Tuesday June 02, 2026
Next El Niņo could be strongest in decades
A new phase of the natural El Niņo weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.
Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space
John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.
Kids collect five bags of litter left on riverbank
A farmer says he is having to remove litter from his fields on a daily basis.
Water voles brought back to river after 20 years
About 300 water voles are released in Farnham as part of a bid to restore the species to the river.
How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
Monday June 01, 2026
'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
