The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage. Read full story Author:
At least 20 killed and dozens missing after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where some 10 families had been living. Read full story Author:
Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby. Read full story Author:
Watch: Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI?
The BBC’s North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why the US president is contradicting AI leaders, who are calling for the technology’s development to be slowed down. Read full …
OpenAI boss says world ‘right to be afraid’ but should trust AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity. Read full story Author:
Kosovo’s former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo’s independence war with Serbia. Read full story Author:
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father’s death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week. Read full story Author:
A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns Read full story Author:
Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran’s backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now? Read full story Author:
What lies behind Scotland’s AI data centre boom
The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront? Read full story Author:
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say. Read full story Author:
Carney’s new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a “unique alliance” – and there is one clear catalyst. Read full story Author:
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics – even at the risk of losing supporters. Read full story Author:
We managed to get jobs after uni – here’s how we’re keeping them
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days. Read full story Author:
Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels. Read full story Author:
Letby doctor says inquiry ‘grim reading’ and he wishes ‘we had been brave enough to follow suspicions’
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies. Read full story Author:
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness. Read full story Author:
Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial
Twelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman. Read full story Author:
NZ apologises to children forced to live in bush for years with fugitive dad
A public inquiry has found that agencies “missed key opportunities” to recover the children sooner. Read full story Author:
Parents of Southport attack victim ‘devastated’ by data breach
The Ministry of Justice says an urgent investigation has been launched after court files were accessed. Read full story Author: