AI discovered a massive cyber-security flaw - here's what happened
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:44 GMT
The BBC's technology correspondent Joe Tidy explains how it happened, and what it means for you.
UK needs to be ready for emergencies and hostile acts, warns Streeting
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:02:38 GMT
The defence secretary warned the public and businesses needed to think about how they would cope with natural disasters and cyber attacks.
Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:34:36 GMT
The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".
UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:03 GMT
Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.
Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen's hunger crisis
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:36 GMT
Raghad and Raad's family had to flee their home on foot because of the fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis.
Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo head for UK
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:34:17 GMT
The Met Office has named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.
Civil servant who juggled five jobs 'wasn't thinking straight'
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:05:47 GMT
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.
Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:28:59 GMT
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
Caroline Flack's brother 'never recovered' from her death, inquest hears
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:32:27 GMT
Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.
Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m after years in attic
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:31:04 GMT
He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.
