BBC News – UK
- Stephen Bear jailed for breaching restraining order 6 August 2026The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting a harassment charge regarding Georgia Harrison.
- Two police officers injured during second night of anti-immigration disorder in Norfolk 6 August 2026Norfolk Police attend two nights of disorder in Thetford as MP condemns "ugly scenes".
- EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm 6 August 2026The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
- Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support 6 August 2026Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.
- Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support 6 August 2026Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.
- Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers? 6 August 2026Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.
- Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Greece after his wife gave police 'key' details 6 August 2026Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
- Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse 6 August 2026Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
- Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory 6 August 2026Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
- Met Police boss admits mistake over Cambridge professor plagiarism row 6 August 2026Sir Mark Rowley says his force "dropped the ball" after it investigated a reporter looking into claims about Jason Arday.
Technology
- First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening? 6 August 2026A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
- Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more' 6 August 2026Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
- AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos 5 August 2026As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
- SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans 5 August 2026Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.
- Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos 5 August 2026A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.
- The Sims and EA FC maker Electronic Arts sells for $55bn to Saudi-led group 5 August 2026The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.
- Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence 5 August 2026The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
- How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires 4 August 2026Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
- Tech Life 4 August 2026Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel.
- Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data 4 August 2026It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.