August 2026
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‘I love rats but we can’t live with them’: the headache of rising rodent populations around the world
Robert Corrigan has been dealing with the ‘smart’ rodents all his life – and believes there are better solutions to deal with the growing infestation in the world’s cities
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These are the states where you will spend the most time in the ER
A fifth of patients spend more time waiting in the ER than health professionals recommend for the level of care they require
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Bari Weiss is looking to add former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo to CBS News lineup
Bari Weiss is ‘enraptured’ with Cuomo, it is claimed, and is hoping to bring the former CNN anchor onboard
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Apple's latest Mac Mini runs on a new M6 chip, and starts at $899 | TechCrunch
The base model of the Mac Mini comes with 256GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and costs $899.
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North Yorkshire MP objects to hotel being used as emergency accommodation
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has objected to the use of a hotel as emergency accommodation due to ‘serious concerns’.
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Employers want your Slack DMs to be public so AI can learn from them
One company even turned public messaging into a friendly competition among executives
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Disruption expected as historic Yorkshire railway bridge gets £800k upgrade
Brotherton Bridge, near Knottingley has carried trains across the River Aire since the mid-19th century and will undergo essential engineering work…
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That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware | TechCrunch
Grand Theft Auto fans, eager for news about one of the most anticipated video games of all time, appear especially vulnerable to this new cyberattack.
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Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
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Professional golfer's plans for entertainment venue in Yorkshire town approved
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved a planning application from professional golfer Sam Robinson of FORE Sims Limited to change the use of…
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Parents are being warned to check payments after CMS errors
Child maintenance payments can be too high or too low. Here's how parents can challenge a wrong calculation and the deadlines they need to know.
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US-based artist jailed in China for three years over sculptures mocking Mao
Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes”
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So much Grand Theft Auto 6 Jason gameplay has leaked, but what about Lucia? GTA 6 fans believe the person responsible doesn't have the full game, but a restricted build — 'From the game tips I assume it’s literally like prologue stage'
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are convinced the person behind the ongoing leaks doesn't have access to the full game, but a restricted build.
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DWP tells pensioners to prove they need their benefits in bid to slash 100,000 claims
Exclusive: A campaign targeting older Britons who take home less than the state pension has started
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The engineer racing to run the world’s most dangerous algorithm | New Scientist
Craig Gidney is largely unknown outside of quantum computing, but his pioneering work on quantum circuits could have huge consequences for us all, ushering in both useful quantum computers, and the end of digital privacy and security as we know it
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Community project transforms Spennymoor bus shelters into works of art
Five bus shelters across Spennymoor have been transformed with vibrant artwork created by local artists, schools and community groups as part of a…
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Train operator warns of bank holiday weekend disruption as workers stage walkout
A train operator has warned of disruption to its services over the bank holiday weekend because of a strike by workers in a dispute over safety.
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Man, 69, spared jail after turning up to Thetford protest with wooden bat
Brian Thompson was given a suspended prison sentence after arriving at a protest earlier this month with a wooden bat sticking out of his pocket
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Trump team wants to offload ‘woke’ painting by artist behind Obama portrait
The painting Young Artists After Siamesas 1960 had been hanging in the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo since 2015 before being removed
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‘Much-loved’ York man, 37, found dead at home
A “much-loved” York man, 37, died by suicide, a coroner has concluded.
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Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base
The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.
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How to watch The Airport Chaplain online from anywhere — stream aviation drama for free from anywhere
Tensions flare between airport fixer Tobias and his new boss Mia in this drama series
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Polygamous leader featured in Netflix series faces sentencing for child abuse
He was one of the trusted followers of Warren Jeffs, who is serving a life sentence in Texas for sexual assault of children
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Inspectors to assess police following Henry Nowak murder
Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying.
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A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games
A Chinese humanoid robot has set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing
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LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth
LeBron James' passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour
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Trump times his Ireland trip to coincide with major golf tournament at his own club
President Trump will stay at Doonbeg next month, just as resort hosts Irish Open
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Swimming school backed by Olympic champion opening in Teesside this autumn
A new £1m children's swim school founded by the Olympic champion is set to open in Teesside later this year, with construction now under way.
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The AI industry is about to relearn every lesson of the ad blocking wars
AI advertising is repeating the ad blocking wars' mistakes
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The time Hollywood star Johnny Depp causes a fan frenzy in York
The extraordinary scenes when Hollywood star Johnny Depp arrived in York and sent the city into a fan frenzy.
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Apple rescues Hide My Email feature from the privacy scrap heap | TechCrunch
Apple says it will no longer ditch using its icloud.com domain for hiding people's email addresses.
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Republicans expect Trump pick Darline Graham to lose tonight’s SC runoff: report
Trump’s super PAC has pumped money into the race, but she remains neck-and-neck against Rep. Ralph Norman
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Canada targets steel, fish and hundreds of other goods as Trump trade war escalates
Canada has pledged to roll out “dollar for dollar” counter-tariffs on scores of U.S. goods next month, in response to President Donald Trump’s latest import taxes that have plunged the North American neighbors deeper into a bitter trade war
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Family pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ woman, 23 found dead in flat
Four women and two men aged were arrested on suspicion of murder
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Trump drove a lap past his own $14.7M mistake — then went looking for a fight
The Grand Prix and the re-escalated trade war are the same instinct: press ahead with the unpopular thing, because the unpopular thing puts him at the center of it, writes Andrew Feinberg
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‘We struggle to build anything’: Readers split on Burnham housing plan
Our community weigh in on the prime minister’s £10bn plan to build 70,000 new homes, with many questioning whether the scale of the pledge matches the scale of Britain’s housing crisis
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Ceuta migration sparks nearly 9,600 hate posts on social media
The Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia logged 9,590 hate messages in two days tied to a July influx of some 80,000 migrants into Ceuta. #EuropeNews
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Boy injured in crocodile enclosure discharged from hospital
Family of three-year-old allegedly thrown into pit at Cambridgeshire zoo say he is happy to be back at home
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US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacenters
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Number of UK firms in ‘critical distress’ increases by almost a tenth
The downbeat outlook for British firms comes amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and rising costs.
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Two arrested after baby’s unexplained death at Somerset home
The death is being treated as unexplained following an initial forensic postmortem examination
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Three generations of family killed alongside two friends in Oregon quintuple homicide
Oregon authorities have identified the victims of what's being investigated as a quintuple homicide on a rural property outside Portland
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West Yorkshire issued with a yellow weather warning by the Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering West Yorkshire, including Bradford.
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Monty Don 'heartbroken' after death of beloved dog as Matt Baker leads tributes
Monty Don has shared that his dog Patti has died, saying he is "heartbroken"
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How Yorkshire business is taking advantage of viral wedding social media trend
Brides across Yorkshire have been joining in with a viral trend ahead of their wedding - burying sausages to ward off bad weather.
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US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages
Analysis of federal lobbying disclosures shows local governments working with firms also linked to fossil fuel giants
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Hungary files a criminal complaint over $965M COVID-19 ventilator deal, citing possible fraud
Hungary's foreign ministry has filed a criminal complaint over possible fraud related to the previous government's purchase of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Is fasting between meals good for you? New study suggests not for this group
Ageing changes how people digest food, absorb nutrients, control blood sugar and maintain muscle
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Horrifying dashcam footage shows taxi travelling on wrong side of dual carriageway
North Wales Police successfully stopped the vehicle being driven on the incorrect side of the A55 – North Wales Expressway – on Monday evening
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The Witcher 4 is officially 'targeting a 2028 release window' as CD Projekt Red teases The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past at Gamescom 2026
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 is officially targeting a 2028 release window.
