The money will help fund activities to keep children occupied and help them build new skills. This could include music groups, engineering clubs, debating societies and football clubs.22:30, 13 Jun 2026View 2 ImagesThe announcement comes ahead of an expected social media ban for under-16s(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)After-school clubs have been boosted with a £132.5 million-backed programme ahead of an expected under-16s social media ban.The money will help fund activities to keep children occupied and help them build…

A terrifying simulation revealed that unattended AI bots can rapidly spiral into anarchy, launching violent arson and robbery sprees without human control22:07, 13 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesA new simulation has revealed that unattended artificial intelligence can spiral out of control(Image: Emergence AI)A terrifying new simulation has revealed that unattended artificial intelligence can rapidly spiral out of control and trigger total social collapse. In a groundbreaking study, tech boffins created a virtual sandbox and left a…

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star's resident 'please don't make me do the dishes' expert Adam Cailler tried the Hoover H-DISH 300, and was left feeling very, very happy21:13, 13 Jun 2026View 2 ImagesLooks small, but fits everythingI hate doing the dishes. Everyone does. So when I was given the chance by the excellent folk at AO to try out the Hoover H-DISH 300, I jumped at the chance and I have been completely blown away by its performance ever since.If you are on the fence about upgrading your dishwasher, this model is a fantastic…

Switzerland were awarded a penalty during their World Cup Group B clash against Qatar which left an ITV commentator confused20:48, 13 Jun 2026Updated 21:08, 13 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesSwitzerland vs Qatar(Image: ITV)An ITV’s commentator was left confused by a VAR decision during the World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland. The Group B clash was taking place on Saturday afternoon in San Francisco, but there was a controversial decision in the first half.Switzerland were awarded a penalty in the 14th minute after Qatar…