24 h. ago Tech companies and UK child safety agencies to test AI tools’ ability to create abuse images

New law will allow technology to be examined and ensure tools have safeguards to stop creation of materialTech companies and child protection agencies will be given the power to test whether artificial intelligence tools can produce child abuse images under a new UK law.The announcement was made as a safety watchdog revealed that reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse material [CSAM] have more than doubled in the past year from 199 in 2024 to 426 in 2025. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago I’ve seen the BBC flat out on the canvas before. Brave journalism is the best way to hit back | Roger Mosey

The corporation is again being put to the test. Now is its chance to double down on reporting that serves the people of the UKRoger Mosey is a former head of BBC TV NewsThe BBC is battered and sprawling on the canvas again. As a corporation executive, I lived through a number of these episodes: the Hutton report into coverage of Iraq, which resulted in the resignation of Greg Dyke as director general; and then the Jimmy Savile revelations, which helped force out George Entwistle, even though he had nothing to do with the appalling crimes of history. Now Tim Davie has resigned over the misleading editing of a Panorama programme, and the BBC’s enemies haven’t just scented blood: they have got it.There is only one response, and that is to get up and fight. As digital nonsense and lies swamp us every day, and tech billionaires in foreign countries decide what we see and hear, there is a stronger case than ever for British content and for journalism that serves the people of the UK – wit...

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35 h. ago 8 best box wines for 2025, tried and tested for taste and eco

Enjoying red, white or rosé in a bag has a far lower carbon footprint than traditional bottles

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39 h. ago UK minister unveils plan to cut animal testing through greater use of AI

New funding for researchers and streamlined regulation part of roadmap for phasing out use of animals in scienceAnimal testing in science would be phased out faster under a new plan to increase the use of artificial intelligence and 3D bioprinted human tissues, a UK minister has said.The roadmap unveiled by the science minister, Patrick Vallance, backs replacing certain animal tests that are still used where necessary to determine the safety of products such as life-saving vaccines and the impact pesticides have on living beings and the environment. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Best home security system 2025: Top alarms tried and tested by an expert

These are the best smart, connected systems for keeping your home secure

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62 h. ago Best VPN for Windows PC and laptops in 2025, tried and tested by an expert

Add online privacy to your laptop and Windows PC, with these free and paid-for VPN options

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5 d. ago 10 best LED face masks 2025, all tried and tested for six weeks

Check out the futuristic gadgets that boast many benefits for your skin

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5 d. ago The best and worst Advent calendars of 2025 revealed: The Daily Mail tests luxury and low

For most around the UK, there's no better way to usher in the festive period than purchasing a special Advent calendar.

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7 d. ago Best pod coffee machine 2025: These tried and tested recommendations make your morning brew a breeze

In order to find the best pod machines, I've put a number of brands including Nespresso, L'OR and Lavazza through a series of real-world tests. This is my definitive roundup.

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7 d. ago Ashes 2025/26 schedule: Date, venue and start time for every Test match between England and Australia

England’s bid to regain the urn – and win a first Ashes series in Australia since 2010 – will begin in Perth on 21 November

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7 d. ago The Spin | Times are bleak for Pakistan cricket but Test game offers hope of salvation

Pakistan are suffering in short-form cricket but the WTC and its two-year cycle could work in their favourPakistan have a new captain. This, admittedly, evokes the same response as learning Watford have hired another manager. A lack of surprise to go with, um, wait, hasn’t he done this before? And so it goes that Shaheen Afridi, the left-arm quick now in charge of the 50-over side, was sacked as their Twenty20 captain last year after only one series at the helm.Pakistani cricket being volatile is just another Tuesday. Go back 15 years and you’ll find a spot-fixing scandal that sent three star players to prison, unfolding while they were unable to host international matches, the exile prompted by a terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka men’s team in Lahore. In the middle of that they found time to win a World Cup. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Best pillows for every kind of sleeper in 2025, tried and tested

Whether firm or soft, cooling or super thick, the right pillows will help you sleep soundly

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7 d. ago Australia keep options open with Ashes squad selection containing few surprises | Geoff Lemon

The line-up for the Perth Test appears to be locked in after a question at the top of the order was answered and the dominoes tumbled further down In the end, there were few surprises. Even the most forgone conclusion of an Ashes squad will still create weeks of speculation one way or another, but answering one question at the top of the order has knocked over the other unresolved ones, tipping like dominoes as we make our way down the list.Barring injury, the only new player in the eventual XI will be Jake Weatherald, the 31-year-old Northern Territorian who in cricketing terms became a South Australian and then a Tasmanian, earning his place over severals seasons of unflashy consistency and a willingness to counterattack. Weatherald would not have made the squad if he were not going to open the batting, which means that Marnus Labuschagne, who was always going to make the team one way or another after getting his run-scoring groove back, will bat three rather than moonlighting at ...

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7 d. ago Jake Weatherald in contention for Test debut after being named in Australia’s Ashes squad

Opener included in 15-man squad for first Test in PerthAnalysis: Australia keep options open with few surprisesOpener Jake Weatherald has won a place in Australia’s Ashes squad and is the leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order for the first Test in Perth.But the Tasmania batter has not yet secured a spot in the XI for the series opener, with chief selector George Bailey saying he would wait until the end of the coming round of Sheffield Shield matches before making a decision on the final line-up. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Roebuck and Steward injuries likely to trigger major England reshuffle against Fiji

Smith, Arundell and Lawrence in frame to startBorthwick faces dilemmas to backline selectionInjuries to Tom Roebuck and ­Freddie Steward look likely to trigger an eye-catching reshuffle in England’s backline for the Test against Fiji on Saturday. Marcus Smith, Henry Arundell and Ollie Lawrence are all in contention to be involved, with Manny Feyi-Waboso potentially the solitary starting back-three survivor from the victory against Australia last Saturday.The head coach, Steve ­Borthwick, had been hoping to announce his starting XV early this week only for that plan to be mothballed when Roebuck limped out of training prematurely on Tuesday with an ankle problem. Steward has not trained so far this week after sustaining a finger injury late in the win against the Wallabies, opening the way for Smith to replace him at full-back. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Election Day 2025: What to watch out for in key test for Trump and Democrats

The most prominent battles are unfolding in Virginia, New Jersey and New York

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9 d. ago Experts find flaws in hundreds of tests that check AI safety and effectiveness

Scientists say almost all have weaknesses in at least one area that can ‘undermine validity of resulting claims’Experts have found weaknesses, some serious, in hundreds of tests used to check the safety and effectiveness of new artificial intelligence models being released into the world.Computer scientists from the British government’s AI Security Institute, and experts at universities including Stanford, Berkeley and Oxford, examined more than 440 benchmarks that provide an important safety net. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Pitch invading prankster Daniel Jarvis charged after lining up with Kangaroos players at Ashes Test

Serial prankster arrested for stunt in Liverpool‘He got me an absolute ripper,’ says Kangaroos star Cameron MunsterA pitch invader who lined up alongside Australia’s rugby league players while the national anthem played at the weekend’s Ashes match in Liverpool has been arrested.Daniel Jarvis, a serial prankster, allegedly escaped the attention of security before kick-off in the second Test against England, slipping undetected on to the pitch to link arms with Kangaroos star Cameron Munster as Advance Australia Fair played. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 10 best air fryers for 2025, expertly tested for fast, healthy meals

Whether you’re cooking crunchy chips, crispy bacon, or a baked potato, these are the air fryers I’d recommend

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2 w. ago 19 best coffee machines for 2025, tried and tested for barista

There’s a better way to get your caffeine fix, from bean-to-cup to espresso machines

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