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French supermarket fridges heated to 50C in cyber attack - causing fires and food losses
Hackers carried out a cyber attack on hundreds of French supermarkets overnight - pushing temperatures in fridges up to 50C and sparking fires.
UK floods taskforce told to start looking at drought
If you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.
Volunteer police force chief sacked after using work phone to capture sexual images
The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.
AI sent police fake tip about unsolved murder
An artificial intelligence model sent a fake tip claiming to have information about an unsolved murder.
'Snowflake' firm in ASOS hack message issues response
The data firm mentioned in the ASOS hacking message has said the breach was not caused by a flaw in its system.
OpenAI sparks 'mathpocalypse' as it publishes full or partial solutions to 372 outstanding problems
OpenAI has published full or partial solutions to 372 outstanding mathematical problems, stunning mathematicians and forcing them to question the future of the field.
Russia denies second case of 'plague' as WHO seeks to verify
Russia has denied that a second case of an infectious disease has emerged where a woman who worked at a laboratory died last week.
Number of wildfires recorded in England in 2026 was second highest on record
England's very hot summer fuelled the second-highest number of wildfires on recent record, according to provisional government figures.
World's largest penguin colony shrinks two-thirds in just 14 years
The population of a penguin colony that was previously the largest in the world has fallen by almost two-thirds, a new study has revealed - with climate change thought to be a major reason for the decline.
Plague risk to UK 'very low', officials say after Russian woman's death
The risk to the UK from plague is very low, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said, after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.
SpaceX flight led by first black female commander sets US speed record
Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record.
'Devastating year' as Swiss glaciers shed 5% of ice amid record-breaking heatwaves
Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.
Tech firms urged to block nude images on children's smartphones
Tech firms should act urgently to introduce nudity-blocking technology on children's smartphones to prevent exposure to "horrific" abuse, MPs have said.
Water firm fined almost £8m for sewage spillages at beauty spots
South West Water (SWW) has been fined almost £8m for hundreds of sewage spillages across Devon and Cornwall over a six-year period.
Pope says concerns about AI going rogue are not 'fake news' after Trump 'hoax' claims
The Pope has repeated his warnings about artificial intelligence - saying concerns the technology could go rogue are not "fake news".
OpenAI models accessed US government data and 'tried to hack another site'
OpenAI models accessed data on two US government websites and carried out an unsuccessful hack on a Department of Education site, according to new investigations.
Cyber attack at police force in Wales
A police force in Wales has suffered a cyber attack which has caused disruption to some non-emergency systems and could have led to staff information being "accessed or compromised".
New rapid test could 'transform' brain tumour diagnosis
Brain tumour patients are to be offered rapid genetic testing as part of a new pilot study which experts say could "transform" diagnosis and treatment.
High levels of 'forever chemical' causing cancer found in blood of residents living near factory
Dozens of residents living near a major chemical factory have discovered high levels of a cancer-causing "forever chemical" in their blood, according to lawyers.
UK space squadron to guard against 'unprecedented threats'
The UK is setting up its first space squadron to defend crucial satellites and detect hostile missile attacks.
UK to join new EU ocean science scheme amid El Nino concerns
Britain is to join a major new ocean science programme led by the European Union, as Andy Burnham's government seeks closer ties with the bloc.
Nearly half of young people trust AI over a human
Nearly half of young people trust artificial intelligence over a human to check a fact, according to a new report.
Why our nation's beloved cup of tea may be under threat
It's said that a cup of tea solves everything - but there are now warnings of supply shortages for our nation's much-beloved brew.
Trump to create AI force - as lawsuit claims firms illegally agreed to slow development
Donald Trump wrote in ‌a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an "AI Force" to ‌oversee regulation of AI and will announce an AI "czar" in the near future.
New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years
A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.
EU to ban social media for under-13s and limit access for older children
The EU is banning social media for under 13s and limiting older children's access in an attempt to protect youngsters from suffering online harm on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Asteroid the size of six-storey building crashed into moon in 'once-in-a-lifetime' moment
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon which has a span the length of two football pitches.
Life-extending drug for breast cancer patients now on NHS
A life-extending drug will be made available on the NHS to patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer, after an initial decision to reject the treatment was reversed.
No need for new laws on AI, says Nvidia boss
The CEO of Nvidia has said there is no need to introduce regulations in the AI sector, following widespread concerns over safety.
US confirms it has weapons in space to counter 'hostile' enemies
America has deployed weapons in space to guard against "hostile adversary action", the US military confirmed for the first time.
'One in five' Britons using AI to get their news, watchdog says
One in five people are now using AI to keep up with current affairs, according to communications watchdog Ofcom.