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Voices: ‘Only the courts can keep someone in prison’: Readers reject calls to block PC Harper killers’ early release
Independent readers largely opposed calls for the government to prevent the early release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, two people convicted over the death of PC Andrew Harper. Many argued that intervening in one high-profile case would undermine judicial independence, while others said the dispute highlights prison overcrowding and pressure on the criminal justice…
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One-fridge limit imposed at Rotherham recycling centres following fires
R otherham residents will be temporarily limited to disposing of one fridge, freezer or other cooling appliance per household as disruption to the UK’s specialist recycling network forces the council to manage rising stockpiles and potential storage pressures.
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Astrophysicist Brian May shares advice for viewing the solar eclipse
Queen guitarist and qualified astrophysicist Brian May has shared safety advice ahead of the solar eclipse visible in the UK on 12 August. He warned people not to look directly at the Sun or use binoculars or telescopes pointed at it, instead recommending simple projection methods such as a pinhole in cardboard. The advice matters…
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Made By Google 2026 Live Blog: Get Ready For the Pixel 11
Every year, Google holds the Made By Google event, where the company reveals its flagship mobile hardware for the next year. This time around, we already know the Pixel 11 is going to be there, but there are sure to be a few surprises up Google’s sleeve.
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Bionicle Fan-Made Game Devs Return with Rustbound, and It Looks Sick
Unmasked Games, the volunteer developers behind the cancelled Bionicle fan game Masks of Power, have announced Rustbound, an original action-adventure project. The move matters because it lets the team build on eight years of experience after Lego asked it to stop work on the Bionicle-based game, reportedly over concerns that players could mistake it for…
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam release countdown – Exact date and time
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is scheduled to launch worldwide on Thursday 13 August, following an earlier delay. The multiplayer shooter expands the Hell Let Loose series into the Vietnam War, offering large-scale battles across PC and consoles. The game will unlock at 5pm BST (4pm UTC), with 50-versus-50 matches across six maps based on real…
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GODFLESH Announces New Album ‘Decay’, Shares ‘Living/Ending’ Single
Godflesh have announced their tenth and penultimate album, ‘Decay’, due for release on 25 September 2026 through Relapse Records, alongside the new single ‘Living/Ending’. The release matters as it marks another major chapter for the influential industrial metal band, formed 38 years ago by Justin Broadrick and bassist Ben Green. The six-track album was drawn…
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After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
A security researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has publicly disclosed a new Windows zero-day, ShieldBreak, after Microsoft previously threatened legal action over disclosures made outside its reporting policies. The flaw reportedly enables a low-privilege user to obtain full access to a Windows device and its data, increasing the risk for organisations and individuals before an…
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‘I want the money’: Secret sex texts, nudes and cash demands sent by accused ‘honey trap’ killer before dad-of-one fell to his death – as we track her down living with rich eastern suburbs businessman, 60, who paid her $100,000 bail
The article reports allegations surrounding Jade McCaskie, who is accused of murdering Nathan Hill after he fell to his death. It says messages, nude photographs and demands for money were exchanged before Mr Hill’s death, and portrays the case as an alleged “honey trap”; these claims remain matters for the legal process. The report says…
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Mamdani’s team said NYPD would accompany his wife on Middle East vacation — cops say that’s not true
The NYPD says it will not provide a security detail for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife during an upcoming holiday in Lebanon and Syria, contradicting an earlier statement from the mayor’s office. The dispute matters because it raises questions about security arrangements for the mayor’s family and the use of city police resources…