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October 3, 2026Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.
September 18, 2026Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
September 15, 2026AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in.
September 13, 2026Apple unveils its first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
September 9, 2026Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests
Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey.
September 8, 2026Three in five Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Three in five Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
August 9, 2026'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
July 23, 2026JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
July 16, 2026Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure - Reuters
Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure Reuters
July 16, 2026More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
July 15, 2026China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled
Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.
July 3, 2026What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.
July 3, 2026'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
July 2, 2026'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.
July 1, 2026Majority of Britons disappointed by Brexit, according to ECFR poll - Reuters
Majority of Britons disappointed by Brexit, according to ECFR poll Reuters
June 21, 2026Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.
June 16, 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, 2026Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows - Reuters
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