July 2026
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Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
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Forced out of Australia’s military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is ‘long overdue’ for veterans like him
Exclusive: ADF personnel who were discriminated against for being LGBTQ+ are owed a national apology, federal government told
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Man who visited 10,000 pubs names North Yorkshire coastal town's top five venues
Dale Harvey, who has visited more than 10,000 pubs in his Great British Pub Crawl, has named his top five venues for Whitby.
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Fury as UK’s only all-female chess team promoted – then told they must recruit a man
She Plays to Win face losing one of their female players after being told team must include a male
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Will brutal wildfires force French leaders to take climate crisis seriously?
Campaigners worry politicians will have moved on by time of elections in which Marine Le Pen is expected to challenge
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Insurance merger creates larger NFU Mutual agency across Yorkshire
NFU Mutual’s Vale of York Agency has joined forces with the Boston Spa Agency to form a single, expanded operation.
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Free bus travel for children across York and North Yorkshire this August
Families in York can look forward to more affordable days out this summer thanks to a new travel scheme.
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Live music events to support bereaved families in York and Scarborough
Concerts in York and Scarborough will help raise funds for bereaved families through a partnership with Steve Coates Music Productions.
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Award-winning Hopbucha launched by Yorkshire brewing partners
Yorkshire’s Theakston Brewery and Equinox Kombucha have launched a new alcohol-free Hopbucha.
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Oil companies are expected to reap big profits because of US-Iran conflict
Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report large profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments
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Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three firms during cyber tests
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
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Pauline Hanson’s comments on ‘good Muslims’ don’t breach hate speech laws, Australian federal police finds
One Nation leader’s ‘how can you tell me there are good Muslims?’ remarks were the subject of complaints, but police say the matter has now been finalised
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Ukraine war latest: Six killed after Putin launches ‘North Korean ballistic missile’
Military alliance says it will take ‘necessary measures’ to defend member states
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Trump claims ‘historic’ Gaza deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli troops
The deal would see Hamas completely disarm itself and hand political and security control in Gaza over to international troops, a new Palestinian police force and a transitional government body of nonpartisan experts
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Anthropic’s AI Claude escaped testing environment and hacked organizations
Company says it discovered unauthorized access during ‘proactive review’ after rival OpenAI revealed rogue agent
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Palestine Action can appeal terror ban at the Supreme Court
Thousands of people have been arrested over support for pro-Palestine group
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Middle East crisis live: Trump claims breakthrough reached in Gaza disarmament; Hamas confirms deal
US president claims his Board of Peace has reached ‘historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza’
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Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain
US president’s Board of Peace hails ‘critical step’, but responses of Israeli and Hamas officials suggest disagreements remain
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Suffolk wildfire latest: Blaze size of 210 football pitches as nuclear plant on alert
EDF nuclear plant chiefs monitor fire as flames rip through Dunwich Heath, reaching RSPB Minsmere
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Man charged with making fake profile on TikTok of his boss and making sexual comments
The victim was rehired by his workplace after the impersonation came to light
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Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers search damaged mall
The death toll has climbed to 34 from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan that set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes, the Kumamoto prefectural government says
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‘Strange design choices’: Desky’s CoilFlex Ergonomic office chair is a solid mid-price option with questionable aesthetics
Comfortable no-frills option to fit most sizes
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This startup just raised nearly $500 million to build nuclear reactors for the US military
Antares lookt to supply small reactors by 2028
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New Mexico AG sues over teen told to cross into Mexico alone
The lawsuit demands the child's return and seeks to block similar future reunifications without court approval
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Seattle police chief resigns amid backlash over festival shooting response
The departure of Chief Shon Barnes followed hours of intense speculation about whether he would step down
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‘A car in the bus!’: Toyota becomes airborne and then wedges in side of Brisbane bus
Queensland police fine driver of another car that allegedly caused Yaris to swerve before it hit kerb and catapulted into air – and bus
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What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.
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Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder's disappearance back to federal prison
The last person known to have seen a Navajo elder alive has been arrested in an unrelated incident, raising questions about whether he will be sent back to federal prison
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Officers recount finding Lindsay Clancy’s children in basement
Along with firefighters and paramedics, two officers gave jurors a firsthand account Thursday of the chaotic aftermath of the deaths
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Gaza latest: Trump claims ‘historic’ deal reached for complete disarmament of Hamas
Senior Hamas official says the group will only disarm if Israel fulfils its commitments
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Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
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Senate’s latest effort to halt Trump’s Iran hostilities fails in 49-50 vote as some Republicans side with Democrats – as it happened
Republicans senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul voted in favor of the motion to prevent Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran. This blog is now closed.
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 AI revolution is led by the most 'unexpected' Big Bang Theory cameo possible — but HBO Max creators hint that there's more to it
With an AI revolution taking place in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2, one Big Bang Theory cameo is the last thing I expected.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'
Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.
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South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 13% on a surge of chipmaking stocks
South Korea’s Kospi index has jumped more than 13%, tracking Wall Street gains, as artificial intelligence-related stocks bounced back after losses this week
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Citizen accused of giving customs agents a code that erased his phone
Samuel Tunick of Atlanta was charged with obstruction after allegedly having his phone wiped when federal authorities seized it
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Hundreds of by-the-wind-sailors wash up on St Bees beach
Hundreds of by-the-wind-sailors creatures wash up at St Bees in Cumbria due to strong onshore winds.
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Spain: Tens of thousands of migrants enter Ceuta from Morocco
Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco, though more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily, officials said.
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Nirmal Purja: Four climbers killed and six feared missing after avalanche hit Nirmal Purja's team
An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing or killed in Pakistan.
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Farm on the M62: Moors ablaze but people don't care - Jill Thorp
The world seems to be burning at the moment, from Scotland to Spain, France, Italy and Canada. A national emergency has been declared in Spain, announced on our news channels whilst the people of Scotland scarcely warranted a mention. Homes, livelihoods and businesses going up in flames yet no mention of help coming from the military. Our own local fires that we have witnessed for over a month have finally been contained thanks to the overwhelming skill, stamina and know how from our wildfire units, keepers and farmers.
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TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using Meta 'smart glasses'
The "content maker" published videos of encounters with young women and a female Sikh shop worker where he talked of a plot to "breed out the white race".
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Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
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Ponterdawe woman 'can't be left alone' after abuse from carer
Louise Harris screamed "I hope you die in your sleep... you horrible cow" at Elizabeth Anne Shipton.
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Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to succeed Andy Burnham
The contest was triggered by Mr Burnham’s election to Parliament last month
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Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.
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When will Manchester mayoral election results be announced and is there an exit poll?
The election was called after prime minister Andy Burnham stood down to run as Makerfield MP
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Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
Authorities say cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota earlier this week
