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The women suffered minor injuries when they were assaulted at Clapton Common, police say.
Yusuf Shah offered advice on cyber-security to terror groups and downloaded terror-related material.
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.
The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.
Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.
Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.
The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince William will join survivors and bereaved parents.
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
The plan would eliminate sewage spills into Windermere, blamed for turning the water green.
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family.
BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.
Some network operators like to wear belts and suspenders to keep their services up
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.
Musk says a mega merger would have many benefits to his companies.
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.
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Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.
The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.
yesterday
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Massive clean-up job under way because this mess makes it possible to impersonate any website or service
A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."
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The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
IQ.Lvbs implies that rival Comma.ai isn't playing fair
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
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And other fun facts about how Zuckercorp aims to keep a million GPUs running long enough to train a model
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.
She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".
As a no-confidence vote looms, Cornell says the characterisation of the head's reaction is "incorrect".
The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.
Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.
Noor Nanji breaks down Prince Harry's interview with GQ Magazine, after he said he wants to "reconcile" with his family.
Counter-terror police say the men have been arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Some users of the British neobank reported being unable to make some payments or access funds in its app on Tuesday.
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Unit 42 investigates network compromises across numerous industries
The Moon is covered in pits and craters to choose from, but the Marius Lunar Pit has NASA's attention.
There are some topical new entries in the 12th annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears, and a couple of them rocketed to near the top of the list.
There is so much we do not know about the universe, but ESA is doing something about it.
No one has ever been killed by falling space junk... yet.
“There’s only one way in, and one way out.”
Its vertical fruiting bodies can grow to half a meter and weigh over 2 kilograms.
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You might think we want a deep-blue sea, but it marks a massive die-off in photosynthesizing life in the Pacific.
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From October 26, only high and critical cases stay private as project seeks help sharing the workload
Follow four students from Newcastle as they try out roles for the first time as part of their work experience placements.
The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.
Microsoft keeps 'Ask Copilot' as dedicated actions disappear between mid-November and early December
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.
The researchers could identify no plausible cause for the small but statistically significant effect.
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
CentOS roots give way to homegrown containers, AI tools, and a workstation edition we took for a spin
The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.
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The surviving Beatles have welcomed plans for an immersive visitor experience in Liverpool.
Keeping vendors happy is costing businesses millions, even when everything was working fine in the first place
Zack Coughlan changes his plea to murdering housemate near their Bristol home.
These feathered dinosaurs mixed the body plan of a giraffe, panda, and sloth to become one of the most terrifying vegetarians the world has seen.
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Mystery silicon and mirrored SSDs set to touch down before year's end
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Mystery silicon and mirrored SSDs set to touch down before year's end
The political activist is on trial after pleading not guilty to harassing two Daily Mail reporters.
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
Few parts of the planet are as out of sight and out of mind as the deep ocean, but what happens there eventually affects all of us.
Scientists have figured out the secrets of snake rolling.
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.
ICO reprimands Ogi Networks and Data Cymru after ransomware breach exposes info of 3,300 people, mostly children
The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
Nathan Stobbart’s family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.
Gwent Police received a report of a school bus crash on Tregare Street, Newport, on Tuesday morning.
Fells London zone, taking banks, parcel firm and property sites with it – and recovery is 'tentatively' due by 1300 UTC
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
Staffing software giant calls in CrowdStrike as customers face login headaches and questions remain over possible data theft
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.
Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.
Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
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Let they who are without sin throw a stone and miss the greenhouse entirely
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
Ministers may have scrapped the national scheme, but One Login, digital wallets and 80-plus planned credentials are still very much alive
South Wales Police said a 47-year-old woman had suffered injuries "unrelated" to the crash.
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
Assisted dying will become legal on the Isle of Man after being granted approval by Westminster.
FCA seeks clear accountability as financial services embrace increasingly autonomous agents
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
Lloyds, HSBC, Royal Mail, Revolut all hit as europe-west2-b falls over. No recovery time in sight, 'no workarounds for now'
The stranded crew built a small boat and sailed to safety.
Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.
More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.
Rooftop rent cuts, planning refusals and congestion leave Ookla ranking the UK’s capital last for speed and latency
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The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
BBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where the community has held a vigil for the independent MP.
That price buys you an Android 16 device which can display an animated cassette
Charges relate to the deaths of a two-year-old and a three-year-old at Broomfield Hospital in Essex.
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
A note written by Dame Esther Rantzen is released by her family following a private funeral.
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.
Publishers call for better verification of domain name registrants, and ICANN is on the job with a new policy
The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.
Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.
Single sign-on to help address imminent threats to life, critical infrastructure, or kids
Order disallowing use of Chinese AI service is unhelpfully vague and broad
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.
2026-10-19
Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.
It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities.
The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks.
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Second security snafu in two years
Partner X-energy has not built a single working reactor yet
The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
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Finally, your hardware has its own agent
A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.
Terra finds sharp rise in GitHub security fixes reported broken within 90 days
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.
The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence.
Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie faces 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.
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Lies, lots of adverbs, and prosaic stories don't make for very machine-readable code, it turns out
Lukis Anderson was arrested for murdering a man he had never even met. Then the police told him they had found his DNA on the murdered man's fingernails. But there was a problem.
The network's chief international anchor has covered wars including Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran.
Home sweet home in prehistoric Alaska, where the Tanana river basin was a hub of activity for ancient people.
You can watch the Martian Moons eXploration mission to Phobos blast off live, right here.
Report warns that sovereignty is being used to favor selected national providers and could stifle pan-Europe clouds
The team was deliberately looking for sources not associated with known galaxies, and they found a doozy.
Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits.
Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.
More than 10,000 young faults have been found crisscrossing the lunar surface, and you wouldn’t want to build too close.
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But learns tough lessons about AI in the process
The officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say.
A total of 116 children and 28 adults were killed on 21 October 1966 when a colliery spoil tip collapsed.
The crabs still hold onto their secrets.
Black cab drivers accused ride-hailing giant of misleading London's transport regulator, but judge says they left it too late to sue
The game continued after the incident. The American Conference said the decision was made before his death was known.
The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.
The court upholds a decision to lift an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont linked to the independence bid he led in 2017.
Vendor says patent ruling only restricts one specific process, not the whole product, after legal challenge from Celonis
Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive.
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.
Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.
The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.
Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.
The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction.
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OWA borked and lengthy email queues reported on busy servers after Microsoft tweaks a Server default
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
Tech giant walks away from flagship Essex project as power connection delays threaten to leave nation's AI ambitions waiting until the 2030s
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to a former heroin addict who now helps other people overcome addiction.
The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.
Helen Haines was hit by a car in what the prime minister has called a "deliberate act".
Depending on the testosterone threshold used, over 100,000 men in active Army service may measure below the required level.
Chip giant knew about the flaw in 2018, researcher claims, but millions of devices may still be vulnerable
Anthony Williams is in court after multiple stabbings on a train that was forced to stop in Huntingdon.
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Voyager imaging team member Dr. Garry Hunt joins The Reg's Kettle podcast to talk about his role in the mission as probe approaches light day's distance from Earth
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Voyager imaging team member Dr. Garry Hunt joins The Reg's Kettle podcast to talk about his role in the mission as probe approaches light day's distance from Earth
Voyager imaging team member joins The Reg's Kettle podcast to talk about his role in the mission as probe approaches light day's distance from Earth
It shows fraudster Elizabeth Holmes invite a sceptical film into her home before she's sent to prison.
It comes after masked settlers attacked Palestinians and European officials visiting the West Bank during olive harvesting season.
Gales are possible later this week as a deep low pressure system crosses the UK, but uncertainty remains whether impacts will be enough for it to be a named storm.
When it should have been weaving tales of the Jacquard loom
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains.
A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
The blaze that killed four men and injured dozens of others spread with alarming speed, accounts suggest.
The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.
Court of Appeal refuses Redmond permission to take ValueLicensing fight to the Supreme Court, with a 'Known Adverse Document' still to come
Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020 solved the mystery of the pilot's disappearance.
The 34-year-old says vaping nicotine "a lot" permanently affected her singing and speaking voice.
Dame Rachel De Souza's landmark report says children are being failed by a "postcode lottery".
The first technology created with a self-disrupt button... But why oh why didn't they call Claude clone Fauxtoshop?
From horror movies to haunted houses, why do we do it to ourselves? Rachael Funnell finds out.
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Albertans are voting on Monday on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence, splitting even some close-knit families.
Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.
Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.
The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.
The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.
Revenge is a dish best served by autoexec.bat
An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children.
French President Emmanuel Macron made a national television address after rioting caused widespread damage.
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.
Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
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Huntress alleges takeover of M365 accounts
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Leaders expect AI and geopolitics will throw up more governance challenges and threats
The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.
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Party like it’s CVE-2026-99999 – a 9.3-rated nasty called PwnEscape
In a BBC World Service documentary, the man claims to have played a role in drone attacks on his home soil.
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.
PM brands Neets "crisis" a "moral failure" and cereal prices could rise in healthy food crackdown lead Monday's papers.
The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.
Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".
Cite difficulty of updating IoT devices as major reason to stop adding time
2026-10-18
At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.
A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.
Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
Lionel Messi scores twice in a 3-0 win for Argentina against Venezuela in what is expected to be his final competitive match on home soil.
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.
In Wilderness Songs, zoologist Justin Anderson takes you on a journey across the Earth through sound.
A misconduct hearing said many of the records accessed were sensitive and held "intimate information".
The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.
The BBC said all journalism and editorial decisions are made by BBC journalists and editors.
Defence Minister David McGuinty says there are casualties in what the prime minister called a "serious incident".
An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.
A firearm has been recovered by officers after a man and a woman fled the scene, detectives say.
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
Yvette Cooper has announced £140m investment in England's urgent care system, after summer heatwaves piled pressure on the NHS.
Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
Leo's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.
Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.
A total of 15 NHS staff are sacked for accessing records of the Nottingham attacks victims.
Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.
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Pop quiz: somebody left a command shell logged in. What do you do?
Greater Manchester Police say the boy's injuries were not thought to be life threatening or life changing.
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.
New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.
It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington".
The Times reports soldiers accused of murder were sent into war zones while still under police investigation.
Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.
2026-10-17
Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
The alleged comments were filmed by an undercover reporter for an ITV broadcast: Undercover a Year in Reform
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
The 3.7m (12ft) alligator reportedly dragged the man into the water where he was fishing near Orlando.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.
The first minister will tell delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's "journey to nationhood".
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.
Lord Ricketts says more should be spent on improving the resilience of energy, transport, air traffic control and defence sites.
The BBC is on the ground at the Place de la République, where protesters and police clash after weeks of students demonstrations.
Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.
The pop star performed the song on the second anniversary of Liam Payne's death.
'Hold my beer, have fun getting into your offices'
CCTV footage captured the vehicle rolling down the road, dragging driver Sean Baker along.
The long-running programme will be replaced by a "more cost-effective" spin-off show revisiting past projects.
The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.
All the biggest science news stories of the week.
We still know very little about the impact that plastic has on our health.
Police are now seeking information to find out who killed Edward "Buddy" Lelburian Jackson.
Rare transformations of one kind of particle turning into another are a bit off predictions. Is something wrong in our math or in our physics?
Stone earrings found across Japan suggest that the Jōmon culture didn't vanish following the disaster.
Alone, they were 61 percent accurate – but when three mini-brains were combined, they achieved 83 percent.
Owning a dog has been shown to consistently offer a range of benefits, but less can be said about cats. This new study may help explain why.
People are a bit fishy when it comes to feeding chicken to salmon.
They are a new type of object: backsplash galaxies!
This tiny marine organism may demonstrate just how little genetic material a cell needs to survive.
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The cataclysmic merger would be the first ever discovered in the Milky Way, but the existence of life and gold jewelry suggests many more must have happened.
The conflict has strange similarities with human warfare.
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
Would you like personalized shopping recommendations based on that conversation you just had?
Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc was sentenced in June over arson attacks targeting the former prime minister's car and property.
ClearSpace UK aims to be operational in 2029 with public's suggestion etched on the side of the spacecraft
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
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Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.
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The US president blocked sanctions on Russia saying it was in the ‘national interest’.
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
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They handle 71.5% of Vercel gateway tokens and nearly a quarter of estimated spending
2026-10-16
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
El Reg digs its claws into HP's N1X-powered OmniBook Ultra 16
The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.
You're building servers 'wrong,' says Ryan Dahl as Cloudflare gobbles his Deno startup
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
The future is private, the present is plunder
Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".
The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".
Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for.
Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.
Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months
The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.
Jamie Miller hopes he's "doing Wales proud" as his viral hit narrowly misses out on UK number one.
William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday.
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.
26.10 is here, with not-quite-ready kernel 7.3 and speech-to-text recognition
It’s bad enough having had to survive the coldest period during humanity’s time on Earth, now we know they had to deal with vanishing lakes and changing ecosystems.
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Even dogs know a "kiki" when they see one.
The Paris Agreement is under strain, but it ain't over just yet.
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Bogus AI-generated citations keep turning up in court documents, but lawyers could at least run those docs through this legal citation checker
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has regained crucial territory in the Donbas but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
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The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.
Legacy protocol is going to be axed, and enforcement by default will highlight how migration is going
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
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The prime minister said he wanted regions to have more power while on his first substantive trip to Scotland since moving into Downing Street.
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.
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The inevitable election-themed cyberattacks are whirring again, as the feds issue PSA about the ones to watch out for
Joshua Foster will have to pay 3,000 euro (£2,500), a judge in Paphos rules.
If it is anything more than a stunt, you are likely to need more than your driving license.
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, which he denies.
Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
Legal eagles still plodding along with some operations, but paper and e-notices delayed until further notice
Yorkshire Wildlife Park says the decision was made after 'engagement with the relevant authorities'.
Another reason for Donald Trump to hate British regulation
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
Browser maker using trusted hardware to protect conversations with GLM 5.3 Flash
The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.
Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.
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PCS says outsourcer still stuck in design phase while retirees wait for McCloud corrections
The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.
The suspect was shot dead by a local community member who followed him into the school, said police.
Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson saw Jewish settlers setting fire to olive trees and using slingshots to hurl stones.
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.
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The year of Corporate Compliance on the Linux desktop is here
Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years for committing sex abuse, including one of rape, against two women when they were children.
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in a Budget tax raid later this month.
Core devs revert up to 10 features, push release to November, and blame better tooling rather than vibe coding
Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.
A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at a primary school in Oregon before he was killed by a bystander, police say.
UK school admits data protection bungle as children's data at risk
The government says the process "needs to be well considered", warning that banning traffic could damage local economies.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".
Migration targets, security rules, and management metrics take center stage at this year's event
Dr Stephen Brearey was the lead neonatal consultant at the hospital where the nurse worked.
School staff seemed to be trying to get ransomware – for a second time
A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.
Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.
As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.
The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.
