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Tighter security needed to prevent repeats of Twitter hack, experts say

Tighter security needed to prevent repeats of Twitter hack, experts say

Cyber security analysts have called on social media firms to introduce tighter security measures for internal admins following Twitter breach.

Lewis slams ‘improper’ bid to impose PM’s choice as head of security committee

Lewis slams ‘improper’ bid to impose PM’s choice as head of security committee

The Tory backbencher was expelled from the parliamentary Conservative Party after winning the chairmanship of the ISC with opposition votes.

Leicester mayor warns of residents’ anger if city-wide lockdown is extended

Leicester mayor warns of residents’ anger if city-wide lockdown is extended

Sir Peter Soulsby said dramatic progress has been made in fighting coronavirus.

People who found solace in nature in lockdown urged to join butterfly count

People who found solace in nature in lockdown urged to join butterfly count

TV naturalist Chris Packham said the Big Butterfly Count is a chance to give back to the natural world that helped many people through recent months.

Sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester removed from Colston plinth

Sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester removed from Colston plinth

The piece, by artist Marc Quinn, had been erected without the permission of Bristol City Council.

Lockdown has claimed nearly 650,000 jobs since March

Lockdown has claimed nearly 650,000 jobs since March

The Office for National Statistics said another 74,000 UK workers lost their jobs last month, taking the number of paid employees to 28.4 million.

Closest images ever taken of the Sun show ‘campfires’ dotted across its surface

Closest images ever taken of the Sun show ‘campfires’ dotted across its surface

The images were captured last month by the Solar Orbiter, a probe designed and built in the UK.

Statue of Black Lives Matter protester taken down

Statue of Black Lives Matter protester taken down

The sculpture, entitled A Surge of Power (Jen Reid), was installed without the knowledge or consent of Bristol City Council.

Northern accents starting to become more similar, research claims

Northern accents starting to become more similar, research claims

The study said accents from Liverpool and Newcastle still maintained their distinction.

Bitcoin latest hack to see celebrities lose control of their Twitter accounts

Bitcoin latest hack to see celebrities lose control of their Twitter accounts

It is not the first time that people’s social media pages have been taken over.

Blood iron levels could be key to slowing ageing, study suggests

Blood iron levels could be key to slowing ageing, study suggests

University of Edinburgh scientists and Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing used genetic data from more than one million people.

Notting Hill Carnival to go digital for 2020 festival

Notting Hill Carnival to go digital for 2020 festival

The London summer staple will be streamed online during the August bank holiday weekend.

Sugar content in savoury baby foods increases – study

Sugar content in savoury baby foods increases – study

Researchers found that the sugar content in sweet “spoonable” baby foods had reduced by 6% since 2013, but the amount in savoury foods had risen 16%.

We’ve never needed Gene Roddenberry’s vision more than we need it now – Isaacs

We’ve never needed Gene Roddenberry’s vision more than we need it now – Isaacs

The 57-year-old starred as Gabriel Lorca in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery.

Nurses and midwives ‘at high risk of burnout and bullying in the workplace’

Nurses and midwives ‘at high risk of burnout and bullying in the workplace’

Working conditions pose a significant threat to their mental health, which could worsen due to the pandemic, a review has found.

Johnny Depp’s ex-partner Vanessa Paradis due to give evidence at High Court

Johnny Depp’s ex-partner Vanessa Paradis due to give evidence at High Court

The French singer and actress was in a relationship with Mr Depp for more than 14 years.

What the papers say – July 16

What the papers say – July 16

Masks and vaccines lead many of the papers on Thursday.

Bitcoin Twitter scam: What is the cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin Twitter scam: What is the cryptocurrency?

Kanye West, Joe Biden and Barack Obama’s accounts were among those posting messages indicating they had been hacked.

Removal of Tory whip from MP called ‘utter absurdity’ by ex-Cabinet minister

Removal of Tory whip from MP called ‘utter absurdity’ by ex-Cabinet minister

Tory leadership took disciplinary action against Dr Julian Lewis as sources said the MP had “acted with the opposition for his own advantage”.

Parliament could move to York during refurbishment, Johnson says

Parliament could move to York during refurbishment, Johnson says

The renewel works were approved in 2018 and involve decanting Westminster for at least six years.

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