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Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles · Monday 24th August at 23:53
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary · Monday 24th August at 23:48
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia · Monday 24th August at 17:29
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

Outrage in Nepal over rape and murder of three-year-old girl · Monday 24th August at 17:24
There have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.

Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says · Monday 24th August at 16:03
His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine? · Monday 24th August at 15:14
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Access to Zambian courts prevented as election petition deadline looms · Monday 24th August at 14:02
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza · Monday 24th August at 13:56
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.

Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison · Monday 24th August at 13:14
The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.

Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AI · Monday 24th August at 13:09
The lawsuit alleges Twitch used streamers' videos to train AI without their permission or proper compensation.

New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban · Monday 24th August at 12:17
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31 · Monday 24th August at 11:26
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya · Monday 24th August at 11:08
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.

Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes · Monday 24th August at 10:40
Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.

'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads · Monday 24th August at 10:05
Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.

'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war · Monday 24th August at 09:47
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.

Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa · Monday 24th August at 08:32
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.

King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says · Monday 24th August at 08:31
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m · Monday 24th August at 06:55
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh · Monday 24th August at 05:40
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life' · Monday 24th August at 05:31
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan · Monday 24th August at 05:00
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC? · Monday 24th August at 04:51
US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.

Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan · Monday 24th August at 03:55
The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.

The formidable challenges facing new Tata boss · Sunday 23rd August at 22:35
Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse · Sunday 23rd August at 19:11
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games · Sunday 23rd August at 12:47
The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing · Saturday 22nd August at 23:45
BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record · Saturday 22nd August at 17:02
The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference · Saturday 22nd August at 12:47
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference · Saturday 22nd August at 10:01
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters? · Saturday 22nd August at 02:39
As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.

TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements · Friday 21st August at 22:36
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.

How landscape gardening is being electrified · Thursday 20th August at 23:12
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public · Thursday 20th August at 16:58
The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.

UK business hit by 'daylight robbery' 1500% price hike for invoicing software · Thursday 20th August at 09:44
Richard Haldenby says his average monthly bill for Harvest had risen from $130 (£95.50) to $2,110.

81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown · Wednesday 19th August at 16:14
According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.

Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved · Wednesday 19th August at 16:04
The digital bank said all of its services were now "back up and running"

OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack · Wednesday 19th August at 11:19
The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.

The critical tech staying safe by going underground · Tuesday 18th August at 23:25
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears · Tuesday 18th August at 22:11
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

Tech Life · Tuesday 18th August at 20:00
Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.

Tech Life · Tuesday 11th August at 19:30
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?

Tech Life · Tuesday 4th August at 19:30
Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel.

Tech Now · Saturday 1st August at 01:00
New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.

Tech Life · Tuesday 28th July at 20:00
What do we need to know about agentic AI?

Tech Now · Saturday 25th July at 01:00
Highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris and how to build a gaming PC.

Tech Now · Saturday 18th July at 01:00
Ammie Sekhon goes behind the scenes of WWE to see the tech that supports the show.

Tech Now · Saturday 11th July at 01:00
Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark.

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