-
Cisco thinks Mythos means instant death for unsupported networking kit
Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins says Anthropic’s Mythos bug-finding model is prompting organisations to replace unsupported networking equipment more quickly, fearing newly discovered flaws will leave unpatched devices unsafe. He argues this “Mythos Effect” is helping drive a broader network-spending supercycle, alongside preparations for quantum threats and demand created by AI deployments. Cisco said its…
-
UK GDP rises 0.4% as heatwave and World Cup lift spending
UK GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, supported by hot weather and World Cup-related spending on hospitality, retail and advertising. Although this was slower than the 0.6% growth recorded in the first quarter, it indicated that the economy remained relatively resilient despite disruption from the Iran war and higher energy costs.…
-
Protester steals reporter’s microphone during anti-Pauline Hanson rally – before she chases them down to get it back
A protester at a Melbourne rally against Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party grabbed a live microphone from News24 reporter Georgie Dickerson before she chased them down through the crowd and retrieved it. The incident occurred during nationwide “Say No to Pauline Hanson” demonstrations, highlighting the heated atmosphere at the protests, which also saw a News24…
-
UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices
UK economic growth slowed in the second quarter as disruption from the Iran war and persistently high energy prices began to weigh on the economy. The figures matter because they add pressure on the new chancellor, John Healey, to consider further household support ahead of winter and could complicate the Bank of England’s inflation response.…
-
Sailors, shadows and a dog in a dress: heroes of the street – in pictures
The Pure Street Photography Awards 2026 showcase spontaneous and carefully timed images from photographers around the world. The selected work highlights street photography’s ability to find humour, drama and visual illusion in everyday public moments. – The exhibition will show eight winning images and 158 finalists at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, India, from 20…
-
East Midlands Railway tightlipped over £100 fines at Sheffield station as drivers flout rules
“As a private company, this type of operational data is commercially sensitive and is not information we are required to publish”
-
India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
India drove an 11% rise in proposed global coal-mining capacity in 2025, despite evidence that worldwide coal demand is levelling off and renewable power is expanding. The planned expansion highlights the tension between India’s electricity needs for economic growth and worsening heatwaves, and efforts to reduce emissions from fossil fuels. Proposed projects could add 2.5bn…
-
Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds
An official review has found that people bereaved or seriously injured by road crime in England and Wales often feel overlooked by the criminal justice system. Victims reported that criminal driving offences were not treated as seriously as other crimes, with long investigations, poor communication, court delays and limited support adding to trauma after life-changing…
-
Air traffic controllers head says hiring gamers will help
Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, commended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wednesday for its recent hiring surge targeting video game players. Daniels told NewsNation, The Hill’s sister company, that gaming skills “absolutely” translate to working as an air traffic controller and called the FAA’s move an “innovative approach to capture…
-
Saber CEO scorns writer who says she was fired in favor of AI with confusing, combative statement
A writer at video game company Saber Interactive has said she was let go and replaced with artificial intelligence, prompting a combative and confusing public response from the company’s CEO. The exchange drew attention within the games industry as another flashpoint in the broader debate over studios using AI tools to replace creative and writing…