M25 closed as industrial estate fire rages next to motorway amid fears of ‘explosion’
Part of the M25 has been closed amid fears of an 'explosion' from an industrial fire that is raging next to the motorway.
OpenAI gives Daybreak partners access to a more powerful cybersecurity model
OpenAI is expanding its Daybreak cybersecurity programme, adding partners including Accenture, IBM, CrowdStrike, Cisco, Sophos and Cloudflare, and giving some members access to a new, more powerful model that is less likely to refuse higher-risk security tasks. The firms involved will use the models to help protect their…
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia – which killed at least six and injured 19 – involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
Malicious SIMs can shut down phones, steal files, and drag 5G back to 2G
Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Fuzzware have shown that a malicious SIM card can hijack a phone or connected device by exploiting standardised "proactive SIM" features, potentially executing code, stealing files, forcing a shutdown, or downgrading a connection to 2G. Because the attack abuses functionality explicitly…
Man faces prison after ‘hotwired’ tractor is rammed into family home at ‘full throttle’ by masked thugs
A man is facing a potential prison sentence after allegedly stealing a tractor and using it to ram into a family home, with masked accomplices reportedly involved in the attack. The incident has raised concerns about the escalating and dangerous nature of targeted property attacks, given the significant…
New footage shows buildings collapse around Colombians as they scramble for safety during 7.4-magnitude earthquake which has killed more than 160
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, killing more than 160 people as buildings collapsed around residents who were left scrambling for safety. New footage circulating from the disaster captures the moment structures crumbled, giving a stark sense of the chaos and danger faced by those caught in…
AI ‘will do more to boost fossil fuel production than green energy’
Study finds technology could boost recoverable oil and gas reserves by 5% and cut cost of deepwater projects by 10% AI-driven productivity gains enable more planet-heating pollution from fossil fuels than they avoid from renewables, a study has found. Researchers modelled the technical potential for AI to boost…
Gen Z lawyer sacked after making TikTok video complaining about the grind of her job – but says she was ready to walk away as soon as she ‘got more engagement’ on social media
A junior lawyer in Melbourne has been sacked after posting a TikTok video complaining about the demands of her job, though she says she was already prepared to quit once the clip began gaining traction online. The case highlights ongoing tension between Gen Z workers' willingness to publicly…
Drone bomb at German airport WAS Russian, US experts say
US intelligence experts have concluded that a drone bomb which struck a German airport was of Russian origin, according to a Daily Mail report. The finding adds to growing concerns across Europe about suspected Russian sabotage or hybrid warfare activity targeting critical infrastructure, at a time of heightened…
Wasia Project drop dancefloor-ready single ‘Vogue’ ahead of debut album ‘Nocturne’
Sibling duo Wasia Project, made up of Will Gao and Olivia Hardy, have released a new single called 'Vogue', described as a euphoric, club-inspired track about surrendering to desire. The release comes ahead of their debut album 'Nocturne', due out via AWAL, and follows earlier singles including '2515',…
Britain is about to witness its most spectacular eclipse in a generation – find out when and where to see it, plus how to watch it safely, in our guide FREE with the Morning Mail newsletter
The Daily Mail is promoting its Morning Mail newsletter guide to what it describes as Britain's most spectacular solar eclipse in a generation, offering advice on when and where to view it and how to watch safely. The piece is presented as a free newsletter sign-up promotion rather…
Tom Waits’ classic album ‘Small Change’ set for 50th anniversary vinyl reissue
Arriving on October 2nd. The post Tom Waits’ classic album ‘Small Change’ set for 50th anniversary vinyl reissue first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
Taylor Sheridan’s No. 1 Spy Thriller Is Officially Free to Watch
Taylor Sheridan's dark ops spy thriller Lioness has topped Paramount+'s global chart with its newly premiered third season, and Prime Video is now offering the first three episodes free for viewers without a Paramount+ subscription. The move gives newcomers a taste of the series, which stars Zoe Saldaña,…
The Molotovs to open King’s Cross Summer Sounds in London with free, Bowie-inspired show
The Molotovs will open this year's King's Cross Summer Sounds in London with a free, David Bowie-themed show, staged in partnership with Lightroom's immersive Bowie exhibition currently running nearby. The punk sibling duo will headline the opening day, joined by Ashaine White and former Magic Gang frontman Jack…
How to buy a bike: expert tips for finding the right budget, frame and fit
This Guardian guide offers practical advice for buying a bicycle, aimed at demystifying what can be an overwhelming purchase involving lots of jargon and options. Cycling journalist Paddy Maddison consults two industry experts, David Arthur of Just Ride Bikes and Stephen Roche of the Bike Tailor, to help…
‘A horrible nightmare’: the shocking story of the eBay harassment scandal
A new documentary, Whatever It Takes, details the harrowing harassment campaign waged against journalists Ina and David Steiner, who ran the e-commerce news site EcommerceBytes. The couple's reporting on eBay had made them targets of a stalking operation orchestrated by former employees of the company, illustrating the real-world…
The 1977 album Brian Eno never gets tired of: “So concise”
“I still like that record a lot…" The post The 1977 album Brian Eno never gets tired of: “So concise” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Fabien Frankel Joins Short Film ‘Love Unlimited’ (EXCLUSIVE)
"House of the Dragon" actor Fabien Frankel will star in and co-produce "Love Unlimited," a short drama marking the directorial debut of fellow actor Olivier Huband. The project sees Frankel, best known for playing Ser Criston Cole, move into producing for the first time via MarcelMonique Pictures, the…
15 Spider-Man Villains More Interesting Than Green Goblin
This Collider listicle argues that although the Green Goblin is widely regarded as Spider-Man's greatest foe, the character has grown stale in the comics since his Bronze Age heyday, even as he remains a highlight of the films thanks to Willem Dafoe's performance. Writer Eddie Possehl contends that…
Trump hidden in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.