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The 40 jobs 'most at risk of AI' - and 40 it can't touch

The 40 jobs 'most at risk of AI' - and 40 it can't touch

As food delivery drones take off in Ireland, here are the most popular items

As food delivery drones take off in Ireland, here are the most popular items

Blackstone in talks about £1bn Tritax Big Box deal

Blackstone in talks about £1bn Tritax Big Box deal

Kate's comments on screentime hit a nerve across the UK - so what does science say?

Kate's comments on screentime hit a nerve across the UK - so what does science say?

As food delivery drones take off in Ireland, here are the most popular items

As food delivery drones take off in Ireland, here are the most popular items

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on AI actor Tilly Norwood

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on AI actor Tilly Norwood

Inside the rooms where Israeli hostages will spend their first nights of freedom

Inside the rooms where Israeli hostages will spend their first nights of freedom

US ambassador calls minister 'delusional' for telling Sky that UK played key role in Gaza deal

US ambassador calls minister 'delusional' for telling Sky that UK played key role in Gaza deal

Niece of Kenyan woman 'murdered by British soldier' comes to UK to seek justice

Niece of Kenyan woman 'murdered by British soldier' comes to UK to seek justice

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Trucks mobbed as aid arrives in Gaza

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'We're led by Mr Unpredictable - Donald Trump'

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Israel provides update on release of hostages

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Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.... Read more

Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species

Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species

Scientists say the newly discovered species of marine reptile probably met a grisly end.... Read more

'How growing a sunflower helped me fight anorexia'

'How growing a sunflower helped me fight anorexia'

'Green social prescribing' schemes are being used by NHS doctors to improve patients' mental health.... Read more

Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life

Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life

The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent. ... Read more

Water bills to rise further for millions after appeal

Water bills to rise further for millions after appeal

Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more funds to fix outdated infrastructure.... Read more

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No laughing matter: Is Saudi festival a case of 'comedy washing'?

No laughing matter: Is Saudi festival a case of 'comedy washing'?

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last?

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last?

Trump plays peacemaker as domestic struggles grow

Trump plays peacemaker as domestic struggles grow

Palestine Action ban must be explained, Labour peer tells Starmer

Palestine Action ban must be explained, Labour peer tells Starmer

Presidents, peace deals and how to win a Nobel prize

Presidents, peace deals and how to win a Nobel prize

Why India is a taxing trip for Starmer

Why India is a taxing trip for Starmer

Has Trump made peace in the Middle East?

Has Trump made peace in the Middle East?

Starmer, spies and China's threat to national security

Starmer, spies and China's threat to national security

Kemi Badenoch speech: Not dead yet

Kemi Badenoch speech: Not dead yet

'Brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary': Oscar-winning star Diane Keaton dies

'Brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary': Oscar-winni...

Actress Diane Keaton, who starred in films including The Godfather and Annie Hall, has died aged 79.

The Brit Awards and Mercury Prize are leaving London for the first time - what does it mean for UK music?

The Brit Awards and Mercury Prize are leaving Lond...

Back in 1977, the Beatles became the first act to be honoured for their outstanding contribution to music at a London ceremony that would later become the Brit Awards.

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on AI actor Tilly Norwood

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on ...

Tom Hollander says he's not worried about AI actors replacing real ones and thinks the creation of synthetic performers will only boost the value of authentic, live performance.

The film fighting back against abuse and 'cheap laughs' at Tourette's expense

The film fighting back against abuse and 'cheap la...

When John Davidson was 10 years old, he experienced his first symptoms of Tourette syndrome - small facial tics and eye blinking.

Gregg Wallace suing the BBC for 'distress and harassment' following sacking

Gregg Wallace suing the BBC for 'distress and hara...

Gregg Wallace is suing the BBC and one of its subsidiaries for causing him "distress and harassment", after being sacked from the corporation in July.

Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track dismissed by judge

Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's d...

Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us has been dismissed by a federal judge.

Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape

Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.

'I ain't dead yet,' says Dolly Parton

'I ain't dead yet,' says Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton has declared she "ain't dead yet" after her sister raised concerns about the singer's health by asking people to pray for her.

Robin Williams's daughter begs people to stop sending her AI videos of her father

Robin Williams's daughter begs people to stop send...

The daughter of late actor Robin Williams has begged people to stop sending her AI-generated "slop" of her father.

Why top comedians are being criticised for performing in Saudi Arabia

Why top comedians are being criticised for perform...

Jimmy Carr, Jack Whitehall and some of America's biggest comedians are being criticised for performing at the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.

Kate's comments on screentime hit a nerve across the UK - so what does science say?

Kate's comments on screentime hit a nerve across t...

The Princess of Wales touched a few nerves this week when she warned that smartphones and computer screens were creating "an epidemic of disconnection" within families.

As food delivery drones take off in Ireland, here are the most popular items

As food delivery drones take off in Ireland, here ...

An Irish start-up is hoping to have the UK's first food drone delivery pilot scheme operating in 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on AI actor Tilly Norwood

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on ...

Tom Hollander says he's not worried about AI actors replacing real ones and thinks the creation of synthetic performers will only boost the value of authentic, live performance.

Prince Harry and Meghan named Humanitarians of the Year

Prince Harry and Meghan named Humanitarians of the...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been named Humanitarians of the Year for their charity work. 

Hack of popular messaging app shows risks of online age checks

Hack of popular messaging app shows risks of onlin...

Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.

Google warns against 'onerous regulations' after UK competition ruling

Google warns against 'onerous regulations' after U...

Google has warned the UK against imposing "onerous" and costly regulations after the competition watchdog ruled it had "strategic market status" for its search services.

Rishi Sunak hired as a senior adviser by Microsoft - but given stern warning

Rishi Sunak hired as a senior adviser by Microsoft...

Former PM Rishi Sunak has been hired by tech giant Microsoft.

New 'AI you can trust' for when safety matters

New 'AI you can trust' for when safety matters

A new generation of artificial intelligence that provides a "confidence rating" of its answers could make algorithms more trustworthy and speed their rollout in safety-critical situations.

China tightens control of global rare-earth supply chain ahead of Trump talks

China tightens control of global rare-earth supply...

China has toughened its rules on the export of rare earths, crucial materials for many modern technologies from smartphones to fighter jets.

How AI is driving a 'distortion of reality' when it comes to how women are presented online

How AI is driving a 'distortion of reality' when i...

Women in work are consistently portrayed as younger and less experienced than men online and by artificial intelligence, a sweeping new study has found.