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Rapid caldera collapse made Tonga eruption unusually tsunami-prone
Researchers say the 2022 eruption of Tonga’s Hunga volcano produced an exceptionally powerful tsunami partly because its caldera collapsed rapidly. The findings suggest that even relatively small underwater volcanoes can generate dangerous tsunamis when sudden seafloor collapse displaces large volumes of seawater, highlighting a hazard that remains poorly understood. Comparing pre- and post-eruption seafloor maps,…
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RAF chief warns Russian space attacks could cripple UK satellite navigation
The RAF Chief of the Air Staff has warned that Russian aggression in space threatens to disable the UK’s GPS and SAT-NAV systems, potentially costing billions of pounds in economic damage. Sir Harv Smyth accused Russia of “provocative actions” that represent an “unprecedented threat” to critical satellite infrastructure underpinning the UK’s security and daily life.…
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Brad Pitt Praises Streamers For Creating Opportunities & Says He Believes The Indie Film Space Is Currently Just As Strong As In The ’90s — San Sebastián
Brad Pitt said independent cinema is currently as strong as it was in the 1990s, arguing that streaming platforms have created more opportunities for actors, writers and directors. However, he warned that mid-budget films face increasing difficulty because studios struggle to recoup costs between major blockbusters and lower-budget productions. Pitt made the comments at the…
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OpenAI hires three senior Patreon executives for creator strategy
OpenAI has recruited three senior executives from Patreon to lead a new creator-focused product strategy. Sam Yam, Patreon’s co-founder and technology chief, will head Creator Product at OpenAI, bringing with him former product head Drew Rowny and engineering head Shannon Ma. The hires suggest OpenAI is preparing to enter the creator monetisation business, a sector…
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Volkswagen brings Tetris and other games to its infotainment displays
Volkswagen is introducing AirConsole, an in-vehicle gaming platform, to its 2027 model lineup, allowing owners to play video games on their car’s infotainment display. The platform launches with 20 games, including the classic Tetris alongside Pac-Man Championship Edition and Uno Car Party, transforming the vehicle’s entertainment system into a gaming hub. This move represents an…
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Swedish police urge scam targets to end suspicious calls
Swedish police are relaunching a national campaign urging people to be deliberately rude when they suspect a scam, particularly by ending suspicious calls or refusing unexpected visitors. The campaign matters because fraudsters made SEK 5.7 billion (£?/$579.9 million) in Sweden during 2025, with older people especially vulnerable, while stolen money may help fund organised and…
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Rory Stewart’s sudden Newsnight turn towards journalist sparks online reaction
Former Conservative MP and podcaster Rory Stewart sparked an online reaction after suddenly swivelling in his chair to stare at fellow panellist Ailbhe Rea during a Newsnight discussion about artificial intelligence. The brief moment went viral on X, where viewers shared humorous comparisons and debated whether Stewart’s behaviour reflected his familiar eccentricity or was deliberately…
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Putin’s mobilisation risks NATO clash as Anthropic AI safety crisis erupts
Fears mount of Russian military miscalculation triggering NATO’s collective defence clause and wider European conflict, whilst resignations at AI safety firm Anthropic fuel fresh debate over governing superintelligent systems.
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UK Space Command chief suspended as police investigate sexual offence claims
Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson, head of UK Space Command, has been suspended while police investigate allegations of a serious sexual offence involving an adult and theft. The allegations emerged just two months after his appointment and as the Government promotes Britain’s expanding military role in space. Thompson, who earns more than £110,000 annually, previously served…
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Sheffield police LIVE updates after ‘loud bangs’ as Sixth Form ‘shut for day’
Two separate shooting incidents occurred in Sheffield in the early hours of Wednesday, 23 September, with gunshots fired at houses on Swanbourne Road and Horninglow Road within eleven minutes of each other. South Yorkshire Police have described the incidents as serious and dangerous, with Superintendent Martin Simcock emphasising that reckless individuals with a deadly weapon…