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'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
October 9, 2026OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information'
The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
October 2, 2026Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative - reuters.com
Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative reuters.com
September 28, 2026US lawmakers propose overhaul of China tech review before Trump-Xi talks - Reuters
US lawmakers propose overhaul of China tech review before Trump-Xi talks Reuters
September 23, 2026The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
September 8, 2026Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag - Reuters
Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag Reuters
September 8, 2026Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting - Reuters
Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting Reuters
September 1, 2026What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?
August 29, 2026South Korea, Japan and US to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill - Reuters
South Korea, Japan and US to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill Reuters
August 28, 2026US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.
August 21, 2026'I can't be the best mum': US women in politics spark conversation on motherhood
The White House press secretary quit this week to be with her children, while Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said she was freezing her eggs.
August 15, 2026Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".
August 10, 2026Murkowski opposes Blanche nomination as attorney general, putting confirmation in doubt
Murkowski cited concerns over the “politicisation” of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.
August 7, 2026Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
August 6, 2026Infantino on the brink? Who could replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
July 31, 2026Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
July 28, 2026Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
July 27, 2026Trump returns to White House correspondents' dinner after April attack halted gala - Reuters
Trump returns to White House correspondents' dinner after April attack halted gala Reuters
July 24, 2026Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
July 15, 2026Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
June 15, 2026As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
June 13, 2026Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance - Reuters
Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance Reuters
June 12, 2026Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
June 11, 2026Oracle awarded US contract to provide government-wide HR software - Reuters
Oracle awarded US contract to provide government-wide HR software Reuters
June 10, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position - Reuters
White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position Reuters
June 6, 2026California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal - Reuters
California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal Reuters
June 5, 2026US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.
May 22, 2026Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran - Reuters
Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran Reuters
May 21, 2026Trump administration ends civil, criminal cases against Adani after $10 billion investment promise - Reuters
Trump administration ends civil, criminal cases against Adani after $10 billion investment promise Reuters
May 18, 2026Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit - Reuters
Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit Reuters
May 17, 2026Brazil's Lula aims to develop relationship with Trump, Washington Post reports - Reuters
Brazil's Lula aims to develop relationship with Trump, Washington Post reports Reuters
May 17, 2026Trump announces new National Garden of American Heroes in Washington D.C. - Reuters
Trump announces new National Garden of American Heroes in Washington D.C. Reuters
May 15, 2026US Border Patrol chief has resigned, Fox News reports - Reuters
US Border Patrol chief has resigned, Fox News reports Reuters
May 14, 2026Gold falls on oil-driven inflation fears as Trump rejects Iran peace proposal - Reuters
Gold falls on oil-driven inflation fears as Trump rejects Iran peace proposal Reuters
May 11, 2026Workers paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
The renovation of the Washington DC monument is one of President Trump's efforts to beautify the capital ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.
May 10, 2026Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions - Reuters
Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions Reuters
May 8, 2026Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
May 6, 2026Gold eases as inflation jitters, Iran war cloud US rate outlook - Reuters
Gold eases as inflation jitters, Iran war cloud US rate outlook Reuters
May 4, 2026White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions - Reuters
White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions Reuters
May 2, 2026Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
May 1, 2026US to loan companies up to 92.5 million barrels of Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil - Reuters
US to loan companies up to 92.5 million barrels of Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil Reuters
April 30, 2026Trump pulls surgeon general pick after nomination stalls
Trump also named his third pick for the role. doctor and Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier.
April 30, 2026Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles
A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.
April 29, 2026Trump administration fires entire National Science Board - Reuters
Trump administration fires entire National Science Board Reuters
April 28, 2026What to know about King Charles's state visit to US
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.
April 26, 2026Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials - Reuters
Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials Reuters
April 26, 2026Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? - Reuters
Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? Reuters
April 26, 2026Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint
Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
April 26, 2026'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fear at correspondents' dinner
Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.
April 26, 2026DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error - Reuters
DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error Reuters
April 24, 2026India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship - Reuters
India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship Reuters
April 24, 2026US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.
April 23, 2026Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
April 23, 2026Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks - Reuters
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Reuters
April 23, 2026HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery - Reuters
HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery Reuters
April 23, 2026US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
April 23, 2026FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences - Reuters
FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences Reuters
April 20, 2026The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
April 19, 2026Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness - Reuters
Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness Reuters
April 19, 2026Iran peace talk optimism trips dollar for second straight week - Reuters
Iran peace talk optimism trips dollar for second straight week Reuters
April 17, 2026US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
April 14, 2026Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash
Christian allies of the president call the AI-generated image offensive as Trump says he thought it showed him as a doctor.
April 13, 2026Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.
April 12, 2026We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.
April 11, 2026US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations - Reuters
US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations Reuters
April 10, 2026US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war - Reuters
US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war Reuters
April 10, 2026NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say - Reuters
NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say Reuters
April 9, 2026Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.
April 9, 2026Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge - Reuters
Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge Reuters
April 9, 2026Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
April 8, 2026Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
April 8, 2026Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
April 6, 2026Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
April 2, 2026From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover - Reuters
From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover Reuters
April 2, 2026Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".
March 31, 2026Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in more than 17 years - Reuters
Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in more than 17 years Reuters
March 31, 2026Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial
Rubio's former housemate is charged with illegally trying to influence the first Trump administration on behalf of the Venezuelan government.
March 24, 2026Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
March 17, 2026Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
March 17, 2026FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.
March 15, 2026FDA vaccines chief Vinay Prasad to leave regulator in April - Reuters
FDA vaccines chief Vinay Prasad to leave regulator in April Reuters
March 6, 2026How Hollywood and Maga aligned over Warner Bros deal
Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC's culture and media editor writes.
February 27, 2026Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe - Reuters
Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe Reuters
February 26, 2026Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech
The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
February 25, 2026Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants - Reuters
Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants Reuters
February 25, 2026State of the Union live updates: Trump delivers address to Congress - Reuters
State of the Union live updates: Trump delivers address to Congress Reuters
February 24, 2026China urges US to drop new tariffs, willing to have new round of trade talks - Reuters
China urges US to drop new tariffs, willing to have new round of trade talks Reuters
February 24, 2026Morning Bid: Counting the cost of tariff chaos - Reuters
Morning Bid: Counting the cost of tariff chaos Reuters
February 23, 2026Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs Reuters
February 21, 2026'Embarrassment to their families': Trump denounces Supreme Court justices after tariffs ruling - Reuters
'Embarrassment to their families': Trump denounces Supreme Court justices after tariffs ruling Reuters
February 20, 2026Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters
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February 20, 2026US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history
The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
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