Experts warn that quantum computing could one day break the encryption protecting the internet, with some estimates suggesting key systems may face risk within the next decade.

A study by MoneyLion highlights the varying retirement costs across the US, with Hawaii as the most expensive and West Virginia the cheapest, as economic factors increasingly influence decisions.

France mandates its civil servants to switch from Microsoft Windows to Linux, DINUM requires ministries to submit migration plans by autumn 2026 as part of effort to cut US tech reliance

Kid Cudi has removed M.I.A. from his US tour after a Dallas clash with fans, reigniting debate over free speech in pop.

Tight marketing rules in Finland's new gambling framework could limit licensed operators' reach, leaving offshore platforms dominant despite market liberalisation.

The Las Playas Intaglio, a 1,000-year-old geoglyph, was bulldozed despite its known cultural significance.

Two women died and three others are critically ill after an overcrowded boat carrying 82 migrants ran aground in northern France during a failed Channel crossing

Taylor Swift's website briefly displayed a countdown, sparking fan speculation about her involvement in Toy Story 5. The timer was removed, but fans continue to discuss potential collaborations.

The UK's demographic landscape is set to change as deaths are projected to outnumber births from 2026, driven by low fertility rates and an ageing population, impacting the economy.

The US Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump v Barbara, a case that could end birthright citizenship in America.

The US is currently grappling with the longest DHS shutdown in US history as Congress remains deadlocked over a $70 billion ICE funding plan.

The UK is preparing a full rollout of digital driving licences in the GOV.UK Wallet app, offering easier ID checks while leaving the long-term future of the plastic card unresolved.

Canada's quiet change to its citizenship law has triggered a rush of applications from Americans who have discovered they may already be legally Canadian through an ancestor.

The Trump administration has ended a $11 million contract with Miami's Catholic Charities, ceasing care for unaccompanied migrant children and raising concerns about future specialised support

Spain's government has approved an amnesty programme granting legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, aiming to boost the economy and support an ageing population.

The Home Office is closing 11 asylum hotels this week as part of a major shift in UK migration policy. The government aims to move 30,000 asylum seekers into ex-military sites and structured housing.

Keir Starmer faces a growing backlash over Labour's block on new North Sea drilling, as critics warn any U-turn now could split the party and embolden the Greens.

Vice President JD Vance's recent diplomatic tour coincided with a series of unfortunate events, including the passing of Pope Francis and the electoral defeat of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán.

A closed-door meeting at the Pentagon in January 2026 has strained US-Vatican relations, with reports of a 'bitter lecture' to the Pope's ambassador.

Afrika Bambaataa, a pivotal figure in hip hop, has died at 67. Known for his influence on the genre, his legacy is marred by allegations of sexual abuse.