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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.
Former officer says he's 'appalled' PC Harper's killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.
Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'
The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.
Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.
Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.
Four men arrested after violent disorder near Pontypool, police say
Police say three men have been taken to hospital following the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.
How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women
Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits.
Serial sex offender guilty of murdering two women and raping third
Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by the Metropolitan Police.
Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation
Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".
US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
"Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said.
Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college
The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.
Seven killed after Thai student opens fire at home and school
Authorities say the 14-year-old killed his grandparents before gunning down five teachers at his school.
Six-hour train services between London and Stirling running with no toilets after fault
Services have been stopping for longer at stations to allow passengers to get off and use toilets on platforms.
England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub
The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.
How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.
Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
Tributes are paid to the musical "genius and pioneer", who also worked with All Saints, Pink and U2.
Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM
The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.
Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London
Westminster Council has more licensed venues than anywhere else in the UK - and it thinks 'vertical drinking' should be curbed.
Could Russia be involved in German airport drone-bomb?
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.
Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta migrant crossings
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.
Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims
The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year.
Girl, 11, found dead after search at Midlothian beauty spot
Emergency crews were called to Gore Water in Midlothian after the alarm was raised on Thursday afternoon.
Data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records
Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.
Big Macs v Supermac's: Irish burger chain wins UK trademark case
Supermac's and McDonald's have been embroiled in a long running legal battle over the right to use brand terms including "Mac".
Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast
Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.
Bournemouth Echo
Remembering Jade Goody’s unforgettable trip to Bournemouth’s Borders 20 years on
Jade Goody's first visit to Bournemouth in 2006, from joking with fans at her book signing to the poignant healthcare legacy she left behind in Dorset.
Council seize nearly 10,000 illegal vaping products from stores last year
Nearly 10,000 illegal vaping products were seized from dozens of stores across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole last year
Further details of Lord Bute hotel conversion revealed
Plans to convert a Highcliffe restaurant into a 19-room hotel have been submitted
Plans to turn Victorian office building into 10 bed HMO
A proposal to convert a Victorian office building in Poole into a 10-bedroom house of multiple occupancy has been made
New swimming and sauna wellness experience opening beneath Corfe Castle
A new open water swimming and sauna destination is opening in the heart of Purbeck beneath the historic silhouette of Corfe Castle.
Areas of damaged heath 'show no signs of recovery' year on after major blaze
Holt Heath is to become a national test case for heathland recovery, a year after a major wildfire burned through more than 70 hectares of the beauty spot.
Owner submits plans to turn four flats into nine-bed family home
A proposal has been submitted to create a nine-bedroom family home
Replacement trees to be planted months after tree was cut down for ice rink
New trees will be planted months after a Cherry tree was cut down in Bournemouth’s Lower Garden to facilitate the Christmas ice rink
Grandad refused travel by Ryanair for 'damaged' passport that was 'accepted before'
A Ryanair customer has claimed they were refused travel after presenting a “damaged passport” — despite being allowed to fly with the same document on several occasions.
Twynham Learning CEO to leave schools trust after eight years
The chief executive of a schools trust has stepped down after eight years.
Thousands to descend on New Forest as fairy festival returns
Thousand of fairies and other magical creatures are set to descend upon the New Forest this weekend for an enchanting festival.
County Fayre & Dog Show in Dorset postponed due to concerns for animal welfare
Margaret Green Animal Rescue postpones Country Fayre & Dog Show at Church Knowle, Wareham, due to increased temperatures and animal welfare concerns.
Bournemouth hotel becomes the town's first Five AA Star hotel in 26 years
This accolade brings Five AA Star status back to Bournemouth for the first time since 2000, making THE NICI the town's first Five AA Star hotel in 26 years.
Vikki Slade MP calls for a dedicated champion for young carers in every school
Vikki Slade MP has launched a national campaign calling on the Government to require every school in England to appoint a dedicated Young Carers Champion.
Bournemouth MP welcomes major government expansion of NHS mental health services
Tom Hayes MP has welcomed the Government's plans to expand NHS mental health services.
Mum jailed after teen daughter beat up man, 50, hours before his death
At Oxford Crown Court a mother was jailed after her teenage daughter beat up a 50-year-old man only hours before his death.
Man jailed after filming himself kicking a rabbit into the path of a dog attack
A man who filmed himself deliberately setting a "lurcher-type dog" on a rabbit whilst kicking it and uploaded the video onto social media has been jailed.
Arrest made after man reportedly chased and attacked with metal pole
A man was reportedly chased and attacked with a metal pole outside a garage.
Two juvenile suspects identified after Poole grass fire
Two juvenile suspects have been identified after a fire was started on a grass hillside in Poole yesterday afternoon.
Bournemouth shop shut down for selling illegal vaping products
A convenience store in Bournemouth town centre has been closed down for three months.
Council apologises after 'Dead End' sign placed next to cemetery
The council has apologised after a temporary ‘Dead End’ sign appeared beside Cemetery Road.
Owner hiss-terical after snake on the loose
A six-foot long pet snake has escaped from its enclosure in Springbourne.
Village show attracts more than 200 entries and plenty of scarecrow creations
Notable winners included Nicola Harper, who not only won the vegetables category but also took home the Best in Show award.
Pub speaks out after man airlifted to hospital following assault outside the venue
A man was airlifted to hospital after a major emergency response involving a critical care team and multiple ambulances following an assault outside a Bournemouth pub.
Business applies to BCP Council for planning permission for 80 bed care home
A proposal has been submitted to build an 80-bed care home
Inflatable fun returns as Dorset Dinghy Day floats into Christchurch
A colourful river ride with fancy dress and inflatables is set to make a splash tomorrow.
Next of kin appeal launched for man who died in Boscombe
A 60 year old man died at his home in Bournemouth and the Coroner for Dorset is appealing to the public for help to find his next of kin.
Festival hosting 30,000 people wraps up after 'ridiculously fun' weekend
Camp Bestival has wrapped up another "ridiculously fun and sun-kissed" weekend, welcoming 30,000 people.
Rare birds of prey seen soaring in skies over BCP
Rare birds of prey are being sighted across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
Plans to demolish and redevelop lodge into 32 flats
A housing association has put forward plans to demolish and redevelop Dorset Lodge into a 32-apartment block
‘I won’t go back’: Bus driver sheds remarkable 9st after health scare
A bus driver whose weight ballooned to 24st thanks to daily bacon rolls and pasties on his lunch breaks shed 9st after a blood pressure scare.
Dozens of dogs taking over Bournemouth venue for off-lead chaos this month
The viral Pup Up Café returns to Brewhouse & Kitchen in Bournemouth on August 22, transforming it into a secure, off-lead playground for dogs and their owners.
Historic Fordingbridge pub reopens to the public under new management
The Railway Hotel in Fordingbridge reopened on Wednesday, August 5, under the care of experienced publican Jason Schinkel.
Volunteer divers record seahorse courtship and pregnancies in Studland Bay
Volunteer divers have recorded elaborate seahorse courtship and pregnancies in Studland Bay
What films are on in cinemas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend
This weekend sees the release of a new film in the Paw Patrol series, a slasher film, and a comedy film, alongside other films in cinemas across BCP.
Restaurant to hotel conversion among latest BCP planning applications submitted
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Lighthouse Poole unveils festive shows and events at the venue for this December
Lighthouse Poole has unveiled its festive December line-up, featuring a mix of theatre, ballet, comedy, and musical performances.
Christchurch Central WI celebrated a 'Summer Holiday' themed August meeting
Christchurch Central WI celebrated a 'Summer Holiday' themed August meeting at Druitt Hall with music, drama, and fundraising. New members welcome monthly.
Exhibition highlighting contributions of migrants and refugees opens tonight
The Hands That Feed Us exhibition, highlighting the contributions of migrants and refugees to society, opens at Auger Collective, Bournemouth today.
Bournemouth Pavilion to open its doors for behind-the-scenes heritage tours
Visitors will have the opportunity to step behind the curtain at an iconic Bournemouth landmark when Bournemouth Pavilion welcomes guests for heritage tours.
Families encouraged to access free infant feeding support at BCP family hubs
Free infant feeding guidance is available through family hubs across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) during World Breastfeeding Week.
Oceanarium Bournemouth reveals newly renovated Bay View private event space
Oceanarium Bournemouth’s Bay View is now open for bookings following a refurbishment, offering a unique coastal setting on the first floor of the aquarium.
Bournemouth restaurant launches £5 Pink Wednesdays menu and pink sriracha sauce
Pho Bournemouth introduces a world-first pink coloured sriracha hot sauce to their menu, as part of their new £5 "Pink Wednesdays" offer
Raleigh owner files for administration putting 139-year-old British bikemaker at risk
Accell UK and Ireland (part of the Netherlands-based Accell Group), which is responsible for British bikemaker Raleigh, has filed for administration.
What you can do if your neighbour's bins are overflowing
Here is what you should do and how your local authority can step in if your neighbour's bins are overflowing.
HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers
HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for drivers, business mileage claims and tax.
Tesco shoppers can grab £50 in points as Clubcard Challenges return
Clubcard holders can take part by selecting 10 personalised challenges through the Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app, either in store or online.
Aldi announces major change affecting more than 300 products
Aldi say they are investing £100 million to reduce prices on 330 everyday items, including food, household goods, and personal care products
Formula 1
HINCHCLIFFE: My top five drivers of the 2026 season so far
IndyCar Race Winner and Analyst James Hinchcliffe picks out his top five drivers from the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The points Mercedes have lost to reliability issues so far
With Mercedes' reliability struggles being such a hot topic over the first half of 2026, F1.com delves into the team's missed scoring opportunities.
How Lindblad is racing ‘for my five-year-old self’ in F1
Arvid Lindblad may only be half a year into his Formula 1 career, but he has already made an impression – the British teenager going wheel-to-wheel with World Champions from the outset, frequently reaching Q3 and scoring points, and helping to push the Racing Bulls squad up the grid.
Windows Central
You've only got 9 days left to play this criminally underrated Xbox Game Pass title in time for its sequel
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is almost here, and its predecessor is about to leave Xbox Game Pass. If you haven't played it before, you need to change that while you can.
Xbox customer support looks bad once again, this time over a Forza Horizon 6 issue that came from a Steam Deck
A player has been locked out of Forza Horizon 6 for 70 days after a failed Xbox cloud sync prevented them from playing the game they bought on Steam.
We warned you prices would skyrocket; now Seagate Xbox Expansion Cards are out of stock or over $300 — but these ones are still available
Seagate Xbox Expansion Cards are running out of stock at major retailers, with third-party sellers inflating prices over $300. Here is where you can still find 1TB and 2TB models at MSRP.
Lucky PC builder beats the graphics card price rises and snags an NVIDIA RTX for just $5 and leaves the rest of us jealous as hell
Why do I never find deals like this where a lucky PC builder managed to snag an NVIDIA RTX graphics card for just $5?!
Laffgaff
For which 1991 film did Bryan Adams record his hit song ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’?
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Candle Armor
What do you call a candle in armor? A knight light.
Itsfoss
Nobody Touched This Linux Driver for Years, Until AI Started Poking Around and It Got Removed
Moxa confirmed the Intellio hardware was discontinued back in 2021, but the driver only left the kernel recently after AI agents started poking at the dead code.
Illinois Just Told Every Operating System to Start Reporting Your Kid's Age
The Children's Online Social Media Safety Act has device makers collect the age bracket, but apps still have to act on it.
Proxmox Virtual Environment Officially Runs on ARM64, But Your Raspberry Pi Isn't Supported Yet
The release is powered by Debian 13.5 and Linux 7.0, with NVIDIA Grace and Vera systems fully supported.