Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."

Overprescribing antibiotics breeds antibiotic resistance. A new tool aims to lower a notably high rate of such prescriptions in Rwanda.

Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error.

Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.

The case accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.

The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.

The House is set to vote today on whether to constrain President Trump's authority to continue to wage war on Iran. And, Minnesota sues the Trump administration over halted Medicaid funding.

The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.

The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages.

When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out.

The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.

Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.

Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.

The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.

Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.

They were bought to fight crime on the streets - but after two years were sold for only £6k.

MOIS-linked MuddyWater crew has a new, custom implant

An Iranian cyber crew believed to be part of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) has been embedded in multiple US companies' networks - including a bank, software firm, and airport, among others - since the beginning of February, with more activity in the days following the US and Israeli military strikes, according to security researchers.…

Bit tricky enforcing this. What's the penalty if they go up anyway?

Seven of the top US AI companies and hyperscalers have officially agreed to protect American consumers from price hikes due to datacenter energy and infrastructure increases caused by the AI build boom.…

You made a time machine vapemobile ... out of a Delorean G-Wiz?

The world would be a better place if all of us were as willing to upcycle as aggressively as YouTuber Chris Doel, who has demonstrated that batteries from 500 disposable vapes can actually power one of the UK's most famous electric vehicles. …

LibreOffice steward says Commish undermines its own standards by asking for feedback via Excel spreadsheet

The Document Foundation has taken a swipe at the European Commission over its consultation on guidance for the EU's Cyber Resilience Act – because the feedback template is only available as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.…

Authorization Act seeks to keep lights on until commercial stations are ready

The NASA Authorization Act of 2026 has been approved, and alongside a directive for NASA to establish a permanent Moon base, the legislation includes language extending the International Space Station to 2032.…

Euro productivity suite appears to be hosted Nextcloud and Collabora Online

In the battle of the online office suites, a new contender has entered the ring... but under the wrestler's mask, we think there may be a familiar face.…

FCC not pleased about EU space tech reqs to enter Common market, among other things

Updated The US government is consulting with the telecoms industry about "reciprocity" in satellite services, in a move that could see another dispute erupt with the European Union over regulations.…

Project initiated by Nuxt lead Daniel Roe attracts wide support thanks to multiple issues with the official interface

A new browser for the npm registry has launched in alpha, following grassroots demand for an alternative to the official npmjs.com interface.…

Embeds Edge into AI assistant, ignores questions about opt-in

Microsoft is rolling out a Copilot update to Windows Insiders that embeds web browsing directly into the assistant, opening links in a side panel rather than launching your default browser.…

Contractors tasked with improving AI reportedly had access to intimate footage captured through wearables

Britain's privacy watchdog is asking questions about Meta's AI-powered smart glasses after reports that human contractors reviewing recordings from the devices were exposed to extremely private moments captured by unsuspecting users.…

"My power is absolute. At heights no one ever dreamed of. But I have a bigger destiny."

With no enforcement and questionable economics, it may not make a difference.

Drivers aren't happy about energy management, and one team won't finish the race.

DC's Green Lantern is reimagined as part True Detective, part Slow Horses, and we're here for it.

"We were happy to see the renewed commitment to transition from the ISS."

Elon Musk takes the stand in a San Francisco courtroom.

In otherwise minor software update, macOS now uses M5's new nomenclature.

Plant won't be done until 2030 at the earliest, and it still needs an operating license.

"I am not aware of anything that is extraterrestrial, other than comets and things like that."

System can identify genes, regulatory sequences, splice sites, and more.