Food festivals across UK targeted by AI scam, BBC finds
BBC Newsby Gareth Bryer; Annell Dyfri21d ago
- Published British food festivals are being used to target small food and craft businesses in a scam made possible by artificial intelligence (AI).
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top 98%Met was negligent and reckless, sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect tell BBC
BBC News21d ago
- Published The sisters of the man suspected of being the so-called "Putney pusher" have told the BBC the Metropolitan Police was "negligent" and "reckless" in its handling of the case.
Family of Jagtar Singh Johal say Scot detained in India has been granted bail
BBC Newsby Katie Hunter21d ago
- Published The family of a Scottish Sikh activist who has been locked up in India for almost nine years without conviction have said he has been granted bail.
'Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, shadow foreign secretary tells Trump
BBC Newsby Ewan Somerville21d ago
- Published The shadow foreign secretary has told Donald Trump "don't be silly" over his comments on the UK's sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and Irish reunification.
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
BBC Newsby Sharon Barbour; Victoria Archer; Ben Milne21d ago
- Published Twenty women underwent mastectomies unnecessarily while being treated for breast cancer, an NHS trust in north-east England has told the BBC.
Newspaper headlines: 'Giddy King' and 'war of words' over Earl Spencer book
BBC News21d ago
- Published Many of the front pages explore claims made by Earl Spencer in his book about his sister, Diana, Princess of Wales.
UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs
BBC Newsby Lizo Mzimba21d ago
- Published The UK's "dismal" record in selecting songs and acts for Eurovision is to be scrutinised by MPs. In May, Look Mum No Computer came last with one point.
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
BBC Newsby Peter Hoskins21d ago
- Published Japan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 31-year high as it continues to move away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs and as the country faces increasing...
Nusrat Osman: British woman rescued in deadly Malawi shootout
BBC Newsby Wycliffe Muia21d ago
- Published A British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi nearly a week ago has been rescued in a police operation that left four suspected kidnappers dead and a senior police chief wounded.
Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
BBC Newsby Harry Sekulich21d ago
- Published Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has condemned the White House for using one of her most recognisable songs in a social media reel.
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
BBC Newsby Tom Bateman22d ago
- Published President Donald Trump's administration says it has approved the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a policy shift for the US that has raised concerns from some...
US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets are 'torn' by Macklemore controversy
BBC Newsby Brandon Drenon22d ago
- Published The snowballing controversy over pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore being dropped as a support act for Ed Sheeran has plunged the tour into crisis and left concert-goers in the middle of...
UK weather: Sunshine returns as warmer and drier weather arrives next week
BBC Newsby Darren Bett22d ago
- Published Don't pack away your summer clothes just yet as warmer and drier weather could be set to return to the UK next week.
Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference
BBC Newsby Harry Farley22d ago
- Published Discontent bubbles not far from the surface as the Liberal Democrats gather for their conference this weekend.
Badenoch brings in lawyers after 94% Wandsworth Council tax hike
BBC Newsby Ewan Somerville22d ago
- Published Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she has brought in lawyers to challenge the government over local funding cuts, after a record council tax rise in one of her party's flagship...
Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
BBC Newsby Caroline Davies22d ago
- Published Nooria, which is not her real name, still remembers one of the moments that made her want to be a doctor. It was back home in a village in Afghanistan, where she was born.
War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
BBC Newsby Allan Little22d ago
If the UK suddenly found itself at war, would you know what to do? Do you know what would be expected of you? The Government wants us all to start preparing for severe disruption to our lives.
Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species
BBC Newsby Helen Briggs22d ago
- Published A spotted cat from the forests of Bolivia has been confirmed as a new species. The small feline, about the size of a domestic moggy, went under the radar because it was confused with...
Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
BBC Newsby Daniel Thomas22d ago
- Published Until last year, Conroy, 32, and his partner Amber, 28, saw little prospect of owning their own home.
Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme
BBC Newsby Harry Farley22d ago
- Published The chancellor is to warn the European Union (EU) not to lock the UK out of its scheme to protect industries from unfair Chinese competition.