11 August 2026, in sixty words

Apple is working on a new feature called Reference Image to prove photos were taken on an iPhone, not created by AI.

Google Health is teaming up with Abbott to combine continuous glucose data from Abbott's Lingo monitor with Google Health insights.

Security researchers found a flaw in Zoom's screen-sharing feature that could have allowed anyone on a call to silently take control of another participant's device.

OpenAI has released a preview version of its ChatGPT desktop application for Linux users.

Sefton council in Merseyside is putting in contactless card machines that can automatically adjust fees when demand spikes.

The supermarket claims the switch will bring better tech like robotics to its aisles, but the GMB workers' union called the decision "detestable".

The hidden markers will even attach to original human writing if people ask the chatbot to proofread or translate their work.

The US president claimed in a phone interview that America completely controls Iran's frozen money.

Sterling sat at around $1.36 and 85 pence per euro on Tuesday during a quiet summer trading session.

Transport for London is starting a trial of live facial recognition cameras at Tube stations, beginning at Victoria station on Tuesday, August 11.

A North Korean hacking group called Kimsuky is building large language model tools and collecting software to automate cyberattacks.

Spotify will start labelling AI-generated artists as "AI personas" on their profiles and track listings from September.

Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico have their running water cut for two days at a time due to a severe drought.

Criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani have been dismissed by a US judge, bringing a high-profile bribery and fraud case to a close.

More than £27,000 was collected for charity at Lancashire's Lytham Festival last month through guest list donations and bucket collections.

Around one in four UK intensive care survivors experience flashbacks, nightmares, or anxiety long after physical recovery.

Donald Trump lashed out at companies like Apple and Walmart for backing a left-leaning think-tank after a report criticised his crime policies.

A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto had to return to the terminal because a young child would not secure their seatbelt.

AI firm Anthropic has secured a huge 20-year deal worth $9.1 billion with Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms.

The Panama-flagged container ship, Vela Nova, sustained a missile impact in the Gulf of Oman, 71 nautical miles from Pakistan's coast, on Tuesday, August 11.

Barack Obama is launching a new podcast, "A Great Book with Barack Obama," on 24 September.

US actress Anne Hathaway responded to social media comments questioning her pregnancy bump's authenticity after a film premiere on Sunday.

Almost 30% of British manufacturers or their suppliers experienced a cyber-attack in the last year, often leading to lost production and higher costs.

Nvidia, the chipmaker, has secured $500bn (£370bn) from major banks and investors to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Courts in England and Wales have banned Meta glasses, which can record video, due to privacy concerns and fears they could be used for coaching.

Residential developer Bellway advocates for an immediate reduction in stamp duty to stimulate the UK property market.

Chipmaker TSMC and electronics giant Sony are putting $4.7 billion into a joint venture.

A Syrian court convicted Bashar al-Assad for his role in homicides, abuse, and unlawful detentions committed over the nation's almost 14-year conflict.

Spotify is testing a new feature allowing some paying users to skip ads and filler content in podcasts, but only for those not sold directly by Spotify.

The problem affects specific versions of the Model 3 and Model Y, making it harder for oncoming traffic to see and increasing the risk of a crash.

Donald Trump says the US Navy has cleared the Strait of Hormuz of mines and now holds complete control of the waterway, months after imposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Google is changing its long-standing policy, allowing other app stores to be downloaded directly from the Play Store in the US.

American officials orchestrated an elaborate decoy operation last month after discovering a credible danger to the president.

The cost of crude hit its highest level since July as hopes fade for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane.

The London hub handled 7.9 million travellers this July, falling short of the 8.15 million people who flew through Istanbul.

This legal action against the 107-room venue comes just months after its managing director suddenly left his job.

The app feature lets hungry users speak to find meals based on price or dietary needs instead of scrolling menus.

Donald Trump's media company, the owner of Truth Social, recorded a $238 million loss for the second quarter, ending in June.

Harry Potter fans successfully prompted an alteration in the route of an electricity interconnector connecting the UK and Ireland to safeguard a memorial dedicated to Dobby the House Elf.

Andy Burnham's new chief post-Brexit negotiator, Hamish Falconer, wants a "deeper" and "more ambitious relationship" with the EU.

A significant water main fractured on Chigwell Road in South Woodford on Sunday morning, impacting fourteen postal zones across east London and Essex.

Obstructive sleep apnoea affects 8 million individuals in the UK, causing throat muscles to relax and obstruct breathing during sleep.

DNA traces on an explosives-laden drone, which tried to attack a Ukrainian cargo plane in Leipzig, had been recorded before in Lithuania.

Eleven Premier League clubs not in Europe join the draw, with League One sides Luton Town and Charlton Athletic visiting London's top teams.

Sean Donnelly, a senior deck hand, suffered from osteoarthritis of the spine, which was made worse by ship vibrations.

Apple is still planning a major glass design change for the iPhone's 20th anniversary next year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Hundreds of householders in nine Tower Hamlets blocks have been without a consistent water supply for up to a year.

England has already met its goal of treating 80% of known hepatitis C cases, putting it on course to beat the World Health Organisation's 2030 target.

Smart watches may track total sleep time moderately well, but they're bad at measuring different sleep stages, say experts.

A trial for pay-as-you-go digital train travel in Yorkshire, which uses a phone app to track journeys, has been extended.

OpenAI has completed a share sale worth about $7 billion, letting current and former staff sell their stock.

A new passenger train service between Finland and Sweden began on Monday, establishing the first rail link for northern Finland to southern Europe in almost 40 years.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage responded to Jeremy Clarkson's claim that his "Operation Fortress" small boats plan is "impossible".

Italian club Napoli wants to acquire Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, 29, as they attempt to offload Romelu Lukaku.

Drought conditions now encompass approximately 75% of England and the entirety of Wales, as some regions of the nation brace for a fifth heatwave.

Nearly three tonnes of cocaine with a street value of £232 million was discovered in a South American banana shipment.

Scientists have found that dogs can tell the difference between happy and negative human facial expressions, such as those showing fear, anger, and sadness.

A new report warns London's treasured green spaces, including The Royal Parks and Kew, are already being damaged by extreme weather.

Premier Andy Burnham has directed his justice minister to devise a method to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers.

Premier Andy Burnham has directed his justice minister to devise a method to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers.

Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, says physical discs don't make sense for consumers in today's market.

Donald Trump has warned FIFA leaders that replacing its current president, Gianni Infantino, would be a huge error.

United is trying hard to convince 15-year-old JJ Gabriel that his future lies at Old Trafford, as other top European clubs are interested.

Marc Cucurella has backed Real Madrid for a successful season after joining the club, calling it Europe's biggest.

Actor Brad Pitt revealed in a new interview that he has started drinking again in moderation after being completely sober for seven years.

Local authorities in England will now need to give planning permission for all new vape shops, with rules also tightening the definition of what a vape shop is.

The Ministry of Defence says there's no proof of a data breach after a Chinese-made camera component was found in new Royal Navy sea drones.

The UK government is now weighing whether to re-approve two North Sea oil and gas fields after public consultations closed.

On Monday, Ukrainian drones struck locations more than 600 miles within Russia, affecting industrial and civilian infrastructure.

Most of England is under amber heat health alerts from Tuesday until Friday evening as temperatures are set to reach the mid-30s Celsius.

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the best annual astronomical events, is set to peak overnight on 12 and 13 August.

AI models from Anthropic, the company behind Claude, will now embed invisible watermarks into all text and attach signed metadata to files it creates.

Crews were called to the site near the River Mersey on Monday morning after smoke was seen coming from the woodland.

Britain's Amy Hunt clinched her first senior international title, taking the 100m gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

James McHugh, who played for Donegal in the 1992 All-Ireland winning team, has died after a road traffic collision.

Around 45 million people in England and all of Wales are now officially in drought as another heatwave hits.

New data shows August has more drink-drive collisions than any other month, with summer socialising creating more opportunities.

Foundayo is Europe's first approved daily pill, made by Eli Lilly, to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Prison Service officials have warned that exempting PC Andrew Harper’s killers from early release would mean even more prisoners get out early.