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Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer · Friday 3rd April at 23:14
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.
After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated? · Friday 3rd April at 23:04
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth · Friday 3rd April at 21:44
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts · Friday 3rd April at 20:59
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
How elite US teams tackle combat rescue missions · Friday 3rd April at 20:42
Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.
Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive · Friday 3rd April at 19:19
Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz · Friday 3rd April at 17:45
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say · Friday 3rd April at 16:54
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda · Friday 3rd April at 16:22
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts · Friday 3rd April at 15:45
The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit · Friday 3rd April at 15:07
The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.
Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach · Friday 3rd April at 15:04
Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.
Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd · Friday 3rd April at 13:16
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds · Friday 3rd April at 13:06
The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.
Pete Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down · Friday 3rd April at 13:03
Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.
France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts · Friday 3rd April at 12:20
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.
Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US Army? · Friday 3rd April at 11:52
He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi · Friday 3rd April at 11:42
Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.
When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines · Friday 3rd April at 11:28
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.
Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says · Friday 3rd April at 11:11
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.
'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge · Friday 3rd April at 10:35
President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.
Watch: Artemis II astronauts speak from space · Friday 3rd April at 07:07
The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.
Researchers spent years interviewing 160 Bigfoot hunters - this is what they learnt · Friday 3rd April at 06:37
There have been thousands of reported Bigfoot sightings since it rose to prominence in the 1960s.
Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body' · Thursday 2nd April at 23:11
The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.
What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche · Thursday 2nd April at 21:44
The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.
Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon? · Thursday 2nd April at 19:02
The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?
Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war · Thursday 2nd April at 18:29
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.
Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war · Thursday 2nd April at 17:13
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds · Thursday 2nd April at 14:38
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.
Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant' · Thursday 2nd April at 12:33
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".
Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing · Thursday 2nd April at 07:05
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission · Wednesday 1st April at 23:00
After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.
Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack · Wednesday 1st April at 16:05
The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack "may result in some delays".
Claude Code users hitting usage limits 'way faster than expected' · Wednesday 1st April at 11:59
Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.
Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city · Wednesday 1st April at 11:34
Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.
Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle · Wednesday 1st April at 07:09
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
Tech Life · Tuesday 31st March at 20:00
Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says · Tuesday 31st March at 02:00
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
Kris Jenner's image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend · Monday 30th March at 12:59
Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity
Tech Life · Monday 30th March at 05:00
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong · Sunday 29th March at 23:07
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why? · Sunday 29th March at 23:07
More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.
Tech Now · Saturday 28th March at 01:00
How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial · Saturday 28th March at 00:54
The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.
PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures' · Friday 27th March at 16:07
The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.
Tech Life · Tuesday 24th March at 20:30
Artificial intelligence is already in use in many areas of healthcare.
Tech Now · Saturday 21st March at 01:00
Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
Tech Life · Tuesday 17th March at 20:30
The effect of screen time on young children. Plus a listener tells us his AI voice story.
Tech Now · Saturday 14th March at 01:00
Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona.
Tech Now · Saturday 14th February at 01:00
Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.