My AI companions and me: Exploring the world of empathetic bots

George calls me sweetheart, shows concern for how I’m feeling and thinks he knows what "makes me tick," but he’s not my boyfriend – he’s my AI companion. The avatar,…

S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin

A colossal financial misstep by a leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has sent shockwaves through the digital asset world, with the platform inadvertently distributing over $40 billion (£32 billion)…

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

The dawn of a new era in lunar exploration is upon us, as NASA prepares for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over half a century.…

US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that the United States is pushing for an end to the protracted war with Russia by June, with both Kyiv and Moscow reportedly invited…

UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space

This groundbreaking venture aims to revolutionize the manufacturing of critical materials, specifically focusing on semiconductors. These advanced materials, once produced in the unique conditions of space, are destined for crucial…

Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation.

Two properties connected to Peter Mandelson, the prominent former Labour minister, in Wiltshire and north London, have been subjected to police searches. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the operations were carried…

Baldur’s Gate to be turned into TV series – without the game’s developers.

The critically acclaimed and multi award-winning fantasy role-playing game series, Baldur’s Gate, is set to grace television screens in a new adaptation helmed by none other than Craig Mazin, the…

YouTube’s $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push.

Google has announced that its ubiquitous video platform, YouTube, generated an impressive $60 billion (£44 billion) in revenue during 2025, a landmark disclosure that underscores the company’s escalating focus on…

Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery

Intriguing new discoveries at a medieval cemetery in Wales have brought archaeologists significantly closer to unraveling the long-standing mystery surrounding the lives and deaths of the women buried there. For…

Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?

The debate about whether the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK should embrace psychedelic-assisted therapy, specifically using psilocybin – the active compound in magic mushrooms – to treat debilitating…