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Six Flags faced warnings about ride safety long before this week's roller coaster death image
Six Flags faced warnings about ride safety long before this week's roller coaster death
A man died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags in Austell, Georgia, on Monday. - Emilie Megnien/AP In the years leading up to this week’s fatal accident at its Georgia theme park, Six Flags has been accused of failing to maintai…

In the years leading up to this weeks fatal accident at its Georgia theme park, Six Flags has been accused of failing to maintain its parks amid hundreds of reports of injuries and dangerous malfunct… [+8942 chars]

School closure would be devastating, parents say image
School closure would be devastating, parents say
Kew Riverside Primary in south-west London is currently at just 40% of its capacity.

Kew Riverside would be the latest in a list of London primary schools that have closed in recent years. Primary school numbers are declining nationally but the fall is sharpest in the capital, where… [+1189 chars]

First birth of tiny rare frogs at London Zoo image
First birth of tiny rare frogs at London Zoo
The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest.

Ben Tapley, curator of reptiles and amphibians at ZSL, which runs the central London zoo, said: "They may be tiny enough to sit on your fingertip, but their arrival represents a huge step forward for… [+1210 chars]

'I paid thousands to a company for healthcare jobs that didn't materialise' image
'I paid thousands to a company for healthcare jobs that didn't materialise'
Apurv Patel is one of several people who say they were promised job opportunities that didn't appear.

Apurv Patel, who has been in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa since 2023, said he paid Synetal Solutions £3,600 across February and March for healthcare training after he and a friend were verbally pr… [+2685 chars]

Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds image
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.

BBC Verify gathered 61,000 reports from BBC News and Reuters which mentioned Gaza, the West Bank or Lebanon, published between 7 October 2023 and 19 August 2026. We built an AI search engine to look… [+2414 chars]

How to watch Crystal Lake online – stream the Friday the 13th spin-off from anywhere image
How to watch Crystal Lake online – stream the Friday the 13th spin-off from anywhere
Here's how to watch Crystal Lake online from anywhere, with the Friday the 13th prequel series starring Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees.

Crystal Lake is running it back to where it all began – the titular summer camp where horror icon Jason Voorhees disappeared into the water as a young boy. Friday the 13th has spawned 11 sequels, but… [+4210 chars]

UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in image
UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.

Thursday will bring unusually high temperatures as warm air wafts across the south of the UK, while colder conditions dig into northern areas. Afternoon highs in parts of eastern England are likely … [+549 chars]

Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison image
Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison
The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.

An Australian woman has been charged after allegedly lacing a colleague's curry with snail poison. Police in the state of Western Australia say the alleged victim made a meal for her co-workers in F… [+976 chars]

How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026: FREE live streams image
How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026: FREE live streams
All the ways to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere, with full TV channels, broadcast details and schedule provided.

Rugby League World Cup 2026 is expected to be the most competitive edition of the tournament ever, Samoa and Tonga having each made significant inroads over recent years. As ever, however, it's 12-ti… [+5929 chars]

Desperate to clear toxic haze, Indonesia to douse its skies with dry ice image
Desperate to clear toxic haze, Indonesia to douse its skies with dry ice
Authorities in South East Asia have turned to weather modification as fires blanket the region in smog.

As toxic smog continues to billow from wildfires in Indonesia's forests and peatlands, authorities are looking at an experimental way to disperse the haze. A trial on Thursday will see an aircraft s… [+2878 chars]

Meet the Welsh back-row trio starring for Leicester image
Meet the Welsh back-row trio starring for Leicester
Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell and Tommy Reffell have starred in Leicester Tigers' encouraging start to the season.

The three players have arrived at Welford Road at contrasting times during their careers. Wainwright is the new kid on the block despite having played 70 internationals in a nine-year Wales career t… [+2488 chars]

Watch: Orange haze blankets Indonesia's Kalimantan region image
Watch: Orange haze blankets Indonesia's Kalimantan region
Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.

A thick orange smog has descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya. Witnesses captured videos of the haze washing over the Kalimantan region not far from where wildfires continue to burn. Th… [+395 chars]

White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials image
White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.

The White House is defending its new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, as she faces scrutiny over her legal credentials. President Donald Trump described Zacharia as an attorney when announcing her a… [+1884 chars]

North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay image
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay
The opening of the road bridge, set to become a major trade route, was announced by Chinese state media.

A long-delayed road bridge linking China and North Korea has opened, Chinese state media report, amid rapidly warming trade ties between the two longtime allies. The New Yalu River Bridge spans 3km … [+3748 chars]

Fish challenges Cardiff to take home form on road image
Fish challenges Cardiff to take home form on road
Defender Will Fish believes Cardiff City will be in a much better position if they can carry their home form into away matches.

Fish was thrust into the action for his first minutes of the season against the Hornets after Dylan Lawlor went down clutching at his hamstring. Wales international Lawlor had only just returned fro… [+1882 chars]

Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream image
Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream
Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.

A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and other high-ranking military officers are pressing the US government to cancel plans to livestream an execution by firing squad. "We ask the President… [+2528 chars]

Anthropic revenue surges to $16.8bn ahead of stock market listing image
Anthropic revenue surges to $16.8bn ahead of stock market listing
It comes as the AI giant is expected to make a blockbuster stock market debut by the end of the year.

Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic saw its revenue surge by 45% to $16.8bn (£12.7bn) in the three months to the end of September, the BBC understands. The figures were reportedly revealed … [+1080 chars]

The US Army wants to recruit over 100 drone experts to help boost domestic defenses — here's how you can sign up image
The US Army wants to recruit over 100 drone experts to help boost domestic defenses — here's how you can sign up
The Pentagon seeks approximately 100 military drone operators to evaluate emerging aircraft technologies under its $1.1 billion Drone Dominance program.

<ul><li>The Pentagon is recruiting approximately 100 operators for Gauntlet III</li><li>Military personnel can register for the program regardless of experience</li><li>The Pentagon's drone initiativ… [+4137 chars]

The Champions Cup Is Back: Conan, Big Will Skelton & More image
The Champions Cup Is Back: Conan, Big Will Skelton & More
Ashy & Sara chat to Will Skelton, Jack Conan & Nathan Hughes at the Champions Cup launch.

Available for over a year Ashy and Sara are at the Champions Cup launch speaking to a host of big names ahead of the opening round. Jack Conan reflects on the heartbreak of losing another final and … [+648 chars]

The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator' image
The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.

Image caption, The Daily Express leads on the plea of nine women from Piddington, who visited Parliament on Wednesday to demand Labour shelves plans to house 1,256 asylum seekers next to the Oxfordsh… [+357 chars]

The dream academy image
The dream academy
Sean Allsop has had insomnia for much of his adult life and now sees it as a problem he wants to understand. He explores what countries are doing to tackle poor sleep and he examines the financial strain sleepless nights place on a nation. At home in the UK, …

Sean Allsop has had insomnia for much of his adult life and now sees it as a problem he wants to understand. He explores what countries are doing to tackle poor sleep and he examines the financial st… [+494 chars]

Trump was trying to force prices lower ahead of the midterms. But Iran gets a vote, too | CNN Business image
Trump was trying to force prices lower ahead of the midterms. But Iran gets a vote, too | CNN Business
President Donald Trump and Republicans just got the worst news on inflation ahead of the midterms: Prices rose more than expected in September.

President Donald Trump and Republicans just got the worst news on inflation ahead of the midterms: Prices rose more than expected in September. The news came as no surprise to American voters. Polls… [+4732 chars]

Ukraine shoots down bizarre Russian 'ring' drone — after working out it wasn't a UFO image
Ukraine shoots down bizarre Russian 'ring' drone — after working out it wasn't a UFO
Ukraine's Birds of Magyar Brigade intercepted Russia's unusual KVS strike drone, whose circular wing design prompted UFO comparisons.

<ul><li>Ukrainian operators shoot down Russian drone with an unusual circular wing</li><li>The KVS uses a ring-shaped wing surrounding its central fuselage</li><li>The intercepted KVS uses a 10-inch … [+3427 chars]

How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label image
How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.

More than 10 years ago, the West Midlands was dubbed the gun crime capital of England and Wales. It was an area suffering from high-profile shootings. Gun fights between rival gangs were happening … [+1293 chars]

Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work? image
Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.

Taking the stage at Plaid Cymru's first conference in government, cabinet minister for Education Anna Brychan's assessment was more blunt than a month earlier, when the Pisa results came out. Speakin… [+2028 chars]

I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I? image
I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

For teenage boys and girls "you can get all the protein that you need from food alone", says registered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine. It is important that teenage girls, especially, get enough iro… [+1385 chars]

Quick question: Who exactly is iPhone Handoff for? image
Quick question: Who exactly is iPhone Handoff for?
Last month, Apple announced a feature called iPhone Handoff. Not to be confused with that Handoff; this is a new one. iPhone Handoff allows you to keep your number active on two iPhones at the same time so you can easily switch between them. According to Appl…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> More importantly, is this how we bring back the iPhone Mini? More importantly, is this how we bring back the iPhone Mini? by Allison JohnsonClose Posts from … [+5865 chars]

Dog that hunts invasive "sea vomit" honoured as animal of the year image
Dog that hunts invasive "sea vomit" honoured as animal of the year
A working is named animal of the year for hunting out an invasive marine creature, the carpet sea squirt.

"When I first started this project, I genuinely didn't know whether it would work," said Dr Sim. "No one had really explored whether dogs could help tackle this problem in the marine environment. It… [+1280 chars]

India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats image
India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats
Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah used much of his speech at the recent UN General Assembly to warn of the growing threat of climate-related disasters in the Himalayas, recalling the devastating d… [+2144 chars]

A concrete thermal battery could be key to cooling data centers at scale — 150Kw prototype that can withstand up to 500 degrees centigrade is running image
A concrete thermal battery could be key to cooling data centers at scale — 150Kw prototype that can withstand up to 500 degrees centigrade is running
Lehigh researchers developed a concrete thermal battery storing 150 kWh, with applications spanning data center cooling, industrial heating, and electricity generation.

<ul><li>Concrete thermal batteries could turn data center waste heat into usable energy</li><li>Lehigh researchers develop a thermal battery with 150 kWh storage capacity</li><li>The concrete battery… [+4093 chars]

Global charity withholds report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children image
Global charity withholds report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children
SOS Children's Villages International has acknowledged that more than 140 children were taken to its facilities by Syrian security services.

The decision not to publish a final report has added to tensions that threaten to break apart the charity, which was founded in 1949. Associations in the UK, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, France and … [+1571 chars]

Football Daily image
Football Daily
Alistair Bruce-Ball presents reaction to an eventful night in the Champions League.

Available for 29 days Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Charlie Adam and football correspondent John Murray on an eventful night in the Champions League. Manchester City went down to a… [+1301 chars]

'Players won't like it' - Martinez apologises, but is the damage done? image
'Players won't like it' - Martinez apologises, but is the damage done?
Champions League Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock, and Rory Smith analyse Lisandro Martinez's comments following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and the impact they'll have on the club.

Champions League Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock, and Rory Smith analyse Lisandro Martinez's comments following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champio… [+149 chars]

Perfect PSG - Can anybody stop the defending champions? image
Perfect PSG - Can anybody stop the defending champions?
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onouha, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and journalist Rory Smith discuss how good Paris Saint-Germain were in their impressive 4-2 win at Manchester City in the Champions League.

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onouha, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and journalist Rory Smith discuss how good Paris Saint-Germain were in their impressive 4-2 win at Manchester C… [+115 chars]

How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections image
How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was one such proponent - until public pressure pushed her to the other side of the issue. In July, she enacted a three-year pause on any new tax break given to a company … [+2175 chars]

How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer image
How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer
With Christmas on the horizon, we trace children's toys from factories in China to US shelves.

So, how much of the US retail price does the factory get? "About 20%," says Wang. On a $30 toy, that's $6, which has to cover the price of the plastic and other materials, production costs including… [+780 chars]

How much is the minimum wage? image
How much is the minimum wage?
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?

The Real Living Wage, external is an unofficial hourly rate of pay which is overseen by the Living Wage Foundation charity, who say it is set at a rate to meet the cost of living. It increases every… [+527 chars]

Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products image
Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.

Dr Ursula Mason, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland, said finding a substitute "can cause real anxiety for patients". "This can be particularly so for HRT medicati… [+1338 chars]

Stuttgart ease to comfortable win against Slovan Bratislava image
Stuttgart ease to comfortable win against Slovan Bratislava
Stuttgart maintan their perfect start to this season's Champions League as they eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-0 in Slovakia, whilst the home side have lost both of their opening matches.

Stuttgart maintan their perfect start to this season's Champions League as they eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-0 in Slovakia, whilst the home side have lost both of their opening matches. MATCH REPO… [+82 chars]

NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #956) image
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #956)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yeste… [+3020 chars]

NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #1222) image
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #1222)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should yo… [+3972 chars]

Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #1725) image
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #1725)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday… [+4030 chars]

Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos image
Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos
On their return to Etihad Stadium Manchester City put on a show of defiance - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, watching for Match of the Day, described it as "great entertainment", but "not a normal game of football". "I don't feel like both teams were going at i… [+1425 chars]

McKinsey is making job applicants spar with a fake AI client image
McKinsey is making job applicants spar with a fake AI client
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company is going to ask some entry-level candidates to have a 10-minute conversation with an AI simulation of a client as part of the interview process, according to The Wall Street Journal. The AI simulation "aims to reflect 80% of…

Consulting firm McKinsey & Company is going to ask some entry-level candidates to have a 10-minute conversation with an AI simulation of a client as part of the interview process, according to The Wa… [+483 chars]

Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues image
Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues
Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.

Nicolas Jackson celebrated his first-half double by making a cutting motion which proved fitting on a night Aston Villa found their clinical edge. A first win at Villa Park this season, three first-… [+3347 chars]

iBuyPower enters AI PC market with gorgeous $3,999 AMD 'Gorgon Halo' PC with a leather strap and 128GB RAM — shame that you can't cluster it yet image
iBuyPower enters AI PC market with gorgeous $3,999 AMD 'Gorgon Halo' PC with a leather strap and 128GB RAM — shame that you can't cluster it yet
iBuyPower's upcoming AI mini PC combines AMD's 16-core processor, 128GB memory, integrated graphics, and support for up to 8TB of storage.

<ul><li>iBuyPower unveils an AMD AI workstation with 128GB of memory</li><li>The compact system uses AMD's 16-core Zen 5 processor</li><li>Integrated Radeon graphics deliver 40 compute units for grap… [+3064 chars]

Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration' image
Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy. The Argentina international criticised United for … [+1337 chars]

Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments image
Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.

Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. Reform UK has said "there is no room for racism" in its party after ITV News broadcast undercover filming, gathered over a year, of some … [+2798 chars]

Amazon’s always-listening Bee wearable can now help you buy stuff image
Amazon’s always-listening Bee wearable can now help you buy stuff
Last year, Amazon bought Bee, a relatively unknown startup with a $50 always-listening AI wearable that summarized every conversation you had. Today, the e-commerce giant is announcing two new Bee devices - and a new subscription to go with them. First is the…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The new Alexa and Amazon integrations require a subscription. Plus, a magnetic version for your phone is coming soon. The new Alexa and Amazon integrations requ… [+4929 chars]

Shakhtar leave it late to complete comeback win against AEK Athens image
Shakhtar leave it late to complete comeback win against AEK Athens
Shakhtar Donetsk score twice in the final stages to snatch victory against AEK Athens, coming from behind to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Shakhtar Donetsk score twice in the final stages to snatch victory against AEK Athens, coming from behind to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 AEK At… [+32 chars]

Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird image
Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, a novelty toy and games store in the quiet Brooklyn neighbourhood of Cobble Hill was seeing much busier foot traffic than usual. Inside, the shop was packed with came… [+1675 chars]

The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity image
The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity
I'm just going to come right out and say it. I love the approach Apple has taken with the HomeView. I think it's the shared, always-available household interface that my family might finally use. Is Apple's first smart display my dream smart home dashboard? N…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> If Apples first smart display finally gets my family to actually use my smart home, Ill consider it a win. If Apples first smart display finally gets my family … [+8492 chars]

The 6-inch Kindle has had a 2026 upgrade — but is it still a good buy? image
The 6-inch Kindle has had a 2026 upgrade — but is it still a good buy?
The revamped Kindle base model is smaller and lighter than the rest of the range, but it won't suit everyone — here's what you need to know.

Amazon recently refreshed nearly its entire Kindle lineup, including the 6-inch base model, last upgraded in 2024. If you're in the market for a new Kindle, this might be the one you're drawn to—perh… [+4712 chars]

Quote of the day by software pioneer Eric S. Raymond: "The end of software secrecy is almost upon us" image
Quote of the day by software pioneer Eric S. Raymond: "The end of software secrecy is almost upon us"
The legendary software developer has cast his verdict on proprietary software following a string of surprising incidents

Eric Steven Raymond, widely known as 'ESR' has been a large presence in the software development space for many decades, making key contributions to the school of development, programming languages, … [+2343 chars]

What does Andy Burnham have up his sleeve as he crashes SNP conference? image
What does Andy Burnham have up his sleeve as he crashes SNP conference?
The prime minister's first substantive visit to Scotland coincides with the SNP's conference in Aberdeen.

It's not clear if Andy Burnham has any major announcements up his sleeve. The BBC understands decisions on whether or not to give the go ahead for oil and gas extraction from the Rosebank and Jackda… [+1671 chars]

Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight loss jabs on NHS, BBC finds image
Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight loss jabs on NHS, BBC finds
Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.

Dr Jane Sehgal is a GP and health coach based in Edinburgh who supports people who are paying privately for GLP-1s. She said weight loss was a complex condition to manage responsibly. Dr Seghal sai… [+1290 chars]

My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer image
My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".

When Caroline Bailey was suffering with sharp, stabbing pains in her stomach, she thought it was being caused by her contraceptive coil. In severe pain, the 54-year-old went to her GP, desperate to … [+1482 chars]

PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty? image
PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?

Some find success sweet but fleeting, others spend years building to the pinnacle, and then there are those whose lasting glory evolves into a dynasty. After tearing Manchester City apart in large s… [+2989 chars]

Isco snatches late Betis win as they edge past Porto image
Isco snatches late Betis win as they edge past Porto
Isco scores an 84th minute penalty to help Real Betis snatch a late 3-2 win against Porto, giving them back to back wins at the start of this season's Champions League.

Isco scores an 84th minute penalty to help Real Betis snatch a late 3-2 win against Porto, giving them back to back wins at the start of this season's Champions League. MATCH REPORT: Champions Leag… [+53 chars]

Real Madrid stun Roma after dramatic late comeback image
Real Madrid stun Roma after dramatic late comeback
Real Madrid complete their latest dramatic Champions League comeback by scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to earn manager Jose Mourinho a win on his return to Roma.

Real Madrid complete their latest dramatic Champions League comeback by scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to earn manager Jose Mourinho a win on his return to Roma. MATCH REPORT: Champi… [+62 chars]

The charged OpenAI engineer had a one-way ticket out of the US, a filing shows image
The charged OpenAI engineer had a one-way ticket out of the US, a filing shows
The OpenAI engineer charged over a hidden recording device had a one-way ticket out of the US booked for three days after his arrest, a court filing shows.

Abdulrahman Alfozan, the OpenAI engineer charged over a hidden recording device, had one-way tickets to Saudi Arabia booked for three days after his arrest, according to a court filing. He has entere… [+2266 chars]

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy image
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country's government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign nation… [+2145 chars]

Bodo/Glimt impress in win over Dortmund image
Bodo/Glimt impress in win over Dortmund
Bodo/Glimt bounce back from their thrashing at Bayern with a fine 1-0 win in the Champions League over Borussia Dortmund.

Bodo/Glimt bounce back from their thrashing at Bayern with a fine 1-0 win in the Champions League over Borussia Dortmund. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Bodo/Glimt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund Availabl… [+18 chars]

Villa rewrite the record books as they hit Fenerbahce for six image
Villa rewrite the record books as they hit Fenerbahce for six
Aston Villa record their biggest ever win in a European competition as they thrash Turkish side Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scoring twice.

Aston Villa record their biggest ever win in a European competition as they thrash Turkish side Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scoring twice. MATCH REPORT:… [+74 chars]

Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG image
Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Manche… [+45 chars]

Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids image
Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
OpenAI is facing a new wave of lawsuits from eight US states that accuse the company of harming children and misleading customers about the safety of ChatGPT, as reported earlier by Reuters. The lawsuits, filed separately by Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virgi…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> OpenAI is accused of misleading the public about its chatbots safety and putting everyone at risk. OpenAI is accused of misleading the public about its chatbots… [+3406 chars]

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 business laptop review image
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 business laptop review
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) is a stylish, well-built laptop that's designed for real-world productivity. And, yes, the keyboard is still best-in-class.

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test.I still think the ThinkPad line-up i… [+12223 chars]

OpenAI hands its data centre and compute operation to a former xAI executive image
OpenAI hands its data centre and compute operation to a former xAI executive
OpenAI has put its compute and infrastructure businesses under Uday Ruddarraju, who ran infrastructure at Elon Musk’s xAI until July 2025. Sachin Katti, who had been overseeing infrastructure and led the $30B Georgia build, leaves the role within weeks and st…

OpenAI has put its compute and infrastructure businesses under Uday Ruddarraju, who ran infrastructure at Elon Musks xAI until July 2025. Sachin Katti, who had been overseeing infrastructure and led … [+2503 chars]

Suarez scores again as Sporting beat Lens image
Suarez scores again as Sporting beat Lens
Luis Suarez scores for an eighth consecutive match as he helps Sporting beat Lens 2-0 in France, as the Portuguese side make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.

Luis Suarez scores for an eighth consecutive match as he helps Sporting beat Lens 2-0 in France, as the Portuguese side make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League. MATCH REPORT: Ch… [+65 chars]

Gruda scores only goal as RB Leipzig edge past PSV image
Gruda scores only goal as RB Leipzig edge past PSV
Brajan Gruda's brilliant strike earns RB Leipzig a 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven to get their first win in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

Brajan Gruda's brilliant strike earns RB Leipzig a 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven to get their first win in the league phase of this season's Champions League. MATCH REPORT: RB Leipzig 1-0 PSV Eindh… [+32 chars]

Sabah beat Slavia Prague to secure historic Champions League win image
Sabah beat Slavia Prague to secure historic Champions League win
Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK make history in Baku as they beat Slavia Prague 2-0 to secure their first Champions League win in the club's history.

Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK make history in Baku as they beat Slavia Prague 2-0 to secure their first Champions League win in the club's history. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Sabah 2-0 Slavia… [+35 chars]

Mourino scores stunner as Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli image
Mourino scores stunner as Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli
A brilliant strike from Santiago Mourino helped Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli 3-1, to secure their first Champions League win in eight matches.

A brilliant strike from Santiago Mourino helped Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli 3-1, to secure their first Champions League win in eight matches. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Villarr… [+42 chars]

Feyenoord come from behind to beat Como image
Feyenoord come from behind to beat Como
Feyenoord come from a goal to beat Como 3-2 in Rotterdam to secure their first win of the league phase in this season's Champions League.

Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football. Video, 00:08:15Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football

Tresoldi hat-trick fires Club Brugge to victory over Inter in seven-goal thriller image
Tresoldi hat-trick fires Club Brugge to victory over Inter in seven-goal thriller
Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi scores a hat-trick as the Belgian side edge Inter Milan 4-3, extending Inter's Champions League losing run to four matches for the first time in their history.

Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi scores a hat-trick as the Belgian side edge Inter Milan 4-3, extending Inter's Champions League losing run to four matches for the first time in their history. MATCH R… [+62 chars]

Gordon scores as 'brilliant Barcelona' thrash Galatasaray image
Gordon scores as 'brilliant Barcelona' thrash Galatasaray
Anthony Gordon scores his first Champions League goal for Barcelona as the Spanish side come from behind to thrash Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, and make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.

Anthony Gordon scores his first Champions League goal for Barcelona as the Spanish side come from behind to thrash Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, and make it two wins from two in this season's Champion… [+99 chars]

Viking snatch draw against Bayern Munich in six-goal thriller image
Viking snatch draw against Bayern Munich in six-goal thriller
Norwegian champions Viking score a 90th minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw against six-time European champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League, securing one of the biggest results in the club's history.

Norwegian champions Viking score a 90th minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw against six-time European champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League, securing one of the biggest results in the clu… [+100 chars]

Substitutes steal the show as Arsenal score three against Lille image
Substitutes steal the show as Arsenal score three against Lille
Substitute Bukayo Saka scores one and sets up another to help Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates, as the Premier League champions made it two wins from two in the Champions League.

Substitute Bukayo Saka scores one and sets up another to help Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates, as the Premier League champions made it two wins from two in the Champions League. MATCH REPORT… [+66 chars]

Yoro sent off as Man Utd stumble to defeat against Atletico Madrid image
Yoro sent off as Man Utd stumble to defeat against Atletico Madrid
Manchester United's winless run stretches to five matches, as they're beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, in a match which saw them concede in the opening minute before ending the game with ten men after Leny Yoro was sent off.

Manchester United's winless run stretches to five matches, as they're beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, in a match which saw them concede in the opening minute before ending the … [+148 chars]

Brilliant Barcola scores first hat-trick to get lift-off at Liverpool image
Brilliant Barcola scores first hat-trick to get lift-off at Liverpool
Liverpool's summer signing Bradley Barcola scores his first senior hat-trick, and his first goals for Liverpool, as he helps his side beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.

Liverpool's summer signing Bradley Barcola scores his first senior hat-trick, and his first goals for Liverpool, as he helps his side beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in this sea… [+105 chars]

Barcola shines as Liverpool score six to beat LASK image
Barcola shines as Liverpool score six to beat LASK
Bradley Barcola scores a hat-trick as Liverpool beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

Bradley Barcola scores a hat-trick as Liverpool beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in the league phase of this season's Champions League. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - LASK 3-… [+39 chars]

'Nothing is obvious and nothing is rubbed into your face' — Control Resonant composer says 'in the end it’s all only music made with love and enthusiasm' and fans will likely uncover hidden easter eggs in the soundtrack years later image
'Nothing is obvious and nothing is rubbed into your face' — Control Resonant composer says 'in the end it’s all only music made with love and enthusiasm' and fans will likely uncover hidden easter eggs in the soundtrack years later
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has revealed that his music features easter eggs that may take fans years to uncover.

<ul><li>Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko says he likes to "go to extremes to add depth to everything" in his work</li><li>He says each Resonant has "their own features in the concept track" tha… [+3606 chars]

I've tried Apple's HomeView, and it could help me do more at home without reaching for my iPhone image
I've tried Apple's HomeView, and it could help me do more at home without reaching for my iPhone
I've spent some time with Apple's HomeView smart display, exploring its personalized interface, smart home controls, and new Siri AI features. It could finally bring Apple's ecosystem together and help me reach for my iPhone less often, but Siri still has som…

It’s been a big week for Apple Home. The entirely new HomeView is the company's first smart display, and it seems purpose-built as a stationary, in-home hub for Apple’s ecosystem. Meanwhile, refreshe… [+13171 chars]

LIV accuses DP World Tour of player 'interference' image
LIV accuses DP World Tour of player 'interference'
LIV Golf accuses the DP World Tour of a "clear attempt to interfere" with its restructuring process, after the European tour said it would refuse membership to anyone playing on the breakaway LIV circuit next season.

LIV Golf has accused the DP World Tour of a "clear attempt to interfere" with its restructuring process, after the European tour said it would refuse membership to anyone playing on the breakaway cir… [+4884 chars]

On night of chaos for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style image
On night of chaos for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style
Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK. The French forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.

On the eve of Liverpool's meeting with LASK, manager Andoni Iraola was repeatedly asked about the fortunes of Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola. Given their price tags, the pressure was on both to s… [+2189 chars]

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters image
Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as the Ukrainian leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine… [+501 chars]

Apple’s first AI features reach China in December, after a two-year wait image
Apple’s first AI features reach China in December, after a two-year wait
Apple plans to launch Apple Intelligence in mainland China in December with iOS 27.3, two years after the US, excluding the rebuilt Siri AI. Siri AI is also still missing in the EU, with no indication of when approval might come. Apple will ship Apple Intelli…

Apple plans to launch Apple Intelligence in mainland China in December with iOS 27.3, two years after the US, excluding the rebuilt Siri AI. Siri AI is also still missing in the EU, with no indicatio… [+2201 chars]

Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana image
Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana
Thousands of students in Albania are calling for better university conditions and job prospects, but buildings have been set on fire in the unrest.

Riot police have clashed with the protesters, using tear gas and water cannons to disperse them. One demonstrator, Enida Bimi, told Reuters news agency that the protest is not just for the students… [+380 chars]

Musk says US government may be behind curbs on Ukraine's use of Starlink internet image
Musk says US government may be behind curbs on Ukraine's use of Starlink internet
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Elon Musk has suggested that the US government may be behind restrictions on the speed at which some of Ukraine's weapons can travel and stay connected to his Starlink internet network. Starlink is … [+2565 chars]

Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages image
Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
We've all gotten a scam text about a nonexistent parking ticket or a fake package delivery, but hopefully you'll start seeing fewer of them. Microsoft says it helped dismantle a marketplace for scammers sending phishing messages like those around the world. T…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Microsoft says it disabled over 20,000 accounts connected to a marketplace for scammers. Microsoft says it disabled over 20,000 accounts connected to a marketpl… [+2756 chars]

Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt - Thursday's gossip image
Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt - Thursday's gossip
Lisandro Martinez's future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle's Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho, plus more.

Lisandro Martinez's future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle United's Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho. Argentina defender L… [+1901 chars]

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? image
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

Starlink is "the backbone of military communications in Ukraine", the institute's George Barros says, and is used across Kyiv's naval, land, and air forces. Barros, who is the ISW's Director of Inno… [+2876 chars]

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says he would cut off customers who build unsafe AI image
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says he would cut off customers who build unsafe AI
Jensen Huang told Bloomberg in London he would halt chip supply to a customer building unsafe AI, while saying the current level of concern is not warranted. His prescription is to accelerate containment and monitoring technology, which Nvidia is building a t…

Jensen Huang told Bloomberg in London he would halt chip supply to a customer building unsafe AI, while saying the current level of concern is not warranted. His prescription is to accelerate contain… [+2368 chars]

Water-resistant and easy to clean: HP delivers an AMD Ryzen keyboard PC that can be splashed with liquid — EliteBoard G1a has a 32Whr battery but alas no touchpad, review finds image
Water-resistant and easy to clean: HP delivers an AMD Ryzen keyboard PC that can be splashed with liquid — EliteBoard G1a has a 32Whr battery but alas no touchpad, review finds
HP put a full Ryzen PC inside a keyboard - the catch is the €2,149 price tag.

<ul><li>ComputerBase's full test finds HP's EliteBoard G1a a well-executed keyboard PC whose biggest problem is its €2,149 price tag</li><li>HP promises a spill-resistant, easy-clean keyboard designe… [+5388 chars]

The AI race is back on image
The AI race is back on
Last week, Anthropic and OpenAI looked like they had the AI race to themselves, pulling ahead with increasingly powerful models that left their rivals in the dust. Google seemed hopelessly far behind, while Meta, despite spending billions to revive its flound…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Google and Meta are challenging Anthropic and OpenAI at the AI frontier. Google and Meta are challenging Anthropic and OpenAI at the AI frontier. by Robert Ha… [+5579 chars]

Sony WH-CH730N review: affordable headphones done right image
Sony WH-CH730N review: affordable headphones done right
I’ve spent weeks testing the Sony WH-CH730N, and their impressive bass, strong feature-set, and long battery life mean that they’re a great value buy.

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test.Sony WH-CH730N review If you want a… [+10852 chars]

As physical media makes a massive comeback, this Frankenstein 7-in-1 DVD and SSD hub drops to $45 at Amazon image
As physical media makes a massive comeback, this Frankenstein 7-in-1 DVD and SSD hub drops to $45 at Amazon
Suidek's 7-in-1 CD/DVD writer hides a 10Gbps M.2 NVMe slot, SD and microSD readers, USB-C and two USB-A ports for the total physical media package.

As physical media makes a comeback, we've been tracking some of our favorite external CD/DVD writers. And while most do exactly that, this external drive from Suidek does...well, I won't say everythi… [+1800 chars]

Now that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data? image
Now that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data?
New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed a years-long multi-state investigation against Character.AI as they now seek to require protections on consumer data sold through its bankruptcy proceeding. James is among 40 bipartisan AGs who filed a notice o…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> State AGs are now trying to make sure its users private chats arent exposed to the highest bidder. State AGs are now trying to make sure its users private chats… [+3400 chars]

As a TV enthusiast, I was hoping for more from the Apple TV 4K image
As a TV enthusiast, I was hoping for more from the Apple TV 4K
It's been four long years since the last Apple TV 4K was released, and in that time there have been lots of hopes and dreams for features in whatever comes next. A new chip, 4K/120Hz support, audio passthrough, a remote locator, better home control integratio…

<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> The new Apple TV 4K streaming box has a very premium price tag and doesnt add desired home theater features. The new Apple TV 4K streaming box has a very premium price t… [+5085 chars]

Modal raises $750M at $15.75bn valuation as run rate tops $1bn image
Modal raises $750M at $15.75bn valuation as run rate tops $1bn
Modal, a cloud company that runs AI models and code for developers, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $750 million in a Series D round at a $15.75 billion valuation. Accel led the round, and Kleiner Perkins joined. All of Modal’s existing investors al…

Modal, a cloud company that runs AI models and code for developers, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $750 million in a Series D round at a $15.75 billion valuation. Accel led the round, and… [+2322 chars]

YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs image
YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
YouTube is adding a "Made with AI" label to tracks that were "altered or fully generated" using AI, with a similar approach to its existing process for applying AI labels to videos. It doesn't sound like this will apply to any and all use of AI tools in makin…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> New AI labels are marking tracks created primarily with generative AI tools, starting first on YouTube Music. New AI labels are marking tracks created primarily… [+3075 chars]