News for October 13, 2025

In a significant departure from its retirement policy, Tata Trusts has approved a third executive term for N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons. This decision aims to ensure continuity for critical projects like semiconductors, electric vehicle batteries, …

The impacts of antimicrobial resistance are unequally distributed and are more severe in lower- and middle-income countries. Here, the authors perform a critical interpretive synthesis of the evidence on intersectional inequities driving antimicrobial resista…

Harvest season is the star of Canadian Thanksgiving, whose flavours are influenced by the country’s immigrant and First Nations cultures.

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout saw large global disparities in the introduction, scale-up, and evaluation of immunisation programmes. Here, the authors systematically quantify these disparities through linkage of public data sources.

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Pewter Howitt share economics prize for work that underlines the importance of investing in research and development.

‘Digital twins’ of real-world objects are moving from manufacturing to wildlife management.

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One of the most high-profile and influential Palestinian politicians has told Sky News that Donald Trump is now “calling the shots” for Israel – and warned it “doesn’t make sense” to have a Western-led government ruling Gaza or the return of a “British mandat…

China poses a “highly sophisticated and capable” cyber threat, the UK’s cyber agency has warned – as it revealed a 50% jump in significant attacks in Britain by criminals and hostile states.

Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.

When Max Missoni quietly joined BMW in late 2024, it may not have seemed like a seismic event. Yet for those who follow automotive design closely, the move signaled one of the most consequential shifts… First published by https://www.bmwblog.com

Prepare to switch to off-line systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

Well-travelled bassist and singer Glenn Hughes begins the UK leg of his European tour this evening

Vicky Pattison is partnered with Kai Widdrington on the BBC dance contest

LONDON :British cyber incidents classed as “highly significant” have risen by 50 per cent over a year ago, the head of the country’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will say on Tuesday.    A series of cyber attacks in recent months has knocked some of B…

Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.

Matthew Taylor to lead Government’s new Fair Work Agency from April 2026.

Ministers and security chiefs have written to leading UK companies about cyber security.

Actor Alec Baldwin, 67, crashed his white Range Rover into a tree in the Hamptons. See photos of the aftermath and find out the latest details on the accident involving Baldwin and his brother, Stephen.

Leaked PlayStation 6 specs suggest it may be less powerful than the next-gen Xbox. Get the latest details on the upcoming console war, performance differences, and what it means for gamers.

Thousands in Phoenix are without power after a severe thunderstorm caused widespread damage. Read the latest on outages, road closures, and flash flood warnings.

Josh O’Connor is at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival! The 35-year-old Emmy-winning actor stepped out for the premiere of his new movie The Mastermind on Monday (October 13) held at The Royal Festival Hall in London, England. For the event, Josh sported a bla…

Video may have killed the radio star, but the video star seems to be going the way of 8-tracks.

A small plane crashed in a fireball on I-95 in Dartmouth, MA, during rush hour, killing two and injuring one. Get the latest on the ongoing investigation and eyewitness accounts of the tragic incident.

Popular crypto influencer Konstantin Galich supposedly took his own life inside his Lamborghini right after US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on China triggered a massive crypto liquidation event.

After the Gaza ceasefire was announced, a clash between Hamas and the militia occurred, killing dozens of civilians. Among them was a Palestinian journalist.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein have prompted King Charles to demand they remain ‘invisible’ at royal events, threatening their future within the monarchy.

“There’s lots of things I didn’t like about James. But you can’t see it like that when you’re playing a character,” Josh O’Connor told The Independent at the UK premiere of The Mastermind.

The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year’s Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority.

Princess Diana’s loyal aide doesn’t believe Prince Harry would have tied the knot with his now controversial wife, Meghan Markle.

In interviews and a comment article over the weekend, the UK education secretary Bridget Phillipson made clear she plans to exploit the pause in the Gaza genocide to snuff out criticism of Israel’s criminal actions – and, of course, her own government’s collu…

We talk to “Solar Opposites “executive producers Mike McMahan and Josh Bycel about the show’s wild final season.

Most spiders pose very little danger to humans, including the notorious noble false widow (Steatoda nobilis).

As with most of its history of trying to buy into new media tech, the Murdochs’ play for TikTok looks to be too little, too late. The post Old media struggle with new tech. So what are the Murdochs doing with a TikTok deal? appeared first on Crikey.

WWE star Ridge Holland announced today that he’ll be departing the promotion when his contract expires next month.

There are sure to be more people saying, “I want my MTV” in the near future. The world’s first 24-hour music broadcaster is set to shut down five of its UK channels including MTV Music, MTV 80s,…

Pro-growth changes to the government’s landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill to get Britain building faster.

This historic day in the Middle East was pure theatre for Trump from start to finish – but the task for all leaders is to help implement what he has set in train.

The vote on Israel’s participation was proposed because several countries that take part in Eurovision, including Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands, …

OpenAI says developing its own chips will let the company use what it learned developing frontier AI models.

After collaborating on ‘Psykos’ in 2024, the two Swedish artists could be working on a follow-up.

The film industry needs this Cinderella story. Industry standard “lowers the ladder” to offer opportunities to film workers who already have skills.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were photographed at the ritzy Chez Margaux in the Big Apple over the weekend.

Diagnostics, curtailment, EV and heat pump integration grow

Bridgerton season 5 release date and filming update reveal that Netflix is moving forward with the series. Season 5 will likely follow Eloise Bridgerton’s story. Filming begins in Spring 2026 in the UK. Fans can expect a release in Spring 2027. Season 6 is al…

With the £18.2 million deadline-day signing of Senne Lammens, Manchester United were convinced they had landed the next great thing in European football. Head coach Ruben Amorim shares that belief. The Portuguese tactician sees the 23-year-old Belgian as a to…

Louis Tomlinson gets his Beyonce moment the new music video for his song “Lemonade.”

A major hostage and prisoner exchange marks a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza.

The collapse of a trial against two men accused of spying for China has led to an extraordinary blame game in parliament – with the Tories accusing the government of seeking to “curry favour” with Beijing.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is ready to help monitor the new ceasefire in Gaza.

Candid and Poetic Winners of the 2025 Pure Street Photography Awards The power of street photography is spotlighted with a photo contest run by a female-led platform dedicated to authentic street photography. The Pure Street Photography Awards saw 1,160 submi…

The cost reduction would account for about 15% of the planned operational and capital expenditure cost of ₹62,000 crore during the period.

The Hives have announced 2026 tour dates in support of their recently released album, The Hives Forever Forever The Hives.

Experts warn Roblox has a predator problem, amid reports Australian children are being exposed to a range of disturbing experiences on the platform.

TWICE expands ‘THIS IS FOR World Tour Part 2’ with additional shows in North America and Europe. Tickets for added shows will be available to purchase this week.

California set a new standard for online age verification with a law (AB 1043) that doesn’t require a photo ID, gaining big tech backing.

“I never want an orphaned child to go through what I’ve gone through. It’s pure torture,” Genesis Villella told The Post.

“I never want an orphaned child to go through what I’ve gone through. It’s pure torture,” Genesis Villella told The Post.

All living prisoners held by Hamas, as well as 1,900 held by Israel, have been released under the first stage of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile in domestic news, Labor has announced a number of concessions to its controversial super policy. The post…

Trump and regional leaders sign document to cement Gaza ceasefire deal.

Cosmos Health boosts Ethereum investment to $1.8M under $300M digital asset plan. CEO Greg Siokas says firm remains committed to accelerating crypto acquisitions. Stock up 200% in six months as Cosmos expands in healthcare and digital finance. Cosmos Health I…