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Tech
Amazon is using Twitch to train generative AI
The streaming platform's users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.
Culture
My Brilliant Career review – a joyous heroine lights up this rare and beautiful period drama
Phillipa Northeast is brilliant as a young woman rebelling against society’s expectations in 1890s Australia. It is witty, intelligent and a
Finance
Britain's scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot
This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than everWhen a business mak
Culture
‘I wanted to capture the range of British culture at the time’: the photographer who documented late nights on the 90s London tube
In the 1990s, Mark McEvoy took portraits of punks, partiers and late-night lovers on the underground. His images show city life before smart
Culture
As Far As We Know review – strange solo goes full pelt down the mean streets
Summerhall, EdinburghWith increasing speed, Sam Ward tells the story of a woman who finds holes in her garden – but is it just a shaggy dog
Finance
UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices
GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, but analysts warn growth is ‘likely to fade’UK economy shows surprising resilienceBusiness liv
Science
Photos show rare solar eclipse in Yorkshire
The astronomical phenomenon - the best since 1999 - was captured by camera lenses across Yorkshire.
Azerbaijan
Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse
Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites acr
World
Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century
As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the Spain's first total solar eclip
Azerbaijan
Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness
Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun.
Culture
Hellcat review – woman imprisoned in camper van in nasty survival horror
A woman wakes up in a trailer as it speeds along in this effective and icky thriller, though you do end up wondering when you (and she) will
Culture
Sailors, shadows and a dog in a dress: heroes of the street – in pictures
From dazzling shifts in perspective to astounding tricks using shade, reflections and rain, these winning images from the Pure Street Photog
Tech
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids
With great software and battery for two days, the pricey svelte folder strikes best balance between phone and tabletSamsung’s top folding ph
Journal
Gravity can’t be an instantaneous force
When you look at the Sun, the light you’re seeing isn’t the light that’s being emitted right now. Instead, you’re seeing light that’s a litt
Sport
Can Sunderland defy the Premier League doubters again?
Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European com
Sport
Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 24
Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.
Health
Thursday briefing: What happens after an asylum hotel closes?
In today’s newsletter: With more sites closed and more lives upended, a look at the rhetoric and reality of where asylum seekers should be h
Science
Human brain cells are far more powerful than scientists thought
A single human brain cell may be far more powerful than scientists once realized. Researchers found that cortical neurons can perform remark
Science
Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters
Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.
Tech
The 10 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2026)
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the hea
Politics
MPs make fireworks plea in 'tinderbox' conditions
MPs say crews are under pressure due to wildfires, including the large one at a nature reserve.
Culture
Hayley Williams’ Band Power Snatch Surprise Drop ‘EP2’
The singer's band with producer Daniel James released their second project on Wednesday
Culture
'I was blown away' - the fans who heard Phoebe Bridgers' unreleased album in a planetarium
Armagh Planetarium hosts an early album listening party for American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.
Culture
Acting pals Cumming and Henderson put 40-year friendship onto paper
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson's acting relationship goes back a long way, mirroring the show the pair have been reunited on.
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