Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

The arrests follow disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in the Norfolk market town.

Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.