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Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online · Saturday 11th May at 05:25
BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.
Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online · Saturday 11th May at 05:25
BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.
Australia tries to stop a violence against women 'epidemic', starting with schools · Saturday 11th May at 05:04
As the nation reels from the Bondi Junction stabbings, what can be done to shift behaviour?
Red carpets, racing and flames: Photos of the week · Saturday 11th May at 01:18
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
Eurovision queen Loreen wants to write a boring song · Saturday 11th May at 01:01
The two-time winner talks Eurovision, protests in Sweden and why she wants to write a song about tax.
US says Israel may have breached international law using American weapons · Saturday 11th May at 00:44
Report says it is "reasonable to assess" there have been breaches in Gaza, but admits it does not have "complete information".
Why Modi's party is not fighting elections in Kashmir · Saturday 11th May at 00:24
This is the first general election since India ended the special status of Kashmir in 2019.
Peru president’s brother held in corruption probe · Saturday 11th May at 00:18
Nicanor Boluarte’s arrest comes weeks after President Dina Boluarte's home was raided over corruption allegations.
Eurovision final: Seven things to look out for · Friday 10th May at 23:04
A look at some of the most eye-catching performers, ahead of the grand final on Saturday night.
Ukraine says it repelled Russian bid to cross border · Friday 10th May at 22:05
The attempt came during an attack on a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, says the military.
Barron Trump 'declines' Republican convention role · Friday 10th May at 21:55
The former US president's youngest child, 18, has "prior commitments", according to his mother.
At least 60 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding · Friday 10th May at 21:34
More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.
Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use · Friday 10th May at 21:11
Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care.
Seven dead after bus falls into river in St Petersburg · Friday 10th May at 20:57
The accident took place on the Potseluev Bridge in the historic centre.
These solar flares may lead to rare Northern Lights · Friday 10th May at 20:36
Unusual geomagnetic storms may make aurora borealis visible in places where it is not usually seen.
This is what it's like inside a black hole · Friday 10th May at 19:47
A black hole is a region of space with such strong gravity not even light can escape.
Confusion over fate of Dutch Eurovision star · Friday 10th May at 19:00
The EBU says it is investigating an "incident" involving Joost Klein, who is temporarily suspended.
UN assembly urges Palestine membership after vote · Friday 10th May at 17:30
Passing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.
Protesters attempt to storm Berlin's Tesla factory · Friday 10th May at 17:00
Protesters opposed to the expansion of the site have clashed with police.
Woman says she will sue over Baby Reindeer character · Friday 10th May at 14:22
Fiona Harvey accuses Netflix, as well as writer Richard Gadd, of lying, in a Piers Morgan interview.
Tiwa Savage: I always wanted to be an actor · Friday 10th May at 12:40
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage talks to the BBC about her acting debut in the film Water & Garri.
Spanish islands toughen curbs on party holidays · Friday 10th May at 12:36
The popular tourist spot says it will expand an anti-tourism law.
'So smart': Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit · Friday 10th May at 11:08
The Duchess of Sussex compliments the Duke as he speak about mental health at a school in Abuja.
Netanyahu vows Hamas Rafah defeat despite US arms threat · Friday 10th May at 06:10
Israeli leader says his country will "stand alone" and "fight with fingernails" if shipments are halted.
How we found Europe’s most wanted migrant-smuggler · Friday 10th May at 04:44
Barzan Majeed, aka Scorpion, is on the run after smuggling thousands of migrants into the UK.
Israeli operation leaves Rafah's hospitals overwhelmed · Friday 10th May at 04:43
More than a million people are at risk of being deprived of medical care in Gaza.
Fight to save African penguin goes to law · Friday 10th May at 01:29
Every year there are fewer African penguins and soon there may be none at all, scientists warn.
Trump's lawyers spar with Stormy Daniels in trial · Friday 10th May at 00:49
The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through the cross-examination that the former adult-film star faced in court.
Apple apologises after piano crushing ad backlash · Friday 10th May at 00:21
The technology giant apologised after Hugh Grant and others criticised the "tone deaf" iPad advert.
Israel heads to Eurovision final, despite protests · Thursday 9th May at 22:51
Twenty-year-old singer Eden Golan makes the final, despite being booed during dress rehearsals.
Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks · Thursday 9th May at 21:34
The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday.
Domestic tourism soars in China but foreigners stay away · Thursday 9th May at 21:20
Foreign visitor numbers are sharply down amid concerns about the political environment.
Doorcam captures tornado winds tearing down trees · Thursday 9th May at 16:30
A week of severe storms has left a trail of damage and flooding in multiple parts of the central US.
Biden to halt some arms supplies if Israel invades Rafah · Thursday 9th May at 15:23
President Biden warns he will stop supplying some weapons if Israel launches a ground operation.
Israeli police raid studio linked to Al Jazeera · Thursday 9th May at 13:09
The incident comes after Israel targeted another of the broadcaster's offices in Jerusalem on Sunday.
Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil · Thursday 9th May at 09:46
Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.
Half of Gaza water facilities damaged or destroyed, BBC satellite data reveals · Thursday 9th May at 06:44
Hundreds of Gaza’s water and sanitation facilities have been damaged or destroyed.
'Keep your phone on 24 hours a day': Chinese PR boss apologises after backlash · Thursday 9th May at 05:20
Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'.
US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei · Thursday 9th May at 04:50
The move follows Huawei's release of an AI-enabled computer powered by a chip created by Intel.
Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services · Thursday 9th May at 03:35
The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.
Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future? · Wednesday 8th May at 23:05
Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas.
Protecting under-18s from harmful online content · Wednesday 8th May at 21:13
Marianna Spring on how the UK's media regulator wants to protect children from harmful content on social media.
Watch: US and allies sink mock enemy ship in military drill · Wednesday 8th May at 17:29
More than 16,000 military personnel took part in the practice drills in the Philippines and South China Sea.
Can we really 'reset the internet' to make it safer for children? · Wednesday 8th May at 17:15
Ofcom has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.
Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children · Wednesday 8th May at 11:09
Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.
E-gates back online after delays at UK airports · Wednesday 8th May at 09:00
Long queues built up at airports affected by a Border Force "technical issue" at passport control.
FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims · Wednesday 8th May at 03:43
The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.
TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app · Tuesday 7th May at 23:49
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".
Tech Life: The mammoth ivory problem · Tuesday 7th May at 19:30
Tech can play a role in combating the illegal trade in elephant ivory.
BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images · Tuesday 7th May at 17:05
Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.
BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images · Tuesday 7th May at 17:05
Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.
Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer · Tuesday 7th May at 15:57
The Bafta award-winning game's developer is being closed alongside other studios owned by Bethesda.
UK startup gets $1bn funding for self-driving car tech · Tuesday 7th May at 13:51
The funding being given to Wayve represents the biggest ever investment in a European AI firm.
Images show devastating impact of Brazil floods · Tuesday 7th May at 09:38
Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kill dozens.
Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check · Tuesday 7th May at 03:07
First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.
Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire · Monday 6th May at 17:45
Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.
Rafah evacuation: 'Where will we go now?' · Monday 6th May at 14:31
Palestinians have begun leaving parts of Rafah after Israel urged 100,000 people to evacuate the city.
Surfers pay tribute to tourists found dead in Mexico · Monday 6th May at 09:27
Authorities believe three tourists were attacked trying to fend off an attempted theft.
Dashcam shows tornado obliterate Nebraska building · Monday 6th May at 08:42
There were dozens of workers still inside when the extreme weather event struck - but all survived.
Acclaimed photographer cracks Instagram in his 80s · Monday 6th May at 01:35
Over a seven-decade career David Hurn has photographed everyone from the Beatles to Audrey Hepburn.
Rival Greek churches light skies in annual ‘rocket war’ · Sunday 5th May at 17:49
In a tradition going back centuries, two rival churches fire at one another during Orthodox Easter Mass.
Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people · Sunday 5th May at 09:40
The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.
From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted · Saturday 4th May at 23:28
Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.
The moment pilot makes emergency landing on US beach · Friday 3rd May at 22:12
A small plane's engine lost power mid-flight, forcing the pilot to land on a New York beach.
Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp · Friday 3rd May at 21:17
With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.
Have the wheels come off for Tesla? · Friday 3rd May at 21:08
As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.
How the computer games industry is embracing AI · Thursday 2nd May at 23:07
Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.
The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs · Wednesday 1st May at 23:05
Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.
Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue · Wednesday 1st May at 16:13
Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off.
Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired · Wednesday 1st May at 13:17
The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.
OnlyFans investigated over children accessing porn · Wednesday 1st May at 12:18
Ofcom suspects the platform is not doing enough to stop under-18s accessing explicit material.
Beijing tightens grip on China social media giants · Wednesday 1st May at 07:46
Changes to China's State Secrets Law requires internet firms to monitor information shared by users.
Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans · Tuesday 30th April at 23:14
Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.
Tech Life: TikTok world · Tuesday 30th April at 19:30
TikTok is a popular video sharing platform, but not so popular with some governments.
Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison · Tuesday 30th April at 19:18
Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.
Meta faces EU probe over Russian disinformation · Tuesday 30th April at 13:31
The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.
Hacker jailed for blackmailing therapy patients · Tuesday 30th April at 12:54
Julius Kivimäki threatened thousands of patients he would publish details of their therapy sessions.
Bumble boss: What women in tech can learn from me · Tuesday 30th April at 12:06
Lidiane Jones says women have to turn the career barriers they still face to their advantage.
Tesla China rival BYD sees profits and sales fall · Tuesday 30th April at 03:49
Car maker takes a hit from weakening demand and price war in the world's largest electric vehicle market.
After 20 years, what next for World of Warcraft? · Monday 29th April at 23:52
The game's maker Activision Blizzard was bought by Microsoft last year in gaming's biggest ever acquisition
US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes · Monday 29th April at 21:19
The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.
Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal · Monday 29th April at 15:08
A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.
New law aims to protect devices from hackers · Sunday 28th April at 23:02
Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements.
Musk in China to discuss enabling Full Self Driving · Sunday 28th April at 12:36
China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.
Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for baby · Sunday 28th April at 00:22
An IT glitch leaves the cabin crew expecting to welcome a baby on board rather than a centenarian.
Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator · Friday 26th April at 13:50
The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook · Wednesday 24th April at 23:08
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
Tech Life: Humanoid robots · Tuesday 23rd April at 19:30
Are they really that practical and useful?
Watch Ocado robots in action · Tuesday 23rd April at 01:15
Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton.
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US · Sunday 21st April at 23:01
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages? · Friday 19th April at 21:20
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb · Thursday 18th April at 22:57
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers' · Wednesday 17th April at 23:06
The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.
Tech Life: Fixing undersea cables · Tuesday 16th April at 19:30
Undersea fibre-optic cables help keep us online - but what happens when they break?
The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows · Monday 15th April at 23:11
Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.
Robot dog trains to walk on Moon in Oregon trials · Friday 12th April at 20:35
US engineering team has a two-year, $2m grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.
Tech Life: Space Junk · Tuesday 9th April at 19:32
We look at what space junk is and the risk it poses to tech we use everyday.
Boom times for US green energy as federal cash flows in · Monday 8th April at 23:03
The US government has directed unprecedented sums of money at green energy projects.
The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space · Thursday 4th April at 23:09
Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient.
Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech · Tuesday 2nd April at 19:30
How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future?
Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race' · Wednesday 27th March at 00:11
The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.
Tech Life: Charging electric bikes and scooters · Tuesday 26th March at 20:30
What can be done to make charging them safer?
Could AI take the grind out of accountancy? · Tuesday 26th March at 00:24
AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.
Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant · Thursday 21st March at 06:43
In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor.
India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal · Thursday 21st March at 00:29
The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.
'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine' · Thursday 14th March at 00:24
AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.
Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju's is now fighting to survive · Monday 11th March at 00:52
The ed-tech giant is teetering on the precipice after some investors voted to out its CEO last month.
'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI' · Thursday 29th February at 00:02
The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects.