New knife laws will make difference, says victim’s sister 1 hour ago Ruth Green and Rowan Bridge BBC News Family Handout Stricter rules for selling knives online and tougher penalties for those who break them will make a difference, the sister of a teenager killed with a ninja sword has said. The new measures announced… Continue reading New knife laws will make difference, says victim’s sister
The quest for video games that don’t overstay their welcome
The quest for video games that don’t overstay their welcome 21 minutes ago Tom Richardson BBC Newsbeat Obsidian In Japan, there’s a word to describe a shelf full of books you’ve bought but never read – tsundoku. Video gaming has its own version of this. The backlog. Most console or PC owners probably have one… Continue reading The quest for video games that don’t overstay their welcome
Europe must ‘step up’ on Ukraine, says Starmer
Europe must ‘step up’ on Ukraine, says Starmer Countries across Europe must “step up” their defence capabilities and funding to protect Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. The UK and Europe face a “generational challenge” and “need to do more” to defend Ukraine’s long-term security, he added. His comments come ahead of… Continue reading Europe must ‘step up’ on Ukraine, says Starmer
PM ‘ready’ to put troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peace
PM ‘ready’ to put troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peace Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “ready and willing” to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine to help guarantee its security as part of a peace deal. The UK prime minister said securing a lasting peace in Ukraine was “essential… Continue reading PM ‘ready’ to put troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peace
South Korea bans new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI
South Korea bans new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI South Korea has banned new downloads of China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, according to the country’s personal data protection watchdog. The government agency said the AI model will become available again to South Korean users when “improvements and remedies” are made to ensure it complies… Continue reading South Korea bans new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI
European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine 5 hours ago David Mercer BBC News Joe Pike Political and investigations correspondent Getty Images European leaders are set to gather next week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine, in response to concerns the US is moving ahead with Russia on peace talks… Continue reading European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
No concerns raised with me about my expenses, says Reeves
No concerns raised with me about my expenses, says Reeves 3 hours ago Billy Kenber Political investigations correspondent Becky Morton Political reporter PA Media Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said no concerns were raised with her about her expenses during her time working at Halifax Bank of Scotland. A BBC News investigation found that while at… Continue reading No concerns raised with me about my expenses, says Reeves
Reeves’s CV exaggerated time at Bank of England
Reeves’s CV exaggerated time at Bank of England 2 hours ago Billy Kenber Politics investigations correspondent Phil Kemp Political producer Getty Images Rachel Reeves’s online CV exaggerated how long she spent working at the Bank of England. The Chancellor left the financial institution nine months earlier than she stated in her LinkedIn profile. This means… Continue reading Reeves’s CV exaggerated time at Bank of England
Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists
Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists The former chief executive of Google is worried artificial intelligence could be used by terrorists or “rogue states” to “harm innocent people.” Eric Schmidt told the BBC: “The real fears that I have are not the ones that most people talk about AI – I talk… Continue reading Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists
PM pledges to close loophole which let Gazan family settle in UK
PM pledges to close loophole which let Gazan family settle in UK 1 hour ago Becky Morton Political reporter The government is working to close a loophole which allowed a Palestinian family the right to live in the UK, after they originally applied through a scheme designed for Ukrainians. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch raised the… Continue reading PM pledges to close loophole which let Gazan family settle in UK