July 2026
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It’s hard to feel sorry for AI companies when China is giving them a taste of their own medicine
It's time to read AI its rights
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Man sought in connection with ‘criminal damage incident’ at North Yorkshire pub
Police have issued photographs of a man officers want to speak to after a “criminal damage incident” at a pub in Thirsk.
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Social care reform: The families hoping for change
As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.
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BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize
K-pop superstars will not submit Arirang album or its songs for 2027 ceremony
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Did NASA's Viking landers find life on Mars after all, asks new book | New Scientist
Steven Benner’s Meet The Neighbors is an intriguing tale of misunderstood planetary biochemistry. Paul Marks is engrossed
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The Hundred 2026 results: Ben Duckett leads Trent Rockets to win over Welsh Fire
Trent Rockets demolish Welsh Fire by nine wickets in Cardiff to make it two wins from three matches in this season's Hundred.
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Houthis to copy Iran's Hormuz playbook with Red Sea toll plan
Yemen's information minister said intelligence confirmed IRGC advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb, mirroring Iran's contested claim to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Staff at newest V&A site in London vote overwhelmingly for strike action
V&A Storehouse dispute centres on toilet and hydration breaks as employees across V&A in London also vote to strike in wider action
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EU grows impatient over Italy's hesitancy on €14.9bn defence loan
Italy hasn't decided how much of its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan it will use, as several domestic considerations affect the calculus. But Brussels and other member states are growing impatient to reallocate any unspent funds within the legal deadlines. #EuropeNews
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Police seize jet-ski, Rolex watches and Mercedes truck after drug raid in Liverpool
The high-value items were suspected of being paid for with the proceeds of criminality, Merseyside Police said
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Reform MSP reports human rights lawyer to police over ‘hate speech’ at protest
Rejecting Thomas Kerr’s claims, Aamer Anwar accused the Glasgow MSP of wasting police time and described him as a ‘wannabe tartan Tommy Robinson’
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DOJ sought advice from a notorious Mafia henchman on ‘8647’ case against James Comey
The electronic surveillance included tracking Comey as he and his wife ‘stopped to visit the grave of their deceased son,’ according to legal filings
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Combine harvester bursts into flames in York – firefighters called to scene
A combine harvester caught fire on the York outer ring road at Haxby, prompting a response from fire crews.
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Giant Tetris, laser runs and human whack-a-mole coming to York city centre
York families can step inside giant versions of classic arcade games at a free event in the city centre next month.
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The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why
Exclusive: Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the species
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Tom Gauld on the Great Wise One | New Scientist
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
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Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against YouTube animation Wolfoo
A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.
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A decade on the Iberian frontline has shown me that Europe’s climate emergency is impossible to deny
What once felt exceptional now arrives with grim regularity all over the continent and it will only get worse
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British woman’s body found in suitcase in Athens
The 38-year-old woman was found in the Kypseli district of Athens. Police have not yet released her name
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Elderly woman dies after two-car collision in Sheffield as three others injured
An elderly woman has died after a crash in Sheffield, police said.
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Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
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Convicted sex offender wanted for recall to prison may be in North Yorkshire
A convicted sex offender wanted for recall to prison may be in Yorkshire, police said.
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Popular York and North Yorkshire chain restaurants reveal closure date
Two popular chain restaurants are set to close their doors in York and North Yorkshire in September as part of a major restructuring plan.
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Australians value batteries and EVs, but renewables industry must earn trust of regions, summit told
Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewables projects back to local councils
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Classic Shakespeare events for all the family coming up at famous location near Ripon
Live Shakespeare will return to Newby Hall near Ripon with two contrasting productions of tragedies staged on the estate of the famous 18th-century country house.
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Essential Harrogate guide to gigs, events, and comedy this weekend and into August
If you are planning to go out in the Harrogate district this weekend or in the next month, here are the shows, gigs and comedy not to miss:
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Gaming PCs
Gaming PC reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe
Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the Continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.
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Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions
Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.
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'Innovative solution' developed in Harrogate to enable schools to go smartphone-free
An innovative Harrogate-based firm is helping primary schools go smartphone-free across North Yorkshire.
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TV star takes on series of challenges at North Yorkshire water park
A TV star has taken on his next challenge at a North Yorkshire water park ahead of the summer holidays.
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‘The number of patients outstrips anything we’ve seen before’, says hospital boss
A COMBINATION of hot weather and holiday visitors has placed a North Yorkshire hospital under pressure that has ‘never been seen before’.
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TfL brings case worth up to £1bn against carmakers over Ulez compliance
Transport for London claims polluting diesel vehicles had been able to enter clean air zone without having to pay
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‘The number of patients outstrips anything we’ve seen before’, says hospital boss
A COMBINATION of hot weather and holiday visitors has placed a North Yorkshire hospital under pressure that has ‘never been seen before’.
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Popular York and North Yorkshire chain restaurants reveal closure date
Two popular chain restaurants are set to close their doors in York and North Yorkshire in September as part of a major restructuring plan.
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New café and restaurant could be coming to York as plans lodged
A new restaurant could be coming to York under plans lodged with the city council.
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A handy guide to the science of super-long fingernails | New Scientist
Feedback is delighted by a deep dive into why people sometimes wear "artificially elongated fingernails". But does it do more than just scratch the surface?
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Major East Coast hotel now on sale for £1.5million - a £350,000 reduction
A recently-renovated Scarborough hotel is back on the market at a reduced rate.
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Knifeman who stabbed tourist in York city centre declared 'extremely dangerous'
An “extremely dangerous” knifeman who stabbed an elderly tourist without warning in York city centre has been detained indefinitely.
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Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches strike on US forces in Jordan
Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would "never return to its prewar situation," hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack.
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Teen inflicts 'life-changing' injuries on officer with boiling water and sugar
A teenager inflicted life-changing injuries on a prison officer by pouring boiling water and sugar over him in a youth prison near York.
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Man wanted for recall to prison may be in North Yorkshire
A man wanted for recall to prison may be in Northallerton or Thirsk, North Yorkshire Police has said.
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Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism in its latest online crackdown
FSB puts Pavel Durov on international wanted lists and says his messaging app is used for sabotage and murder
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Last Word: This week’s new questions | New Scientist
If the sun suddenly disappeared, how long would life on Earth last, from humans and plants to subterranean bacteria? And why do humans so readily adopt fiction into our lives, and feel emotion about characters as though they were someone close to us in real life?
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Bird flu is spreading locally and Australia faces more wildlife deaths. How bad could it get?
Authorities say local transmission of H5 bird flu virus among South Australian birds signals ‘shift in the situation’
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Teen inflicts 'life-changing' injuries on officer with boiling water and sugar
A teenager inflicted life-changing injuries on a prison officer by pouring boiling water and sugar over him in a youth prison near York.
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Major East Coast hotel now on sale for £1.5million - a £350,000 reduction
A recently-renovated Scarborough hotel is back on the market at a reduced rate.
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Man sought in connection with ‘criminal damage incident’ at North Yorkshire pub
Police have issued photographs of a man officers want to speak to after a “criminal damage incident” at a pub in Thirsk.
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New Scientist Book Club's verdict on Claire North’s space opera Slow Gods: a big thumbs-up | New Scientist
There was unusual consensus amongst New Scientist Book Club members about our read for July, with readers falling over themselves to praise this big-concept slice of science fiction
