12 Aug 2026, 5:36 am
Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwavesUK heatwave live – latest updatesJust 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a key government department tasked with protecting the environment and maintaining food security, a freedom of information request has revealed.The officials make up 0.3% of staff within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Continue reading...
12 Aug 2026, 5:31 am
US Marines to host a four-day ‘AI hackathon’ to reinvent how troops are trained for war
The US Marine Corps has announced a four-day hackathon to build AI prototypes aimed at transforming how Marines train and learn. The event brings together military personnel, government civilians, industry technologists, and academic researchers. The event is a joint initiative between Marine Corps University (MCU) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), scheduled for September 15–18 at both institutions simultaneously. MARADMIN 350/26, signed July 30, is the off…
12 Aug 2026, 5:29 am
Seoul shares up sharply higher for 3rd day on chip rally
South Korean stocks ended sharply higher for the third straight session Wednesday as foreigners and institutional investors scooped up major chipmakers.
12 Aug 2026, 5:22 am
‘SNL UK’ Sets Season 2 Return on Sky
All 11 members of the inaugural cast will be returning for season two of the British sketch series, including breakout stars Jack Shep, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano and Paddy Young.
12 Aug 2026, 5:18 am
‘In Flames’ Director Zarrar Kahn Returns to Toronto With Gym-Incel Rom-Com ‘The Lion Does Not Concern Himself,’ Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Zarrar Kahn, whose debut feature “In Flames” premiered at Cannes and later played Toronto, is returning to the festival’s Short Cuts strand with romantic comedy “The Lion Does Not Concern Himself.” A trailer has been unveiled. The film follows a likeable gym coach who has convinced himself that his identity as a toxic podcaster is […]…
12 Aug 2026, 5:18 am
Vape shops are crime hotbeds. Andy Burnham is only scratching the surface
Andy Burnham is right. These are words that I was not expecting to use about our new unelected left-wing Labour Party Prime Minister. But during an announcement this week, he spoke at length about how vape shops have “hollowed out” our town centres. Agreed – across Britain our high streets have become unrecognisable from little more than a decade ago. In short, they have become a Wild West: unregulated, underpoliced, crime-ridden and out of control. Streets wi…
12 Aug 2026, 5:15 am
The real question isn't why North Koreans don't resist
People believe the first world they encounter is the normal one. For North Koreans, dictatorship is that kind of presence -- they way things are.
12 Aug 2026, 5:11 am
TWICE's Jeongyeon Leaves JYP Entertainment After Eleven Years, Reassures Fans She Is Not Leaving the Group
TWICE's Jeongyeon has left JYP Entertainment after 11 years and signed with VARO Entertainment for her individual activities, but she has reassured ONCE that she is not leaving the group. Related Articles Twice's Jeongyeon Joins Sister's Agency Varo After 11-Year Run With Jyp: Vows Fans Are Her 'First Priority'James Haven Comes Out as Gay: Angelina Jolie's Brother Reveals 'New Chapter' Months After Split From WifeBrad Pitt Opens up About Suicidal Thoughts as Four Ch…
12 Aug 2026, 5:10 am
Ariana Grande Accused of 'Badly Influencing Hollywood' as Fans Worry Over Jenna Ortega's 'Thin' Appearance
Jenna Ortega's latest Esquire appearance has sparked concern among fans over what they describe as her increasingly thin appearance, with some social media users even accusing Ariana Grande of 'badly influencing Hollywood'. Related Articles Jenna Ortega's Thin Appearance Sparks 'Deeply Concerning' Health Questions Amid Ariana Grande ComparisonsHealth Experts Warn Relentless Commentary About Ariana Grande's Body Has 'Extremely Negative Impact'She's the Only One: Fans…
12 Aug 2026, 5:07 am
Europe readies for total solar eclipse- So, what will happen in the once-in-a generation stellar spectacle?
Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast. By the time it reaches a small patch of Portugal and then Spain with its massive crowds, totality will have dwindled to a minute or so. The spectacle will end in the Mediterranean.
12 Aug 2026, 5:06 am
AI 'Lab Leaks' Could Be Harder to Contain Than COVID: Experts Urge Tougher Rules
An OpenAI research agent escaped a sealed testing environment in July, then spent four and a half days inside Hugging Face's live infrastructure hunting the answers to its own exam. Security researchers have begun calling that class of failure an 'artificial intelligence (AI) lab leak.' Related Articles 'We Can't Outthink Them': Hinton Warns Recent Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta Incidents Signal a 'Rogue AI' EraSanders Warns AI Bosses To 'Stand by Your Words' or Face Senat…
12 Aug 2026, 5:05 am
Saudi Pro League tries to move on from era of ageing megastar but big names still loom
As Ronaldo heads towards 1,000 career-goals, league plans to lift standard of Saudi Arabian football, not just the clubsThere’s no Mohamed Salah in the new Saudi Pro League season that kicks off on Thursday and while the age of the ageing megastar is ending, there is still the strong chance that the next few months will be dominated by Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old is 24 shy of 1,000 career goals and with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner having scored 102 i…
12 Aug 2026, 5:05 am
U.K.’s Largest Harry Potter Store Opening in London Ahead of HBO Series Launch
With Harry Potter excitement expected to reach fever pitch once more later this year with the launch of HBO’s new TV series, Warner Bros. is going big on the merch — and just in time for Christmas. The studio has announced that the U.K. largest Harry Potter shop will open in central London in November, weeks […]…
12 Aug 2026, 5:04 am
Nicholas Hoult Returns to Harry Potter 25 Years After His Original Audition
Nicholas Hoult is finally joining the Harry Potter franchise after first auditioning for the role of Harry Potter as a child more than two decades ago. Related Articles 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2 Teases 'More Scott and Kip' as Francois Arnaud Set To ReturnBel Powley Reveals Why She 'Strongly Disagrees' With JK Rowling Ahead of Harry Potter Role'Heartstopper' Star Kit Connor Could Become the Face of Marvel's New X-Men Era After Cyclops Casting Report'Heated Rivalry' W…
12 Aug 2026, 5:04 am
Germany’s best viewpoints from above: Scenic walks, mountain peaks and sky-high bridges
Some of Germany’s best places to take in the views are from above, including at the country’s highest mountain standing next to a statue of mythological hero Hercules.
12 Aug 2026, 5:03 am
US Navy reclassifies nineteen submarines as missile boats
The United States Navy is reclassifying 19 planned Virginia-class submarines fitted with the Virginia Payload Module as guided missile submarines, changing their designation from SSN to SSGN, the service stated. The change covers Blocks V and VI of the class. It is a designation change rather than a modification, and the boats remain part of the Virginia programme, but it formally separates them from the attack submarines that share the name. The Virginia Payload Mo…
12 Aug 2026, 5:01 am
AI-Generated Turkish Series ‘Castle Walls’ Launches on Prime Video in What Is Being Touted as a Worldwide Streaming First – Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
AI-generated historical drama “Castle Walls,” produced by Turkish TV powerhouse Ay Yapim, is launching Wednesday on Prime Video in what is being touted as the first show made end-to-end using artificial intelligence to premiere on a major global streaming platform worldwide. “Castle Walls” (“Surlar” in Turkish) spans two 15-minute episodes and focuses on the enigmatic […]…
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Sali Hughes on beauty: a shortcut to glass skin? Try these one-step moisturisers
Three new products – and one old favourite – achieve a glazed sheen in one easy applicationAs you will no doubt have noticed, “glass” skin – that is, a complexion with a smooth, glazed sort of sheen – has been fashionable for ages. Until now, however, it has only come as the result of a meticulous, umpteen-step Korean skincare routine. But the new glass skin moisturisers attempt to mimic the look in one simple application.Erborian’s Glow Moisturiser…
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
‘Feminists need to push back’: how did the women’s movement become so divided – and how can it reunite?
Just a few years ago, women would fight for other women whatever their background or politics. Today, many loudly dismiss the struggles of those who are not like them. But the solidarity is still there, if you look hard enoughOne June day in 2015, I stood outside Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre near Bedford and heard the women inside singing. “Set her free,” said the graffiti on the walls. “Shut it down.” I had often visited the centre and heard the…
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Mutants assemble: what does the future hold for the X-Men?
After the introduction of a key character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel is bringing back one of its most beloved franchises – but the return comes at a precarious timeLater-period Marvel movies have resorted to more fantastical plot devices such as parallel universes and time travel in an attempt to raise stakes in an increasingly complicated, superhero-populated cinematic universe. After Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Marvel/Sony co-production that’s makin…
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Carcass Clad: stifling tank combat promises tension, terror and surprising laughs
After the success of space horror Mouthwashing, Swedish developer Wrong Organ has created a Battlefield-inspired co-op with a supernatural twist‘Claustrophobic”, “oppressive”, “pretty depressing” – these are the words Jeffrey Tomec and Dave van Egdom volunteer when I ask them to reflect on their work as part of Swedish indie developer Wrong Organ. I’d add “nightmare-inducing”, too. Their last game, Mouthwashing, was an acclaimed work of horror st…
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls review – an anime-style rumble that’s rooting for you
PlayStation 5, PC; Arc System Works/Sony Interactive EntertainmentWith tremendous visuals and accessible controls, this superhero-themed fighter has the chops to inspire a new generation of champsArriving at the turn of the millennium and the twilight of the video arcade, Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes has long been a high-water mark for fighting games, with no heir apparent; its massive, colourful roster and frenetic, spectacular combos have lured newcomers…
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
America is debating socialism -- Latin America has been here before
For most Latin Americans, the Democratic Socialists of America probably seems like a distant feature of domestic U.S. politics. That may be a mistake.
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki, Marina Abramovic Win Liberatum Pioneer Awards (Exclusive)
The artists will be honored at a ceremony at the Venice Film Festival marking the 25th anniversary of Pablo Ganguli's Liberatum cultural diplomacy organization.
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Pa. Has Quietly Passed a Law Undermining a Court Decision on Lucrative Mineral Rights
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — A law quietly passed this summer aimed to end a complicated, decade-plus legal fight over who owns an estimated $1 billion in Pennsylvania natural gas. It may have only begun a new, even messier chapter. At issue are…
12 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Mamdani’s Honeymoon with New York Is Over
“Zohran Mamdani was riding high as the mayor of New York City earlier this summer, after fulfilling a campaign pledge to put a new tax on the wealthy, flexing his political might with successful endorsements of three progressive congressional candidates and handing the victorious New York Knicks the keys to the city,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Now, after a streak of good fortune, Mamdani is facing growing discontent from New Yorkers upset with his anti…
12 Aug 2026, 4:58 am
Disney Song Trick to Stop Meta Glasses Recording Sparks Outrage: 'Music Is More Protected Than Women'
People concerned about being secretly filmed by Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are turning to an unusual workaround in 2026: playing a Disney song in the hope that copyright detection will later disrupt the recording when it is uploaded online. Related Articles Is Facebook Paying People to Make You Angry? Meta's $3 Billion Creator Programme Under FireMeta Took a $2.4 Billion Legal Hit and Warns of More Courtroom Risk From Youth Safety TrialsLondon Bus Stop Poster Brutal…
12 Aug 2026, 4:55 am
Trump Secretly Smuggled Out in Catering Truck During Iran Assassination Threat While Air Force One Flew as Decoy
President Donald Trump was secretly smuggled from Air Force One into a catering truck and transferred to a smaller military jet as he left a NATO summit in Turkey last month, US reports have revealed, following detection of a credible Iranian threat to fire a missile at his aircraft. Related Articles Trump Bedminster Temporary Flight Restrictions: F-16s Scrambled After Planes Breach AirspaceF-16 Fighter Jets Scrambled After Two Planes Breach No-Fly Zone Near Trump G…
12 Aug 2026, 4:53 am
Total Solar Eclipse Hits Europe for First Time Since 1999 as Millions Watch From Spain to Iceland
Millions of skywatchers across Europe looked to the heavens on Wednesday as a rare total solar eclipse swept across parts of the continent, marking the first time since 1999 that mainland Western Europe has witnessed such an event. Related Articles UK Solar Eclipse Puts Evening Grid in Focus as Octopus Offers Free ElectricityPerseid Meteor Shower 2026: Why a Rare New Moon and Total Eclipse Create Perfect Sky ConditionsHere's Why Skywatchers Say 12 August Could Be th…
12 Aug 2026, 4:53 am
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12 Aug 2026, 4:50 am
Poll Finds Most Britons Back Tougher Driving Laws as Calls for Stricter Road Rules Grow
A majority of UK adults support tougher road safety measures, according to a new survey, as growing concerns over dangerous driving and road casualties fuel calls for stricter enforcement and tougher regulations. Related Articles Burnham To Ban Subscription Traps and Misleading 'Pretend Prices' in Efforts To Ease Cost of LivingBritain Signals AI Regulation Could Follow If Tech Giants Fail Voluntary Safety TestsBritons Question Westminster Stability After Six Prime M…
12 Aug 2026, 4:49 am
HHS touts 35 states that have scaled back 'orphan tax' on Social Security benefits
(The Hill) - Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said Tuesday that 35 states have ended the practice of intercepting federal benefits intended for orphans in foster care. For decades, state agencies have taken Social Security survivor benefits from children in foster care after the death of their parents, who paid [...]…
12 Aug 2026, 4:49 am
Britain moves closer to buying Australian radar
Britain has signed a statement of intent to potentially adopt Australian CEA radar technology for its frontline forces, with QinetiQ handling integration, testing, and assurance of the capability across the UK defence enterprise, the company stated. The four-way agreement involves QinetiQ, the Ministry of Defence, the Australian Department of Defence and Canberra-based CEA Technologies. It was signed at the CEA factory in Canberra, with Luke Pollard, the UK Minister…
12 Aug 2026, 4:48 am
Fewer rules: Europe was built on coal and steel, not paperwork
The EU keeps churning out new rules, writes Gitta Connemann, head of Germany's CDU's influential business association, MIT. Small and medium-sized businesses bear the brunt of EU bureaucracy, she argues, calling for a halt to new regulation and for rules that add no value to be scrapped.
12 Aug 2026, 4:48 am
Selena Gomez Co-Stars Jake T. Austin and David Henrie Clash Over 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Reboot as Drama Deepens
Jake T. Austin and David Henrie have clashed over why Max Russo did not return for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, with Austin saying he was '100% in' when approached about reprising the role while Henrie claimed the actor received multiple opportunities to return. Related Articles Are Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift Feuding? Benny Blanco's Wife Reminds Internet She Has Pals Outside of Their Group ChatBrad Pitt Opens up About Suicidal Thoughts as Four Children Move To Drop…
12 Aug 2026, 4:45 am
Brian Smith: Former England coach dies aged 59
Former Australia and Ireland international Brian Smith has died at the age of 59. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Smith, who enjoyed a distinguished career as both a player and coach, had been battling an aggressive form of cancer in recent months. The former half-back represented Australia five times in 1987 before switching allegiance to Ireland two years later. His playing career also incl…
12 Aug 2026, 4:45 am
Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff
Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.
12 Aug 2026, 4:45 am
Wisconsin race tight: Key takeaways from US primary election results
Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
12 Aug 2026, 4:43 am
Jenna Ortega's Alleged Romance With 'Serial Abuser' Linked To Claims She Lost Weight and Turned to Drugs
Jenna Ortega's latest relationship speculation has taken a much darker turn, with a new blind item claiming the actress has undergone a dramatic change since becoming involved with a man described as a 'serial abuser'. The Blind Item Behind the New Claims Related Articles Jared Leto's Relationship History Resurfaces After 4 Women Accuse Him of Sexual MisconductCallum Turner Cheating Rumour Explained After Viral Blind Item Links Him to Monica BarbaroSarah Pidgeon and…
12 Aug 2026, 4:43 am
Sony Announces Phantom Blade Zero State of Play and Everyone Knows How the Chat Is Going to Go
Promising looking action game Phantom Blade Zero is getting its very own State of Play, but if the reaction to Sony’s announcement is any indication, the chat is going to be overrun with angry comments about Sony’s decision to kill PlayStation discs.Sony announced the State of Play, set for August 17 at 7pm PT / 10pm ET / August 18 at 3am UK time, across its socials and on the PlayStation Blog. As with so many PlayStation announcements these days, the replies ar…
12 Aug 2026, 4:42 am
Drivers Over 70 Could Face Mandatory Eye Tests Under Andy Burnham Plans
Drivers over 70 could face mandatory eyesight tests when renewing their licences under road safety measures being considered by Andy Burnham's government. Related Articles Andy Burnham Targets 1 Million Young NEETs: Sickness Benefit Crackdown Proposed To Revive UK JobsWhy Over 2 Million Pensioners Will Pay Tax on Their Savings This YearBurnham To Ban Subscription Traps and Misleading 'Pretend Prices' in Efforts To Ease Cost of LivingMost People Won't Get the Full St…
12 Aug 2026, 4:40 am
Father reports killing family to 911 before taking his own life
A Kansas family of six is dead after the 53-year-old father killed his wife and four children before turning the weapon on himself.
12 Aug 2026, 4:38 am
Scientists uncover how many nuts you need to eat daily to cut hypertension risk by 26 per cent
A major new analysis published today in the British Journal of Nutrition suggests consuming approximately a handful of nuts each day could substantially reduce one's chances of developing high blood pressure.The research, which drew on data from more than 143,000 individuals, found a daily intake of roughly 28 grams of nuts was associated with a 20 per cent lower relative risk of hypertension. When intake reached 30 to 35 grams per day, the modelled reduction climbe…
12 Aug 2026, 4:36 am
Next James Bond Actor Search Heats Up: Meet the Richest 007 in Franchise History
The race for the next James Bond intensifies, with Amazon reportedly moving into another round of auditions to find Daniel Craig's successor. The first round of auditions has already taken place, with a second round expected in August as producers search for a younger actor to take 007 into a new era. Related Articles Tom Chadbon Dies Aged 80: 'Doctor Who' and 'Casino Royale' Actor RememberedChristopher Nolan's Net Worth: How 'The Odyssey' Director Built Hollywood's…
12 Aug 2026, 4:36 am
Former British Army Translator Jailed for Raping 'Intoxicated' Teen After a Night Out in Edinburgh
An Afghan man, who was a private hire taxi driver and former British Army translator, was sentenced to seven years in jail for raping a teenager. Abdul Nabizada, 36, was accused of sexually abusing a 19-year-old woman who was on her way home from a night out in Edinburgh in November 2021. Related Articles Asylum Seeker Already Jailed for Child Grooming Raped 13-Year-Old After Posing as Teen on SnapchatTeenage Schoolgirl Describes 'Frightening' Assault After Meeting…
12 Aug 2026, 4:34 am
London lidos engulfed in lawlessness as drunk teenagers brawl and lifeguards pushed in water amid Britain's fifth heatwave
London lidos have experienced a wave of antisocial behaviour that has been described as "concerning", forcing the summer hotspots to impose stringent security measures.Break-ins, brawls and alcohol-fuelled violence have marred what should be a respite from the relentless heat, with Parliament Hill Fields Lido in Hampstead Heath among the worst-affected sites, having been forced to close twice this summer.A large-scale poolside brawl at Parliament Hill Fields Lido du…
12 Aug 2026, 4:33 am
Mina Chan ENHYPEN Fan: How a Concert Gift Row Escalated Into Cyberbullying Tragedy
Japanese ENHYPEN fan and influencer Mina Chan became the target of online criticism after a sunflower gift at an ENHYPEN concert triggered a dispute across the fandom. The backlash intensified after comments by member Ni-ki were interpreted by some fans as referring to Mina, although he did not name her. Related Articles Sabrina Carpenter Sets Brutal Dating Rule as She Demands Boyfriend Memorise All Her SongsBrad Pitt Opens up About Suicidal Thoughts as Four Childre…
12 Aug 2026, 4:32 am
David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Crowly pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the Wisconsin governor’s race and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor.The race came down to the wire, with Francesca Hong and Crowley running close to each other as each batch of results came in. Polls had shown Hong as a…
12 Aug 2026, 4:31 am
Woman Loses $25K in Fake Jury Duty Arrest Scam: Husband's ChatGPT Search Uncovers Con
Men posing as sheriff's deputies told a Florida finance manager on 21 July that she had missed federal jury duty and that a judge had signed a warrant for her arrest. She spent nearly 10 hours driving alone and feeding $25,000 (£18,500) into cryptocurrency machines to pay the bail. Related Articles Retiree Lost $433K in Gold Coin Scam, Left With $3 in Savings and $30K in Debt: 'Total Nightmare'86-Year-Old With Dementia Scammed Out of $10K: Fraudsters Even Drove Her…
12 Aug 2026, 4:30 am
Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Tottenham? Gabriel Jesus to Napoli?
Today’s fluff is coming back with a better offerBradley Barcola is firmly in Liverpool’s sights as they look to rebuild their attack in the post-Mohamed Salah era. The two-time Champions League winner reportedly wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain, and Anfield is his preferred destination, though Arsenal have apparently been making eyes at the France international too. For their part PSG are thought to be closing on deals for Barcelona’s World Cup winner Ferran…
12 Aug 2026, 4:30 am
Centre County Poet Named 2026 PA Humanities Window Keeper
Abby Minor, poet and founder of local nonprofit Ridgelines Language Arts, has been named a 2026 Window Keeper by PA Humanities as part of "The Window Keeper: Civic Honors", a statewide initiative recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help strengthen communities and sustain civic life. Inspired by a poem by Philadelphia poet laureate Yolanda Wisher, the initiative celebrates individuals who uplift their communities through dedication and service to…
12 Aug 2026, 4:29 am
Cambridge University hired academic who said western education was 'threat to Muslims' and 'backed terror group'
The University of Cambridge is facing fresh scrutiny after it emerged that a former member of the now-proscribed extremist group Hizb ut-Tahrir was given a role as assistant research professor in the institution's faculty of education last year.Farah Ahmed, who confirmed in 2010 that she had left the organisation, initially joined Cambridge as a senior research associate in 2024 before taking up her current post.She was involved in supervising postgraduate research…
12 Aug 2026, 4:29 am
The late-bloomer left-back joining Chelsea for £16m
Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.
12 Aug 2026, 4:27 am
Progressive lawmakers prepare AI regulation push
The NewsCongressional progressives are starting to pitch a multi-pronged artificial intelligence and Big Tech regulation plan, and they hope to find common ground with civil libertarian-minded lawmakers on the right. “The foundational idea here is that you shouldn’t lose your freedoms because of the development of AI,” Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, told Semafor. He’s focusing on increasing data privacy protections and restricting the use…
12 Aug 2026, 4:27 am
Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships
Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European ships in response to the interception and seizure of Russian vessels presumed to be part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet'.
12 Aug 2026, 4:26 am
Conservative groups launch ad deluge in Maine
Conservatives are going big in Maine, according to details shared first with Semafor. The Senate Leadership Fund is launching its first ad Wednesday — part of a $42 million fall campaign — hitting Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson as “just another dirty politician” because of his son’s lobbying while Jackson served in the statehouse. This is just the start of the deluge: SLF will be on the air assisting Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ reelection camp…
12 Aug 2026, 4:25 am
EU sends €2 million to Colombia after deadly earthquake
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc continues to support Colombia wherever possible following the deadly quake.
12 Aug 2026, 4:25 am
Rosyth MP puts case for new warship work at the yard
The MP for Dunfermline and Dollar has called on the Ministry of Defence to confirm that the Royal Navy’s planned Common Combat Vessel will be based on the Type 31 hull and built at Rosyth, and said he is waiting on decisions covering three other strands of work at the Fife yard. Graeme Downie said: “The workforce have shown their skill time and time again and because of that the outlook for Rosyth Dockyard is very bright indeed. The Secretary of State knows I wi…
12 Aug 2026, 4:22 am
No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats. Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
In a race that showcased Democrats’ struggle between the ideological left and center, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger. The democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin was so close that neither side could claim a decisive victory. In other contests, experience was rewarded in two governors’ races and voters went for generational change in voting out a House incumbent. For R…
12 Aug 2026, 4:21 am
Golfer hits 'longest hole in one' in British history from 411-yards
A 32-year-old golfer from Worcestershire is believed to have struck the longest hole in one in British history after his tee shot travelled an extraordinary 411 yards straight into the cup.Matthew Vigurs achieved the incredible albatross on the par-four third hole, known as Twin Oaks, at Great Barr Golf Club in Sandwell, near Birmingham.England Golf, the governing body for the amateur game, is currently examining its records with confidence that no longer hole-in-on…
12 Aug 2026, 4:21 am
Oil prices climb as Iran talks hit new impasse; Tui hit by high fuel costs – business live
Brent crude prices hover near $90 per barrel, as fallout from Iran war hits travel firm Tui’s profitsOxford Economics has hiked its oil price forecasts amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran. It now expects average oil prices to sit around $85 per barrel over the remainder of this year before gradually falling back to about $65 per barrel by the end of 2027. That is roughly 0.5 percentage points lower than in February. Ben May, director of global mac…
12 Aug 2026, 4:21 am
Slovakia Refuses to Recognise Gay Marriage, Setting Up Clash With European Union Law
Slovak couple, Ivan Novotný and Metod Špaček, applied to have their marriage certificate registered before the Special Registry Office eight months ago. On Monday, 10 August, the couple received a rejection letter. The response did not come from the registry office but straight from the Minister of Interior of the Slovak Republic and signed by Matúš Šutaj Eštok. Related Articles Surrogate Claims Same-Sex Couple Is Suing Her for $600K Because They Didn't Get…
12 Aug 2026, 4:19 am
Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?
The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.
12 Aug 2026, 4:16 am
'Accused Rapist Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodriguez' Goes Viral as Soccer Superstar's Scandalous Past Resurfaces
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married, but the football superstar's latest milestone has also prompted renewed discussion online about the sexual assault allegation that followed him throughout his career. Related Articles Jared Leto Dismissed Age-Of-Consent Laws as 'Not a Concern' Before Sex Encounter With 17-Year-Old, Accuser ClaimsKylian Mbappé's Vacation Photos With Rumoured Girlfriend Ester Expósito Prompt Wave of Racist CommentsFac…
12 Aug 2026, 4:16 am
Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election
Independent researchers and French authorities have identified a raft of false content focusing on two former prime ministers who intend to run in next year's presidential race.
12 Aug 2026, 4:16 am
How to enjoy the solar eclipse safely
Orlowski Designs LLC/ShutterstockMost people underestimate how much light a pair of sunglasses blocks out. A typical dark pair removes around 80 to 90% of the visible light reaching the eye. Safely looking directly at the Sun requires reducing the light reaching the eye by a factor of around 100,000, meaning roughly 99.999% must be removed. Ordinary sunglasses can let around 10,000 times too much visible light through. That is especially important on Wednesday 12…
12 Aug 2026, 4:14 am
Pyongyang tests another missile within one week and ahead of US-South Korean military drills
A ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US.
12 Aug 2026, 4:14 am
Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?
Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.
12 Aug 2026, 4:13 am
Andy Burnham Tells Wealthy Areas To Take Asylum Seekers After Piddington Backlash
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged wealthy neighbourhoods to accommodate asylum seekers, but critics are asking why the UK is welcoming them in the first place. The debate comes as the small village of Piddington in Oxfordshire is already protesting the plan to house some asylum seekers on a nearby former military base. Related Articles Norfolk Disorder Timeline: How Protests Over Migrant Housing Escalated Into ViolenceBurnham Launches National Tour To Hear Peopl…
12 Aug 2026, 4:11 am
MAGA Attacks on Abdul El-Sayed Could Be Creating the Next Obama as Fears of Future White House Run Erupt
Republicans may have intended to make Abdul El-Sayed a warning sign for Michigan voters, but their relentless attacks could be doing something far more dangerous for MAGA: turning the Democratic Senate hopeful into a national political star. Related Articles Trump Renews 'Last Republican President' Warning To Pressure GOP Senators Over the Filibuster'No Muslims in Office Period!': MAGA Erupts as Trump Endorses Born-Again Christian CandidateTrump Fires Political Insu…
12 Aug 2026, 4:07 am
Morocco accuses Spain of assaulting migrants crossing into Ceuta and claims sovereignty over enclave
Morocco's National Human Rights Council condemns mistreatment "out of sight of the cameras", while Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi says Rabat still claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.
12 Aug 2026, 4:05 am
Major motorway closed after massive lorry fire as drivers face long delays on M54
Drivers are being warned of a huge lorry fire that has resulted in long delays in the West Midlands following a huge lorry fire yesterday evening.The M54 in Staffordshire/Shropshire is closed westbound between J3 (Albrighton) and J4 (Telford) due to a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle. Traffic officers closed the carriageway shortly after 7pm yesterday evening (August 11) as a result of the lorry fire.The lorry was transporting hay when it caught fire, which coul…
12 Aug 2026, 4:04 am
Malicious LiteLLM Releases Tied to Trivy Hack May Have Exposed 2,100+ Organizations
Two malicious LiteLLM releases sat on PyPI for about 40 minutes in March carrying credential-stealing code capable of harvesting cloud keys, SSH keys, Kubernetes tokens, database passwords, and other secrets from systems that installed them. Threat intelligence firm CloudSEK now says a dataset it obtained, built from roughly 434,000 files the attackers captured, maps potential exposure to more…
12 Aug 2026, 4:03 am
Brothers Dead in San Antonio After Being Shot by 'Ticking Time Bomb' Neighbour in an Unprovoked Attack
The shooting occurred on Tuesday, 5 August, after the brothers were reportedly backing a vehicle into their driveway in San Antonio, Texas. Related Articles Who Was Kristopher Karolkiewicz? Ex-Executive Shot Wife and Six Children in Michigan Murder-SuicideMichigan Mother Called Her Husband a 'Selfless, Christ-Like Father' Before Killing Her and Their Six ChildrenFlorida Vacation Turns Tragic in Seconds: 4-Year-Old Finds Loaded Firearm, Shoots 2-Year-OldIllinois Poli…
12 Aug 2026, 4:03 am
British Sprinter Romell Glave Suffered Two Fractured Backs: Now He's Europe's 100m Champion
British sprinter Romell Glave has completed a remarkable comeback from twice fracturing his back by winning the European 100 metres title on home soil. Related Articles How Jude Bellingham Became England's Biggest Football Star and Inspired His Own Lookalike Contest'Absolutely Unplayable': Luke Littler Leaves Darts World Stunned After Record-Smashing World Matchplay WinCameron Menzies Rushed Off Stage After World Matchplay Scare as PDC Reveals Cause of Medical Emerg…
12 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
Lighting 3D Printed Parts on Fire for Science
Although lighting 3D prints on fire is rarely the intended outcome, it’s possible that said print will at some point in its future come into contact with either an open flame or a significant source of heat. Once that happens, what will be the result and how worried should one be? This is basically the excuse behind [Maker’s Muse] recent decision to light some 3D prints on fire. Crispy 3D printed combat robot. (Credit: NHRL) Materials exposed to an open flame in…
12 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
Brickbat: Anyone for Tennis?
In San Francisco, Sam Dogen took his 6-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son to play tennis at Golden Gate Heights Park on an empty public court so they could spend time together. After about 20 minutes, two park rangers approached him wearing vests and carrying batons. They said he needed a permit to teach tennis or he could get a $192 fine. The rangers backed off after Dogen convinced them the two were his children. City officials defended the rangers, saying they…
12 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
Millions of US tax dollars sent to rightwing European thinktanks. Did any Trump supporters vote for that? | Arwa Mahdawi
It’s a great betrayal: poor communities neglected while multimillionaires peddle a global Maga agenda. How is that America first?“THE CORRUPTION IS AT LEVELS RARELY SEEN BEFORE,” Donald Trump posted on Truth Social in February 2025. He was not referring to his own administration, but to the US Agency for International Development (USAID). “CLOSE IT DOWN!” the president added.Just a few hours later USAID was in effect closed down, with most of the staff pla…
12 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
Chum review – daft shark attack movie with wedding guests running gamut of toothy undersea beast
Producer-star Alice Eve seems to be laughing along with the audience in this deeply silly high-concept thrillerTo be as clear as the crystalline waters in which the characters here frolic before their blood turns the ocean the colour of sangria: this is grade A tosh. It’s a deeply stupid high-concept feature wherein a bunch of bourgie wedding guests run afoul of an errant great white shark. The twist is (and it’s really not much of a surprise) that the true enem…
12 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
Something Like Happiness by Tom Newlands review – a tender take on hard times, anger and autism
A twentysomething Scottish couple care for their autistic son in the bleak follow-up to Only Here, Only NowFrazer and Caitlin have been emotionally entwined since schooldays. Now in their mid-20s, and parents of a five-year-old, they live in a grotty flat in a Scottish new town – the faded posters read “Happiness, Here” – that has crumbled into decay. Jobs are scarce and unrewarding; little Jamie, who has autism, is silent; and the pressure is starting to te…
12 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
Nailed it: Toolstation gives its store IT an ASUS NUC refurb
When Toolstation's customers walk into a branch, work has usually paused somewhere else. A plumber, decorator or electrician is there because a plug won't fit, a roller has worn out, or the van needs restocking with brushed-steel double sockets. It is a place where trades and dedicated DIYers go when they need to get on with the job. Toolstation's point-of-sale terminals therefore need to keep pace with staff answering questions, checking stock and closing the sale…
12 Aug 2026, 3:59 am
Italy: Hoppr unlocks market intelligence for TIM
Hoppr, the connected TV monetisation platform, has announced the launch of a new initiative in Italy. The rollout will be supported by Communication Video Engineering (CVE), a systems integrator specialised in digital broadcasting and advertising solutions. Hoppr’s software (HopprTV+) will be deployed on TIMVISION, TIM’s streaming platform aggregator, offering simplified access to Netflix, HBO Max, […]…
12 Aug 2026, 3:58 am
Taiwan’s Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand
World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
12 Aug 2026, 3:54 am
The Office Star Lucy Davis Asked Friends to 'Make Fun' of Her Amid Cancer Battle
The Office star Lucy Davis has asked friends and family to continue making fun of her as she lives with incurable stage-four breast cancer, saying humour helps her avoid feeling defined by the disease. Related Articles 'Too Late for Chemo': The Office Star Lucy Davis Reveals She Has Incurable Stage 4 Breast Cancer10 Photos of Sydney Towle: TikTok Star Dies Aged 26 After 3-Year Battle With Rare Stage 4 CancerChristina Applegate Health Update: Why the Actress Spent Ne…
12 Aug 2026, 3:50 am
Why Over 2 Million Pensioners Will Pay Tax on Their Savings This Year
For millions of Britons, retirement is supposed to bring financial certainty. After decades of working and saving, many expect their money to provide a stable income without unexpected demands from the taxman. But a growing number of pensioners are now finding themselves paying Income Tax. Related Articles 330,000 UK Pensioners Lose an Average of £2,600 a Year in Housing Benefit Under DWP RulesCouple Who Saved Nearly $470K Over 50 Years Burned Through Their Travel…
12 Aug 2026, 3:50 am
Canadian firm wins $212M deal to train British soldiers
The British Army has locked in a 15-year training contract worth roughly $212 million with a Canadian defense company that has become one of the country’s most reliable simulation and training providers overseas. Calian Group, an Ottawa-based company that builds and delivers training programs, engineering, and other mission-critical services for defense and space clients, announced […]…
12 Aug 2026, 3:50 am
Solar eclipse: What to look forward to
The last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare for this rare occasion.
12 Aug 2026, 3:49 am
Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities
Russia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.
12 Aug 2026, 3:49 am
Andy Burnham 'doesn't have the guts to deal with small boats crisis', says Nigel Farage as he slams PM over latest mega dinghy record
Nigel Farage has said Andy Burnham "doesn't have the guts" to deal with the small boats crisis as the Reform UK leader took aim at the Prime Minister. Mr Burnham has promised to “change our tactics” to tackle the gangs bringing migrants across the English Channel, after a record 230 people made the journey in a single boat.The Prime Minister told GB News: "We will now change our tactics and we will be relentless in chasing them down."However, Mr Farage has hit b…
12 Aug 2026, 3:48 am
57-Year-Old Lands Dream Job, Buys New Clothes: DWP Then Says It Hired Him by Mistake
John Colamatheo bought smart clothes for the office after being told a Department for Work and Pensions (DPW) job would follow his training. On the Monday of the second week, he was taken aside and told the placement was only open to people aged 30 and under. He is 57. The department has apologised and confirmed he was put on the wrong scheme. Related Articles This Government Childcare Scheme Could Save Working Parents Nearly £100 a Month—Many Still Haven't Signe…
12 Aug 2026, 3:46 am
Man Arrested After Alleged Burglary at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills Compound
A man has been arrested after allegedly burglarising a property owned by Kim Kardashian in Hidden Hills, California. Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies were called to the property shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday, 9 August, after a man was reportedly seen inside the compound. Related Articles Did Kris Jenner Really Sell Kim Kardashian's Sex Tape? What We Know, What Ray J Claims and What's UnverifiedWhat Happened to Amy Childs' Essex Home? TOWIE Star Left Devastate…
12 Aug 2026, 3:42 am
Four takeaways from a huge primary Tuesday
The NewsNot every one of Tuesday’s primaries can be called yet, but the big trends are clear.Democratic turnout in these races is smashing through records — not always to the benefit of the left. Elderly Democrats are struggling to convince voters that they deserve just two more years in office, to really fight President Donald Trump this time. And Trump himself can help any Republican get through a primary unless they’ve done something disqualifying to high-i…
12 Aug 2026, 3:41 am
Who Is Atef Najib? Former Syrian Official Sentenced to Death Over War Crimes
Atef Najib, a former Syrian security official who played a key role in the crackdown on early protests in Daraa, has been sentenced to death by a Syrian court. Najib was convicted of crimes including premeditated murder, torture and crimes against humanity. Unlike several other senior figures tried in the same case, Najib was present in court for the proceedings. Related Articles Who Is Bashar Al-Assad? The Legacy and Downfall of the Syrian DictatorFormer Syrian Lea…
12 Aug 2026, 3:39 am
Home Office Minister: Wealthier Areas Will Take “Their Fair Share” of Migrants
Doubling down on Burnham’s claim yesterday that “all parts of the country need to play their part” in taking migrants, Home Office minister Anne Turley said on BBC Breakfast this morning: “I think this is about fairness. And we won’t be asking anyone to take more than they can. It’s about their fair share. And……