OpenAI, which is expected to launch its GPT-5 AI model this week, is making updates to ChatGPT that it says will improve the AI chatbot’s ability to detect mental or emotional distress. To do this, OpenAI is working with experts and advisory groups to improve ChatGPT’s response in these situations, …
Read More »AIG Women’s Open 2025: Royal Porthcawl proves major credentials
Royal Porthcawl has hosted the Amateur Championship seven times, as well as the Curtis Cup in 1964 and the Walker Cup in 1995. It has also been the stage for three Senior Opens, in 2014, 2017 and 2023, but the Women’s Open was on a different level in terms of …
Read More »Police officer removes alligator from pool with bare hands
A feisty alligator was rescued from a swimming pool by a police officer in St Augustine, Florida. Bodycam footage shows the police officer calmly reach into the water, using just his bare hands, to wrangle the “super mad” animal onto the poolside. The residents were in awe of Deputy Richardson’s …
Read More »First warning tags issued on overflowing bins
A new tagging system to encourage households to put items in the right bins and stop overflowing containers, is being rolled out in Belfast. The tag will explain how to dispose of waste properly. Belfast City Council has said it will also make it safer for operators to empty bins …
Read More »The latest weather forecast as Storm Floris expected to bring disruption
Storm Floris is set to bring strong winds to parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England on Monday. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 90mph, with the Met Office warning of danger from flying debris and large waves in coastal areas. An amber warning will be …
Read More »Why Mexico got a tariff reprieve… and Canada didn’t
The US announced fresh tariffs on more than 90 countries after reaching the deadline imposed by President Donald Trump for nations to reach trade deals. Tariffs on Canada, for example, are set to increase from 25% to 35%, although most Canadian goods are exempt. Meanwhile, higher tariffs for Mexico are …
Read More »What is umpire’s call in cricket?
In Test cricket, umpire’s call can be used to decide an outcome as part of the wider Decision Review System (DRS). Umpire’s call refers to the original decision made by an on-field official and is used in scenarios where no conclusive outcome is reached by technology. One example would be …
Read More »England 97-7 Spain: Red Roses win but Marlie Packer sent off
England: Sing; Rowland, Jones, Shekells, Breach; Harrison, L Packer; Clifford, Atkin-Davies, Bern, Ward, Ives Campion, Burton, M Packer (c), Feaunati Replacements: Campbell, Botterman, Muir, Aldcroft, Kabeya, Hunt, Heard, Dow Spain: Pena; Cortes, Vinuesa (c), Z Perez, Piquer; Argudo, Aresti; Silva, Blanco, De Andres, Castelo, Martinez, Peralta, Rosell, Capell. Replacements: Jou, …
Read More »England vs India fourth Test: Ravindra Jadeja refuses Ben Stokes handshake to end game as a draw
England captain Ben Stokes offers a handshake to try and end the Test match as a draw but India decide to stay out on the field until Ravi Jadeja and Washington Sundar reach their centuries. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India fourth Test – day five Available to UK users only. …
Read More »Wounded soldier escapes battlefield using e-bike delivered by drone
This is the moment an injured Ukrainian soldier behind enemy lines made his escape using an e-bike delivered by a drone. Footage released by the Rubizh Brigade, part of the national guard of Ukraine, shows the wounded soldier, known as Tanker, receiving the e-bike by drone, which he says he …
Read More »Industrial estate fire suspect caught on CCTV
A person suspected of starting a fire at an industrial estate in Glasgow has been captured on CCTV. Fire crews were alerted to the blaze at a single-storey commercial building on Stanley Street at about 06:45 on Thursday. CCTV footage, obtained by BBC Scotland News, shows a person walking up …
Read More »Nintendo Switch prices are going up after this weekend
Nintendo is raising the price of the original Switch “family of systems and products,” the company announced on Friday. Along with the first-generation Nintendo Switch, the price change also affects the Switch OLED, Switch Lite, and “select” accessories. It’s also raising the price of some Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, certain …
Read More »Police investigate deliberate fire at Glasgow industrial estate
Police say a fire at an industrial estate in Glasgow was started deliberately. The blaze broke out at a single-storey commercial building on Stanley Street at about 06:45 on Thursday. Smoke from the Kinning Park storage unit was sent billowing across the M8 motorway at rush hour. The Scottish Fire …
Read More »Women’s Open 2025: Lottie Woad five behind Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda
Lottie Woad shot a level-par first round to lie five shots off the Women’s Open lead jointly held by Japanese duo Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda. England’s Woad began as favourite at Royal Porthcawl, having won two events and narrowly missing out on a first major title in July. The …
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