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Musk claims Trump interview targeted by cyber attack
X owner Elon Musk blames an alleged cyber attack on the early interview tech glitches.
Priest thought to pose risk to children paid off
The Church of England paid a six-figure sum to Canon Andrew Hindley, a BBC investigation reveals.
Review of killer's care finds 'a series of errors'
The families of Valdo Calocane's victims say the report "demonstrates gross, systematic failures".
Inside the secret Titanic warehouse
A handbag, perfume and other precious items recovered from the Titanic tell stories of the doomed ship’s passengers.
Reservoir of liquid water found deep in Martian rocks
Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust.
King Charles banknotes go for 11 times face value
Early issues of new King Charles III banknotes raises close to a million for 10 UK charities.
Starmer urges Iran to refrain from Israel attack
The UK PM tells Iran's president there is a serious risk of miscalculation if an attack goes ahead.
Pokémon series voice star Rachael Lillis dies at 46
Lillis, who died from breast cancer on Saturday, began voicing characters on Pokémon in the late 1990s.
One dead as wildfires rage across Athens suburbs
Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a "major provocation".
Family plea to put mother's killer in high-security facility
Michele Rutherford’s daughter Amy says it is "unacceptable" that there is nowhere in Scotland for her mother’s killer
The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show
Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences.
How can I help my kids through exam results day?
As results days loom, we asked an expert and a family who've been through it for their top tips.
The Papers: 'Blood on their hands' and 'Starmer warns Iran'
Tuesday's papers cover the Nottingham attacker's medical history and tensions in the Middle East.
Hong Kong loves to hate its cabbies - can polite ambassadors help?
Ask anyone in Hong Kong what they like least about their city - taxi drivers will likely be high on the list.
The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India
New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India.
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Sam Quek, Nick Knowles and Paul Merson complete Strictly line-up
She joins previously announced contestants including Shayne Ward, Toyah Willcox and Chris McCausland.
FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign
The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.
UK sees hottest day of year as temperatures hit 34.8C
Temperatures reached 34.8C (95F) in Cambridge, with 32C hit in many areas of central and southern England.
Perseid meteor shower captured over Stonehenge
Somerset photographer Josh Dury says Nasa sharing his image is an "immense privilege".
Caravan scammers conning people out of holiday cash
Scams which see people posing as holiday home owners online are 'incredibly prevalent', says a consumer expert.
Man detained in Grindr 'sting' leaves Qatar
Manuel Guerrero Aviña has been given permission to return to the UK.
Prince William's hairy moment in Olympics video message
Prince William's beard took all the attention in his latest congratulatory Olympics video. But he's not the first royal to wear a beard.
Starmer will be judged on how he tackles root causes of riots
Tackling the root causes of unrest - even deciding what they are - is set to be a crucial test for the new government.
What does science tell us about boxing’s gender row?
Research is shedding light on different chromosomal make-ups and what advantages they may bring to sport.
What is Elon Musk's game plan?
X’s owner has chosen to wade in to opine on unrest in the UK. It isn't clear what's driving him.
Protests reveal deep-rooted anger, but UK is not at boiling point
The rhetoric taps into genuine frustration yet the UK is safer and more tolerant than ever.
Review of killer's care finds 'a series of errors'
The families of Valdo Calocane's victims say the report "demonstrates gross, systematic failures".
Eleven-year-old boy charged over Belfast trouble
The offences include riot and throwing petrol bombs during disorder in south Belfast in July.
Family plea to put mother's killer in high-security facility
Michele Rutherford’s daughter Amy says it is "unacceptable" that there is nowhere in Scotland for her mother’s killer
Caravan scammers conning people out of holiday cash
Scams which see people posing as holiday home owners online are 'incredibly prevalent', says a consumer expert.
We entered easily, say Ukrainian troops involved in Russia incursion
Ukrainian troops who entered Russia's Kursk this past week say they took the Russians by surprise.
Man stabbed 11-year-old girl tourist eight times, court told
The girl is likely to go undergo plastic surgery as a result of her injuries, the court is told.
Starbucks replaces boss after sales slump
Shares in the chain soared after the appointment of a new chief executive to try to boost sales.
Trump's chat with Musk on X fact-checked
In a two-hour discussion, Trump made a number of questionable and false claims which went largely unchallenged.
Deadly fires edge closer to Athens as suburbs count cost
Greece has seen summer wildfires before but this time the flames came perilously close to the capital.
Iran rejects Western calls to refrain from attack on Israel
Iran's president says retaliation for the killing of Hamas's leader is its "legal right".
Public outrage prompts Melbourne e-scooter ban
Hundreds of accidents and injuries have been reported since the scooter trial launched in 2022.
Rising grocery prices fail to dampen wine sales
Grocery price inflation has risen for the first time since March last year, analysis by Kantar suggests.
Rarely seen Titanic artefacts kept in secret warehouse
A handbag, perfume and other precious items recovered from the Titanic tell stories of the doomed ship’s passengers.
Why is Elon Musk in a racism row with Scotland's former first minister?
A long-running feud, sparked by a misleading video clip, has led to personal jibes and claims of racism.
Ukraine’s incursion: Where does it go from here?
Kyiv needs to decide whether to keep its forces in Russia to exert maximum pressure on Moscow or withdraw now.
Students divided after returning to schools with Confederate names restored
Students at Stonewall Jackson High School are divided on its name, and what it says about racism in America.
What do we know about Banksy?
The graffiti artist is a global phenomenon whose works fetch millions, but his identity is a mystery.
Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa
Scientists in Africa are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain of mpox is spreading.
Kym Marsh says she has 'fond memories' of Strictly
The actress indicats she was surprised by allegations about her former dance partner Graziano Di Prima.
Wembley issues warning to ticketless 'Tay-gating' Swift fans
Taylor Swift fans are told not to come to Wembley if they don't have tickets for the Eras concerts.
King Charles banknotes go for 11 times face value
Early issues of new King Charles III banknotes raises close to a million for 10 UK charities.
Action! Baby born in cinema foyer after mum gets urge to push while watching film
A mother-of-two says she thought she was dreaming after giving birth in a busy cinema foyer.
Banksy's latest work appears on London Zoo gates
The image of a gorilla appearing to release animals from London Zoo is Banksy's final work of the series.
Man stabbed girl, 11, eight times, court told
The girl is likely to go undergo plastic surgery as a result of her injuries, the court is told.
Arlene Arkinson family vow to never give up search
Arlene was 15 went she was abducted and murdered after a disco in Bundoran, County Donegal.
Electric 'superhighway' approved between Scotland and England
The multi-billion pound link will allow Scottish renewable energy to be sent to consumers south of the border.
Couple 'traumatised' after police raid wrong home
Officers on a drugs raid got the wrong house, the wrong street, even the wrong postcode.
Bournemouth Echo
Wetherspoon pub in Bournemouth could be open longer
WETHERSPOON has applied to extend the opening hours of one of its pubs.
Pair who changed Poole signs to read 'poo' revealed
‘WELCOME to the historic Borough of Poo’.
Retirement village planned next to major new housing scheme
MAJOR plans for a ‘retirement community’ next to the Kingsmere Park housing development in West Parley have been unveiled.
Man headbutted and kneed colleague in face at work Christmas party
A MAN headbutted and kneed his colleague in the face at a work Christmas party during a “savage and unprovoked” attack.
'You step into a different realm and forget everything that's around you.'
PHOTOGRAPHERS in Dorset ran out to capture the Perseid meteor shower that streamed across UK skies from Monday night.
Tea rooms at Highcliffe Castle to re-open after 21 months of closure
THE tea rooms at Highcliffe Castle are set to re-open after being closed for 21 months.
Customer slams parking at restaurant car park after getting 'unfair' ticket
A VISITOR to Rockwater left the restaurant ‘frustrated’ after being slammed with a parking ticket he deems unfair.
Two major roads in conurbation to close for resurfacing work
TWO busy roads in the conurbation will close in the first part of September as resurfacing work commences.
101-year-old man from Parkstone given star treatment at Spurs stadium
A 101-YEAR-OLD man from Poole was presented to the crowd at White Hart Lane during Tottenham Hotspurs game against Bayern Munich.
Devolution could lead to more affordable housing and better services, MP says
Potential devolution agreements for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could bring more affordable housing, better transport links and care services.
Golf day raises funds for motoneuron disease charity
A charity golf day organised by a motoneuron disease charity has raised £17,000 including a £4,100 donation for Forest Holme Hospice charity.
Victorian promenade to modern entertainment hub - Bournemouth Pier
The town’s journey towards becoming a premier seaside resort was intrinsically linked to the construction of its pier.
Police tackle shoplifting and underage drinking on Bournemouth's hottest day
On the hottest day of the year, there were arrests for shoplifting, alcohol seized from youths, and NOS canisters confiscated.
Police spot teens carrying a knife and a bag of cannabis
YOUTHS were caught in possession of a knife and a bag of cannabis in Canford Heath.
LIVE: Emergency services called to fire in Lansdowne area
Firefighters and police are on the scene of a fire in the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth
Gang of thugs attack man in town centre with baton before stealing his car
A gang of thugs in balaclavas attacked a man with a baton while he was sat in his car before stealing it.
Teenager airlifted to hospital after jumping off rocks at Durdle Door
The RNLI’s inshore and all-weather lifeboats launched to reports of a male casualty near Lulworth Cove.
Emergency response as firefighters extinguish blaze in Lansdowne
Fire engines from as far as Devizes in Somerset attended the incident on Christchurch Road in Bournemouth.
Road blocked after crash involving tractor
Reports of delays due to a crash on the A31 both ways around B3073 Wimborne Road West (Canford Bottom Roundabout).
Prolific shoplifter stole more than £7,500 worth of items
Artur Chochel, 34, pleaded guilty to 45 counts of theft from a shop, as well as 22 counts of breaching a restraining order.
Four people arrested following protests
FOUR people have been arrested following protest activity in Dorset.
Pedestrian aged in 70s seriously injured after lorry crash
An elderly man suffered “serious” injuries after a crash with a lorry.
Crash between car and motorbike in Bournemouth
EMERGENCY services have been called to a crash between a car and motorbike in Bournemouth.
Travellers forced to move on after being served with eviction notice
The group were forced to leave after police were called to reports of an encampment at Fryers Field Recreation Ground in West Moors, Dorset.
'Avoid the area' - Multiple roads closed after serious crash
Bere Road is currently closed in Purbeck due to a crash, police are at the scene.
Two people attacked outside two fast food restaurants
Two people were attacked outside a KFC and a McDonald’s.
Fairground lorry "destroyed" by fire at Blackwater Junction
Firefighters tackled a fairground lorry that caught fire on the A338 on Monday evening.
PICTURES: Northern Lights dazzle across Dorset
STARGAZERS across Dorset caught a lucky glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, last night.
Urgent warning for residents receiving fake text messages
A WARNING has been issued by police concerning fake parcel delivery text messages.
Emergency service response after person falls at the seafront
Emergency services were called to assist a person who had fallen on the seafront.
Council bosses sign off £145k CCTV expansion across New Forest
An expansion and upgrade of the CCTV network across the New Forest has been signed off by council leaders.
Police probe after horse dies and 'saboteurs' strike during travellers' drive
A horse was put down and a beauty spot littered with tacks and broken glass during a travellers' annual meet in the New Forest.
Customers welcomed the unveiling of the new Poole Wilko this Friday
Wilko will reopen at The Dolphin shopping centre in Poole this Friday.
Wizz Air launches new 'unlimited flight' membership for under £500 per year
How to register for Wizz Air 'All You Can Fly' annual membership, where customers can book unlimited flights for under £500.
What time do A-level results come out on Thursday? What to know
A-level results are due to be issued this week, on Thursday, August 15 - here's what time you can expect them to become available.
UK tipped for 'second August heatwave' with temperatures set to soar again
The UK could see temperatures rise again at the end of August - see the exact dates
Formula 1
A bonkers debut, titanic on-track engagements and shock departures – The five craziest storylines of 2024 so far
The 2024 season has been nothing if not a giver. A red-hot slice of driver market news here, some cloak-in-dagger team personnel changes there – to say nothing of the seven different winners in 14 races, the most in a season since 2012. An F1 website editor’s dream, in short.
TECH WEEKLY: How Mercedes finally unlocked the secrets of the ground effect regulations
The Mercedes W15 which began this season did not look so outwardly different to the car which won three of the last four races before the summer break. Yet the gap in performance between those two versions of the car could hardly be more stark. Mercedes, three years in, finally seem to have unlocked the secrets of the ground effect regulations.
HALF TERM REPORT: Williams – Early-season chassis dramas cause a headache, but will their long-term approach pay off?
Williams enjoyed a mini resurgence in 2023 as James Vowles took the Grove operation from the bottom of the F1 standings to seventh position during his first season as team boss. It’s fair to say 2024 has been more challenging so far, including a chassis shortage that dramatically forced one of their cars to miss a race. Here’s the famous outfit’s half-term report…
Legendary Drivers are back in F1 Clash with seven more iconic names available to collect
New Legendary Drivers are now available to collect in F1 Clash, the exciting Formula 1 game available to play for free on iOS and Android devices.
Stella sets out McLaren’s development plan for second half of 2024 as he admits ‘surprise’ at competitiveness
Andrea Stella believes that McLaren can “cash in” on some of the development that they have accrued for the second half of the 2024 season, with the team boss admitting that the squad’s competitiveness has been somewhat surprising given their lack of big upgrades so far.
Hamilton predicts ‘one hell of a second half’ to 2024 amid multi-team scrap for wins
Lewis Hamilton reckons Formula 1 fans are in for plenty more excitement over the second half of the season, with his Mercedes team, Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari all in the mix at the sharp end.
Windows Central
EA Sports Madden NFL 25 release date: Early Access, countdown, and launch time
EA's Madden titles are the biggest American football games in the world, and the latest — Madden NFL 25 — is kicking off soon. Here's when you can play it.
STALKER 2 developer deep dive shows over 30 minutes of new gameplay and interviews, and it looks like the sequel I've always wanted: "There is no such other game"
Ahead of STALKER 2's scheduled release on Xbox and PC in November, developer GSC Game World has released a lengthy gameplay showcase of the open world survival shooter.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: A bigger number isn't always better, especially for PC gaming
AMD recently launched its new Ryzen 7 9700X CPU, and many PC users are wondering if it's a better buy than the older Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Let's take a look at where each chip makes the most sense and why the newer CPU isn't always the best bet.
G.Skill stuns with new "ultra low-latency" overclocking memory spec for PC gamers
G.Skill continues its quest for the best enthusiast-level RAM with DDR5-6400 CL30 kits. They're available in Trident Z5 RGB, Trident Z5 Neo RGB, Trident Z5 Royal, and Trident Z5 Royal Neo flavors for Intel and AMD systems.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster preview — Beating up zombies in a mall has never looked so good
After playing the early hours of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, the improved visuals and new quality of life features impress, but there's room for more optimization.
Microsoft confirms Iranian groups are attempting to influence the US election, coinciding with a hack on Trump campaign
A recent report by Microsoft attributes a series of attacks surrounding the US presidential election to several Iranian groups. The Trump presidential campaign has also placed blame on Iran.
Pump monsters full of lead with the Light Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds' latest gameplay trailer
Capcom has released the 9th trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds' weapon overview series, and this video exhibits the agile maneuvers and deadly firepower of the Light Bowgun.
Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive ads
Google recently changed Chrome's extension support from the Manifest V2 framework to the V3, killing uBlock Origin.
Forget Windows 10's death; Microsoft will automatically archive unlicensed OneDrive Business accounts effective January 2025 and charge a 'small' reactivation fee
Microsoft will start archiving unlicensed OneDrive accounts from January 2025. This will apply to accounts that have remained unlicensed for over 90 days.
A former security architect demonstrates 15 different ways to break Copilot: "Microsoft is trying, but if we are honest here, we don't know how to build secure AI applications"
Former Microsoft security architect Michael Bargury showcased multiple exploits that bad actors can leverage to breach Copilot's security guardrails and misuse its capabilities to cause harm.
DOOM: The Dark Ages comes to light as leaks drip from QuakeCon
A closed-door reveal of DOOM: The Dark Ages at QuakeCon 2024 has led to a deluge of leaks from content creators in attendance.
Laffgaff
Who is lead singer of indie rock band The Killers?
Brandon Flowers.
Herbs
Today, my parsley, basil, and rosemary all turned against me. Thyme is on my side, though.