July 2026
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Some people's chats with Claude AI found publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.
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Is the US really running out of weapons under Trump?
The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.
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US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
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West Indies v Pakistan: Justin Greaves takes five wickets for none in incredible spell
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves takes five wickets without conceding a run during an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.
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Can you really rent out the sea bed? Oregon set to start charging service providers for undersea cables within three miles of its coastline
Low tax Oregon slaps a charge on fiber
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Man arrested in York in connection with 'rape investigation' after rooftop standoff
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Union Terrace in York in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged rape.
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China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.
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Family of Brit believed murdered in Florida pay tribute to ‘truly beautiful person’
Sonia Exelby was reported missing from her address in Portsmouth last year. Her body was found by US investigators in Marion County, Florida, on October 17
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Historic and highly-rated North York Moors inn on the market for £795,000
A historic and highly-rated inn at the heart of a North Yorkshire moors tourist hotpot is back on the market after ten years.
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France Records Its First-Ever Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud Amid Record-Smashing Fires
Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.
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Friends of missing North Carolina mom share her last known movements in Caribbean
Family members say Elizabeth Waddell left her Airbnb for a midday swim with only her swimsuit and towel, leaving behind her phone, shoes and identification
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York MP celebrates after being given new government job
A York MP is celebrating a new job after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham revealed his government.
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Calls to end WHCD after Trump unleashes on CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
Some critics argued journalists should’ve walked out in protest — or should have never invited Trump in the first place
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I replaced my smartphone camera with this ‘00s-inspired digital camera — and I can't recommend it enough if you want a newfound appreciation for capturing real memories
The Lola camera embraces the nostalgia of '00s digital photography, and it's perfect for taking a break from your smartphone camera app.
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‘I investigated one of Britain’s most known missing person cases - I never gave up’
As the investigation into Suzy Lamplugh’s disappearance enters its fifth decade, The Independent hears from a detective who was on the scene from day one
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Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees 'irregularities' in grand jury proceedings
A former Olympian charged with deliberately damaging the the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seeking access to all the closed-door testimony that led to his indictment
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Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.
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Nvidia signs deal to deploy edge AI on future Moon missions — laying the groundwork for a permanent human home in space
Edge AI for the edge of human achievement
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Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire
A major interstate in Oregon was closed for some 70 miles due to wildfire
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Armed officers to patrol UK’s largest Pride festival after Berlin attack
The deployment comes a week before the Brighton and Hove festival, which attracts an estimated 500,000 peopl
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Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, July 28 (game #1646)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going
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British travellers brave the smoke as French wildfires force 220,000 to evacuate
Exclusive: Travellers continue to venture to Bordeaux as wildfire threat lingers
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Idaho murder victim’s family blast Bryan Kohberger’s bid to rescind guilty plea
The family of Kaylee Goncalves described the convicted killer as a ‘narcissist’ after Kohberger claimed he had been ‘misled’ into pleading guilty
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AMD's Venice is the first 2nm x86 server chip, but the stack doesn't fully ship until 2027
More cores and more threads for the data center
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Broke Democrats look to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in midterm elections
Just when they seemed poised to take back the House, Democrats are in the red on cash and facing an internal ideological fight, all with less than 100 days until November’s midterm elections, Eric Garcia writes
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Machine that keeps lungs alive outside the body set for NHS use
There are around 170 people, including six children, waiting for a new lung in the UK
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Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflected Black identity, has died at 99
Artist Betye Saar, whose work explored Black identity, culture and spirituality has died in Los Angeles
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IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised President Javier Milei’s austerity policies during a visit to Buenos Aires
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Newspaper headlines: 'Race against time' and 'We've lost a Goodie'
Raging fires burn in France and Spain while tributes flow for comedian Bill Oddie lead Tuesday's papers.
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A fugitive colonel is finally jailed in Chilean Víctor Jara's murder case, decades after the crime
Chilean police have arrested a retired military colonel for the killing of singer-songwriter Víctor Jara over 50 years ago
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 28 (game #1143)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going
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Shop price inflation slows amid warnings of pressures on the horizon
Shop prices are now 0.9% higher than a year ago, down from June’s 1.2%, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NIQ figures.
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Quote of the day by Barack Obama: 'Our new information ecosystem is turbocharging some of humanity's worst impulses' — a warning against rampant disinformation
The former US president sees technological progress as inevitable, but that doesn't mean it's been for the better
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John Thune leads Senate backlash to Trump demanding they cancel summer break for him
‘We could stay here ‘til Christmas’, a frustrated Thune tells Trump of chamber’s inability to pass his voter ID law
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Powerful tornado rips through Wisconsin causing ‘severe damage’
No injuries have been reported yet
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D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, judge rules
The singer will remain in custody without bail
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Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs
PM wants curriculums for students aged 14 and above to be more responsive to local jobs market
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Snow in Athens while France burns: Images lay bare contrast in extreme weather
As extreme weather events continue to hit Europe, over 300,000 people have been evacuated amid growing wildfires in Spain and France
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Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, July 28 (game #877)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going
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Love Island UK crowns winners of 13th series
For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.
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Burnham says pupils in England need clearer pathway into work
The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
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UK funeral director faces jail in body storage scandal
The 48-year-old undertaker previously pleaded guilty to 67 offences spanning 12 years and affecting hundreds of victims. #EuropeNews
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Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results
The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.
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Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction shows continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people
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Gunther von Hagens, creator of preserved body exhibits, dies at 81
Critics accused von Hagens of crossing into sensationalism with displays that included a corpse riding a plastinated horse and the body of a pregnant woman carrying an eight-month-old foetus. #EuropeNews
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John Stones: England defender in advanced talks to join Inter Milan
England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.
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Lindsay Clancy loved her 3 kids ‘right up to the time of their death,’ lawyer says
Lindsay Clancy admits to killing her children, but her lawyer argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and therefore not criminally responsible for their deaths
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Pentagon change appears to make it harder to tally military deaths and injuries
Casualties that have occurred since July 7, when the U.S. ceasefire with Iran collapsed, are on a different webpage than casualties that occurred earlier in the war
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Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge - William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.