Tech

Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes

Both vulnerabilities allow untrusted users to gain root privileges.

2026-07-08 · 19:01 UTC
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Science

Seeding clouds with seawater could prevent a super El Niño

2026-07-08 · 19:00

A modelling study suggests marine cloud brightening could shade the eastern Pacific and reduce a global temperature…

World

Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato

2026-07-08 · 18:56

Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that…

Sports

'Incredible!' - best shots from day 10 at Wimbledon

2026-07-08 · 18:52

Enjoy the best shots from day ten at Wimbledon, featuring Elise Mertens and Britain's Arthur Fery.

Sports

Wildcard Fery storms past Cobolli and makes Wimbledon history

2026-07-08 · 18:44

Arthur Fery makes history at Wimbledon by defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to become the first British…

Crypto

Bitcoin ETFs 'Turning a Corner' After Record Bleed Hits $8 Billion

2026-07-08 · 18:24

Investors had backed away from Bitcoin since mid-May.

Sports

'Epic moments' - How relentless Fery dismantled Cobolli

2026-07-08 · 18:13

BBC Sport's Jamie Murray, Tim Henman and Todd Woodbridge analyse Arthur Fery's stunning Wimbledon quarter-final victory…

Tech

Aussie gov't tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers

2026-07-08 · 18:10

But the devices could "easily be reflashed."

Tech

TikTok users don't have as much agency over their FYPs as they think

2026-07-08 · 18:00

The "not interested" feature is your friend, but users must intentionally and constantly curate their FYPs

Other

This book is essential reading before watching the new Odyssey film

2026-07-08 · 18:00

Homer still matters, argues Adam Nicolson in The Mighty Dead, a great primer to Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of…

Science

New Scientist recommends a vital look at the science of fatherhood

2026-07-08 · 18:00

Dads are often overlooked when it comes to parenting science.

Science

The 5 must-watch science shows of 2026 so far

2026-07-08 · 18:00

From AI with Hannah Fry to David Attenborough's early days, these are the five must-watch science documentaries of the…

Other

The 4 best science-fiction shows of 2026 so far

2026-07-08 · 18:00

The first six months of 2026 have seen bright threads in sci- fi series including Fallout and Paradise.

Science

A surprisingly detailed look at the physics of a lugworm's poop

2026-07-08 · 18:00

Feedback is delighted by a study of how many animals produce poop that echoes the look of the poop emoji – even the…

World

US seeks cheaper hunter-killer drones after Iran destroys $1B worth of Reapers

2026-07-08 · 17:44

US military drone losses in Iran war spur Pentagon call for cheap replacements.

Sports

From Barcelona to Bromley: Inside Putellas' move to LCL

2026-07-08 · 17:39

London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest signings in WSL history - but how did they persuade Alexia…

Sports

'Emotions I hadn't experienced before' - Fery on 'incredible' quarter-final win

2026-07-08 · 17:31

Arthur Fery is through to his first Wimbledon semi-final after an "incredible" victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli on…

Tech

Miami-based City Labs achieves a first for commercial nuclear power in space

2026-07-08 · 17:26

"The BOHR mission serves as a pathfinder for future nuclear-powered spacecraft."

World

Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says

2026-07-08 · 17:18

Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.

Science

Our fertility window could be extended by making ovaries softer

2026-07-08 · 17:00

A drug that softens the ovaries helped mice and rats conceive more easily at an older age, and produce more pups

Crypto

Lucky Trader Turns $85 Into $2 Million on Robinhood Chain Meme Coin

2026-07-08 · 16:59

The meme coin CashCat on Robinhood Chain is the latest flavor of the hour, and one trader has turned a mini-investment…

Tech

Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind

2026-07-08 · 16:39

Android Bench is evolving, and developers can help guide that process.

Sports

A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

2026-07-08 · 16:31

It's fast becoming a World Cup Golden Boot for the ages. But who will win it?

Crypto

BNB Chain Plans New Layer-1 for AI Agents and Quantum Future

2026-07-08 · 16:14

The network’s 2026 roadmap targets faster transactions, AI-powered apps, and infrastructure aimed at competing with…