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Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The government wants to pilot a new nature levy in central Norfolk and parts of the Broads, requiring housing developers to contribute to conservation projects. The plan is intended to allow thousands of homes to be built despite river protection rules, while funding work to improve habitats and offset pollution from new developments. Environmental groups…
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Internet Watch Foundation reports huge rise in AI child sexual abuse material
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) says it has assessed more AI-generated child sexual abuse images in the first half of 2026 than in all of 2025. The rise has renewed calls for binding rules requiring technology companies to make AI systems safer. The IWF assessed 6,310 images that met the legal definition of child sexual…
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Update on five-year-old girl critically injured in NRL grand final fan crash as her condition improves
Ten people were taken to hospital after a car struck football supporters at a Wallsend roundabout on Saturday as they gathered to farewell the Newcastle Knights before the NRL grand final. The five-year-old girl who was initially critically injured is now in a serious but stable condition, while the crash has left four people in…
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Labour hits 30 per cent as school nurses crisis deepens
Labour’s support has surged to 30 per cent, its highest Opinium rating since 2024, following Andy Burnham’s conference speech. A King’s Fund report warns of sharp declines in school nurses and health visitors.
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Skull injuries bolster theory of ritual killings in early Egypt
New forensic analysis of ancient Egyptian remains has found evidence supporting the theory that early pharaohs practised “retainer sacrifice”—burying servants and officials with them for the afterlife. A bioarchaeologist from Purdue University has re-examined skulls excavated nearly a century ago, finding signs of fatal blunt force trauma on 39 percent of them, suggesting these individuals…
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Apple’s iPhone Duo Foldable Prioritises Group Selfies, Sacrifices Face ID and Camera Control
Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone, the Duo, makes notable compromises to its hardware to enable its innovative form factor. The device forgoes Face ID biometric authentication and the dedicated Camera Control button found
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Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
Donald Trump has announced a federal taskforce called the “Super Intelligence Force” to coordinate US government engagement with AI companies and other groups. Led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, it will report to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, with the stated aim of keeping the US at the forefront…
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What are the benefits of having a second monitor?
A second monitor gives you more room to keep apps and documents visible at once, reducing the need to switch between tabs and windows. The setup can help with everyday multitasking as well as specialist work, gaming and video calls, and may improve productivity and satisfaction. Two screens can support tasks such as comparing documents,…
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Mac mini costs less by leaving out a screen and battery
The Mac mini costs less than Apple’s laptops largely because it is sold as a desktop without a screen, camera, battery or keyboard and trackpad. Its lower price reflects those omitted parts and simpler design, while portability and compact construction add costs to MacBooks. The article cites a base Mac mini at $900 with an…
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You should avoid using a screen protector on your MacBook — here’s why
The article advises against fitting an adhesive screen protector to a MacBook, arguing that the risk of damage outweighs the limited protection it offers. Unlike a phone, a laptop is usually closed during transport and used on a stable surface, while a protector can reduce display clarity and may harm the screen’s anti-reflective coating when…