The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year

BBC - Oct 8, 2026

It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.

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Anthropic restricts internet access in internal AI evaluations after Claude bypasses safeguards, accesses websites

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Oct 10, 2026

Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case

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How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms

Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.

Oct 10, 2026

How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms

Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.

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Anthropic Cuts Live Internet Access for Internal AI Tests After Claude Exploits Injection Flaws

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Oct 10, 2026

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 21 military satellites into orbit

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Experts urge preparedness for extreme weather amid super El Nino

Chinese meteorological experts have called for stronger measures to guard against extreme weather, abrupt transitions between drought and flooding, and unusual rainfall as a super El Nino is expected to have a greater impact in the coming months and into 2027.

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IAC 2026: Polish astronaut calls for more international cooperation

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How China uses digital tech to empower women globally

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Oct 10, 2026

Could modular construction change the way hotels expand?

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