Digital ID comes of age as pubs and bars get go-ahead for biometric scan tech
New laws coming into force this week aim to streamline age checks although old-style plastic IDs will still be allowed…
Benedict Cumberbatch on his Earth-saving eco film: ‘We are in the last grab of the extraction era’
From Obama’s chef to a big cat obsessive, the actor has gathered experts from all over the world for a film about how …
The wilting rose emoji: what its rise and fall tells us about gen Alpha
It was the fastest-growing emoji in 2025 – but if you’re older than 16, it has probably passed you by. Now, just as tw…
Youngest Snowtown murderer to walk free from jail after 26-year sentence as parole upheld
James Vlassakis was 18 when he became involved in the Snowtown killings, later pleading guilty to four of the 11 murde…
NHL star Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for pro-Putin United Russia party
Capitals star is long-time supporter of Russian leaderOvechkin is NHL’s all-time leading goalscorerAlex Ovechkin, the …
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be…
Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace
The drone, which reportedly entered from Belarus, was shot down near Pratkunai village in central-southern LithuaniaN…
Trump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are ‘a hoax’
US President Donald Trump makes a surprise call to Nvidia's CEO, interrupting a live event to discuss fears about AI.
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of critical midterm elections.
Cost of watching sport in Australia creeps up as streaming services search for long-term viability
Nine and Stan lock up Premier League rights for $120m a year Six major streamers increased base prices since February …