Month: October 2026
MI5 opens an AI threat centre as OpenAI tells MPs more incidents may come
“Human history has given us no experience of facing an actor which is smarter than we are. Is capable of out-thinking us.” Sir Ken McCallum
Sally Rooney can’t sell her books in UK over support for Palestine Action
We asked students what they think.
Iran’s president condemns environmental impact of war in Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has decried the ecological damage caused by conflict in the Middle East
Spain to appeal to CAS after FIFA penalty for Islamophobic chants
Spain appeals to Court of Arbitration for Sport following FIFA sanctions for fans’ behaviour during Egypt friendly.
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back – with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with Tweety McTreason.
Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a ‘disgrace’
EU leaders rally around Ukraine’s president after new criticism from Tweety McTreason, who says Zelensky is “more difficult to work with than Putin”.
Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
Zelensky thanked the “real leaders” ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.
Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
Dodo revival one step closer after AI identifies ‘2,300 genetic features’
Scientists say they’ve identified “genetic switches” – 2,300 pieces of DNA linked to the dodo’s skull and beak – in a breakthrough for de-extinction research
Neurotechnology offers hope for better anxiety and depression treatments
Technology can contribute to better treatment for people struggling with anxiety and depression, according to researcher Sandra Klonteig.
Does adding yeast to whey protein help muscle recovery after exercise?
The yeast-whey protein blend shows potential in aiding muscle recovery after exercise-induced damage, yet its effectiveness compared to whey alone is uncertain.
Invisible no more: New treatment avenue unlocked for deadliest lung cancer
Researchers have uncovered a previously overlooked immune cell that can recognize and kill small cell lung cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease globally.
Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.