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Technology

Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again - BBC

The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

Oct 20, 2025

Technology

Taliban and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of deadly clashes - BBC

Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy casualties in cross-border clashes which began last week.

Oct 19, 2025

Technology

Why case against John Bolton is not like the others against Trump critics - BBC

Bolton argues his case is an example of "weaponisation" but legal experts say the charges are serious.

Oct 19, 2025

Father 'finally home', says daughter of dead hostage returned to Israel - BBC

The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel.

Oct 19, 2025

Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies aged 48 - BBC

"His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous," the band wrote.

Oct 19, 2025

World

No Kings protests across US kick off with National Guard on standby - BBC

Protests are planned in over 2,500 cities across the US, including New York, DC, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Oct 18, 2025

Technology

OpenAI stops 'disrespectful' Martin Luther King Jr Sora videos - BBC

The intervention has not stopped Sora users generating and sharing fake clips of other historical figures.

Oct 17, 2025

Technology

ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, OpenAI boss says - BBC

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".

Oct 14, 2025

Technology

Badenoch demands PM address 'unanswered' China spy case questions - BBC

In a letter to Starmer, the Tory leader claimed his government's account of the collapsed case had "changed repeatedly".

Oct 13, 2025

Gaza City clashes between Hamas and clan members leave 27 dead - BBC

At least 27 people have been killed in one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew.

Oct 12, 2025

Technology

Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way - BBC

An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.

Oct 12, 2025

Politics

China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat - BBC

Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

Oct 12, 2025

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack - BBC

Watkins, 48, was serving a 29-year sentence imposed in 2013 after admitting 13 child sex offences.

Oct 11, 2025

Technology

Four killed in mass shooting after Mississippi football game - BBC

Twelve others were injured in the incident, which happened at around midnight.

Oct 11, 2025

Politics

White House slams Nobel Committee for not awarding Peace Prize to Trump - BBC

A spokesman says the Nobel Committee placed "politics over peace" in awarding the coveted award to Venezuela's opposition leader.

Oct 10, 2025

Politics

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas - BBC

The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.

Oct 10, 2025

Technology

Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term - BBC

A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.

Oct 9, 2025

Technology

Tesla investigated over self-driving cars driving on wrong side of road - BBC

The US government said approximately 2.9 million cars could be impacted by the investigation.

Oct 9, 2025

ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says - BBC

The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users.

Oct 9, 2025

Entertainment

Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray for country singer - BBC

The message comes a week after the 79-year-old musician postponed gigs due to health issues.

Oct 8, 2025