Lion King visual effects studio on brink of collapse

The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with staff told to stay home.

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Virgin Media apologises as thousands report internet outage

The internet giant says it is aware customers are experiencing problems and is working to fix them.

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List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.

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The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about

Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.

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Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever

Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers.

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£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant

Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.

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Scientists probe gulls' 'weird and wonderful' appetites

Photographs of gulls eating anything from chips to starfish will help solve a scientific puzzle.

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Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse.

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Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end to end encryption.

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What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight in China mean?

Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.

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'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise

Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK

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Tech Life: Human life under the oceans

Plans are underway for humans to live and work in underwater habitats for long durations

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Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities

Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.

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What is a sinkhole and how does it form?

Two sinkholes have appeared in the Surrey village of Godstone, but how have they formed and are they dangerous?

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World's glaciers melting faster than ever recorded

The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.

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Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

The tech giant is hoping AI at a lower price can reinvigorate sales of its flagship piece of hardware.

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Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.

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Race to save whales in Australia mass stranding

More than 150 whales have beached in the remote, north west corner of Tasmania.

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Argentina's President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations

Javier Milei says he was acting in "good faith" when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed.

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The quest for video games that don't overstay their welcome

Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.

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Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy

Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.

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South Korea bans downloads of China's DeepSeek AI

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data.

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World's sea-ice falls to record low

The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.

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US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.

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More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation

The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.

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TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.

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Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots

Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.

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Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists

Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands.

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Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station

The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.

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Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement

The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.

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'Build baby build', says PM as he sets out nuclear plan

The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.

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Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff use

The chief technology officer of Hill Dickinson warned of the use of AI tools.

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Stripey-faced fish named after warrior princess San

The newly discovered fish has stripes on its face like the Studio Ghibli warrior princess.

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UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

It follows a warning from US Vice President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."

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AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds

The BBC's head of news and current affairs says the developers of the tools are "playing with fire."

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Data of four dead British teens may have been removed, says TikTok

The parents of four British teenagers are suing the social media firm over the deaths of their children.

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Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI

The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday.

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Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels

The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.

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PlayStation Network back online, firm says

PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption.

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China's ex-UK ambassador clashes with 'AI godfather' on panel

Fu Ying also expressed regret about the impact of US-China tensions on the progress of AI safety.

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Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'

Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok.

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Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant

The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.

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How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

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Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space

Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

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UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth

The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032

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Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?

The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".

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World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology.

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School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests

It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

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Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan

Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

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Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons

The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.

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Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security risk

The Australian government says the Chinese AI app is a threat to it and its assets.

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Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures from Space

Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

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No targets for aviation or farming in UK climate plan

The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.

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The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world

Some people didn't expect it to last a year. Here's how the popular life simulator has stayed alive.

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Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say

Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.

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Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor.

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Barclays says payment issues resolved after tech outage

The bank says a technical issue, which began on Friday and impacted the its app, online banking and payments, has been resolved.

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Why Dynasty Warriors makers scrapped sequel to reinvent series

Tomohiko Sho says the unreleased game was something fans were 'starting to get a bit bored of'.

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AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws

Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse.

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Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?

Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.

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