Majority of homes in NI have power restored after Storm Boelo

BBC - Oct 25, 2026

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE) said around 12,500 properties were without power at one stage.

Read full article

More News

Has the time come to stop changing the clocks? All the countries that do not observe Daylight Saving Time - as scientists call for the UK to follow suit
Oct 25, 2026
Has the time come to stop changing the clocks? All the countries that do not observe Daylight Saving Time - as scientists call for the UK to follow suit

As autumn sets in and the nights start to draw longer, it's finally time to officially say goodbye to British Summer Time.

More wet and windy weather to follow stormy weekend
Oct 25, 2026
More wet and windy weather to follow stormy weekend

Following the first two named storms of the season, wet and very windy conditions are set to continue into the start of the new week.

The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
Oct 25, 2026
The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster

George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules
Oct 25, 2026
Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules

The comments came after the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.

Tech Layoffs 2026: Job cuts near 2 lakh globally as big tech like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Meta & more pivot to AI
Oct 25, 2026
Tech Layoffs 2026: Job cuts near 2 lakh globally as big tech like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Meta & more pivot to AI

Tech companies are utilising job cuts to demonstrate a commitment to margin expansion, pushing stock prices higher even as they announce internal restructuring.

The Olaf effect: Woke scientists claim female animals, monsters, robots and magical creatures are 'underrepresented' in children's cartoons
Oct 25, 2026
The Olaf effect: Woke scientists claim female animals, monsters, robots and magical creatures are 'underrepresented' in children's cartoons

From Olaf to Mike Wazowski, many of the most loveable cartoon characters are non-human. But experts from UC Berkeley point out that most of these characters are portrayed as male.

Put Your A.I. Agents to Work with These 4 Killer Tasks
Oct 25, 2026
Put Your A.I. Agents to Work with These 4 Killer Tasks

When you start using Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s dots for these tasks — like applying for jobs and booking hard-to-get restaurant tables — you may never go back.

Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
Oct 25, 2026
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored

The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

Less than 20 folds, one cracked screen: iPhone Duo buyers raise durability concerns
Oct 25, 2026
Less than 20 folds, one cracked screen: iPhone Duo buyers raise durability concerns

Apple iPhone Duo buyers have reported cracked inner screens near the hinge within hours of use, with one user claiming the display broke after fewer than 20 folds. Images shared on Reddit reportedly show similar damage across multiple devices, raising concerns about the foldable phone’s durability.

Jilin-1 satellites unveil high-resolution images of Taiwan region
Oct 25, 2026
Jilin-1 satellites unveil high-resolution images of Taiwan region

To mark the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration, China's Jilin-1 satellites have released a series of stunning high-resolution images that clearly capture streets and landmarks from space.

Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges
Oct 25, 2026
Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges

A report marking 10 years of the Isle of Man as a UNESCO Biosphere highlights the scheme's progress.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Oct 25, 2026
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Recommended