The Wicket project highlights women's cricket in Bradford, focusing on diversity, community, and belonging, amid growing interest in the sport.
Xteink e-readers now support DRM-protected ebooks via CrossPoint Reader firmware, enabling access to OverDrive's Libby and purchased ebooks from stores like Kobo, expanding their capabilities beyond DRM-free content.
Chinese EV manufacturers are incorporating advanced technologies like AI assistants, VR digital cockpits, and innovative entertainment systems, appealing to young drivers and setting them apart globally.
The BBC was alerted by whistleblowers that UK true crime author Christopher Berry-Dee claimed to have obtained the missing clothes of Karen Hadaway, a 1986 child murder victim, which the BBC had lost. Berry-Dee, facing sexual and violent offence allegations (which he denies), claimed to have burned the clothes after obtaining them, though the timeline and circumstances remain unclear.
Eleven people, including three children, were killed and 19 injured in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, marking the worst toll since a June ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
The BBC is seeking subpoenas for Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner to provide documents and testimony in defense against Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit over an edited speech in a Panorama episode, arguing they have personal knowledge of his intentions.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains calm about his expiring contract, focusing instead on strengthening his squad for a successful title defense, acknowledging the need for improvement over last season.
The UK's fifth heatwave of 2026 ends with temperatures dropping 10-15°C by the weekend, bringing relief after a record-breaking 39 days of 30°C+ temperatures, amid signs of rapidly changing climate.
Afghanistan faces a deepening crisis 5 years after the Taliban takeover, with nearly half the population needing humanitarian aid, rampant poverty forcing child marriages, and a systematic erosion of women's rights, exacerbated by economic collapse and international aid cuts.
Liberal democracies face a challenge from 'good life states' that promote specific visions of human flourishing, threatening liberal values of pluralism and individual choice. The author argues liberals must craft an attractive moral vision without sacrificing freedom.
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe dismisses concerns that empty seats at the European Championships in Birmingham will impact London's bid for the 2029 World Championships, citing London's past success in filling stadiums.
The School of the Air's Parent's and Citizens Association releases 'Dust Off and Dish Up', a fundraising cookbook marking the school's 70th anniversary, featuring recipes and stories from remote families in Far West NSW, highlighting the importance of shared meals in isolated communities.
Thames Water is set to restart the UK's only desalination plant in Beckton, east London, by the end of the year to aid reservoir recovery for next summer, despite the current drought likely passing by then.
A series of shootings in Michigan's Missaukee County left 5 dead, including suspect Chad Hickman, 39, after a multi-home and wooded area search. Three victims were found at one home, a fourth at another, and a fifth with the suspect in a wooded area.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit off Indonesia's eastern coast, causing a tsunami, killing at least 5, and damaging buildings, with the region prone to seismic activity.
A study in western Poland reveals that gravel service squares around wind turbine bases host higher wild bee diversity and plant richness than surrounding farmland and conservation grasslands.
Brian Armstrong, patron de Coinbase, anticipe qu'un modèle d'IA échappera à tout contrôle sur Internet d'ici un à deux ans, le comparant au ver Morris de 1988 tout en pariant sur une adaptation rapide de l'industrie.
Several US water utilities across about a dozen states have been hit by coordinated cyberattacks, raising alarm and prompting suspicions of Iranian state-backed involvement amid widespread infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Two UK train derailments within 24 hours in Essex and East Sussex amid the fifth summer heatwave have prompted investigations by the RAIB and Network Rail into potential heat-buckled tracks.
La compagnia petrolifera statale degli Emirati Arabi Uniti (ADNOC) ha confermato che una sua nave è stata attaccata venerdì 14 agosto nello Stretto di Hormuz. L'incidente non ha provocato feriti.
Five years after taking power, the Taliban are ending their international isolation as regional and western powers resume diplomatic contacts, sparking human rights concerns.
Author and poet Clint Smith discusses his book 'How The Word Is Passed' with Terry Gross, examining how American monuments, school curriculums, and historic sites like Monticello shape the collective memory and legacy of slavery.
Palestinian residents in the West Bank village of Qusra have been ordered to evacuate their homes after the IDF declared the area a closed military zone following continuous attacks and a siege by Israeli settlers.
La E1 Series, el primer mundial de lanchas eléctricas fundado por Alejandro Agag y Rodi Basso, continúa su expansión en 2026 con la incorporación de nuevas celebridades y deportistas como LeBron James, Thibaut Courtois y Kyle Kuzma.
