using other spacecraft and debris as landmarks in orbit. In just three days, FALCON also improved the known orbits of more than 2…

An $18bn settlement is a drop in the ocean for Meta – but the tide will still come for it | Chris Stokel-Walker

This week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world Not many people would count paying $18bn they didn’t expect to when they woke up tha…

Dolly Parton Dies at 80

Her publicist confirmed a small, private service will be held for immediate family.

Jellyfish force partial shutdown of French nuclear plant

It is the second consecutive year that jellyfish has forced the closure of the Gravelines power station in northern France.

Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand

Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.

I'll send Itauma back to high school - Hrgovic

Filip Hrgovic tells British heavyweight Moses Itauma he will "send him back to high school" when they fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title on Saturday.

New Israeli roadblocks entrench siege of homes in West Bank’s Qusra

After weeks of settler siege, three new Israeli gates around Palestinian homes in Qusra raise fears in West Bank.

This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World

The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.

Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea

"A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle."

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope is ready to hunt thousands of alien worlds

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope is now enclosed inside its Falcon Heavy fairing and nearly ready for launch. Its mission could uncover thousands of exoplanets while helping scientists investigate dark matter, dark energy…

Uefa raises stakes with criminal complaint in battle to unseat Infantino | Matt Hughes

Uefa has begun a legal process against the embattled Fifa president but it will still be an uphill struggle to remove him Anyone who interpreted Uefa’s decision to withdraw a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions, rev…

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Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war

BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war.

Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety

Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

Kane on Ballon d'Or hopes

Harry Kane discusses potential Ballon d'Or hopes after becoming the first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award for the 2025-26 season.

US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains

Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.

Netflix Failed at Video Games. Now It’s Trying to Promote Them

Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it's pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.

X-rays add new twist to narwhal's spiral tusk

New study finds that the tusks have not one but two spirals, twisting in opposite directions.

Scientists may have finally caught “empty” space changing light

A magnetar with an astonishingly powerful magnetic field may have revealed a quantum effect predicted by Werner Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago. Its light shows signs that supposedly empty space is altering how the lig…