The militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait Yemen’s Houthi militants have seized two strategic islands in the Red Sea, reinforcing the Iran-backed group’s ability to control a key shipping route, as concerns mount that the world ...
‘This is seriously bold’: How China turned Taiwan tensions into a top-rating TV spy drama‘This is seriously bold’: How China turned Taiwan tensions into a top-rating TV spy drama
Dismissed in Taiwan as simply propaganda, the Long Watch, or Jiaofeng, has proved a sensation across the strait with its references to real-life crises After shaking off the people trailing her through a crowded market and emerging from a bathroom in disguise, the double agent appears to have escaped. But ...
Trump says AI safety fears a ‘hoax’ as he rejects calls for greater safeguardsTrump says AI safety fears a ‘hoax’ as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president’s comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI “kill switch” may need to be mandatory. ...
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double winWelsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony. ...
Emmy awards 2026 live: The Pitt wins best drama as Widow’s Bay cleans up comedy categoriesEmmy awards 2026 live: The Pitt wins best drama as Widow’s Bay cleans up comedy categories
Tonight’s ceremony has been dominated by the Apple TV comedy-horror series, with Pluribus and Hacks also garnering honors. Follow live updates Emmys 2026: red carpet looks and outfits at TV’s biggest night – in pictures Emmy winners 2026: the full list With a little under an hour till showtime, the ...
Lucy Letby public inquiry findings set to be publishedLucy Letby public inquiry findings set to be published
The Thirlwall Inquiry has been investigating how concerns about killer nurse Letby were handled – and whether any babies might have lived if action was taken earlier. ...
AI ‘kill switch’ may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBCAI ‘kill switch’ may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it “taking over the World” are a “HOAX”. ...
Chris Mason: Row over Reform’s mega donations has mileage in it yetChris Mason: Row over Reform’s mega donations has mileage in it yet
The £72m heading towards Reform UK’s coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money. ...
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspaceNato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia. ...
Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpetWatch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television. ...