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BBC News - World
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents - It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology. 7 mins ago
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Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war - The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation. 6 hrs ago - World40 minutes ago
Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe -- Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.8 hours ago
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina -- Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.5 hours ago
Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: 'When you're best friends it's easy' -- The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.1 hour ago
'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire -- Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.3 hours ago
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses -- Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.2 hours ago
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct -- The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.17 hours ago
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash -- Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.13 hours ago
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13 -- People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say13 hours ago
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins -- The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.6 hours ago
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism -- The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.14 hours ago
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry -- Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.2 hours ago
India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks -- Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.1 hour ago
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria -- West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.1 day ago
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake -- Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.15 hours ago
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack -- A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.20 hours ago
Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake -- Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.1 hour ago
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise -- Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.9 hours ago
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue -- The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.1 day ago
Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes -- The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.1 day ago
Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure -- The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.1 hour ago
Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history -- Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.1 hour ago
Worth $5m? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues -- The Trump Administration has regilded the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial with 23.75-karat gold.2 hours ago