July 2026
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Agentic security doesn't need a whole new definition – you just need to reframe what you already know
AI agents need their own identities, controls and accountability
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Twisteddoodles on twin studies | New Scientist
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
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33 years on, Bowers & Wilkins’ most iconic speaker is selling so well that there are years' worth of backorders — I spoke to B&W’s experts about the Nautilus’ unique architecture and its continued legacy
Years worth of backorders, custom paint jobs, and 33 years of success: I spoke to Bowers & Wilkins about its most iconic loudspeaker ever.
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HDDs
HDD reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Bishop Monkton gets neighbourhood area designation
Residents in Bishop Monkton will have a greater say over future development in their village after North Yorkshire Council approved the designation of the parish as a neighbourhood area.
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Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola
Liverpool step up their interest for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.
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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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David Skaith welcomes expected plans to hand mayors income tax cash for cities
David Skaith has welcomed expected government plans to hand mayors a share of income tax revenue to spend on their cities.
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Man guilty of murdering vulnerable flat-mate after brutal New Year's Day attack
A man has been found guilty of murdering his vulnerable flat-mate after carrying out a sustained and brutal attack.
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Video. Healthy art: LA hospital transformed into immersive art exhibition
Video. The 'Hospital of Emotions' transforms a former Los Angeles hospital into an immersive art exhibition exploring grief, resilience and personal memories.
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In pictures: Scale of drought across England as rivers dry up
Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.
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Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Some companies reportedly using leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their work
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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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GMKtec launches the Evo-X1 Pro mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 — and it already has an early bird deal
The AI mini PC packs 64GB of RAM, Radeon 890M graphics, and a 55 TOPS NPU inside the chassis.
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An inside tour of Lenovo’s North Carolina AI server manufacturing line expansion — Chinese firm expanding US-native production to meet exploding demand
Lenovo’s U.S. server manufacturing line gets a capacity boost.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Footage shows inside of Robert Bush's Legacy funeral home
Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.
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Norwegian teenager guilty of travelling to UK to carry out contract killing
Johannes Kongsnes Natland was recruited to murder unknown person by international crime gang linked to Iran
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Valve says that Steam Machine reservations won't be fulfilled until ‘the end of this year’ — company also releases CAD files for the PC console’s external shell under Creative Commons
Steam Machine fans waiting for their turn to buy the console need to be patient for a little bit more.
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Education department says 607,000 records taken in cyber attack
The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.
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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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Worry about what your children eat, but don't forget your own diet | New Scientist
Measures like bans on advertising junk food to children are essential for instilling healthy eating at a young age, but we shouldn't let adults off the hook when it comes to improving our diets
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Seagate to start qualifying record-setting 50TB HDDs in 2027 — most drives are sold out through 2028
Hard drives are spinning up Seagate's earnings.
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FTSE 100 sets new record ahead of US rate call
The FTSE 100 was lifted by well-received earnings and gains in BP and Shell as the oil price strengthened.
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Armed police searched for York knifeman behind 'horrific' stabbing of tourist
Armed police and ambulance staff worked together to catch the York resident who turned a tourist’s visit to the city into a “horrific”…
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Body found in suitcase in Athens 11 days ago that of 38-year-old British woman
Greek authorities identify remains after reported discovery in a derelict building by homeless man
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US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn
Riyadh’s decision to join US in strikes on Iran-backed militia further complicates widening and ‘unpredictable’ war
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Last Word: What changes will occur on Earth as the moon moves further away? | New Scientist
From tides to eclipses, the slow departure of our moon will affect life on Earth, say our correspondents
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Revealed: George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before her donations to Reform UK
Exclusive: Sources say Fiona Cottrell told bankers the transfers, received 24-72 hours before her donations to Reform, came from her son
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WRU outlines timeframe for plan to cut a west Wales region
The Welsh Rugby Union gives details of how it intends to cut a team - with Ospreys and Scarlets set to fight to be the side in south west Wales.
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Shamed Yorkshire funeral director who admitted hoarding bodies is ‘sorry’, court told
Shamed Hull funeral director Robert Bush has offered an apology “without qualification” to the families left devastated by his mistreatment of…
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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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France wildfire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.
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Signs point to a peak in explosive diarrhea cases in Michigan
The largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis is in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions, affecting nine states
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'You probably haven't played anything that is exactly like this': I talked to Control Resonant's gameplay designer about the game's unique design, and what to expect from its '30-hour' experience
Control Resonant appears to be one of 2026's potential biggest hits in gaming, and after speaking with its gameplay designer, I can't wait for September 24.
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An alleged spy at NATO’s doorstep: What happened at SHAPE?
A Canadian intern at NATO’s top military base has been accused of spying for a foreign power. The case has exposed major questions over foreign interference at one of the Alliance’s most sensitive headquarters. #EuropeNews
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'Proposed' bus fare increase 'could impact York students' class attendance or work'
The University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) has written a formal letter to First Bus urging the company to reconsider plans to increase the…
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Andy Burnham must not forget rural areas in his devolution drive - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Nick Tennant, Park Croft, Gargrave, Skipton.
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What's coming to an empty York store as plans get go ahead
An empty York shop is set for a new lease of life under newly-approved plans.
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Triple killer who dismembered bodies of two friends given whole-life jail sentence
James Desborough, who also strangled cellmate to death for snoring while awaiting trial, hid body fragments in Cornwall woods
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Young boy dies days after beach tragedy that killed his aunt and cousin
Musa Ahmed died ‘in a state of ease and peace’, his family says
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Here's which roads in York will be closed during the 10k this weekend
Roads across York are set to be closed to traffic as thousands of runners prepare to take to the streets this weekend.
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Four poachers convicted after police swoop in small Yorkshire village
Four poachers have been convicted of hunting and driving offences after police swooped in the small Yorkshire village of Kilpin, near Goole.
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'I've been a nanny, made Christmas puddings, and campaigned against sexism with No More Page Three - but writing is always what I wanted to do'
Author Jo Cheetham began writing her first novel “at the worst time in my life”. “Both of my parents died within a year of each other which was really unexpected, then there was Covid, then my long term relationship broke down and I suddenly found myself at the age of 40 absolutely broke, grieving, with nowhere to live and single for the first time in 15 years.”
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Video. Gaza residents flee before Israeli strike hits mosque area
Video. Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Deir al-Balah after an evacuation warning, with footage showing explosions, flames and smoke rising into the night sky.
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Expert reveals cheap hack to revive dry and patchy lawns through the summer
A gardening expert has revealed how you can use washing up liquid to revive your dry lawn throughout the summer.
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GPU repair service will upgrade the 11GB of VRAM on your RTX 2080 Ti to 22GB — mod involves physically adjusting the strap resistors on the PCB to support a new BIOS
Plug-and-play convenience for an advanced mod.
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Cute video shows Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s new monkey with striking golden-orange fur
Golden Lion Tamarin Leaf has joined Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster from Chester Zoo.
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James Desborough given whole life order for murdering two men in Cornwall
Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.
