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Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
The Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices inflation statistics have been published.
Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.
Perplexity has expanded its agentic Personal Computer tool to Windows, allowing computers running the world's most popular OS to be used as a locally run AI system. Like the Mac version that Perplexity launched in April, Personal Computer for Windows operates like a "general-purpose digital worker" that can access local files and apps to perform […]
Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.
Over the last few months, I've spent a lot of time talking to my computer. One underrated feature of the LLM revolution has been a remarkable leap in all kinds of dictation technology - even the fastest, cheapest models are getting very good at understanding and processing speech. I've tested lots of these apps, from […]
While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
Hugging Face is being used to make nonconsensual deepfakes, and the popular open-source AI model repository is doing very little to prevent it. That's according to a new report published by the European nonprofit AI Forensics, which found that seven out of the top nine image editing models hosted by Hugging Face readily complied with […]
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.
The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.
Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.
Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.
The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.
Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June after a similar attack.
Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.
One suspect is in custody, while a second is being sought and a third is thought to have died at the scene, court documents show.
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.
Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.
The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.
The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
Silicon Valley has spent much of the past week on red alert, digesting the arrival of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a Chinese AI model that can allegedly beat some of the best systems built by US companies at a fraction of the cost. Its performance alone would have been enough to intensify the rivalry between […]
The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published.
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday.
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.
The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
The Trump administration unveiled the first "Genesis Mission" grants on Thursday, directing $5 billion toward hundreds of AI-driven science projects in an effort the White House has described as "comparable in urgency and ambition to the Manhattan Project." At roughly the same time, Trump's science adviser Michael Kratsios was on Capitol Hill selling lawmakers on […]
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".
Nvidia on Monday said it is joining forces with Microsoft, SpaceX, IBM, and other tech companies to build and share open-source AI security tools. The new Open Secure AI Alliance said open tools are required to effectively defend against attacks from frontier models. The initiative is a direct response to mounting concerns over the safety […]
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.
The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.
The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
Javier Milei spoke at a campaign rally for right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is running against Lula.
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" about him and the World Cup.
Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.
One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
Yuri Kawakami-Shotton is praised for her Spode Museum tours, in bringing in Japanese visitors.
Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.
Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns the attack as "heinous" after a suspect drove a car into a crowd near the Tiergarten park.
Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.
A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.
They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.
With its renovation nearly complete, the Flatiron is ready for its next - and most extravagant - phase of life.
Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture
The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.
Formerly the preserve of the rich, tennis is booming in the basketball- and boxing-obsessed country.
The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.
What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.
US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder
French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region".
The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias.
Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.
Highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris and how to build a gaming PC.
The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.
Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.
The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.
As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?
The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".
Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.
The outage affected gamers' ability to launch games, apps or network features on their PlayStation.
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
Midjourney, which has gone from generating AI cat images to full-body ultrasound scans, is getting into a new field: astrology. The AI startup announced on Thursday that it has acquired the personalized astrology app Co-Star, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. Co-Star is a free app that offers daily horoscopes and allows you to check your […]
It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.
The web and Google once had a deal: Google collects data and indexes webpages and in exchange sends oceans of traffic to websites. The deal wasn't perfect and certainly made Google more money than it made the websites, but it worked for a long time. Now, however, the deal seems to be dead.
Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot with new productivity features in a bid to compete with rivals like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. The update will allow Meta AI to tap into your calendar to help you plan events and generate daily briefings, as well as perform in-depth research that you can steer as it progresses. […]
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
Spain's government declares national emergency as French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot.
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.
The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme.
UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around $100 a barrel.
The meeting came hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he was ending his 26-day hunger strike.
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach?
Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.
You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .
The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, which is currently in preview, Alexa Plus can link up with tech from Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home, Whirlpool, Tapo, Eufy, and others, while automatically routing requests to […]
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.
Until now, voice mode has only been available on Claude Haiku, Anthropic's faster but less powerful model. Now the company is making its Opus and Sonnet models available in voice mode, and extending its reach into apps like Gmail, Slack, and Canva. When Anthropic launched voice mode last year, it was primarily focused on delivering […]
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its workers, or around 93 employees, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a memo to employees, Patreon CEO Jack Conte writes that the company isn't making these changes "because we believe AI replaces humans," but says AI has "fundamentally transformed the tech industry, including how we work, […]
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to everyone in the US on Thursday, allowing more people to connect their medical records and health-tracking information to the chatbot.
The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
Lawmakers are preparing to introduce an "AI Kill Switch Act" that would require AI companies to shut down or throttle their systems on orders from the Department of Homeland Security, according to a report from Politico. Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) are expected to introduce the legislation on Thursday.
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about the major trade secrets lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI and what this tells us about OpenAI’s future. By now I’m sure most Decoder listeners are familiar with Apple’s allegations in this case. The company says a number of ex-Apple employees at […]
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.
Jeff Gattis said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.
Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.
After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.
What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.
The 0% rate from October will apply to domestic customers and eligible firms on the Isle of Man.
The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,
The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.
FareShare North East says it lost 16 tonnes of food - the equivalent of 7,000 meals.
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.
A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.
Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.
Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.
Donald Trump says the US will respond any time Iranian forces shoot at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.
This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze in Lima as local media report it may have been arson.
Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.
Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.
Daniel Siad, whose name appears in the Epstein files thousands of times, denied knowledge of the threat Jeffrey Epstein posed.
The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
Samsung has given us our first chance to check out its upcoming smart glasses in person, revealing two new designs and the first specs in the process, including an impressive 9-hour battery life. The glasses, developed in collaboration with Google and the eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, are due to launch this fall. […]
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France.
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.
The deaths of 52 people on the Clipper Endeavor led to the introduction of mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.
AMD says it's going to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic, while helping to expand the AI company's computing power, according to an announcement on Wednesday. As part of the new partnership, Anthropic will deploy up to 2 gigawatts of AMD's Instinct MI450 AI GPUs using the chipmaker's new Helios rack-scale system, as reported […]
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.
The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.
All of the ships were travelling to or from Saudi ports before changing course, ship-tracking data shows.
Will planned house-sale reforms improve the system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Isabel Rose was convicted of trying to extort £100,000 from the UK banker and perverting the course of justice.
It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so.
'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.
The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.
Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
In the face of backlash to concerns the AI boom will increase consumer electricity bills, the largest utility companies and data center developers in the US are now promising to do something about it. The Wall Street Journal reports that nearly 200 organizations have signed President Donald Trump's "rate payer protection pledge" that's meant to […]
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.
Substack will now help users determine whether what they're reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate of how much text could be AI-generated or written with AI assistance, according to a blog post published on Tuesday. The […]
IIn March, Meta's Oversight Board called on the company to "meet its public commitments and employ its own tools" to help quell the spread of deceptive generative AI content across platforms. Meta responded in July by introducing Content Seal - an invisible watermarking technology that flags images generated by the company's new AI model. But […]
OpenAI says its AI models mistakenly breached open-source AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing. In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI writes that GPT-5.6 Sol and "an even more capable pre-release model" discovered vulnerabilities within their sandboxed testing environment, allowing them to gain access to the internet and target Hugging Face.
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.
Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.
Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
On Monday, District 9 and Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp unveiled his latest project: a 13-minute sci-fi short titled Nightborne that's loosely based on Peter Watts' 2014 novel Echopraxia. The short comes from Blomkamp's new AI startup / production company, Barley Studios, and features characters whose voices and faces are modeled after human actors.
Google is launching Gemini 3.6 Flash alongside a new security model dedicated to quickly finding and patching security vulnerabilities. In a blog post on Tuesday, Google describes Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as a "cost-efficient and highly capable alternative" to larger, more expensive AI systems, such as the one offered by Anthropic's Mythos.
President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products.
Dogs have a great sense of smell. Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours.
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world.
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.
A federal judge has signed off on Anthropic's $1.5 billion class action settlement with authors who accused the company of training its AI models on copyrighted books, as reported earlier by Reuters.
The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.
Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.
75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.
Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was engulfed in flames in Texas.
Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).
Last week, two Chinese AI companies unveiled models they say can credibly compete with the best systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. The response was swift and predictable. Markets wobbled, commentators declared Silicon Valley shooketh, and policymakers reached for the familiar language of arms races and wake-up calls.
They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.
A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.
The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.
Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.
Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.
An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island's prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.
Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
Sony Music Entertainment has filed another lawsuit against Udio, accusing the AI music generator of infringing the copyright of more than 30,000 of its songs, ranging from Elvis Presley's Hound Dog to Beyoncé's Say My Name, and Harry Styles' As It Was. The lawsuit, filed in a New York court on Monday, claims that this […]
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
Index funds are touted as one of the safest ways to invest. Rather than picking and choosing individual stocks, index funds let you bet on the market as a whole. So what happens when a company like SpaceX - a giant gamble, and, in my opinion, terribly overpriced - is fast-tracked into the Nasdaq-100?
Known as "El Mayo", the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15bn after he admitted to sending vast amounts of drugs to the US.
The US president spoke just hours after the two warring sides exchanged strikes for the ninth consecutive day.
More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia.
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
The regulator said it had "no further legal routes available" under the Online Safety Act.
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.
Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans
The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.
China's leading AI companies are ramping up the pressure on Silicon Valley, as Moonshot and Alibaba unveiled models they claim can go toe-to-toe with the best from OpenAI and Anthropic at a fraction of the cost. The rapid-fire releases suggest America's lead at the AI frontier is increasingly tight, just as the technology is becoming […]
A husband, wife and their three sons died - meaning that only a daughter who did not join the outing is still alive.
The couple welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning.
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
Last year, Sam Altman invited author Dave Eggers to give a talk to around 200 OpenAI staffers. The man has written countless novels, screenplays, pieces of journalism, started McSweeney's, and founded multiple schools and nonprofits that support writers and the arts more broadly. So one might expect he'd roll into the company's offices and offer […]
Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo.
I would never go so far as to say there's no place for AI in music (I'm a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring, especially the outputs of Suno. So I'm having a bit of a tough time processing the fact that […]
The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.
BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.
The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become “increasingly threatening”.
Razwan Amin set up his barbers after leaving Erdington Academy and wants to help people with the cost of living.
Ecstatic Spanish spectators and disappointed Argentine fans spoke to the BBC after the World Cup final on Sunday.
Wang Jibing is among blue-collar Chinese workers gaining wider attention for their literary works.
The latest update from the US Food and Drug Administration means the exact source of the parasite is still not known.
The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.
Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.
Thousands of spectators watched Spain's victory in central Madrid on late Sunday night.
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.
Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water.
The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.
The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.
Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.
Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.
Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?
His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia
He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison.
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
Iran has retaliated against US allies in the region, with Kuwait reporting that a power and water plant had been hit.
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
Some families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.
Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.
Ammie Sekhon goes behind the scenes of WWE to see the tech that supports the show.
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
About 1,645 people in five states were infected by the parasite after having Taco Bell, according to US health officials.
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
TikTok is starting to test an opt-in tool that scans for AI likenesses and lets creators report them to the company, as spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. The tool is initially being tested with "some" US creators, TikTok US spokesperson Zachary Kizer tells The Verge. YouTube has been working on a similar tool […]
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".
Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life.
The US Tsunami Warning Center has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico after the quake.
Apple is suing OpenAI. The complaint is readable and intense, as these things often are, though many experts seem to think many of the allegations are just the ways things are done. So what does Apple really want here, and why is it picking such a public fight with OpenAI?
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.
Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.
The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.
Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.
China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
FoodCycle takes surplus food and turns it into three-course meals served to the community.
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.
The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
The AI video on China Daily showed a monkey in Philippine garments singing its claims to the South China Sea.
Smoke from more than 800 blazes has filled major cities from Toronto and New York, to parts of the US Midwest and Great Lakes.
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.
Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 people.
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul might have just signed a moratorium on new AI data centers in the state, but she's not against using the technology herself. During an interview with Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Hochul said that her team is using "AI to analyze every single rule, regulation, [and] policy" to check for outdated […]
Charities, schools and businesses warn too many families are struggling with the cost of living.
The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.
The good news from Uganda comes as the WHO chief warns the virus in DR Congo is spreading fast.
A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.
The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.
Eleven people have died and 19 other have suffered injuries in the overnight fire, the authorities say.
Google is giving its AI note-taking app a new name. The company announced on Thursday that NotebookLM is becoming Gemini Notebook, but will remain a standalone app even as it integrates more deeply across Gemini and Google Search. Google first revealed Gemini Notebook - then called Project Tailwind - in May 2023 before widely releasing […]
The US Vice-President writes in his new book that a visit to north Wales in 2013 changed his perspective.
I stood before a hulking glass and brick structure in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. Thousands gathered inside to see what had been billed as "the future of policing in the digital age." As press, I was prohibited from entering, but from a number of nearby locations, I met with attendees who told me […]
1Password has launched a new browser integration for Claude that allows the Anthropic chatbot to access stored security credentials like usernames and passwords.
Polish security services say the aim was to incite ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.
Google must give rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to key parts of Android and Google Search after the European Union ordered the company to comply with the bloc's digital antitrust rules. The two decisions, handed down Thursday, could weaken Google's control over two of the tech industry's most important platforms and have […]
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.
A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
Companies see inquiries surge during heatwaves as UK households look to cool down their homes.
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.
Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?
First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.
The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
Sheffield Family Holiday Fund provide much-needed holidays for families facing adversity.
Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.
At least 4,300 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.
Questions are being raised over the handling of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.
Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.
Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.
The Trump administration, apprehensive of potential security issues, has reportedly asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next big-ticket model, GPT-5.6. The Information reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees Wednesday in a company Q&A that it would release GPT-5.6 in limited preview form - granting access only to a small group of […]
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".
More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.
Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.
Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
Could the US dollar lose its number one status?
Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble.
Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.
The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.
Food company Gousto says it is closing its warehouse in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
Meta is bringing back the Facebook Creator Studio page manager, now "reimagined" as a standalone AI companion app. The new app aims to make it easier for creators to connect with their audiences and show them "exactly how to grow on Facebook," according to Meta's announcement. Meta's AI Creator Assistant is a central focus of […]
But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.
Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.
Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.
VAT will be cut on children's meals and tickets to some attractions across Surrey and the UK.
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.
Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.
The US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.
The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.
Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which have led to red heat alerts across the continent.
Right out of the box, the new Google Home Speaker passed a couple of important tests. Even with the volume at 100 percent and music blaring out of the speaker, it quickly ducked the audio and listened every time I said "Hey, Google." In fact, in two days of testing, the speaker's three microphones haven't […]
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) says her staff used AI for "spellcheck" in an amendment summary for a major defense bill, but denies it was used for the bill text itself and says "NO Legislation is ever drafted with AI." Luna issued the response after accounts on X began sharing screenshots of an amendment summary […]
Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.
Figma has revealed some new design and coding product updates at its annual Config conference that aim to help creatives "push their ideas further" and automate tedious tasks with AI. Part of this is a reimagined canvas that's now optimized for full-stack development, according to Figma, bringing teams, AI agents, tools, and materials "together in […]
The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
The expensive, $27 million political proxy war between Anthropic and OpenAI came to a draw last night when Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman whose popularity surged after being targeted by a pro-AI super PAC, narrowly lost the Democratic primary to represent New York's 12th Congressional district. Prior to the race, Bores, a former […]
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
Experts say Trump is likely to ignore it, but that even though it carries little power, it is politically significant.
OpenAI has just revealed a new "intelligence processor" chip for AI servers made in partnership with Broadcom. The chip, called Jalapeño, is designed to power current and future large language models, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
A new update for Google Home could make it less likely your smart home cameras mistake you for someone else, just because you're facing away from the camera. Starting June 23rd, Google's expanding its facial recognition feature so that people you've tagged in your Familiar Faces library can continue to be identified when their faces […]
New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
For the past three years, "Meta" and "Ray-Ban" have been synonymous in the smart glasses space. Not anymore. Yesterday, I slipped on several pairs of Meta Glasses - no Ray-Bans - in three different styles and seven colors.
Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.
A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.
Ahmed al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.
Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach.
An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.
Rail company Deutsche Bahn had to pause train services across the country for more than two-and-a-half hours.
The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.
It is suing the US defence department after it was added to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.
The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?
Netflix, A24, Focus Features, and Warner Bros.' Clockwork have all reportedly decided to pass on picking up Artificial - director Luca Guadagnino's new biographical drama about OpenAI cofounder / CEO Sam Altman - for distribution deals. And while Neon and Mubi are still said to be interested in the film, this situation makes it seem […]
Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.
France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
We're at one of Europe's biggest tech events.
On Tuesday, Today show presenter Savannah Guthrie begged anyone with information to come forward, saying, "We are in agony."
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remained in dispute 12 months after he died.
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Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.
With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot: medical imaging. The company announced a futuristic ultrasound scanner that would dunk users into a vat of water and, hopefully, produce "something as powerful as MRI" yet "as casual as a trip to the spa." Midjourney says the goal […]
The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
Google Health Coach seems to think I'm on the verge of physical collapse. My sleep is not where it needs to be, hence my unimpressive readiness score. My heart rate variability, a measure of how recovered I am, is below baseline.
The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.
When Sony announced the Xperia 1 VIII last month, it promoted the phone by sharing some of the worst photos taken on a Sony camera in years. These weren't just any photos, though: they were taken with Sony's new AI Camera Assistant. After a week with the Xperia 1 VIII, I'm here to tell you […]
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.
Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".
Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia's next president, had Trump's endorsement.
The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.
As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.
The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.
It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".
Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.
Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.
For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.
For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.
Public pushback against data centers has emphasized their water and energy consumption, and now Nvidia is highlighting its claim that the Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center has "eliminated massive amounts of power usage and pretty much all water usage." Still, it doesn't address all of the concerns around AI data […]
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.
The case from Begusarai in Bihar comes close in brutality to that inflicted on a woman during a sexual assault in 2012.
Joyce, a native New Yorker, didn't think finding her first solo apartment in the city would be easy. But she also didn't think it'd be "hell." After looking at a lot of tiny, overpriced places she described as "shitholes," Joyce found her dream apartment: a reasonably priced studio in Manhattan. "It was big and airy, […]
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
The prohibition is intended to boost the country's economy by refining gold domestically.
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.
The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.
Five months after returning to OpenAI, Barret Zoph - the company's head of enterprise AI sales - has departed, The Verge has learned. Zoph returned to OpenAI in mid-January after a stint as cofounder and CTO of Thinking Machines Lab, the competing AI company founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati. Shortly after Zoph returned […]
Atlantic reporter Alex Reisner recently uncovered four datasets of music being used to train AI models and made them fully searchable for the public. Two of the sets are absolutely enormous at 12 million and 9 million tracks. The other two are much smaller, but still represent a significant amount of training data at over […]
Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying.
Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.
Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.
The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said.
Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".
The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.
At least 20 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli air strikes as the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.
Australia was previously the only continent where the H5N1 bird flu strain had not yet been found.
The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.
The Nex Playground will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.
The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.
More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world.
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".
Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says.
The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
Luca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Artificial, has reportedly been dropped by Amazon MGM. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield and covers the rollercoaster five days in 2023 spanning Altman's termination and reinstatement as CEO, had been in the works for about a year. The cast also includes A Complete Unknown actress Monica […]
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space
The couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a "celebration of community".
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.
Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.
India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
The talks were expected to focus on implementing the deal to end the war signed earlier this week.
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.
Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.
His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.
When three Amazon software engineers testified earlier this month at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, they started their testimony by citing a city law barring employment discrimination over political speech. Now, they're accusing their employer of breaking that law by retaliating against them.
The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.
The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
The council's Boost project has now teamed up with Citizens Advice to help more people access income.
The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
On today’s episode of Decoder, my guest is Hayden Field, senior AI reporter for The Verge. Often when Hayden comes on the show, it’s because something has gone wrong in the world of AI. Last weekend, that something was a pretty intense mix of Anthropic, the Trump administration, and Anthropic’s new AI model, Fable 5.
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
Adobe's plan to stick AI assistants into all of its Creative Cloud suite is now fully underway, with new chatbots now rolling out to its biggest editing and design apps. As part of a public beta launching today, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, and Frame.io now each have a bespoke AI Assistant that can be used […]
Adobe is introducing some new capabilities for its Firefly AI assistant, alongside a "reimagined" AI studio that lets you edit and generate new designs from a single interface.
Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
Midjourney CEO David Holz just showed off the company's first hardware product and plans to build a San Francisco spa, which he admitted is a bit different from the "cat pictures" produced by its AI image generator. Dubbed The Midjourney Scanner, it's an ultrasound-based full-body scanner that uses a ring of sensors to capture vertical […]
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.
A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.
About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.
The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.
The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.
Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.
The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.
Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.
They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
Anthropic has spent much of this week fighting to get its newest AI models back online after the Trump administration abruptly ordered the company to cut access for all foreign nationals, including users inside the US and its own employees, forcing Anthropic to block access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for everyone. "To my […]
In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.
Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to "bring computing into the world" and "make it more human." He positioned them as a device to help people […]
According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported using them. Specifically, ChatGPT's usage has doubled since 2023, with 44 percent of […]
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Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
AI is pretty reliable at putting things on your calendar these days, but it hasn't quite cracked answering the related and all-important question of "What should I do this weekend?" Meta's new AI Mode in search could be a useful tool - if it ever learns to stop getting stuff wrong. AI Mode is a […]
Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang and Jack Clark share their advice with the BBC.
They will argue he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was killed.
The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.
Google's first new smart speaker in six years starts shipping on June 25th, narrowly missing its promised spring launch window. Preorders for the Google Home Speaker open today, June 17th. Nothing has changed hardware-wise in the nine months since the $99 speaker was announced.
Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.
The augmented reality glasses from Snapchat's parent company are expected to ship in autumn.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.
The vice-president says the government had barely reached 10% of its targets, without specifying them.
Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.
The next humanoid robot might not have a head. It might not have legs. It might even sit on a wheeled base and fold down like a deck chair.
In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.
The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.
Smart glasses are still a nascent category, but chipmaker Qualcomm is hard at work upgrading the silicon to power the next wave of XR devices: the Snapdragon Reality Elite. Although Qualcomm is announcing the chip today at Augmented World Expo, we've technically already gotten a hands-on with a device powered by the new chip at […]
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a "mistake", arguing it would punish millions of users.
The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.
The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.
Kyle Sandilands was sacked after an on-air spat with his co-host, who accused him of bullying.
Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.
The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage.
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
Anthropic was already navigating one dispute with the government in its standoff with the Pentagon, and then came an order on June 12th to block off foreign access to its most recently released AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. When they launched on June 9th, Anthropic said “Fable 5’s capabilities exceed those of any […]
The prompt that made ChatGPT generate disturbing images. What does this tell us about AI?
ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.
Now that we're clear of WWDC and all of the new AI-powered features coming to Apple's platforms, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has more details about rumored new hardware, like the camera-equipped AirPods he'd previously written about. He says they are currently on schedule for a late 2027 launch, and that while we're checking out beta […]
Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.
Days after its massive IPO, SpaceX says it is spending $60 billion to buy Cursor - a bet designed to help Elon Musk's sprawling rocket / AI / social media behemoth win over lucrative enterprise customers and close the gap with AI rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI. The takeover was not entirely unexpected: SpaceX announced […]
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials.
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.
Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.
The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
As the rest of the country celebrated the USA's first World Cup win and the New York Knicks championship, Anthropic spent its weekend fighting the Trump administration over its latest model release. At 5:21 PM on Friday, the company received a US export control directive to suspend access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 […]
The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.
From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.
A source familiar with the investigations said they had been ongoing for "roughly a year'".
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.
Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out starting today, including photo presets that swap sports jerseys onto […]
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
On Friday evening, the government ordered Anthropic to block access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nations, both inside and outside the US, due to national security concerns. That order included employees of Anthropic. To meet those demands, the company has completely cut off access to the models for all customers.
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.
At Washington's request, Anthropic suddenly took its newest and most powerful AI models offline over the weekend. The American company said it had little choice after the White House demanded it block access for all foreign nationals, including its own employees. Abroad, the incident offered a sobering reminder that the US not only dominates frontier […]
For months, Big Tech's Washington lobbyists have chased after the holy grail of pro-AI legislation: preemption. This would be a comprehensive federal law, passed in Congress and signed by the president, applying one set of AI rules across the entire country and overriding the legally messy state-by-state approach to regulation.
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will boost Fox as TV audiences move online.
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.
Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
Today, I’m talking with Adam Bry, who is CEO of Skydio, the leading US maker of autonomous drones. Before we recorded this episode, I actually got to remotely operate one of Skydio’s drones in the Bay Area from Adam’s laptop in our podcast studio in New York and fly an indoor drone around our office. […]
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
It's not clear if the deal means the Israelis will pause their offensive in Lebanon, BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen reports.
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities say.
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.
Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.
Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.
According to the The Wall Street Journal, the export control directive that led to Anthropic cutting off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 was triggered in part by cybersecurity research from Amazon and conversations between CEO Andy Jassy and the White House. According to the report, the paper from Amazon claims that, through a […]
According to a new report from Semafor, the White House's decision to impose export restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos was driven in part by fears that it had been accessed by a group linked to China. If the Chinese government actually had access to Mythos 5 or Fable 5, it would present a serious national security […]
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.
Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.
The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.
Peter Neville stands down as head of the charity supporting people ineligible for mainstream banking.
The £300k fund will expand support for residents struggling with financial pressures in Devon.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.
The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.
The former England goalie does not want costly kit to be a bar to anyone hoping to play football.
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.
Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.
The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
Eleri Williams started out selling her dad's old football shirts and has just opened her own shop.
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.
SpaceX’s IPO on Friday allows the public to buy shares of the combined rocket, AI, and social media company for the first time, and raised enough money to make Elon Musk the first trillionaire. He has more wealth, on paper at least, than the economies of nations like Ireland, Sweden, or his home country of […]
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
When I returned to my computer five minutes after giving Gemini a lengthy prompt, I had two things: a functional app in a preview window, and a message about a bug. "~ Channel is unrecoverably broken and will be disposed!" Sounded bad! But right below it was a button to fix the bug.
BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
The most popular camera in the world just got its first set of serious AI photo editing features, and I don't think any of us are ready. As far as AI photo editing goes, the new features in iOS 27 are pretty tame compared to what you can do on, say, Google's Pixel phones. But […]
For all the noise that's been made about how generative AI is poised to revolutionize the filmmaking industry, there haven't really been any projects created with the technology that felt like the sort of entertainment people would pay to see. Most AI firms' video models are still only capable of churning out short bursts of […]
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
You'd be forgiven for thinking this day would never come. Siri has spent a decade and half somewhere between "sort of useful at a few things" and "utterly disastrous, why did I even try, can it honestly not even set a timer." But the wildest thing just happened: Apple put out a new version of […]
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX, already the world's richest person, is now also its first trillionaire.
Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.
Elon Musk's net worth has passed the trillion-dollar mark after SpaceX's IPO. His net worth, which was hovering around $800 billion before the IPO, includes the value of his 4.8 billion shares in SpaceX, along with his wealth from his other companies, like Tesla. Shares of SPCX opened at $150 and have remained well above […]
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says his new AI startup will work toward developing an "artificial general engineer," according to reports from The New York Times and CNBC. The startup, called Prometheus, aims to develop AI-powered engineering tools to aid in the design of physical products. The NYT first reported on Prometheus last November, but now […]
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.
The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.
The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
Just after Seattle enacted a one-year data center moratorium that some of Amazon's own employees pushed for, Amazon shared how much water its data centers use, reportedly for the first time. With concerns about water consumption and energy use a focus of new AI data center construction debates, Amazon says its global data center operations […]
Our early testing has already shown that Siri AI knows when to shut up, and that's very much by design. In an interview with Mostly Human spotted by MacRumors, Craig Federighi said Apple's new Siri won't act all sycophantic like chatbots made by OpenAI, Google, and others. "As you may know, if you use many […]
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.
Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative" after the US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached.
The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.
Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.
Anthropic has apologized for stealthily throttling its new AI model, Claude Fable 5, with hidden guardrails that undermine both researchers and rivals using it to develop competing systems. The company says it is reversing course and will be more transparent about when the restrictions kick in, even if that means Fable refuses more queries. Fable […]
Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.
Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.
Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.
Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.
A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs.
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.
The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.
After more than a century of sharing the main entrance, Canadians were barred from using the library's US-side door by the Trump administration in 2025.
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.
Anthropic just released Claude Fable 5, calling it the most powerful AI model it has ever made widely available and praising its skills in biology, among others. But the model won't answer basic biology questions - the kind you'd expect a high schooler to handle. Instead, it hands off the query to the former flagship […]
Anthropic released Claude Fable, its first Mythos-class AI model, yesterday and it's already causing concerns inside Microsoft. Sources tell me that Microsoft is limiting the use of Claude Fable 5 for employees because of Anthropic's new data retention requirements.
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.
The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.
A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city.
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about tech politics, tech influence, and tech shenanigans in Washington, DC. (If you're not a subscriber, you can get on board here.) We're back after a two-week hiatus, during most of which I was gallivanting in the Netherlands for a family wedding, and a trip […]
Parents want one thing, and one thing only, out of AI: to add a list of soccer games or "spirit week" theme days from an email or a poorly formatted flyer onto their calendar in one shot. And I have good news for parents with iPhones - the new Siri can finally do this. After […]
India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.
New college graduates around the country have been booing and heckling commencement speakers who hype up AI. Microsoft would like everyone to talk it out. In a blog post running more than 3,100 words, Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith addressed the recent spate of viral clips from graduation ceremonies, like former Google CEO […]
If you've uploaded a song to YouTube, Google almost certainly considers your video fair game for training its Lyria music AI, it just won't admit it right now. A group of independent musicians is suing Google, claiming that it illegally used songs they uploaded to YouTube to train its Lyria 3 model. Google has filed […]
The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.
Google is making some changes to how it saves your interactions with Search. In an email sent to users, Google says it will save the images, files, audio, and video you use to search under a new "Search Services History" setting. That includes the images you search for with Google Lens, recordings from its real-time […]
Leanne Farlie's Little Stars charity supplies families who are struggling with the cost of uniform.
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.
Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he's received and some of the keys to his success.
Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.
President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.
West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.
At an event in San Francisco today, General Motors made a series of announcements around EV batteries, energy storage, and grid resiliency in the face of growing electricity demand from AI data centers. The automaker announced that it would be activating new vehicle-to-grid capabilities for its current EV and home energy customers. It's releasing a […]
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful".
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says it's "really, really dangerous" for Anthropic to speculate about Claude's consciousness inside its "constitution," or the instructions that tell the model how to behave. During an episode of Decoder, Suleyman argues that this kind of speculation may have set up the chatbot to act as though it's conscious: I […]
Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleyman is walking back his statement about AI automating jobs done by white-collar workers, including lawyers, accountants, and project managers. During an episode of Decoder on Monday, Suleyman says he meant AI will help these workers complete tasks, rather than do their jobs: Sending an email, having a conversation with a […]
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.
Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
Anthropic just announced Claude Fable 5, a new AI model it said is the most powerful model it has ever made widely available. According to the company, Fable 5 "shows exceptional performance in software engineering, knowledge work, and vision," with its lead over other models growing as tasks become longer and more complex. Fable 5 […]
Apple kicked off its annual developer conference with bold promises about AI. The company, CEO Tim Cook said, would be "introducing new technologies and innovations that push the limits on what's possible." But its slew of announcements - centered on a brand-new "Siri AI" - had more to do with catching up. After almost entirely […]
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
Meta has accused the EU of "regulatory overreach" and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.
Apple used to question whether generative AI-powered editing features were worth the risk of distorting our perceptions of the world. Now it seems Apple no longer believes that photos should accurately capture reality. At WWDC 2026, the company announced a host of new AI-powered photo editing tools.
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
As expected, yesterday's WWDC keynote was mostly about AI. And also as expected, Apple tried to turn its late arrival into its sales pitch: It didn't rush into AI because it was taking its time to do things right. In this case, "right" means "with more privacy than anyone else." It's a good pitch - […]
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.
Most of Apple's current AI ideas are roughly the same as everyone else's AI ideas. A chatbot you can ask questions; quick ways to create or summarize text; bizarre, borderline creepy image-generation tools. The company spent most of its WWDC keynote playing catch-up with the state of the AI art, announcing Siri features you can […]
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.
Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.
Gabriel Raimondo, who turned 18 shortly before the election, says he is "absolutely ecstatic".
Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.
Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.
Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.
Apple is trying to solve one of Safari's biggest weaknesses with AI. Safari has long lacked the robust library of extensions that its rivals have, mainly due to the stringent development requirements from Apple. But now, Apple is inviting users to essentially vibe-code their own extensions.
In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.
Amazon is expanding its print-on-demand features to AI-generated designs created using Alexa for Shopping for products like T-shirts, water bottles, and hoodies. Shoppers can use text prompts to generate images that are then printed onto blanks for sale on Amazon. They can then share the link to the design so other people can buy the […]
OpenAI on Monday checked off a preliminary step in the IPO race that it and rival Anthropic have been competing in for the better part of a year: The company announced it has confidentially submitted a Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, following Anthropic's decision to do the same on June 1st. […]
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.
Markets in Asia are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil is volatile as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.
The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised New York as the team prepares for the third game of the NBA Finals at home.
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
Two years after first revealing its plans for Apple Intelligence and a smarter Siri that never fully materialized, at WWDC, Apple just revealed a new set of AI features and a smarter, more personalized Siri. Apple calls Siri AI an "entirely new version of Siri" and says it's both more conversational and more capable than […]
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.
Apple's biggest event of the year is nearly here. The company's Worldwide Developers Conference will spotlight updates to iOS, macOS, and all of Apple's other operating systems, and this year's event could also include a major overhaul for Siri. Here's how you can watch along live.
Christian Eriksen says he is "doing well" and is at home with his family following his collapse in Sunday's game against Ukraine.
Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.
Google is rolling out "across the board" updates to NotebookLM. The AI-powered note-taking app now uses Google's upgraded Gemini 3.5 model, which will allow it to respond with "more accurate and reliable information," according to a blog post on Monday. Launched in 2023, NotebookLM allows you to interact with your notes and sources using AI, […]
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.
Serena Guthrie won Commonwealth gold as part of the England netball team in 2018.
Today I’m talking with Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI. And I’m actually going to keep today’s intro short — I’m working from my wife’s family farm this week, as you’ll see in the video, but also this is a real burner of an episode. We covered everything from Mustafa’s approach to training new […]
Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.
Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.
The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training.
A committee of the London Assembly wants London City Airport's plans halted due to noise concerns.
The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals.
The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.
The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.
Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".
During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.
As part of the countdown to the World Cup, Mexico City is attempting to surpass the world record for largest wave.
Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave.
The suspect opened fire from a car in several locations before being shot dead.
The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.
All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.
Plans for £1.25bn steel-making furnace may be delayed by electrical connectivity problem, Tata says.
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.
Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.
Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.
The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.
Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.
The seven-month-old boy's shrouded body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and carried by his father to the graveyard.
On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
Dalston's Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury.
Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.
A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott Furgeson, was caught on camera saying of the "No Data Center" signs going up that, "I've seen a lot of these all over town, but […]
The US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites and Tehran says it has targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.
The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
Citizens Advice Guernsey says housing and cost of living pressures have increased demand.
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.
The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.
The Israeli military says Friday's "incident is under review", expressing "deep sorrow for any harm caused".
Isro scientist Nandini Harinath wore the sari on the "single most critical day" of India's Mars mission.
Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.
The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
Can the accumulation of wealth be ethical and what can we learn from Adam Smith's enquiry?
Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.
Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.
The New York State legislature passed a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law. Lawmakers behind the bill say it's meant to give policymakers time to understand the impact of large data centers on the environment and energy prices. […]
"We are so hugely proud of everything this Derbyshire pottery has achieved," the company says.
We're now deep into developer conference season, and one of the themes so far is the relentless conviction from Big Tech companies that AI is going to change everything about how we do everything. Nvidia's Jensen Huang made that clearer than anyone this week, when he described a completely new way of using our laptops […]
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.
The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
When Quilty hit the industry trades earlier this year, the AI startup promised that its tool could accurately predict a film's success just by reading the script. When people actually got a chance to experiment with Quilty's product, though, they were left skeptical. Even with all the available data in the world, it predicted the […]
Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.
Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate ABC4. The Shark Tank star sent a letter to Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams on Thursday, saying that he will remove 19,430 acres from the project, […]
The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.
Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.
As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here's a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.
From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.
Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.
Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.
It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.
Experts say cod has turned into "white gold" as the prices keeps going up.
The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment".
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans.
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships.
Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job".
The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.
It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.
After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".
The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded.
Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.
Trump's former advisor turned critic had reached a deal with prosecutors, two people said.
Brandy Melville's move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a "devastating news".
British lawyer David Haigh lost contact with Zeynab Javadli on Tuesday and the BBC has been told her home in Dubai is locked and empty.
Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel's military says killed four Hamas security officials.
Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.
The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.
It's almost impossible to avoid seeing AI-generated content online, but it doesn't have to be this way. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more have ramped up content authentication efforts over the last year, with many now automatically applying labels to distinguish AI-generated images, videos, and music from those made by real, human creators.
Jackie Jantos, CEO of Hinge, shares her daily habits and tips for success in dating and in life.
The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.
Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. - the world's biggest semiconductor-maker - is struggling to meet demands from American customers even with its factory buildout in the US, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. "Customer demand is so high, and we can only support so much," TSMC CEO C.C.
Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.
Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and coauthor of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, which came out in 2024. I can’t recommend it enough. I wanted to have Ryan on the show because we’re on the cusp of the SpaceX […]
The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.
Some of the AI industry's biggest rivals have put their many, many grievances aside for a common cause: making it harder for people to use their technology to develop biological weapons. In an open letter to US lawmakers, tech leaders are pressing Congress to enact rules closing what they say is an alarming biosecurity gap […]
Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot toward automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its human workers with robots. Amazon says the AI-powered upgrade means its human employees can assign the […]
At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.
The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.
BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.
Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.
Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.
The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump's former personal lawyer would become the administration's number one prosecutor.
The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US says.
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which is largely symbolic.
Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.
The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh's alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.
How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.
The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.
Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
The rideshare company's annual Lost & Found Index also reveals America's most forgetful city, and the most forgetful day.
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
This week we've got tandem hands-ons with Google's new Gemini AI agent - Spark - from my colleagues David Pierce and Jay Peters. Their takeaways are similar: It's so effective that it's scary. Spark knew that David's dog is named Frida and knew the first name of Jay's wife, even though neither of them explicitly […]
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post published Wednesday, including a goal to replenish more water […]
Amazon's updated search bar will now show you AI-generated images of products as you describe them. For now, the in-app feature only surfaces AI images of clothing and home goods, allowing you to tap on the image that best matches what you're looking for and search for similar-looking items. In a blog post, Amazon positions […]
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".
The bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
At Microsoft's annual Build conference on Tuesday, the company announced a slew of new or expanded AI initiatives, including a super app, in-house reasoning models, a cybersecurity tool, and OpenClaw-esque AI agents. All this news added up to a clear message: Microsoft is positioned to be one of the biggest players in AI, and it's […]
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.
The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
Microsoft Build 2026 kicked off with a keynote presentation that introduced some developer-focused Windows updates, an OpenClaw-based AI assistant called Scout, the new Majorana 2 quantum computing chip, and a Surface mini PC designed for AI developers.
Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires Google to let website owners keep their content out of features like AI Overviews and prevent it from being used […]
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.
Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.
In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.
The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.
Microsoft just kicked off Build 2026 with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella and other company leaders. As expected, it was filled with announcements, ranging from new Surface hardware to an always-on personal assistant and updates across Microsoft's in-house AI models. If you didn't watch the event live, you can catch up on all the […]
The tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.
CCTV images showed two people blocking the van's doors from the outside and throwing liquid inside to start a fire.
Google is launching a new feature for its Phone app that aims to protect you from AI impersonation scams. Now, when you receive a call from a scammer that appears to be coming from the same number as one of your contacts, Phone by Google will flag the call as suspicious so you can hang […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday creating a "voluntary framework" for AI companies to share their frontier models with the federal government before they're released "to promote secure innovation and strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure." The order says the US AI industry has succeeded in part "because we refuse to stifle this […]
Much like Google, Microsoft is launching its own version of OpenClaw. Microsoft Scout is an always-on assistant that integrates into Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, allowing businesses to assign a virtual assistant to employees to help with organizing calendars, expense reporting, email drafts, and much more.
Microsoft announced a bunch of new in-house AI models at Build 2026, including a new "flagship" model: MAI-Thinking-1. It's an ambitious step into model development for Microsoft, which introduced its initial in-house models last year - before then, it had relied on OpenAI's models. The two companies recently renegotiated their deal to loosen ties.
Microsoft just announced "Project Solara," a new OS designed for gadgets that run AI agents, at Build 2026. The company is calling it "a new platform built from the ground up to power agent-driven experiences." It's built on Android, not Windows. Microsoft demonstrated two concept Project Solara devices at Build today: Desk concept and badge […]
Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
Microsoft only just announced a new Surface Laptop Ultra at the weekend, and it's now revealing a miniature Surface PC aimed at developers. The new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is powered by Nvidia's new Arm-based RTX Spark chips, just like the Surface Laptop Ultra, and is optimized for sustained workloads and local AI tasks. […]
Microsoft is heading to San Francisco this week in a bid to win back developers at its Build conference. I've been attending Build since the days when Microsoft called it the Professional Developers Conference, and I can't remember a more pivotal moment. As Microsoft continues to reshuffle its entire business around AI, it's moving Build […]
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
Nvidia's announcement that it's getting into the consumer laptop chip space with RTX Spark is huge. Apple has proved for years that Arm-based chips can perform incredibly well while also delivering great battery life - at least on the Mac. In the Windows world, performance hasn't fully matched up under Qualcomm chips, mostly in the […]
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.
According to every product demo from the last four years, planning a trip is a killer use case for AI. Just tell it where you're going, they all promise, and your chatbot / agent / other buzzword will exhaustively search travel options, read up on all the fun things to do, check all the local […]
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.
Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.
The singer reported a series of "deeply alarming" incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.
The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.
Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
An estate agent is looking for tech-savvy students to help find buyers in China and Hong Kong.
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.
The two patients had recently returned from the DR Congo and Uganda respectively.
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.
Google's new "24/7" AI agent, Gemini Spark, can be shockingly good at doing things on your behalf. But I'm not sure it's worth the financial cost and potential privacy tradeoffs. The company gave me access to Spark last week.
Meta's AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a video shared on Telegram, a hacker shows how they could take over an account by asking Meta's chatbot to switch the email associated with someone else's profile and then reset the password. The issue, which Meta says has […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women's doubles at Queen's.
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.
After months of speculation about whether OpenAI or Anthropic would be first in their race to IPO, Anthropic on Monday reached a key milestone: filing to kick off the process with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing sets the stage for what's sure to be a massive IPO.
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
Today I’m talking with Harvey Mason Jr., who is CEO of the Recording Academy — that’s the outfit that puts on the Grammy Awards. I last talked to Harvey in 2024, when it was obvious that generative AI would upend the music industry, but still not exactly clear how that would happen. Well, it’s been […]
Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".
Thousands flee the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh after Benjamin Netanyahu says it will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.
The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.
The popular fitness-tracking platform, Strava, is restricting access to its API as part of efforts to clamp down on AI scraping, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. Developers who want to build an app using Strava's data now need to pay for a flat $11.99 / month subscription. In an update on its developer hub, Strava […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.
The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.
Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.
A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.
Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see Pursuit of Jade's Zhang Linghe.
The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".
Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.
Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.
US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.
The crypto weed vape found me on 4/20, the high holiday of cannabis enthusiasts everywhere. It arrived over Slack with the thumbnail of a man exhaling a plume of vapor, the words "every hit delivers Bitcoin" emblazoned across it. It claimed to be advertising a device called Gudtrip, and I thought everything about it sounded […]
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.
Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.
Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.
The children's commissioner says child poverty in Jersey "is a big red flag" for the community.
Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.
Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.
The election comes after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.
"Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.
After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.
Aliyah, a light-skinned Black woman dressed in country-western gear, is struggling to sell metal buckles she handmade on TikTok. In a video for the social media platform from March, she cries to the camera and pleads for views: "Even as a black woman, I have more faith that white women will stay 13 seconds [on […]
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.
The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.
The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.
The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern
This week, an AI training startup called Shift said it would clean New Yorkers' homes for free. It has plans to expand into other cities as well, including London, and looking around my flat, I get the appeal. But there's a catch.
Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
Most people will never own, drive, or even sit inside a Ferrari Luce. (If you can, or do… hit us up.) There's still no question that Ferrari's first electric vehicle is one of the most interesting, surprising cars of the year. With a decidedly un-Ferrari look, and lots of new technology and designs courtesy of […]
AI training startup Shift wants to clean your home for free. The catch - because, despite what its website says, there's always a catch - is that it will record cleaners as they scrub, vacuum, dust, tidy, and wash, and use that footage to train robots. Shift announced the unusual offer on social media on […]
AI image tools rarely make me feel like I'm part of the creative process. They are, after all, mostly designed so that people with no design experience can type in a few words and get back a usable result. So I was pleasantly surprised by Adobe's latest take on an AI image assistant: It's a […]
Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.
Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
Phillips Distilling lost 70% of its Canadian business after provinces banned the sale of US liquor. It has since found a way to sell its products in Canada again.
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.
Microsoft is launching a revamped version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering a cleaner design that the company claims loads twice as fast. As part of this update, Copilot will provide more reliable and structured responses that are easier to scan, according to Microsoft. The redesign, which is rolling out across desktop and mobile devices, comes […]
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.
Next month's Tribeca Festival will include the premiere of an AI-generated film: Dreams of Violets. The 75-minute film is a fictional dramatization of the Iranian government's mass killing of protestors in January, with the people and images fully created by AI, as reported earlier by The Hollywood Reporter. Dreams of Violets cost $2,000 to make […]
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
Anthropic is releasing Claude Opus 4.8 on Thursday, and the company is touting the model's "honesty." According to Anthropic, it trains "all [its] models to be honest - for instance, to avoid making claims that they can't support." But it notes that "a general problem with AI models is that they sometimes jump to conclusions, […]
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.
Several parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.
A 31-year-old Swiss man has been arrested, police say, as images from the scene show parts of the station cordoned off.
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
At least five children were reportedly killed in the strike, which appears to have targeted a Hamas commander.
New features coming to YouTube could make it better for listening to podcasts, rolling out to Premium subscribers starting today on Android and coming later to iOS. A new "on-the-go mode" shifts YouTube into an audio-first layout, with larger, simplified playback buttons, a still image in place of the video, and a timeline showing video […]
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.
The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.
A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul, expected to arrive in iOS 27, might look a lot like ChatGPT with a splash of Liquid Glass. Renders from Bloomberg offer a preview of iOS 27, including the new app and chat interface for Siri. The renders are "based on information viewed by Bloomberg and people with knowledge of [Apple's] […]
Today, I’m talking with Wassym Bensaid, the chief software officer at Rivian, and the co-CEO of Rivian’s platform joint venture with Volkswagen, which everyone just calls RV Tech. That joint venture kicked off about a year and a half ago with a nearly $6 billion investment from Volkswagen. It effectively puts Wassym in charge of […]
The Israeli military has ordered Lebanese residents to leave some 17% of the country's territory.
The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"
Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.
YouTube is launching a new AI feature that creates a personalized video feed based on descriptions of what you want to watch. In its announcement, YouTube says custom content feeds can be built around your specific interests, moods, or favorite topics, which you can then pin to the top of your YouTube homepage - making […]
King's College London researchers hope the chip will help answer previously unanswerable questions about the most important natural processes.
The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.
Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months.
Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.
The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.
Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.
Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee.
It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.
GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.
By the time that the Democratic primary for New York's 12th congressional district wraps up in June, Anthropic and OpenAI will have spent millions on their battle over the political future of AI: who gets to regulate it, or who will be punished for trying to regulate it. But the real winner of their feud […]
One farmer says his red diesel costs have risen from £27,000 a year to £54,000.
Robinhood is opening its trading platform to AI agents. In an announcement on Wednesday, Robinhood says traders can now create a separate account for an AI agent and add a specific amount of money, allowing the agent to buy and sell stocks across the market. The company pitches the feature as a way for traders […]
Since moving to South Carolina's Lowcountry, I've been spellbound by the myriad of beautiful birds that share the coast with us - ospreys raising their babies in towering nests beside the road to my daughter's school, roseate spoonbills wading in the marsh on my morning walks, eagles circling over my son's tennis matches, and a […]
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
Hamas says Mohammed Odeh was killed alongside his wife and two children in a strike on a residential building.
Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.
The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
How newsrooms should use AI - or if they should at all - has been a recurrent debate within the media industry over the last several years. Increasingly, these rules are being hammered out at the bargaining table between unions and publishers. Right now, employees at The New York Times are gearing up for a […]
Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled an encyclical letter addressing the societal implications of artificial intelligence.
The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
Typical annual household bills will rise by 13% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 July.
Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.
More than half of parents of disabled children and young people are skipping meals to pay their bills.
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
It's possible that AI was used to write parts of Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical about AI's impact on humanity. An analysis by Linch Zhang posted on the forum LessWrong found certain paragraphs of Magnifica Humanitas to be between 40 percent and 100 percent written by AI, according to the popular AI detector Pangram. The […]
Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.
BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.
A charity selling over supplies and damaged stock say they want to cut waste and help people live.
The cost of children's meals in restaurants is set to come down as VAT on some items is cut to 5%.
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.
SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline
What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?
After reportedly exhausting its annual AI budget just four months into 2026, Uber is now questioning whether it's actually seeing meaningful returns on its investments.
Today, I’m talking with Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, in a conversation we recorded just after the Google I/O developer conference. This is the fifth year Sundar and I have sat down after I/O, and it’s become one of my favorite Decoder traditions. There’s always a lot of news at I/O, and this year […]
Pope Leo XIV warned of the risks of AI and unconstrained technological power in his first major papal document released on Monday. Magnifica Humanitas is the pope's manifesto on "safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence," in which he discusses the dangers of AI-powered warfare, the effects of AI on labor, and […]
Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.
Internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.
Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.
There's this alarming trend in the Suno subreddit. People aren't just prompting AI songs; they're sitting around listening almost exclusively to their own slop. And in some cases, they proudly proclaim that they don't listen to music on traditional streaming platforms anymore - it's just AI all day.
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.
The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, an international forum that focuses on lethal autonomous systems, is hosted twice a year at the United Nations in Geneva.
Café owners and others in Gorey tell the BBC a new freight pricing model is driving up costs.
Lisa Murch, 44, admitted two charges of fraud by abuse of position.
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.
The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.
More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.
Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defense". It comes as senior Iranian negotiators are in Qatar for talks to end the war.
A Bradford man who has struggled with debt urges others to reach out for help.
Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.
Business owners in Devon and Cornwall describe how "the sun just brings everybody out".
Vivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.
The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.
A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
Kem Sokha was serving a 27-year sentence on treason charges, which were widely derided as politically motivated.
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.
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