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Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria · Wednesday 3rd June at 16:12
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank · Wednesday 3rd June at 16:04
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.
Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count · Wednesday 3rd June at 15:32
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine · Wednesday 3rd June at 15:18
The bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.
CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes · Wednesday 3rd June at 15:15
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns · Wednesday 3rd June at 15:12
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says · Wednesday 3rd June at 14:21
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage · Wednesday 3rd June at 14:16
"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.
One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport · Wednesday 3rd June at 14:02
Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary · Wednesday 3rd June at 13:35
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.
The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back · Wednesday 3rd June at 12:25
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire · Wednesday 3rd June at 11:54
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens · Wednesday 3rd June at 11:34
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time · Wednesday 3rd June at 10:46
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers · Wednesday 3rd June at 09:47
Linda Cantey - and other US entrepreneurs - are channelling trauma into efforts to mitigate the damage of wildfires.
Celine Dion 'heartbroken' by death of Beauty and the Beast singer Peabo Bryson · Wednesday 3rd June at 08:39
Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast.
Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results · Wednesday 3rd June at 05:18
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show · Wednesday 3rd June at 05:13
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings · Wednesday 3rd June at 03:49
The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.
Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work? · Wednesday 3rd June at 02:51
CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan · Wednesday 3rd June at 01:13
The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia? · Tuesday 2nd June at 23:33
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone · Tuesday 2nd June at 23:01
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system · Tuesday 2nd June at 22:29
Authorities warn that entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold · Tuesday 2nd June at 21:51
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers · Tuesday 2nd June at 21:47
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
Tech Life · Tuesday 2nd June at 19:30
The tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern · Tuesday 2nd June at 19:28
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.
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor · Tuesday 2nd June at 19:24
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says · Tuesday 2nd June at 16:04
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts · Tuesday 2nd June at 11:40
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta · Tuesday 2nd June at 08:06
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff · Monday 1st June at 23:05
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims · Monday 1st June at 18:58
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI · Monday 1st June at 17:07
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star · Monday 1st June at 11:34
Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.
Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday · Monday 1st June at 06:28
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.
Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory · Sunday 31st May at 20:38
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
Tech Now · Saturday 30th May at 01:00
Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.
'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game · Friday 29th May at 13:55
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW · Thursday 28th May at 23:36
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
Tech Life · Tuesday 26th May at 19:30
What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?
Tech Now · Saturday 23rd May at 01:00
Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.
Tech Life · Tuesday 19th May at 20:00
We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers
Tech Now · Saturday 16th May at 01:00
Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.
Tech Life · Tuesday 12th May at 19:45
Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?
Tech Now · Saturday 9th May at 01:00
Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.