A viral warning on X urged Bitcoin users to avoid entering wallet addresses into public block explorers, citing IP logging, data sharing with Chainalysis, and potential government access.
Blockchain.com secured a virtual asset service provider license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on July 22, 2026, enabling it to offer regulated crypto custody and exchange services.
Canberra homelessness services report surging demand due to the cost-of-living crisis, with long public housing wait lists and more people sleeping rough in cold winters.
Move-to-earn platform Step App is shutting down after four years, ending all services by Aug. 21. Its FITFI token fell 99.9% from its all-time high amid a broader crypto market slump.
Thousands of rail passengers faced severe delays and cancellations across northern England due to a power failure and backup system delay at Network Rail's Manchester Rail Operating Centre.
Trains across north-west England and Greater Manchester face major cancellations and hour-long delays following a power failure at the Manchester Rail Operating Centre.
La France est confrontée à la question de savoir si elle doit continuer à fournir des services consulaires à ses citoyens résidant dans les colonies israéliennes illégales en Cisjordanie, alors que la Belgique a déjà limité ces services pour ses propres citoyens dans la région.
The UK faces severe strain on public services, farming, and workplaces due to increasingly frequent heatwaves, with the NHS, transport, farming, and education sectors heavily impacted, prompting calls for adaptation and climate action.
Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek announced a significant price hike for its API services amid surging global demand for its ultra-cheap models, sparking debates over its cost-effective reputation.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a plan to open city-backed grocery stores offering discounted food, accusing the mayor of misleading citizens while touting future AI and robotics solutions.
Parents of Lila Dripps-Weir, a severely disabled Northern Irish toddler who died at age two, are campaigning to remove age restrictions on disability vehicles and continence products for children dependent on them.
The UK government has announced plans to create nearly 200 community mental health centres and A&Es across England by 2029, aiming to provide accessible, local crisis care in high street locations like banks and libraries.
Jetstar announced a new carry-on baggage charge allowing only one under-seat bag in basic tickets from next year, drawing criticism from consumer experts over hidden fees and difficult price comparisons.
AI-driven facial analysis services like Qoves and Epica are capitalizing on the 'looksmaxxing' trend, charging users for personalized reports and cosmetic recommendations. However, psychologists warn these platforms exploit insecurities, rely on questionable science, and threaten mental health.
Bybit's European payments subsidiary, Bybit Payments GmbH, secured an electronic money institution license from Austria's Financial Market Authority to add payment and e-money services to its regional platform.
Russia's services PMI increased to 49 points in July 2026 from 48.2 in June, though output and new orders continued to decline due to weak client demand, according to S&P Global.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised in Miami after livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok, prompting emergency services to respond to his home and safely transport him for medical attention.
Paid facial analysis services like Qoves and Epica utilize AI and selective science to score users' appearances and recommend cosmetic procedures, drawing criticism from psychologists over mental health impacts and shaky methodologies.
Les autorités internationales décrivent dans un nouveau rapport une explosion des escroqueries dopées à l'intelligence artificielle par les réseaux de brouteurs en Afrique.
A major search continued into the night for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming off Hornsea on the East Yorkshire coast.
A man died after his car crashed into a parked truck in Richlands, Brisbane, early this morning. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.
A 14-year-old boy, identified by the local mayor as Banta Sillah, has drowned after entering the water at Millwall Outer Dock in east London, prompting water safety warnings.
BNY Mellon partners with Galaxy to offer institutional crypto staking within its custody platform, enabling clients to earn rewards without moving assets.
The UK government will introduce new regulations for the funeral industry, including licensing and inspections, after several high-profile cases of abuse, including Robert Bush's 20-year prison sentence for 67 offenses related to funeral services.
