At least seven dead as Uganda's presidential election descends into violence. President Museveni set for fifth decade in power amid opposition fraud allegations. Read the full report.
A US federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking sensitive California voter data, ruling the move threatened democracy. Read the full analysis.
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
Keir Starmer's chief of staff told cabinet the government must rebuild trust with 'emotion, empathy and evidence' as polls show Labour lagging. The PM vows to relish the 'fight of our lives' against Reform UK.
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
Australia's privacy watchdog launches a compliance sweep targeting estate agents, pubs, and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for failing legal standards. Read the full investigation.
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
The remains of triathlete Erica Fox have been found on a California beach after a week-long search following a suspected shark incident. Read the full story.
Shocking drone footage reveals the devastating aftermath of California floods, with homes completely submerged in mud. See the full video and the urgent response efforts.
Los Angeles's film industry faces a crisis after strikes, tech shifts, and runaway production. Can new incentives and adaptation secure its future? Explore the data and insider views.
A deadly atmospheric river storm has claimed a third life in Southern California, causing severe flooding, mudslides, and widespread disruption. Governor Newsom declares a state of emergency.
A powerful atmospheric river storm has triggered severe flooding across California, forcing mass evacuations and a state of emergency. Get the latest on this extreme weather event.
Southern California faces its wettest Christmas in years with up to 8 inches of rain, prompting evacuation warnings and a state of emergency. Stay informed on the latest storm impacts.
A decade-long study reveals that discarding furniture containing flame retardants can halve toxic chemical levels in blood within 1.4 years. Learn how to protect your home's health.
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
One dead as flooding hits California. A powerful 'Pineapple Express' atmospheric river threatens more heavy rain and mudslides across the state during the Christmas holiday week.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Sacramento DA Thien Ho's new book details the prosecution of Joseph DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer, and the quest for justice for his victims. Discover the story behind the mask.
California achieved a historic clean energy milestone in 2025, powering its grid entirely with renewables daily. As the US federal government retreats, the Golden State positions itself as a global climate leader.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
Shocking doorbell footage appears to show an Amazon delivery driver picking up a woman's cat and walking off with it. The pet owner is pleading for her safe return.
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
California's DMV has paused a suspension of Tesla's sales licence, granting the EV maker a 90-day reprieve in a case over allegedly misleading Autopilot and Full Self-Driving marketing. Read the latest.
Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Could face life or death penalty.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
A major voter list revision in India, criticised as a covert citizenship survey, is allegedly targeting Muslims and threatening democratic integrity. Critics warn of mass disenfranchisement.
Federal officials in the US have charged four suspects accused of planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the foiled plot.
Governor Gavin Newsom appoints former CDC officials Dr Susan Monarez and Dr Debra Houry to spearhead California's new public health initiative, PHNIX, in direct response to Trump administration policies.