Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The Italians were found inside a 60-metre-deep (197ft) cave in Vaavu Atoll by a joint team of highly trained Finnish and Maldivian divers, the officials said. The body of a fifth Italian diver, a member of the group, had already been recovered shortly after Thursday’s accident. A Maldivian rescue diver
Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
It is not only OpenAI but the AI race itself that was vindicated in the California courtroom last night. Even though Elon Musk essentially lost on a technicality, there’s a clear signal from the verdict that making lots of money from AI and competing fiercely with rivals is simply business. The
Swatch boss says crowds are ‘good news’ after watch launch sparks chaos
The boss of Swatch has defended the launch of its collaboration with Audemars Piguet after shops in cities around the world saw disruption when large crowds attempted to buy its new pocket watch. CEO Nick Hayek Jr told there had been “overcrowding like hell” at some of its stores for
Married at First Sight UK rape allegations serious, says DCMS
Rape claims involving Channel 4’s Married at First Sight (MAFS) UK show are “serious” and there must be consequences for “criminality or wrongdoing”, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said. Regulator Ofcom said broadcasters needed to take “due care” over the welfare of show participants. Holiday company
McIlroy recovers as problem solvers flourish at testing US PGA
The second day of the US PGA Championship crystallised what was already becoming clear: Aronimink is a course for the smartest-thinking golfers who adapt quickly. Maybe there should be little surprise that Maverick McNealy, an intelligent but unheralded American who once considered snubbing golf for a business career, is leading
Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
Sir David Beckham has become the UK’s first billionaire sportsman, and Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have made it onto the annual Sunday Times Rich List of the UK’s 350 richest individuals and families for the first time. The collective wealth of Sir David and his wife, Lady Beckham, is estimated
Town prepares to cheer on Eurovision local hero
The home town of the electronic musician representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest is preparing to cheer him on. Sam Battle, known as Look Mum No Computer, will perform at the final on Saturday in his bid to become the first British entry to win since 1997. The artist and
New Zealand’s Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
New Zealand’s Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga Wai hono i te po has met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. The meeting with the British monarch was Te Arikinui’s first since she became queen in 2024, following the death of her father, Kiingi Tuheitia. The visit marks a near
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
The US justice department is reportedly preparing to indict aging Cuban leader Raúl Castro in the coming days over the shooting down of two aircraft three decades ago. The reported charges, which would need to be approved by a US grand jury, emerged as the director of the CIA travelled
The boldest new cars unveiled at Beijing Auto Show 2026
Auto China is the world’s largest auto show, and Chinese companies are redefining what cars of the future are capable of – from five‑minute EV charging, to vehicles with no steering wheels at all. As software, AI, and manufacturing merge at breakneck speed, journalist Suranjana Tewari finds out why China