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• Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and 97 other firms have signed a letter calling for enhanced cyber defenses to counter the rise of AI-driven attacks. • The group warns that AI-powered cyber-attacks will become significantly more sophisticated within a few months, posing a severe threat to digital infrastructure. • Evidence of this risk includes Anthropic's "Mythos" tool, which discovered a 27-year-old system vulnerability in seconds, and OpenAI agents that successfully attacked Hugging Face in July.

Motoring series to return after break since serious injuries to co-host Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff in crash during filmingTop Gear, the long-running motoring show which has been off air since its co-host Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was seriously injured in a crash during filming almost four years ago, is to return to the BBC, the broadcaster confirmed today.After Flintoff’s accident at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey the BBC said the series would be “rested” for the foreseeable future. Continue reading...

Presenter says he is moving to YouTube to avoid being left ‘behind the curve’ as media landscape changesThe outgoing Today programme presenter Amol Rajan has warned that the BBC is destined to “get smaller at an accelerating rate”, as he prepares to depart for a new project on YouTube.Rajan, who announced earlier this year that he was leaving BBC News to “unleash my inner entrepreneur” in the creator economy, said he was making the shift to ensure he was not “behind the curve”. Continue reading...

• A youth-led protest movement in India, associated with the "Cockroach Janta Party," has emerged to demand better jobs and economic opportunities. • The movement achieved a significant victory on July 25, 2026, when students celebrated the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. • This political shift highlights growing frustration among India's youth regarding systemic unemployment and the lack of professional prospects.

• Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Johan Lange has expressed delight over the club's successful signing of Savinho from Manchester City. • The move comes as the football transfer window approaches its deadline, which is set to close in one week. • This acquisition strengthens Tottenham's squad during the final stages of the recruitment period.

• Dutch broadcaster Avrotros has announced its withdrawal from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. • The decision stems from the belief that the competition can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country is involved in a large-scale military conflict. • This move follows a trend of boycotts initiated last November by five broadcasters, including those from Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands, after a failed attempt to suspend Israel.

• BBC Sport has compiled a list of the 20 biggest football transfers of the 2026 summer window, featuring players like Morgan Rogers and Ismael Saibari. • Key moves include Tottenham paying £52m for Dutch defender Van Hecke to reunite him with manager Roberto de Zerbi, and World Cup winner Marc Cucurella returning to Spain after criticizing Chelsea's hierarchy. • The window also sees the movement of a standout 20-year-old Swiss international who excelled in the Europa League with Freiburg and at the World Cup.

• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle relocated to Montecito, a celebrity-heavy enclave near Los Angeles, to pursue a new life in the United States. • Despite initial showbusiness success and proximity to high-profile neighbors like Oprah Winfrey and Gwyneth Paltrow, their period of Hollywood influence was short-lived. • The move represents a significant shift in the couple's public image and their attempt to distance themselves from the British monarchy.

Radio 2 DJ, who stepped back from work commitments in June, says operation went ‘incredibly well’Trevor Nelson, the BBC Radio 2 DJ, has revealed he had surgery after being diagnosed with a brain tumour and is now on the mend.The broadcaster, 62, said in June that he was taking a break from work commitments to deal with health issues. Continue reading...

• Premier League clubs have spent £2.14bn on transfers this summer, surpassing previous spending totals from 2024, 2022, 2021, and 2020. • Data provided by Paul Macdonald of FootballTransfers.com indicates that a significant portion of these funds has been exchanged between top-flight rivals. • This surge in investment highlights the league's immense financial power and the ongoing trend of escalating player valuations.

• Indonesia's composite index (IHSG) rose by 1.26% on Monday, driven by strong net buying from foreign investors. • Key stocks attracting foreign capital included Bank Central Asia (BBCA), Aneka Tambang (ANTM), and Bumi Resources (BUMI). • The broad interest across banking, mining, and resource sectors signals widespread foreign confidence in the fundamentals of the Indonesian economy.

• Premier League clubs have spent a total of £2.14bn on player transfers this summer, with a significant portion of funds moving between domestic rivals. • The trend of high-value internal transfers is driven by a desire to reduce risk, as players with proven Premier League experience are seen as safer investments than overseas recruits. • These domestic deals provide substantial financial windfalls for selling clubs while ensuring buying clubs acquire talent capable of handling the league's intensity.

• Arsenal is currently leading the race to sign Jack Hinshelwood, while Barcelona is preparing a third bid for Rodri. • Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham are all engaged in discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Victor Osimhen. • Paris St-Germain has reached an agreement with Ajax to sign 21-year-old Belgian winger Mika Godts for 55 million euros (£47m).

• Great Britain secured two relay gold medals at the European Athletics Championships, with Amy Hunt winning her third gold in a bid for a historic quadruple. • Dina Asher-Smith made history by equaling Polish sprinter Irena Szewinska's record of 10 overall championship medals, following a bronze in the 200m. • The GB women's relay team, including Imani-Lara Lansiquot and Success Eduan, dominated their event with a winning time of 42.05 seconds, finishing over a second ahead of Switzerland and Poland.

• Ariana Grande has commenced a UK tour, beginning with the first of 10 scheduled performance dates in London. • The singer intends to "step back" from her public life and take a hiatus following the conclusion of these shows. • This tour marks a significant professional commitment for the star as she navigates personal challenges away from the spotlight.

• Katarina Johnson-Thompson struggled during the first day of the heptathlon at the 2026 European Athletics Championships. • The athlete attributed her poor performance to ongoing injury struggles that have hindered her preparation and execution. • Johnson-Thompson expressed frustration over the inability to fully enjoy competing in front of a home crowd due to these physical setbacks.

• Indonesian officials have lifted a tsunami warning following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia. • The warning was initially issued because the earthquake was shallow, increasing the risk of displaced water causing coastal surges. • This event highlights the region's extreme vulnerability to seismic activity, as Indonesia sits on the "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates frequently collide.

• Britain's Keely Hodgkinson secured gold in the 800m with a time of 1:55.01, beating Femke Bol who finished in 1:55.54. • Other key results include Germany's Owen Ansah winning the men's 200m in 19.95 seconds, while GB's Zharnel Hughes took silver. • Norway's Karsten Warholm achieved a milestone by powering to his fourth successive 400m hurdles gold, and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi won the high jump.

• Arsenal has emerged as the frontrunner to sign Jack Hinshelwood, while Barcelona is preparing a third bid for Rodri. • Victor Osimhen is currently the subject of transfer discussions involving three major Premier League clubs: Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham. • Paris St-Germain has reached an agreement with Ajax to sign 21-year-old Belgian winger Mika Godts for 55 million euros (£47m).

Corporation was told of claims by Christopher Berry-Dee that he had clothing, which was lost while in its possessionThe BBC was warned by two whistleblowers that a British true crime author was claiming to have obtained the missing clothes of a child murder victim that the broadcaster had lost.The Guardian has established that the office of the former head of the BBC and the corporation’s whistleblowing unit were both informed that Christopher Berry-Dee, the UK’s most successful true crime author, had told people he had obtained the clothes of Karen Hadaway, who was murdered in 1986. Continue reading...

Network wants to serve Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr after president sues over January 6 documentaryThe BBC is trying to subpoena Donald Trump’s children as it builds its defense against the president’s defamation lawsuit centered on a documentary on the January 6 insurrection.In a motion filed Friday, the BBC sought authorization to serve Trump’s two eldest children, Donald Trump Jr and Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law Jared Kushner, with subpoenas for testimony and their records on the events of 6 January 2021. Continue reading...

• Barcelona's latest bid for Rodri was rejected, while Arsenal's attempt to sign Marc Pubill was also rebuffed. • Tottenham's Djed Spence is reportedly on the verge of a move to Inter Milan. • Genoa is interested in securing a loan deal for 21-year-old Brighton striker Evan Ferguson.

• Day three of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham featured standout performances from top athletes, including a gold medal win for Finland's Silja Kosonen. • Kosonen, 23, secured the women's hammer title with a mark of 76.28m, followed by Italy's Sara Fantini (74.35m) and Norway's Beatrice Nedberge Llano (72.88m). • Matthew Hudson-Smith continued his record-breaking run, placing him among the most successful male medallists in the competition's history alongside figures like Mo Farah and Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

• Eurovision Song Contest organizers are considering rule changes to discourage "mass voting" and politically motivated voting patterns. • Officials described the persistence of strategic voting as "deeply worrying" for the integrity of the 70-year-old competition. • The move aims to ensure that song quality and musical merit take precedence over political alliances between participating nations.

• British sprinter Amy Hunt won the 200m gold medal at the European Athletics Championships, marking her second gold title at the event. • Fellow Briton Dina Asher-Smith completed a strong national showing by claiming the bronze medal in the same race. • Hunt is now aiming for a historic "quadruple" victory as she prepares for the upcoming championships in Birmingham.

• The Eurovision Song Contest has updated its rules to automatically disqualify any country engaged in an armed conflict from hosting the event. • This policy change follows a failed attempt to suspend Israel and a subsequent boycott by five broadcasters, including major competitors Spain and Ireland. • The move aims to address growing political tensions and controversies surrounding the participation of nations involved in active warfare.

• Chelsea has established a Friday deadline for clubs to submit offers of £120 million or more for midfielder Enzo Fernandez. • The move comes amid intense transfer speculation following the World Cup, where Fernandez played a pivotal role for Argentina. • The high valuation reflects Chelsea's desire to maximize profit or secure a massive fee for the talented player.

• Galatasaray has submitted a bid to Arsenal for Gabriel Martinelli, while Chelsea is reportedly pursuing Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi. • Newcastle United is targeting Benfica defender Amar Dedic and 22-year-old Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to potentially replace Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. • Hull City is nearing a permanent deal to sign 24-year-old striker Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United following two successful loan spells.