US state department under pressure to disclose Venezuelan oil takings
Trump administration holds back from revealing how much money it has collected and how much it has sent back to Caracas
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I’ve covered wine for 50 years. Here are 50 ways it changed
Over five decades, Jancis Robinson has seen her supposedly sleepy, tradition-obsessed world transformed
Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.
I live in the ‘coolest neighbourhood’ in the world. It’s not as great as you’d think
A wave of tourists and visitors has changed the character of the Seoul neighbourhood I live in and helped create a place that no longer feels like home In 2021, I was asked by Time Out to nominate a Seoul neighbourhood for its annual list of the…
Paramount in talks to settle antitrust lawsuit blocking WBD deal
Agreement to end action by a dozen Democratic states would clear path for $111bn tie-up
Google’s Gemini agents hacked three companies in new AI safety incident
Breakout during training exercises follows instances at rivals OpenAI and Anthropic as concerns grow over safety of frontier systems
Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it?
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are.
Swimmer dies after being bitten by shark off popular Perth beach
Locals describe their shock at witnessing the incident at Sorrento beach on Friday morning Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A 63-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento beach in Perth’s north…
The Papers: 'Monstrous words' and 'Russia to ramp up war'
The fallout from Earl Spencer's book about Princess Diana leads most papers on Saturday.
Sir Ed Davey says Jackdaw gas field 'makes sense' as decision looms for government
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has suggested he would support the approval of the Jackdaw gas field, saying the UK will "need a lot of gas in the transition" to net zero.
Anthropic brings in Accenture for AI safety testing
CEO Dario Amodei says labs should more deeply embed third-party testers as concerns grow around risks associated with the technology
Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway
California judge finds company ‘vicariously liable’ for driver’s negligence in death of Emily Normandin-Parker Uber was ordered to pay $40m to the parents of a 23-year-old woman who was killed after a driver kicked her and a friend out of his car…
I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same
Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.
Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.
Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then Princess of Wales' death.
Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.
Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.
Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week
After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it.
Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.
The Lib Dems - still delivering or should they change course?
Sir Keir Starmer's departure means Sir Ed Davey, in post since early 2020, is now the longest-serving national party leader.
Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut.
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.