US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.…
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Snapchat considering daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.…
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Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.…
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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.…
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Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for using ants as garnish
The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million won (£8,144; $10,965).…
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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.…
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Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his shooting
The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.…
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US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas
The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".…
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Philippines' Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first time
He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.…
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Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.…
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Lost on Mount Fuji off-season? You'll have to pay for your rescue
The fee will be imposed on those who get lost on Japan's most famous mountain during the off-peak seasons.…
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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.…
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Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.…
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Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf
The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.…
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Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.…
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