Thursday September 10, 2026
August joint hottest month on record globally
BBC Weather Presenter Simon King explains the figures.
Drax ash mound extraction plan approved
Plans to extract and reuse million tonnes of ash from a mound next to Drax are given the go-ahead.
August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niņo drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niņo saw August reach the record for warmest month.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
Wednesday September 09, 2026
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the ?13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern
The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.
Beavers 'could boost wildlife and tackle drought'
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is looking for suitable areas to reintroduce the animals.
Douglas Head designated a Conservation Area
Douglas Head has been formally designated a Conservation Area - but what does that actually mean?
