today

Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.
The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales' pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday's papers.
Religious leaders have united to condemn violence following protests over the murder of Henry Nowak.
It was far too easy for a hacker to get the information
How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
The reality TV star made the announcement on Instagram with a photo of her, Fury, their daughter Bambi and the new baby.
A calf near the US-Mexico border is the first case of the parasite in the US in 60 years.
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.

yesterday

After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.
It's hard to stop a signal jammer if you can't locate the source, say Rice University researchers
The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.
The US military says the vessel's engine room was hit after the crew "ignored repeated warnings".
Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.
The A386 between the A30 and Okehampton is closed as a result of the incident.
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
Coreutils serves over 75 Unix commands in Windows and PowerShell command lines
Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.
Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.
The latest in a series of raised eyebrows over Familiar Faces and other AI ventures
Police face accusations of two-tier policing as they work to stamp out racial bias, our senior UK correspondent writes.
Always-on agent promises to keep work moving, provided you trust it with practically everything
The last signal we got from it was last December when it returned from behind Mars and went into safe mode.
Public Health Wales said it must become easier for people to make healthier eating choices.
The actor has revealed he turned down presenting Saturday Night Live out of fear of cue cards changing.
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What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?
The new instalment of God of War will star Kratos' wife Laufey, but some fans have questioned the call.
CFO Zinsner insists the troubled node was a one-off as 14A stays on track
In species that reproduce by cloning, it is thought that dangerous mutations build up in the DNA and eventually cause extinction. The Amazon molly girls said "hold our beer".
NGMN wants a clear migration path before next-gen network rollouts begin
As if crabs didn’t have enough to worry about, now octopuses can use rear-view mirrors.
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.
Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part".
It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.
Looking at the Solar System, Jupiter and Uranus both have plenty of irregular moons. In supercomputer simulations, the probability of this happening goes up if you introduce an extra giant planet into the mix.
The chaotic early Solar System might have had a lot more planetary bodies.
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
CU later, rivals? That's if Broadzilla doesn’t eat its lunch first
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a blistering attack at a staff meeting.
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
Chiedza Nyanjowa got out of her depth while trying to retrieve a ball as she played with her cousin.
When confessing to a murder, it's always best to check the body didn't die in the Roman era.
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The Ice Age love affair between modern lions and cave lions is revealed by ancient DNA.
Masturbation is generally considered a harmful response to the stresses of captivity for our feathered friends, but a new paper finds it's actually the norm.
Researchers follow in Nightmare Eclipse’s footsteps, flipping off Redmond in favor of insta-leaks
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
Thousands of Lloyds Banking Group customers reported problems with online banking access on Wednesday morning.
With no murder weapon or other signs of human presence, the identity of the mammoth's butchers remains a mystery.
The new map, a product of the unusually named SPICE-RACS survey, could help answer questions that were previously thought impossible to resolve.
Execution Containers provide safe environment for running AI agents, while Windows Developer Config aims to make Windows less unpleasant for developers
The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.
Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
James Murray grilled on security of system that will allow over a million health workers to access NHS health DB
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Southampton residents say they were "scared to open their doors" after violence at a Henry Nowak police protest.
Hurricanes are relentless, unstoppable, and unforgiving, unless they come across Earth’s equator.
Action follows Chocolate Factory's changes to AI search results
Lance Corporal Stewart Freeman, 28, died on Sunday during a joint training exercise in Erbil with the US
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near in the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
The social media star has addressed his fellow Sidemen after leaving the YouTube collective.
AI can help directors "move faster without sacrificing quality or craft" in pre-production. he says.
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.
150 new organizations inducted to cyber’s Soho House, including the first outside the US
Researchers recreated the perilous mission to find out how these prehistoric explorers pulled it off.
Primitive swamps and towering fungi with meter-long scorpions paddling around. Devonian England was a strange place.
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
The Paralympic champion said an airline staff member once asked her if she had "ever tried to walk".
Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.
Daraxonrasib may become the new standard treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Global ICT experts gather in Shenzhen to master cutting-edge engineering practices and foster international collaboration
Web publishing giant remains dominant, but 6 straight months of decline suggest era of uninterrupted growth may be over
The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.
Lock-in to a small number of suppliers holding up digital government plans, committee says
The Italian restauranteur will join Grace Dent on the series, following Torode's exit last year.
Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast".
Aspire is a powerful tool for developers but not well understood – and pure TypeScript AppHost may broaden its appeal
The aftermath of the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak dominates Wednesday's papers.
Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
BBC correspondent Peter Cooke reports from protests in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff.
Joanna Brittan says notes about her alleged abuse were sent by the Met to another alleged victim in error.
Michelle Welsh says targeted adverts are like "putting a cot in the living room" of bereaved families.
The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.
Sir Keir Starmers says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed.
Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.
In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.
The bear, who injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier condtions compared to average, as Simon King explains
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
Transport for London apologises as commuters face another planned walkout on Thursday.
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.

2026-06-02

One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.
You don't infect anyone in Russia or other CIS countries
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
Lacking an enterprise content layer for Headless 360, CRM titan went shopping
A large crowd gathered close to the family home of Henry Nowak's killer.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.
Government gets a say in 'trusted partner' access, and that worries policy experts
The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
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Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.
Residents of the capital are shocked to see their neighbourhoods devastated by Russian attacks as they emerge from underground shelters.
BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.
Meanwhile, Anthropic adds 150 partners to Project Glasswing
A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.
There are already signs that 2026 could be one of the warmest years on record. A strong El Niño would make that worse.
Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.
Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
There are a few medications that can affect a person's eye color, as well as some other unpleasant factors.
The sculptures probably had something to do with human sacrifice at Tiwanaku.
The idea that T. rex's tiny arms were a consequence of its large, powerful skull isn't new – but a study of 85 theropod species pulls together some convincing numbers to back up the claim.
The long-suspected feature had eluded scientists. Then a group cracked it by looking at something different…
Was it once two rivers that were more powerful than the Tigris, Nile, and the modern Euphrates combined?
The skeleton showed signs of broken bones likely caused by a boat strike.
People on Reddit have noticed that not all rivers reach the sea, and they have a few questions about that
There are still plenty of unanswered questions about tickling, but scientists have a good explanation for why your efforts to make yourself laugh fall short.
Young professionals may be perfectly productive while working from home, says the New York Fed, but the quality of their output isn't so great, so companies don't want to hire them
Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".
The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
High radix, low latency and low power is what AI datacenters crave, the chipmaker says
Thousands of Kyiv residents ran for shelter following what officials said were ballistic missile strikes on the city centre.
Henry Nowak was handcuffed after his killer Vickrum Digwa lied and claimed he was racially abused by the teen.
The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.
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If you've seen them you might not need them, and if you haven't you may use them already.
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
FSB claims large-scale snoop op compromised phones of senior officials, but gives no technical evidence to back allegations
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.
Chip costs may rise another 63% this quarter, as effects feed through to PC pricing
The Independent Office for Police Conduct says an investigation into the police actions is ongoing.
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.
Following days of criticism from the security community, Redmond dials back rhetoric, insists vulnerability hunters not in its legal crosshairs
Actress and comic Meera Syal was among the other stars to receive honours from King Charles on Tuesday.
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Chatbot has no respect for timing of its maker's financial announcement
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
Networking orders surged, AI demand showed little sign of slowing, and HPE used the occasion to take a victory lap over its $14 billion Juniper bet
The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.
STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.
If you’re going to impersonate an officer, perhaps choose a more sophisticated way to nick cash than asking for gift cards…
Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats.
Its magnetic activity might be shifting into shallower layers, and that could have consequences for space weather and our planet.
Britain's former US ambassador founded lobbyist that represented spy-tech firm, saw it win big roles in UK defense, health tech
The singer reported a series of "deeply alarming" incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.
The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.
Mackenzie Swift was last seen alive entering the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday evening.
The family of murdered student Henry Nowak say knife crime should be treated as a "national emergency".
Meanwhile, Intel and SambaNova's disaggregated inference blueprint lands its first customer
We’ve never seen a member of this class of signals behave like this, but there is a surprising parallel within our own Solar System.
Though the LEB did reduce seabird numbers, the gulls and cormorants soon came back to the net sites.
Nice technology, shame about the price and the indoor blackouts
Along the way, she will stop at football stadiums and hubs that have been a part of her life.
John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
"Ghost kitchens", which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on Israeli civilians.
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year.
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.
Mandelson files reveal Labour minister's 'frustration' on welfare and tax leads Tuesday's papers.
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Members of the RMT union will strike on Tuesday and Thursday this week in a row over working hours.
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.
The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.
'16% of my monthly Pro+ allowance. Gone. For basically nothing'
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.
In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

2026-06-01

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.
University student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions.
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.
Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.
Hacking voting machines is so 2017. Phishing, impersonation pose the real election risks
The 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after falling almost 500m (1,640ft) from the Balaitús Peak in Spain.
The upcoming observatory is “a spectacular next step in the kind of research that we do on planets.”
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
The government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment.
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More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.
The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.
First it tops OpenAI's valuation, then it beats Altman to the IPO punch
When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.
Police name Mackenzie Swift, 11, as the boy they are searching for in the River Don in South Yorkshire.
Fans were convinced hints had been left across Instagram and official websites
Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs.
Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.
Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.
Spring 2026 was warm, dry and sunny for the UK with an early spell of heat in late May making the warmest for many.
A great month to stargaze with truly some brilliant things in the heavens above.
Smells like someone’s smoking weed? Urine maned wolf country, friend.
Teenager is thought to be with a man wanted for recall to prison by West Mercia Police.
Like many things in nature, the massive migration is driven by food, fear, and reproduction.
China's support is greater relative to semiconductor industry revenue
YouTuber KSI shocked fans after announcing his departure from the Sidemen over the weekend.
Kai is an extension for RAD Studio (Delphi and C++ Builder) that integrates with external AI providers
The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.
We give some of the background to key quotes from the interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.
Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.
Buckeye State found it had inadvertently joined the billion dollar losers' club
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft is heading towards its final target. According to a some scientists, it may be in for one hell of a surprise.
The death was announced by the Defence Secretary John Healey in the House of Commons on Monday.
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
A database containing 64,000 user records was published to GitHub after an attacker claimed to have compromised all Atlas systems
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
Sarah Wynn-Williams can't promote her tell-all memoir about Facebook due to ongoing court action.
The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.
The successful surgery in a deceased recipient provides a foundation for future procedures in living people.
Last-hour amendments aim to allay privacy concerns, but broad scepticism about feasibility remains
The Metropolitan Police said 24 people were arrested on Sunday along or near the parade route.
'You know who you are,' declared the actress, at the end of her West End performance in Inter Alia.
Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".
Washington and Tehran targeted each other's military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz.
Is there a correct way to pronounce dinosaur names? Why is modern life so exhausting? All this and more exclusively in the latest issue of our e-magazine.
Police say the girl went missing in the river close to the Yorkshire Dales village of Burnsall.
System relies on a proprietary storage layer as AWS moves to separate storage and compute to fit mega AI demands
The couple, who have been together since 2024, tied the knot at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.
Rapid7: Attackers exploit authentication bypass flaw in the wild, meaning more emergency patching for PAN-OS users
A court has ruled the UK does not need to pay Rwanda after the UK pulled a deal between the two countries.
The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday.
Forget Wintel, we're living in a Winvidia world now
Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see Pursuit of Jade's Zhang Linghe.
The documents will offer a fascinating internal insight into how government works, including the way information flows and disagreements.
Engineers' weekends ruined as Dashlane's automatic protections kicked in
Toby Wallace stars alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi in the teen drama.
Former first minister Jack McConnell has backed a dual probe into the former SNP chief executive.
Some might say it serves us right for interbreeding with them.
Taking a closer look at the skulls of these enormous predatory dinosaurs revealed an intriguing clue.
Proposed legislation threatens fines and prison for reckless damage. Russian Prez must be shaking in his boots
Intergenerational transmission of trauma has been well-documented in the children of Holocaust survivors and war veterans, but it also appears to be present in children of first responders.
The man behind Redmond's direct billing model and its geo rollout explains why the new version forgets the channel to its cost
The four nurses - three men and a woman - received certificates to celebrate their recoveries.
US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.
Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said they removed over a tonne of waste from the beauty spot.
Notebooks up 11%, desktops 10% as chipmakers ditch consumer kit for AI server bling
Another man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a PSNI officer was seriously injured.
Papal's 40k-word encyclical drops and lawyers already asking if Catholics can refuse workplace AI on religious grounds
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.
Reforms to the NHS records system could result in 20,000 fewer visits to A&E annually, according to government projections.
He knew this was amazingly dumb but couldn’t stop laughing as the fruit went splat
A PSNI officer is seriously injured and a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.
Chipzilla’s first 2nm-class Xeon is finally here bristling with 288 cores
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.
Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final straw".
Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
Threads on a half shell, Intel power!
The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
A pill for patients with pancreatic cancer features on Monday's front pages - as well as Dua Lipa's reported wedding to Callum Turner.
A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.
The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.
This week on The Kettle, we mull over whether the Steam Deck is a canary in the coal mine for the future of hardware prices, and the effect of Blue Origin's blowout on NASA's Moon missions

2026-05-31

This week on The Kettle, we mull over whether the Steam Deck is a canary in the coal mine for the future of hardware prices, and the effect of Blue Origin's blowout on NASA's Moon missions
The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.
The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort Castle.
Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
A government spokesperson said the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".
If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.
The star, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has been part of the YouTube group since 2013.
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.
Katie and Harrison were among the Race Across the World contestants competing in memory of Sam Gardiner.
Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK's hottest May day.
The former Scottish first minister’s security in her own power and authority seems to have gone, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea
Scotland's former first minister is challenged over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
Searches are taking place at the River Don in Mexborough after reports a boy entered the water.
The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.
The farmers' choir is the first group of its kind to win the ITV talent show.
The former first minister of Scotland says she feels she is "serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit".
Laura sits down with the former first minister and SNP leader
Project Headroom could save you big money, too
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.
Bethany Handley says design, not disability, makes green spaces inaccessible for people like her.
Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years.
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
Several of the papers focus on Arsenal's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
BBC News given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
Season three ends on Monday and many of the show's original fans say they have "outgrown" the drama.
We tested the wi-fi on the train between Norwich and London to see how easy it was to connect.

2026-05-30

Cricket from Bristol, where England play India in the second of three T20 matches.
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
The Lionesses’ journey to their historic victory in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
Chiedza Nyanjowa's family say she was a "bubbly person" with a "kind spirit".
The 19-year-old man was pulled from Balderton Lake in New Balderton on Thursday.
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.
Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.
Signal failures have been reported after a burst water main caused floods at airport train stations.
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
The US president says he is meeting his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
Foundation sparks revolt after disbanding team responsible for many community-requested fixes and moderation tools
Thousands of emails containing information about the former prince's financial dealings were given to the Royal Household in 2020.
Lord Hermer tells the BBC he wanted "detail as quickly as possible" after hearing about the case in which the rapists were spared custody.
The first of the five men was rescued on Friday after flash-flooding cut the men off from an exit
Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan says some passengers reported missing return or connecting flights home due to queues.
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
Dimitri Moses was Tasered while climbing over a gate, causing him to fall and fracture his spine.
The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife, Download and Wireless have surged in price.
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
A major review has declared that Britain faces a "lost generation" - could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?
The Man City footballer says he usually remains silent on rumours about his personal life, but feels forced to correct the public record.
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.