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Network Rail and Southern owner GTR apologise after investigators reveal picture of possible heat-buckled track Rail operators have apologised after a report into last Thursday’s train derailment in East Sussex found a “track geometry irregularity” on the approach to the site where the train derailed on the hottest day of the year so far.An interim report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said CCTV images showed the fault existed before the incident occurred near Lewes, injuring 30 people. Continue reading...

Republican congressman publicly shared links to evidence his team compiled in response to domestic abuse allegations Emily Moreno, the ex-wife of Max Miller, has sued the embattled Republican congressman and his lawyer for uploading a picture of their infant daughter to a publicly accessible Dropbox folder as part of their custody battle.The complaint argues that Miller “recklessly published and disclosed to the world a nude image” of their daughter. The photos in the lawsuit were part of a tranche of evidence that Miller’s team compiled in response to the domestic abuse allegations the lawmaker is facing following his divorce. Those allegations include holding a gun to Moreno’s head, pouring boiling water on her, and actions that resulted in his two-year-old daughter’s collarbone being broken, all of which Miller denies.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...

• An international research team using the U.S. National Science Foundation's Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution image of the sun's surface to date. • The new imagery provides an unprecedentedly sharp view of the star, revealing surprising and previously unseen details about its surface structure. • This achievement matters as it allows scientists to study solar phenomena with greater precision, potentially improving our understanding of solar activity and its impact on Earth.

• Scientists have captured the most detailed images of the sun's surface to date using the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Maui, Hawaii. • The high-resolution imagery revealed unusual, feathery patterns rippling across the solar surface, which solar physicist Ruizhu Chen compared to the swirling skies in Van Gogh's "Starry Night." • This achievement matters as it provides researchers with an unprecedented look at the sun's scorching surface, allowing for a deeper understanding of solar dynamics.

• Scientists using the US National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope have discovered Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability (KHI), which manifests as tiny whirling vortices on the Sun's surface. • These swirling patterns, resembling small whirlpools, were captured in never-before-seen images, marking a major breakthrough in solar physics. • The discovery is significant because it may fundamentally change the scientific understanding of the physical mechanisms that drive explosive solar activity and other solar phenomena.

• New high-resolution images published in the journal *Nature* reveal that the Sun's visible surface is teeming with a vast number of whirling vortices. • These findings highlight the extreme turmoil and complex fluid dynamics occurring on the solar surface, providing a more detailed look at solar activity than previously captured. • The discovery matters because understanding these vortices helps scientists better comprehend the Sun's magnetic field and the mechanisms driving solar weather.

Green party leader says it was ‘a mistake’ and if Farage wants to apologise for times he’s put people in danger he’ll be happy to say sorryThe Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has said he made an “inadvertent mistake” over a social media image but will not apologise to Nigel Farage.The image, which Polanski said he “shared inadvertently” on Instagram and then removed, featured a man wearing a black T-shirt with the message “We’re only making plans for Nigel” and an image of a guillotine. Continue reading...

• The 2026 World Cup concluded with a series of high-profile exits, including Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain and Brazil's loss to Norway. • Legendary players Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar have both announced their departures from the international stage, with Ronaldo confirming he will not compete in another World Cup. • Major contenders Germany and the Netherlands suffered unexpected early exits following penalty-shootout losses against Paraguay and Morocco.

AFP release images of children’s clothes found on electronic devices seized as part of investigation into Hamish Tait Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA tiny dinosaur puffer jacket could lead police to more victims of a former childcare worker and alleged prolific child sex offender.Federal police have released pictures of clothing from children they want to identify, urging parents and carers who recognise the items to come forward. Continue reading...

• Myanmar is launching a strategic tourism recovery plan targeting visitors from China, Thailand, India, Japan, and South Korea to stimulate economic growth. • The strategy focuses on promoting spiritual tourism circuits, including the ancient temples of Bagan, Yangon's heritage sites, and Inle Lake. • To achieve an ambitious goal of 1.8 million visitors by 2026, the government is implementing visa reforms and improving regional connectivity.

• NASA's agency chief confirmed the capture of unexplained UFO imagery and stated his belief that "there's life everywhere" in the cosmos. • The agency revealed ambitious future plans to explore and "invade" other worlds to further investigate extraterrestrial life. • Separately, a University of Alberta study found that smartwatches are less effective at tracking heart health data for individuals with dark skin.

• NASA released a high-resolution image of the Centaurus A galaxy to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope. • The image captures the aftermath of a massive cosmic collision that occurred approximately 2 billion years ago, resulting in the galaxy's unique, distorted shape. • This release highlights the telescope's ability to build upon previous astronomical foundations and provide deeper insights into galactic evolution.

Italian designer brings sculptural silhouettes and playful palettes to storied house, while it is hats off to Giorgio’s niece at her second Armani Privé showThe house of Balenciaga takes haute couture very seriously indeed. Cristóbal Balenciaga was so horrified by the rise of mass-produced clothes that in 1968 he abruptly shuttered his brand and retired to his native Spain, announcing that “high fashion is mortally wounded”.So Pierpaolo Piccioli, who now helms the house, approached the brief of his first Balenciaga couture collection conscientiously, despite having 25 years of experience at Valentino. At a preview, the haute couture war room where he worked on the show for nine months was plastered with images that ranged from a 1961 Balenciaga dress to Spanish golden age art – Zurbarán’s chic saints, Velázquez’s doll-like infantas – and a monumental Hepworth pierced megalith. Continue reading...

• China's Ministry of Commerce is leading meetings to implement strict restrictions on both open-source and closed-source AI models. • Proposed measures include limiting who can fund domestic AI startups and classifying the leaking or theft of AI technology as a national security offense. • These moves signal a significant escalation in state control over AI development to protect intellectual property and maintain national security.

• Recent surveys highlighted by Xinhua indicate a significant decline in the United States' image and reputation among its global allies. • The data suggests a growing distrust in U.S. foreign policy and its ability to maintain stable international partnerships. • This shift matters as it potentially weakens Western diplomatic coalitions and diminishes U.S. influence in strategic geopolitical regions.

Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material onlineAI prey: why watchdogs are telling parents to protect children from nudification appsThe UK National Crime Agency has recommended parents should not put photos of their children on public display online as part of landmark guidance to tackle the rise of AI-generated sexual abuse material.Advice issued by the NCA and the child safety watchdog the Internet Watch Foundation suggests parents and guardians make their social media accounts private or share pictures of their children through a “close friends” group. Continue reading...

• Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has passed away at the age of 100. • Kevin Warsh is reportedly taking early steps to reshape the Federal Reserve's approach to mirror the policies and image of Greenspan. • This shift suggests a potential return to the economic philosophies that defined the Fed during Greenspan's long tenure.

• Reports indicate that Vladimir Putin is losing control over Crimea, as residents are either desperately searching for fuel or fleeing the peninsula. • The instability is highlighted by images showing critical resource shortages and a growing exodus of the local population. • This shift is significant as Crimea remains one of Putin's most prized territorial acquisitions, signaling potential cracks in Russian administrative control.

Democrats called plans for commemorative passports and gold coin with Trump portrait ‘more befitting a monarchy’Donald Trump’s efforts to brand the US government with his name and image advanced on Friday when the White House unveiled new images of a passport watermarked with his portrait to mark America’s 250th.The White House called it simply the “patriot passport”, while on Truth Social Trump introduced it as “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, “Welcome, but be good!”. Continue reading...

• The European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid spacecraft has captured the largest and most detailed image ever produced of the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. • The high-resolution photograph features over 60 million stars and identifies 51 known exoplanet systems within the region. • This achievement provides astronomers with an unprecedented dataset to study the galactic center and the distribution of stellar bodies.

Geert Wilders’ PVV altered sketch of jailed Syrian brothers to make them look more menacingA Dutch court artist has received damages after an MP for the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) used one of her drawings without permission and manipulated it with AI to make the subjects look more menacing.Petra Urban, a court artist for 19 years, was shocked to discover a drawing she had made last year of two Syrian brothers jailed for the murder of their sister had been reworked and used in a video on Instagram and Facebook by the party’s Noord-Brabant region. Continue reading...

• NPR highlighted five winning images from the "Scientists at Work" photo contest, showcasing the visual beauty of scientific research and discovery. • One featured image captures vector biologist Lee Haines from the University of Notre Dame using a microscope to examine a mosquito. • The contest aims to bridge the gap between complex research and the public by illustrating the "everyday mysteries" scientists investigate.

Former victims’ commissioner says publication ‘deliberately came as close as possible to breaking the law’David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers used sexualised images of underage girls as “bait for predatory men”, the former victims’ commissioner has said.Vera Baird spoke amid scrutiny of the newspapers’ ’Countdown to 16’ feature, where during Sullivan’s tenure as owner, models were pictured in lingerie and bikinis in the weeks before their 16th birthdays, until they could legally be shown topless. Continue reading...

Echo project will help erase images as part of package of support to end ‘prolonged suffering of survivors’Victims of child sexual abuse in England and Wales will be given help to remove online images of their abuse as part of a wider package of support to end the “prolonged suffering of survivors”.The Echo project will help those who have reported their abuse to the police to identify and remove images of abuse online. They will also be given trauma support, the possibility of having a victim impact statement read in court against their perpetrators and the opportunity of criminal or civil compensation. Continue reading...

Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PMUK politics live – latest updatesApple and Google have been given until September to install software that blocks explicit images on children’s mobile phones or face legislation enforcing its requirement, Keir Starmer said on Monday.The prime minister said tech companies must activate nudity-detection algorithms or other technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to prevent users taking photos or sharing images of genitalia unless they are verified as adults. Continue reading...

Jess Asato was portrayed by AI tool as wearing a bikini after she criticised the creation of such non-consensual picturesA Labour MP has taken legal action against Elon Musk’s AI company after saying its Grok tool helped a user produce fake sexualised pictures of her, part of a wave of such images that flooded X earlier this year.Jess Asato, the MP for Lowestoft, said in January that seeing herself portrayed by the AI tool as wearing a bikini without her consent was “violating”. Continue reading...

Treasury secretary says banknote would celebrate US’s 250th anniversary but Democrats vow to block moveThe White House is pushing Congress to approve a $250 bill bearing Donald Trump’s portrait, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said, which would require changing longstanding federal law that prohibits any living person from appearing on US currency.Speaking from the White House at a news conference, Bessent said the bill would be in celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary of independence, and that the treasury has already started preparing for the possibility of the new currency. Continue reading...

Image was created by administrator in charge of station’s Facebook account who wanted to create ‘friendlier image’It was an arresting image and an irresistible story. A group of tough Thai police officers – five men and one woman – all wearing elaborate festival-style dresses, surrounding a drug dealer they had caught while undercover.The image, released by local police, was so compelling that it found its way on to the front page of the UK’s Daily Star, as well as in picture stories in the Telegraph, the Sun and the New York Post. Continue reading...