Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
BBC Newsby Nardine Saad·19d ago
- Published US President Donald Trump has announced that he will form an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar amid warnings about the emergent technology.
Tata Sons: India's corporate crown braces for upheaval amid boardroom revolt
BBC Newsby Nikhil Inamdar·20d ago
- Published This week, the board of Tata Sons - one of India's oldest conglomerates and owner of iconic British brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea - defied its largest shareholder...
Illegal mining in Niger state: 37 suspects die in Nigerian custody
BBC Newsby Makuochi Okafor; Harry Sekulich; Wycliffe Muia·20d ago
- Published Thirty-seven people accused of illegal mining in north-central Nigeria have died in custody, local officials said.
Dangote refinery: Share-buying frenzy makes oil barons out of Nigerians
BBC Newsby Mansur Abubakar; Chris Ewokor·20d ago
- Published Every Nigerian is now an oil magnate. At least that is what the social media memes would have you believe as investor fever hits the country.
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump raise arrest at Xi meeting
BBC Newsby Max Matza·21d ago
- Published The wife of a US scholar imprisoned in China on charges of spying and endangering national security has asked President Donald Trump to secure his release when he meets Chinese...
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss
BBC Newsby Amy Walker·21d ago
- Published Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election.
One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region
BBC Newsby Jessica Rawnsley·21d ago
- Published North-eastern Spain has been hit by torrential rain and flash floods, leaving one person dead and causing widespread disruption across the region.
Owen Ndlovu: Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds
BBC Newsby Wycliffe Muia·21d ago
- Published Tributes are pouring in for a veteran South African sports broadcaster who was found dead on Wednesday hours after being abducted when his vehicle was hijacked in a township near...
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
BBC Newsby Michael Race·22d ago
- Published US interest rates have been raised for the first time in more than three years and could be increased further in a bid to slow rising prices.
Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his assassination
BBC Newsby Sakshi Venkatraman·22d ago
- Published Charlie Kirk's family has accused the Utah Valley University and state officials of "stunning failures and reckless decisions" that they say led to the conservative activist's 2025...
ICC: Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte makes first in-person appearance at The Hague
BBC Newsby Joel Guinto·22d ago
- Published Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared in person at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where he is due to be tried for alleged crimes against humanity.
Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
BBC Newsby Mark Savage·23d ago
- Published Ed Sheeran has posted a long statement on Instagram, saying it was not his decision to drop Macklemore from his current US tour.
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
BBC Newsby Bernd Debusmann Jr·23d ago
- Published The US defence department's inspector general says the war with Iran has led to "shortfalls" in munitions and a bottleneck in resupply, contradicting President Donald Trump who has...
More than 100,000 people in Japan are now 100 years of age or older
BBC Newsby Kurumi Mori; Issey Izumi·23d ago
- Published The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry.
Canada is a 'safe harbour' for global finance, Carney says
BBC Newsby Jessica Murphy·23d ago
- Published Prime Minister Mark Carney has pitched Canada as a "safe harbour" for some of the world's largest investors to spend their money in an era of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
BBC Newsby Abel U; Koh Ewe·23d ago
- Published New rules governing travel to and from China have come into effect, a move that observers say will further tighten the government's control over its citizens.
Emmy Awards: Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes history with double win
BBC Newsby Steven McIntosh; Ian Youngs·23d ago
- Published Welsh actor Matthew Rhys has made history at the Emmy Awards, becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.
Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
BBC Newsby Lisa Lambert; Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu·23d ago
- Published The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's plan to restrict voting by mail before November's midterm elections, in a setback for the White House.
Kempton Park: Fear in South Africa after Elizabeth Moselakgomo's body found
BBC Newsby Khanyisile Ngcobo·24d ago
- Published South African police have confirmed the death of a jogger, who went missing during a routine run last week, sparking a nationwide appeal for help finding her.
Anthrax outbreak: Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife
BBC Newsby Basillioh Rukanga·24d ago
- Published Authorities in Zambia have warned people not to eat meat from wildlife after dozens of wild animals, including hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile died following an anthrax...
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