Tech giants blocking some Ukraine and Gaza posts under new online rules

Tech companies are restricting debates of public intertest to comply the Online Safety Act, analysis shows.

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Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage

Minister Peter Kyle claims that by opposing online safety laws the Reform UK leader is siding with sex offenders.

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The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the 'new oil'

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are partnering with the US to position themselves as AI hubs.

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Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.

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VPNs top download charts as age verification law kicks in

Experts say free versions of such apps or services may carry potential security and privacy risks.

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Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

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UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

Prof Michele Dougherty is the first woman to be appointed to the influential post.

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Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery

BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

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Why plane turbulence is really becoming more frequent - and more severe

Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owls

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New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warns

A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.

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The latest science of how animals communicate, with a live audience at the Hay Festival.

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BBC Inside Science

The latest science of how animals communicate, with a live audience at the Hay Festival.

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Nvidia becomes world's first $4tn company

Shares in the chip-maker have surged in value as investment in AI continues to gather pace.

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VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in

Experts say free versions of such apps or services may carry potential security and privacy risks.

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Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists

Firefighters warn of a "difficult day" ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.

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Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake.

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EE says latest outage fixed after 'technical fault'

The mobile phone service provider says it carried out work overnight after customers reported problems.

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Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.

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An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground.

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Around 6,000 websites to start checking ages in UK, Ofcom says

Despite the law some remain sceptical about the effectiveness of porn age checks.

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Government raises maximum price for wind energy

The government increases the maximum price it will guarantee wind farm developers for electricity.

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Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?

Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.

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South Park to stream on Paramount+ after bidding war

The deal that will see the long-running comedy series move from HBO Max is reportedly worth $1.5bn.

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How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

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The 'underwater bushfire' cooking Australia's reefs

Divers at one of Australia's world-famous reefs said their experience was "like swimming on a corpse".

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Sizewell C nuclear power plant costs rise to £38bn

Households will pay £1 a month towards the construction of the UK's second new nuclear power plant.

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Teeth marks suggest 'terror bird' was killed by reptile 13 million years ago

Terror birds could be taller than a human and had powerful legs and hooked, flesh-ripping beaks.

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Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says

The US tech giant is recommending some users install security updates after the data breach.

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OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to 'deliver prosperity for all'.

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Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech

Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.

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BBC Inside Science

Science that makes living in our homes safer and cooler in a changing climate.

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BBC Inside Science

Science that makes living in our homes safer and cooler in a changing climate.

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The floating robot collecting rubbish in our waterways

Tech Now meets the team behind WasteShark - can it help tackle marine plastic pollution?

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How much sewage is spilled near you?

Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but it poses risks to human health and wildlife.

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Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England, Environment Agency says

Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.

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Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges

Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government is preparing a "water revolution" and that the water sector is broken.

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How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis

The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries

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Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England, Environment Agency says

Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.

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Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery

BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

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Netflix boss says AI effects used in show for first time

Visual effects made using the technology has appeared in a Netflix original show for the first time.

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US passes first major national crypto legislation

It marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington.

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Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy

Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users' privacy.

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BBC Inside Science

Science that makes living in our homes safer and cooler in a changing climate.

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Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.

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Does the UK video games industry have a class problem?

A non-profit organisation is trying to create more pathways into the sector for working-class people.

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We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions.

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Kew Gardens' Palm House will close for five years for major makeover

The 175-year-old glass house will begin a £50m renovation in 2027.

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Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?

Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.

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Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK

The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at "certain mature content".

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BBC Inside Science

Solutions to plastic waste from creating cleaner products to cleaning up ocean litter.

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BBC Inside Science

Solutions to plastic waste from creating cleaner products to cleaning up ocean litter.

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From Bitcoin to XRP: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As Bitcoin's price goes up once again, here's a guide to some of the crypto market's trickiest terms.

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Observatory marks 230 years of recording weather

The building holds the longest sequence of continuous weather data anywhere in the UK and Ireland.

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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.

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Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office

The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

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More rules being considered to keep children safe online

Heidi Alexander says new age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation" on online safety.

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Med Sea heatwave might feel nice for holiday swimming but there's a catch

Sea temperatures around places like Majorca exceeded 30C earlier this month, far above average.

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Mystery interstellar object could be oldest known comet

Scientists have been racing to discover the origins of 3I/Atlas since it was spotted last week.

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'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far

Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.

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Solutions to plastic waste from creating cleaner products to cleaning up ocean litter.

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Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks

Three men and one woman - aged between 17 and 20 - have been arrested in London and the Midlands.

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Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

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China's emissions may be falling - here's what you should know

Experts are divided if the drop over really means China has reached the peak of its emissions.

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Musk's AI firm says it's removing 'inappropriate' chatbot posts

The announcement came after the Grok AI chatbot gave controversial answers to user queries.

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Teachers want parents to stop giving children under 14 smartphones

Teachers fear some children use smartphones for eight hours a day and until four in the morning.

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Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rules

It was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News.

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Why don't we trust technology in sport?

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explores the tensions between between humans and machines that were encapsulated at Wimbledon.

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BBC Inside Science

Hands on with the new research at this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

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BBC Inside Science

Hands on with the new research at this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

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Xbox producer tells staff to use AI to ease job loss pain

An Xbox producer faces a backlash after suggesting AI tools can help to deal wih the emotions that follow job loss.

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Apple hits back against 'unprecedented' €500m EU fine

The company has appealed against the fine handed down earlier this year over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

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Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech

Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.

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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.

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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.

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Work begins to create artificial human DNA from scratch

Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.

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Minister tells Turing AI institute to focus on defence

Peter Kyle says the Alan Turing Institute should prioritise boosting the UK's AI capabilities.

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Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes

Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.

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'I'm being paid to fix issues caused by AI'

Businesses that rush to use AI to write content or computer code, often have to pay humans to fix it.

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$88m pollution-tracking satellite missing in space

MethaneSat was meant to keep track of potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production.

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Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech

Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.

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Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI

The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.

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'There is a problem': Meta users complain of being shut out of their accounts

After Meta said some Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended, users tell the BBC the impact it is having - and say it's a wider problem.

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Singapore police can now seize bank accounts to stop scams

The new law was passed to combat Singapore's worsening scam problem, but some have said it is too intrusive.

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Will there be a drought where I live?

We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.

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Musk's X appoints 'king of virality' in bid to draw in younger users

Nikita Bier has previously developed platforms that have proved popular with teen users.

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Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China

The robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing.

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