What is Bitcoin and how is it created? A quick guide to the cryptocurrency craze
As the price of the world's most popular virtual currency keeps surging — to a record $17,000 on Thursday — here's a quick look at what it is and how it is "mined."
Is this the oldest eye ever discovered? Scientists unearth 530-million-year-old fossil
Remains of extinct sea creature in Estonia reveal details of structure and function of ancient optical organ that could be the oldest eye ever discovered.
Google AI that mastered chess in 4 hours could 'enslave the human race'
Google DeepMind's artificial intelligence programme AlphaZero able to master game of chess from scratch and evolve "superhuman" abilities.
Security bug that let hackers steal banking passwords put 10 million app users at risk
Major banking applications used by HSBC, NatWest and Co-op had potential to let hackers steal usernames and passwords of account holders.
Bitcoin's 'high fees and volatility' to blame for Steam ditching cryptocurrency
Gaming marketplace Steam will no longer accept bitcoin as payment as cryptocurrency value hits new peak and financial experts sound alarm over bubble bursting.
Bitcoin passes £10,000 to reach new all-time high
The value of bitcoin – the world's most popular cryptocurrency – surged past £10,000 ($13,300) per coin, defying critics to reach yet another all-time high.
Gang with illegal factory made two million cigarettes a day – and even had its own brand
Counterfeit cigarette ring smashed in joint operation by Europol and several national police forces in Granada and Malaga.
Beer can be used to create sustainable petrol, scientific study shows
Team of Bristol University scientists show that beer ingredient ethanol is ideal source to make sustainable alternative to petrol.
Is bitcoin in trouble? Users of world's third-largest market 'can't withdraw funds'
Users of US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex voice frustration over lengthy customer support delays and alleged inability to withdraw funds from the platform.
Is the bitcoin party over? UK to crack down on cryptocurrency amid crime concerns
Cryptocurrency exchanges in the EU and UK are set to face increased regulation from next year amid concerns they could be used for money laundering and tax evasion.
In defence of Damian Green? Tory MPs admit they openly share passwords with staff
Cybersecurity experts were alarmed by the relaxed attitude on password security – which nonchalantly shunned password best practices issued by the MP's own government.
Watch botched detonation of famous Silverdome which leaves stadium still standing
An iconic stadium in the US state of Michigan - the Pontiac Silverdome - that was set for partial demolition on 3 December is still standing thanks to failed wiring.
18-year-old who allegedly molested more than 50 children handed to police by own mother
18-year-old Joseph Hayden Boston from California has confessed to molesting more than 50 children over several years and was only caught after confessing his crimes to his mother.
Shocking video of 'sleeping' lorry driver causing devastating motorway crash
Mariusz Wlazlo has been jailed for 16 months after caused a horrific motorway crash by accelerating his vehicle into stationary traffic on the M6 earlier this year.
US President Donald Trump will make 'working visit' to UK in February 2018
US president Donald Trump will reportedly fly into the UK for a "working visit" in late February 2018, following speculation a long-awaited state visit had been put in jeopardy.
Chance of war with North Korea growing every day warns Trump's defence chief
Donald Trump's national security advisor, HR McMaster, has warned that the rogue nation is "the greatest immediate threat to the United States."
Great-great grandmother 'stabbed to death in nursing home by own grandson'
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his 94-year-old great-great grandmother to death at her Essex nursing home.
Theresa May's social mobility vision overshadowed by Brexit – 'little hope for a fairer Britain'
All four MPs responsible for the Social Mobility Commission have quit, issuing a sharp warning that the government is more preoccupied with Brexit than working to help disadvantaged citizens.
Father of two posed as taxi driver to rape drunk 18-year-old on night out
A father-of-two has been jailed for six years for raping an 18-year-old woman after offering to drive her and a friend home after a night out in Glasgow last year.
Catholic priest accused of raping children after purifying them with holy oil is arrested
Italian police arrested a priest working in the parish of the village of Sant'Agata who, for at least three years, is alleged to have raped several children under the age of 14.
Facebook designs Minority Report-style face-scanning tech for the high street
The new Facebook patent says the facial recognition aims to improve "service to visiting customers" by "systematically and intelligently" identifying their needs.
French mother, 53, confesses to secretly killing five of her babies
A French woman was charged by police Thursday (30 November) after confessing to secretly killing five of her babies, bringing a 14-year-old cold case to a chilling end.
Facebook and smartphones are existential threats to humanity, warns ex-Googler
Former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris sounds alarm over threats to democracy, children's mental health and our evolutionary future.
Russian PM says it's 'laughable' to criticise Kremlin spies for state-sponsored hacking
Dmitry Medvedev, the PM of Russia, today (30 November) said that state-sponsored hacking and espionage is normal, criticising the belief that every hack has Kremlin links.
Why are Paul Golding and Jayda Fransen still verified on Twitter?
Twitter has declined to answer questions around the personal – verified - account of Jayda Fransen, the deputy leader of Britain First, who was retweeted by Donald Trump.
Card sharks used radioactive decks to gain advantage in underground betting sessions
German detectives believed to have cracked major gambling scam in which crooks used radioactive playing cards to gain advantage during illegal money-making sessions.
Facebook bot problem:Users forced to upload selfies to prove they are real
Facebook, the world's largest social network, has confirmed that it is attempting to "catch suspicious activity" by making users upload selfie-style pictures prove they are real.
Instagram regram button that lets you quickly share friends' pics being tested
Facebook-owned photo application Instagram is reportedly testing a 'regram' function – similar in style to Twitter's retweet button – to let users share interesting content.
Cryptocurrency apps with millions of downloads are exposing your data to hackers
Some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps on Google Play, the official Android marketplace, have severe security issues that could leave online currency open to hacking.
Bitcoin breaks $10,000 barrier - this is why digital currency is spiking
Less than a year ago, the online currency was trading at below $1,000 per coin but has since spiked in value despite pressure from financial giants.
