CEO who snatched boy’s hat at US Open says he made ‘huge mistake’
The man who was caught on camera snatching a hat off a young boy at the US Open has said he made a “huge mistake” after footage of the incident…
Anas Sarwar ‘horrified’ by claim MSP hid camera in Holyrood loo
Angus CochraneBBC Scotland News Getty Images Colin Smyth had his parliamentary pass revoked last week Anas Sarwar has described an allegation that a former Scottish Labour MSP hid a secret…
Warwick Davis to reprise role in upcoming TV series
Warwick Davis is to reprise his role as Professor Filius Flitwick in the upcoming Harry Potter television series, HBO has confirmed. The Bafta-winning actor played the part of the popular…
Meta to stop its AI chatbots from talking to teens about suicide
Meta said it will introduce more guardrails to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots – including blocking them from talking to teens about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. It comes two…
What we know and what we don’t
Ariana News Afghanistan Many homes in the affected areas are built with mud bricks and wood, making them highly vulnerable to collapse A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has struck Afghanistan’s mountainous…
Is a UK heatwave in the weather forecast for September?
The Met Office released the new set of storm names for 2025/26 on Monday with Amy, Bram, Chandra and Dave the first four on the list. Storms can be named…
Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’
Shiona McCallumSenior tech reporter Getty Images Children are at increased risk of being harassed, cyber-bullied and having their identities stolen in later life by having their photos posted online by…
EU chief von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference
The navigation system of a plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen was disrupted due to suspected Russian interference, the European Commission said. A spokesperson said the “GPS jamming” happened while…
Darren Jones given new role as Keir Starmer revamps No 10 team
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News AFP via Getty Images Darren Jones has been given a key No 10 role by Sir Keir Starmer, as the prime minister shakes up his…
Why Keir Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power
Henry ZeffmanChief Political Correspondent Getty Images Many of the names involved in Sir Keir Starmer’s Downing Street shake-up are not even household names in Westminster. But the latest moves, announced…