Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham’s ‘populist’ High Street plans
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost…
Month: August 2026
Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms
The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months. Source: BBC News
Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says
California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features. Source: BBC News
Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald’s condition worsens
The 89-year-old's condition is described as "extremely serious" and members of his family have visited him in hospital. Source: BBC…
The spells Practical Magic 2 stars wish they could cast
The film Practical Magic 2 is having its UK premiere in London. It re-unites actors Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman…
BBC director-general says he was not aware of ‘severity’ of cuts needed
Matt Brittin succeeded Tim Davie as boss of the BBC in May. Source: BBC News
Two killed in ‘domestic violence incident’ at school near Berlin
Police have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect after an incident in which two people were killed near the German capital.…
Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies
Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films. Source: BBC News
One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet). Source: BBC News
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84
He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the…