It’s the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU
Illustration: Nathalie Lees/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Illustration: Nathalie Lees/The Guardian It’s the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU Gaby Hinsliff Ten years after the Brexit vote, Trump’s...
Take-Two laid off the head its AI division and an undisclosed number of staff
Rockstar Games Take-Two, the owner of Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games, has seemingly laid off the head of its AI division, Luke Dicken, and several staff members working under him. "It’s truly disappointing that I have to share with...
UK’s leading AI research institute told to make ‘significant’ changes
UK Research and Innovation, which awarded the ATI a five-year, £100m funding package in 2024, has conducted a review of the institute and found room for improvement. Photograph: Robert Evans/Alamy UK’s leading AI research institute told to make ‘significant’ changes...
UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says | Euronews
By  Gavin Blackburn Published on 03/04/2026 - 14:08 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Gulf countries including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have been pulled into the Iran...
Which European airports are most expensive to park your car this Easter? | Euronews
The UK and the Netherlands are the European countries with the most expensive parking in the 30 busiest airports in Europe, according to a new study from the e-vignette motorway toll site VignetteSwitzerland.com . London Stansted Airport emerges as Europe's...
Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes
Sony Sony Interactive Entertainment, owner of the PlayStation brand, has acquired Cinemersive Labs , a UK startup developing tools to convert 2D photos and videos into 3D volumes. The startup team will join Sony's Visual Computing Group , a research...
VR game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on April 30
Everyone's four favorite anthropomorphic turtles are returning to the world of video games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will be released on April 30 for the Meta Quest, Steam VR and Pico. Empire City is a first-person action game...
Is quantum computing having its moment?
Episode details Radio 4 , · 19 Mar 2026 , · 28 mins Is quantum computing having its moment? BBC Inside Science Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for 19 days In a bid to invest in the future of...
Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?
Kemi Badenoch claims increased UK oil and gas production would cut bills by £200, but critics say plan won’t work Oil prices hit $100 a barrel soon after the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran, and though prices...
Robosen Soundwave review: A childhood dream made real
A simply superior head sculpt. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) However, the real magic happens when you turn him on (there's a little button on his back) and say "Hey, Soundwave." From here, you can use more than 50 different voice...
UK food inflation ‘could hit 9%’, trade body warns as Reeves meets retail chiefs
The food and drink industry is already facing big rises in energy, transport and packaging costs. Photograph: geogphotos/Alamy View image in fullscreen The food and drink industry is already facing big rises in energy, transport and packaging costs. Dr Liliana...
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners 44 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Esyllt Carr Business reporter Gabriel Mello About 1.3 million UK homeowners may face higher mortgage payments by the end...
Video. Latest news bulletin | April 1st, 2026 – Morning
Top News Stories Today Video. Latest news bulletin | April 1st, 2026 – Morning Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 01/04/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from...
Landlords ‘leveraging up’ by exploiting property tax rules are fuelling Australia’s housing affordability crisis, analysis finds
Australia’s capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules have fuelled property investments and house prices rises, an e61 Institute report has found. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Australia’s capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules...
Video Investigation underway after Army helicopters fly to Kid Rock's house
Investigation underway after Army helicopters fly to Kid Rock's house An investigation is underway after two Army Apache helicopters were seen flying close to Kid Rock’s home in Nashville over the weekend.
2/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
2/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett Shelter-in-place order issued for Americans in parts of Mexico after cartel leader killed; Newsom facing backlash for comments on SAT score.
Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says 3 hours ago Share Save Becky Morton Political reporter Share Save BBC The government should cut taxes on energy bills before considering bailouts, Kemi Badenoch has said. Why the Strait...
‘Definitely dodgy’: how to spot a fake vape
Vape packaging should have UK distributor’s address, nicotine warnings, full ingredient list, labelling in English, and not be of poor quality. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Vape packaging should have UK distributor’s address, nicotine warnings, full ingredient...
Owner blocks 'Rainham volcano' fix, council says
Owner blocks 'Rainham volcano' fix, council says 9 minutes ago Share Save Share Save Reuters The perennially burning area was declared contaminated following a judicial review The owner of a former illegal landfill site in east London which repeatedly catches...
Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case
Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen The Travelodge in Maidenhead, Berkshire, where Kyran Smith assaulted a woman in December 2022. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case PM tells Jo Boydell...
Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints
Photograph: Robert Evans/Alamy Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff expressed concerns The board of the UK’s leading AI research institute has...
UK consumer confidence has ‘collapsed’ during Iran war, retail industry says
Photograph: Nick Moore/Alamy UK consumer confidence has ‘collapsed’ during Iran war, retail industry says BRC survey finds public even more pessimistic about finances as higher energy prices fuel inflation fears Consumer confidence in the UK has “collapsed” since the start...
Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war 14 minutes ago Share Save Jemma Crew Business reporter Share Save Octopus boss Greg Jackson says demand for solar panels has soared since the...
No escape from the energy shock for UK business. A long-term strategy is still essential
The UK already has the highest electricity prices for industry among G7 countries and projections suggest it could rise by between 10%-30%. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The UK already has the highest electricity prices for industry...
Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users
Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users 56 minutes ago Share Save Laura Cress Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Apple is rolling out age checks for iPhone and iPad users in the UK that will ask them...
Geopolitical tensions are leading China to rethink research collaboration
But evidence from within Chinese institutions suggests that rather than retreating from global science, China is reorganizing how it collaborates — and defence‑aligned universities and virtual research environments are predicted to play a central role. Nature Index 2026 China In...
NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
Dr Des Holden, acting chief executive of East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, said the patient first presented on Wednesday evening. "We recognise there was an opportunity prior to diagnosis to notify UKHSA. "We cannot go into the detail of individual...
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers 2 hours ago Share Save Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in...
Can a mouse be cloned indefinitely? Decades-long experiment has answers
How Dolly the sheep’s legacy lives on: CRISPR cattle and cloned camels Those DNA changes could be the reason why subsequent cloning attempts failed, the authors argue. “That probably generalizes to any kind of vertebrate cloning, which has huge implications...
What levers could Rachel Reeves pull to help with rising prices?
Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Rachel Reeves promised to give an update on fuel pricing within the next month. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Explainer What levers could Rachel Reeves pull to help with rising prices? What the...
