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Millionaire racing tipster who ‘abused’ vulnerable women in chamber beneath remote Highland lodge loses travel ban appeal
Kevin Booth, a millionaire racing tipster who abused vulnerable women in an underground chamber at his remote Highland lodge, has lost an appeal against a global travel ban imposed on him last year. Booth recruited women to work at his isolated Lochdhu Lodge in Caithness, where he subjected…
Switzerland tests a FOSS escape route from Microsoft 365
Switzerland's Federal Chancellery is preparing to roll out a free and open-source (FOSS) workplace suite to around 3,000 government employees as an alternative running alongside Microsoft 365, part of a broader European push towards digital sovereignty. The move follows a feasibility study, and separately, the Swiss Armed Forces…
‘Who do you really believe?’: the true crime fans who became a part of the story
HBO's new true crime docuseries "A Killer Story" examines the 2002 murders of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness in Topeka, Kansas, and the campaign by amateur investigators Keen and Eileen Umbehr to overturn the murder conviction of Sisco's ex-wife, Dana Chandler. The three-part series, made by film-makers Matthew…
Suno trained its v6 AI music models with help from Warner and BMG
AI music generator Suno has launched its v6 family of models, marking the first time it has trained new systems using data licensed from record labels, including Warner Music and BMG. The launch is significant because it formalises Suno's commercial relationship with major labels following a 2024 copyright…
Audio-Technica’s new wireless ATH-AL5NC completes its open-back headphone lineup
Audio-Technica has launched the ATH-AL5NC, a wireless open-back headphone priced at $279, extending its open-back range beyond the wired models it previously offered. Open-back designs let air pass through the ear cups, which the company says reduces heat build-up and produces a more natural sound than closed-back headphones,…
Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI ‘could kill all humans’
A senior safety researcher at AI firm Anthropic has warned there is more than a 10% chance that artificial intelligence "could kill all humans" within the next decade, as concerns grow that developers are struggling to keep the technology under control. Evan Hubinger said in a widely viewed…
Revitalised Ødegaard’s forward thinking gives Arsenal new lines of attack
Martin Ødegaard has become a far more potent goal threat for Arsenal this season, making more advanced attacking runs alongside Kai Havertz and consistently arriving in the penalty area to convert chances, most recently in Sunday's win over Chelsea. The shift appears to be a deliberate change by…
Drug gangs groomed, trafficked and raped us as young girls – why did police not take us seriously?
Five survivors of grooming, trafficking and sexual exploitation by drug gangs across Britain have accused police of failing to take their abuse seriously, saying officers were more focused on drug offences and gathering intelligence on gangs than on protecting them. Their accounts feature in a new BBC Two…
Eiffel Tower’s decision to remove female staff for Hindu group’s visit is condemned as ‘absurd and unjust’ as investigation is launched
An investigation has been launched into the Eiffel Tower's decision to sideline female staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group, an incident that sparked employee outrage, a staff walkout and the temporary closure of the Paris landmark. Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire condemned the move as "absurd,…
Supercar maker McLaren to create 1,000 UK jobs as part of £450m tech investment
McLaren is to create 1,000 jobs as part of a £450m investment in its technology centre in Woking, providing a rare boost for the UK's beleaguered automotive sector. The move comes just days after Jaguar Land Rover confirmed it would cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years,…
High-profile Reform backer quits divided party warning Nigel Farage to get a grip and tackle ‘would-be leader’ Zia Yusuf
Commentator Tim Montgomerie has resigned from Reform UK, telling Nigel Farage to "get a grip" and rein in figures such as home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf, whom he accused of harbouring leadership ambitions. His membership had already been suspended after he criticised Farage, and rather than appeal the…
UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?
A technical fault at UK air traffic control provider Nats disrupted airports across Britain, including Manchester, Birmingham and London's airports, on Tuesday, with knock-on delays and cancellations continuing into Wednesday. The issue was announced shortly before 2pm and resolved roughly three hours later, but the scale of disruption…
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
A South Korean court has ordered gaming tycoon Kwon Hyuk-bin to pay his ex-wife 2.55 trillion won ($1.87bn; £1.38bn), the largest divorce settlement in the country's history. Kwon founded Smilegate, South Korea's third-largest video game company, and is one of the nation's wealthiest men, with Bloomberg estimating his…
‘He’s crazy and he’s very powerful’: Why Elon Musk – the richest man in the world – could also be the most dangerous… as former partners and friends tell ALISON BOSHOFF what he’s really like… and his world domination plans
A new almost four-hour documentary titled "Musk", which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, features former partners and associates of Elon Musk making startling claims about the billionaire's beliefs and business practices. The film, discussed in this piece by journalist Alison Boshoff, portrays the Tesla and SpaceX chief…
Shelton beats Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish to reach semis
Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic five-set US Open quarter-final that finished at 03:34 local time, the latest ever conclusion to a match at the tournament. The eighth seed's 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6 (10-7) victory, achieved after four hours and 28 minutes…
Canadian Frontières makes Asian debut via Tokyo market partnership
Tokyo Gap Financing Market (TGFM) has confirmed further details of its expanded 2026 line-up, revealing that five of its 24 selected projects come from its new partnership with Canada's Frontières Market, the genre-film co-production platform run by the Fantasia International Film Festival. Frontières deputy director Tania Morissette said…
In the departure lounge? Air traffic control chief faces showdown with minister over flights carnage – as he confirms misery wasn’t caused by cyber attack
Martin Rolfe, chief executive of National Air Traffic Services (NATS), faces a showdown with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander amid calls for his resignation after a systems failure caused widespread flight disruption across the UK. In a BBC Radio 4 interview, Rolfe confirmed the chaos was not the result…
21 Air dismissed pilot safety warnings before fatal Miami cargo crash
Further detail has emerged on the safety allegations against 21 Air, the North Carolina-based operator of the Amazon cargo jet that crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing five people. Tribunal testimony cited by CBS News describes specific incidents pilots say were mishandled by the company, including a 2022…
Euro-Atlantic Series Co-Pro Pitch Program Launches at Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid (EXCLUSIVE)
Iberseries & Platino Industria, the Madrid industry event, has launched a new Euro-Atlantic Series Co-Pro Pitch Program aimed at helping European television projects progress towards financing, production and distribution. Organised separately from the event's existing Coproduction & Financing Forum, the initiative connects developing series with potential partners through…
Apple unveils debut foldable iPhone under new chief John Ternus
Apple was set to unveil its first foldable iPhone at a launch event in Cupertino on Wednesday afternoon, in what is being billed as the most significant redesign of the device since it launched in 2007. The phone, which opens and closes like a passport to double its…