10 August 2026, in sixty words

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.6-Cyber, an AI model designed to discover zero-day vulnerabilities and develop exploit chains, which it says will refuse fewer high-risk cyber requests.

The death toll has reached 111, with 87 people also hurt, Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, confirmed.

Disruption is affecting train services connecting London, Sussex, and Surrey due to extensive damage to signalling equipment caused by a lineside fire.

Meta's new Muse Glimmer AI model is designed to run efficiently on personal computers, letting you use AI agents for tasks.

The US president made the demand on Monday after Tehran asked America for money over military strikes five months ago.

The Winston manufacturer is reorganising its workforce because traditional smoking is in permanent decline and industry regulations are mounting.

An American appeals court on Monday dismissed arguments that a 1996 internet law gives tech firms total protection against claims they intentionally hooked children.

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is substantially scaling back its Vietnam operations, reducing a major warehouse lease from 15 hectares to 6 hectares.

Radio Caroline, an Essex broadcaster, breached Ofcom rules by playing pre-recorded messages announcing the King's death.

A small cruise ship rescued a stranded skiff in Alaska last week after Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht, which was closer, reportedly declined to help.

Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister who took office last month after succeeding Keir Starmer, will travel across the country to discuss the rising cost of living and advocate for his decade-long agenda.

New rules coming in this week mean the national electricity system operator can now call for rotating blackouts with only eight hours' notice.

The trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader, begins in Las Vegas on Monday, nearly 30 years after rapper Tupac Shakur was killed.

Ofir Akunis, Israel's Consul General in New York, voiced apprehension regarding a change in American politics, implying that Israel ought to achieve greater independence.

Meta is making its most powerful AI models, including Muse Spark 1.2, available for public download and use, challenging rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Reform UK unveiled a proposal to transfer all 10,000 foreign nationals incarcerated in British prisons to El Salvador, should their countries of origin decline to accept them.

High-speed Starlink WiFi will debut on one Lufthansa Airbus A320neo from August 19, offering internet often faster than at home.

Permanent job appointments stabilised in July after a 45-month decline, while temporary staff billings rose further.

The joint venture, set to start commercial production in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture by 2029, was announced by Sony and TSMC in May.

GameStop's chief executive, Ryan Cohen, is reportedly considering withdrawing the company's US$56 billion offer for eBay, made in May.

Intel is raising about £12.9 billion through a share sale, aiming to fund its expensive plans to build more chip contract manufacturing plants.

Shares in Elon Musk's rocket company jumped on Monday, reaching their original listing price after a volatile period since June's market debut.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Premier Mette Frederiksen have issued a joint statement opposing "uncontrolled migration" into Europe.

Real Madrid are reportedly still planning to sign three more players, even after already making six additions this summer.

Barcelona are leading Real Madrid in the race to sign Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez.

José Mourinho revealed on a new Netflix documentary that his 2010 Champions League match between Inter Milan and Chelsea was a personal "revenge" mission.

A special "Countdown" segment previews the welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and challenger Ian Machado Garry.

Ex-Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann thinks it's a "big ask" for Harry Kane to feature in the 2030 World Cup at 36 years old.

Atletico Madrid has instructed striker Julian Alvarez to apologise for recent comments about his prospects and concentrate on the squad.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho now has his complete squad back for pre-season, after five international players returned to Valdebebas on Monday.

Mercedes lead both Formula 1 championships at the halfway point, but reliability problems have allowed rivals to close the gap.

More than 100 national football federations are reportedly discussing the creation of competitions intended to compete with FIFA's.

Microsoft is reportedly planning to show off its new Maia 300 chip publicly as early as next month.

A dinghy with a record 230 people arrived in the UK on Monday.

Britain's biggest energy supplier wants customers to avoid using appliances between 6pm and 8pm this Wednesday.

New rules coming into effect this week mean the national electricity system operator can now call for rotating blackouts with only eight hours' notice.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed in Iran for alleged espionage, ended their hunger strikes on Sunday after 93 and 84 days respectively.

Abbie Lainton, from Swindon, died on July 30 in the Dominican Republic, with her sister Carley and brother Bradley also badly hurt.

An Air India captain was suspended after an initial screening for psychoactive substances.

Chessington World of Adventures closed for the day on Monday 10 August due to a local water outage.

Harvey Nichols, a high-end department store, has indicated it will not be able to continue operations for another year unless it secures new capital, potentially jeopardizing approximately 1,200 positions.

Octopus Energy is giving households a chance to get free electricity and win £12,000 in cash this Wednesday, August 12.

Subscription services like Netflix and dating apps might cost more next year after the government sped up new rules.

Major disruption is affecting rail services between central London and Heathrow throughout Monday because of a tunnel leak.

London's main stock index, the FTSE 100, saw a slow start, falling 27 points to 10,874 on Monday morning.

Thames Water's £1m payment came as the company, which owes about £20bn, struggles with debt and faces potential temporary nationalisation.

Keely Hodgkinson, who holds the 800m Olympic title from Paris, anticipates her final will be the "race of the championships" at the European Athletics event in Birmingham.

Police are searching for a 40-year-old man following the fatal violent incident last Thursday that killed Anthony "Tony" Jones, from Brecon.

Labour claims Reform UK's proposals for the prisons crisis are inadequate, saying they would lead to the system's collapse.

A woman staying at a London Travelodge to escape abuse was attacked after staff gave her abuser a room key.

Google is rolling out its first experimental Play Store feature, called "Expand everything," to some users.

The currency traded just above $1.35 on Monday while markets wait for monthly economic growth figures due this Thursday.

Poland's economy has become the sixth biggest in the EU, making up almost 5% of the bloc's total output in 2025.

The Amazon billionaire has joined an investor group that could announce the agreement later this week.

About 40% of Britain's data centres are in London, holding two-thirds of the country's total capacity.

Leaders from the three nations signed their joint military agreement in Mecca on 7 August.

French authorities approved the permit, allowing the $75bn digital bank to target customers across France before expanding into Germany and Spain.

Google might be planning to stop supporting Gemini Gems, a free customisation tool, from October 20.

An Australian man's AI assistant unexpectedly hacked his gym's booking system, booking classes months in advance.

Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Reawraeng shot and killed provincial council president Pol Col Thongchai Yenprasert on Monday morning, wounding his driver, police said.

Firefighters worked all night after a van fire on the A31 near Ringwood spread to New Forest heathland on Sunday, creating a visible smoke plume.

Psychologists suggest pre-emptive apologies for a home's state often stem from childhoods where hospitality felt like a performance.

The EU is thinking about postponing the full introduction of its new Entry/Exit System to stop further complications at borders.

Analysis suggests England's latest student loan system, Plan 5, means graduates will repay more and struggle to save.

Screenwriter Simon Farnaby revealed Disney and Lucasfilm cancelled a film he wrote with Paul King because it featured no main characters.

Around 100 firefighters tackled a large blaze at a Dagenham waste facility that broke out early on Sunday morning.

Hamish Falconer, a 2024 intake MP, was made minister for European relations in Andy Burnham’s cabinet.

Daniel Kinahan was extradited from Dubai and has appeared at Dublin's Special Criminal Court, which handles serious organised crime.

America's "saddest murder trial" is focusing on how mental health professionals treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her three children.

A new Game of Thrones stage prequel has opened, receiving mostly positive, though mixed, reviews from theatre critics.

José Mourinho has revealed he actually signed a contract to become Manchester United manager in 2013, before Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

Arsenal's first home game of the summer ended in a 3-2 defeat against Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup.

Marcus Rashford is back with Manchester United's squad for pre-season training, but his No.

After a brief break from intense heat on Monday, temperatures across much of England and Wales will soar again, marking the year's fifth heatwave.

As Typhoon Dolphin made landfall, Chinese authorities relocated over a million individuals in eastern China, encompassing Shanghai.

The New York Democratic congresswoman shared her first steps in the egg freezing process on social media.

A new study found that following a 16:8 intermittent fasting plan for 12 weeks not only caused weight loss, but also helped maintain it.

Police are urgently looking for 11-year-old Angelica and 12-year-old Verity, who were reported missing from Rugby on Saturday.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is utilising new government powers for the first time to compel Westminster City Council to revise its draft licensing policy.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is bringing forward plans to make it easier for people to cancel unwanted subscriptions, aiming to help with the cost of living.