86m Spotify tracks stolen in major data scrape
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.
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Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared in Shropshire after a large sinkhole breached a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared after a large sinkhole breaches a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing boats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Eurostar AI Chatbot Security Flaws Left Customers Exposed
Eurostar's new AI chatbot contained critical security vulnerabilities, researchers found. The train operator initially ignored warnings, raising concerns about AI safety. Read the full investigation.
Worker killed by 95kg granite slabs in Lanarkshire
A 61-year-old father was killed when granite slabs fell from a lorry in Larkhall. Blyth Marble Ltd admitted breaching health and safety laws. Read the full report.
Foreign Office hacked, ministers say no personal data at risk
A minister confirms the Foreign Office suffered a hack in October but states the government is 'fairly confident' individual data is safe. Get the latest on this security breach.
Foreign Office hack confirmed, ministers say data safe
A minister confirms the Foreign Office was hacked in October but says the government is 'fairly confident' no individual data was accessed. Read the latest on the investigation.
UK Foreign Office hit by cyber-attack in October
Trade minister Chris Bryant confirms a cyber-attack on the Foreign Office in October, but says it's 'not clear' if China was responsible. Read the latest details on the security breach.
Spotify users switch to Amazon Music's free 4-month trial
Amazon Music Unlimited tempts Spotify users with a 4-month free trial, superior Ultra HD audio, Audible access, and a lower monthly price. Discover the perks of switching.
Cyber Hackers Target London Council Staff on Microsoft Teams
Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by November cyber attack. Staff warned after hackers target individuals via Microsoft Teams. Supplier payments delayed.
Massive data centre's water demand raises environmental concerns
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.
Man boards Heathrow flight without passport or ticket
A man allegedly boarded a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Norway without travel documents, leading to a three-hour delay and a major security review. Read the full investigation.
Pornhub hack exposes millions of users' private data
A major data breach at Pornhub has compromised the viewing habits and details of Premium users. The ShinyHunters gang is demanding a Bitcoin ransom. Discover the full story and implications.
Westminster Council warns personal data copied by hackers
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.
Pornhub data breach exposes 200m premium user records
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.
AI-Generated Music Floods Streaming Platforms, Sparking Debate
As AI songs top Spotify and Billboard charts, Guardian readers share deep concerns over ethics, copyright, and the essential human heart of music. Discover the debate.
Data 'Wrap' Fatigue Hits Festive Season in 2025
From Spotify to banking apps, personalised year-end data summaries are everywhere. Anna Moloney argues this corporate trend exposes our habits and traps us in repetitive cycles. Is it time to leave the past in the past?
Washington State Levee Breach Forces Urgent Evacuations
Emergency crews in Washington state race to repair breached levees after multiple atmospheric rivers cause severe flooding. Residents told to 'go now' as rivers reach critical levels.
Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
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 and LSEG Strike Major Data Partnership
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.
Amazon reprimanded by Ofcom over film mix-up
Amazon Prime Video breached UK regulations after a family was shown a sexually explicit film instead of the children's movie they rented. Ofcom has issued a formal ruling.
Parliament intruder stopped by workman
A trespasser evaded armed police to enter the House of Lords before being caught. The security breach was not publicly announced. Read the full story.
Levee Breach Forces Evacuations in Seattle Suburbs
Immediate evacuation ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. A week of heavy rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Read the latest updates.
Pearson fined £2m for serious exam standards failures
Exam board Pearson hit with £2m in fines for breaches affecting GCSE English, A-Level Chinese, and an online English test. Ofqual acts to protect student trust.
Keir Starmer says Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives his clearest signal yet that Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, calling the former deputy PM 'hugely talented' and the UK's best social mobility story.
Starmer: Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms former deputy PM Angela Rayner will rejoin his cabinet. Get the latest on this major UK political development.
Prison tutor's affair exposed by locked classroom door
A Chelmsford prison tutor admitted misconduct after a relationship with an inmate was discovered. The affair came to light when a colleague found their classroom locked from the inside.
Spotify's 'Listening Age' Feels Wildly Inaccurate
Spotify Wrapped's 'Listening Age' feature is sparking confusion. Users who streamed artists like Sabrina Carpenter are being told their musical taste is decades older. Discover why the algorithm misfires.
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Huge Water Demand for Data Centres
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Spotify's 'Listening Age' Stirs UK Reaction, Swift Tops Streams
Spotify's new 'listening age' feature in Wrapped has UK users amused and bemused, while Taylor Swift secures her third consecutive year as the most-streamed artist. Discover the data and the debate.
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