When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.

Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers creative strategies to overcome the jitters and build confidence in the moment.

Former foster youth with disabilities tell their stories — of how they got through foster care

The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping.

Four years after President Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil is back at the ballot box. This time, Lula faces Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, in a high-stakes rematch.

Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.

Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.

The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.

The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.

NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi, Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems acceptable. The documentary is made by Israeli filmmakers.

Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".

The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.

The strike on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.

The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

The man paid his ex-partner around £30,000 over two years believing she had given birth to his children.

Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.

Motion sickness is caused by a mismatch in sensory cues and women and children are more susceptible, experts say.

Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.

A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involve couples who don't live here but see it as the ultimate wedding destination.

Embedded consultants who get you up to speed on new tech in a hurry aren’t new, but they meet the AI moment

After a decade of false starts, Swift is showing backend appeal

Thou shalt love the datacenter! Verily, thou shalt rejoice in the house of the datacenter!

Two a month per submitter, starting now, and you can thank science slop for the change

Mostly 'routine research tasks,' and 'some involved government websites, which our models often use,' AI giant tells The Reg

Prosecutors claim Greg Lui helped China procure advanced hardware to develop, ahem, 'super intelligence’

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Plus: Attorneys-general say investigators should have direct access to AI companies' records when things go wrong

Grid connection awaits regulatory approval, putting planned 2027 customer delivery at risk

Two safety researchers and a program manager dismissed, company denies retaliation for raising concerns

Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.

1,300 lines of SQL querying renders accurate bitmapped views of Hell at 35 fps.

Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.

Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.

Critics say workers are still owed far more.

It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.

Nvidia’s chip-smuggling problem won’t go away as arrests continue.

Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.

A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.

Bonus: Every Electric’s batteries are beloved by household cats.