Watches and Clocks Jun 28, 2026 Philippe Stern, Heir to the Patek Philippe Watch Brand, Dies at 88 In an era of electronic timepieces, he marketed $40,000 handmade watches as status symbols, breathing new life into a struggling industry. Philippe Stern, Heir to the Patek Philippe Watch Brand, Dies at 88 In an era of electronic timepieces, he marketed $40,000 handmade watches as status symbols, breathing new life into a struggling industry. See more
AI (artificial intelligence) Jun 29, 2026 Once, cyber-attacks required great skill. AI is changing that | Bruce Schneier Modern AI systems are, in effect, a universal adviser to help people do harmful things. We’ll need to harness AI for defense, tooEarlier this week, national... Once, cyber-attacks required great skill. AI is changing that | Bruce Schneier Modern AI systems are, in effect, a universal adviser to help people do harmful things. We’ll need to harness AI for defense, tooEarlier this week, national... Share
Science Jun 29, 2026 Tiny Antarctic sea creature could be key to treating melanoma, researchers say Underwater expedition by Florida-based team supports possible therapeutic use of bacterial toxins from sea squirtsResearchers at a Florida university say bac... Tiny Antarctic sea creature could be key to treating melanoma, researchers say Underwater expedition by Florida-based team supports possible therapeutic use of bacterial toxins from sea squirtsResearchers at a Florida university say bac... Share
California Jun 29, 2026 Trump administration targets California coastal agency in escalation of energy production fight US commerce department accuses state of ‘environmental terrorism’ and plans to evaluate its coastal agencyThe Trump administration plans to evaluate the perf... Trump administration targets California coastal agency in escalation of energy production fight US commerce department accuses state of ‘environmental terrorism’ and plans to evaluate its coastal agencyThe Trump administration plans to evaluate the perf... Share
US news Jun 29, 2026 Weather tracker: north-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by the end of the weekUnseasonal snow has fallen in so... Weather tracker: north-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by the end of the weekUnseasonal snow has fallen in so... Share
San Jose Jun 29, 2026 One person killed and one injured in shooting at California World Cup ‘fan zone’ San Jose police say Sunday incident in area that has been hosting watch parties ‘is being investigated as a homicide’One person was killed and another seriou... One person killed and one injured in shooting at California World Cup ‘fan zone’ San Jose police say Sunday incident in area that has been hosting watch parties ‘is being investigated as a homicide’One person was killed and another seriou... Share
Michigan Jun 29, 2026 Newborn baby found dead in portable bathroom at Michigan music festival Organizers of the four-day Electric Forest festival are appealing for attendees to come forward with informationA newborn baby was found dead in a portable b... Newborn baby found dead in portable bathroom at Michigan music festival Organizers of the four-day Electric Forest festival are appealing for attendees to come forward with informationA newborn baby was found dead in a portable b... Share
NBC Universal Jun 29, 2026 Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into separate media business Entertainment arm to split from mobile and broadband in move that raises questions over future of Sky NewsBusiness live – latest updatesComcast is to spin of... Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into separate media business Entertainment arm to split from mobile and broadband in move that raises questions over future of Sky NewsBusiness live – latest updatesComcast is to spin of... Share
Drones (non-military) Jun 29, 2026 Ministers likely to support law change to allow delivery robots on England’s paths Exclusive: Safety campaigners concerned about plan for widespread deployment on already crowded pavementsLarge numbers of autonomous delivery robots could be... Ministers likely to support law change to allow delivery robots on England’s paths Exclusive: Safety campaigners concerned about plan for widespread deployment on already crowded pavementsLarge numbers of autonomous delivery robots could be... Share
International trade Jun 29, 2026 EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and SheinBusiness live – latest updatesThe... EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and SheinBusiness live – latest updatesThe... Share
Burnham Jun 29, 2026 Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Promises Shift of Power Out of London Andy Burnham, who looks set to become prime minister next month, said he would set up a new operation in Manchester called “No. 10 North” to give more fundin... Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Promises Shift of Power Out of London Andy Burnham, who looks set to become prime minister next month, said he would set up a new operation in Manchester called “No. 10 North” to give more fundin... Share
Europe Jun 29, 2026 France Recorded 1,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave, Officials Say First estimates published by the national health agency listed hundreds more deaths per day compared with the daily death rate in previous months. France Recorded 1,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave, Officials Say First estimates published by the national health agency listed hundreds more deaths per day compared with the daily death rate in previous months. Share
Television Jun 29, 2026 Penelope Keith – a life in pictures The actor, best known for her posh comic roles as Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To the Manor Born, has died at the age of... Penelope Keith – a life in pictures The actor, best known for her posh comic roles as Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To the Manor Born, has died at the age of... Share
