Crowdstrike and Microsoft: What we know so far

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:11
A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.

How a single IT update caused global havoc

Technology - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:05
Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms.

Watch: Huge queues and delays at airports worldwide

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 08:51
Many flights have been grounded, with huge queues and delays at airports all over the world.

Leave cliff diving to professionals, warns police

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 08:22
The warning comes as Ballycastle is set to host the 2024 Red Bull Cliff diving series this week.

Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 08:16
One of Vietnam's most powerful leaders, he oversaw the economy's supercharged growth.

Israeli man killed in drone attack on Tel Aviv

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:52
It is the first attack of its kind on the Israeli city, which Yemeni rebels say they carried out.

Zelensky urges PM to help lift Ukraine weapon limits

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:50
The Ukrainian president is the first foreign leader to address the cabinet in person since 1997.

Trump recounts shooting in marathon Republican convention speech

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:48
Donald Trump told supporters he was "not supposed to be here," reflecting on a recent attempt on his life.

Jade Thirlwall is 'ready to give pop girlie drama'

Entertainment - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:48
The star releases her debut solo single, Angel of My Dreams, after 10 years performing in Little Mix.

Jade Thirlwall is 'ready to give pop girlie drama'

Entertainment - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:48
The star releases her debut solo single, Angel of My Dreams, after 10 years performing in Little Mix.

Jade Thirlwall is 'ready to give pop girlie drama'

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:48
The star releases her debut solo single, Angel of My Dreams, after 10 years performing in Little Mix.

Mass IT outage affects airlines, hospitals, media and banks

Technology - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:24
Cyber-security firm Crowdstrike said its update had caused the problem on computers running Windows.

UV index: Levels explained and how to protect yourself

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:23
How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.

UK government debt highest since 1962

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:51
Debt has exceeded the highs reached during the coronavirus pandemic for the first time.

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:32
Regulator Ofcom says the new rules will come into force in January with price rises made clear before sale.

Donald Trump's convention speech: ‘I had God on my side’

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:19
The former president described the moment he was shot.

Donald Trump's convention speech: ‘I had God on my side’

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:19
The former president described the moment he was shot.

Damon Albarn disagrees with Bob Dylan gig phone ban

Entertainment - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:06
The Blur frontman performed at Wembley Stadium last summer amongst a sea of mobile phones.

Damon Albarn disagrees with Bob Dylan gig phone ban

Entertainment - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:06
The Blur frontman performed at Wembley Stadium last summer amongst a sea of mobile phones.

Japanese gymnast set to miss Olympics for smoking

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 03:57
Shoko Miyata has been sent home before the Paris Olympics for smoking, in violation of Japan Gymnastics Association rules.