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A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice
Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code hosting platform to rival developers' long preferred favorite, Github.
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.
Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.
AI lab plans to dedicate more computing resources to security after one of its ‘agents’ escaped control
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
Officials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission, which need to be broken to stop the spread.
Mykhailo Fedorov launches major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Palestinians mourned loved ones at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday after a cafe near the Gaza port was attacked.
The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.
Erin Patterson leaving court in Melbourne, Australia, last year.
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control in three months.
Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days.
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
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A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.
A 33-year-old man was found dead at The Valley after a possible fall from height, police say.
The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.
Mikel Arteta is excited to keep building Arsenal after their Premier League win, vowing to make them "the best club in the world".
Footage shows the moment Turkish New Party MP Melih Meric got into an argument with a man who stabbed him.
Judge previously found US government brought charges against Abrego Garcia as retaliation for case that embarrassed it.
Our photographer Federico Rios joined aid flights in Chocó to document earthquake rescue efforts in remote communities.
Rising fuel costs threaten new jolt of inflation ahead of November’s midterm elections
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has gone on trial accused of historical child sex abuse.
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The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
Case follows whistleblower’s 2021 claims about Meta’s profit-driven disregard for young people’s mental health and user safety.
An Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child.
Hundreds of university students in Indonesia took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday.
MPs’ register of interests shows hospitality and trips worth more than £12,000 and contributions from longstanding Labour donorsDonors to Andy Burnham gave almost £350,000 over the months before he...
NASA’s next Gateways to Blue Skies competition invites collegiate teams to imagine innovative new ways aircraft could inspect land-based infrastructure, such as bridges and tunnels, to improve safe...
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New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows Britain’s Andy Burnham that confronting billionaires need not mean the end of cooperation with Donald TrumpIn November, Californians will vote on a one-off 5% le...
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that historic win.
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
Britain’s ever-broader terrorism laws are erasing the line between political violence, protest and dissent.
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Tropical Storm Lala leaves Hawaii flooded and without power
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Returning England Test skipper Joe Root says he feels "as ready as any other England captain", adding he has no plans on "ripping up" the Bazball blueprint that preceded his second stint in charge.
A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has temporarily closed.
Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.
A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.
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The defunct Abu al-Duhur air base in northwestern Syria on Tuesday. Control of the facility changed several times during the nearly 14-year civil war that ended in 2024.
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.
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Russia has threatened the UK with ‘consequences’ after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.The Ministry of Defence has rebuffe...
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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill does not anticipate any new arrivals before Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg at home to LASK and insists he would be happy for Reo Hatate to stay.
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The late actor ceded full custody of daughter, Kaya, to boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko in 2018Hayden Panettiere’s daughter will be raised to remember her mother’s “immense talent” and “incredib...
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is contesting her siblings' plans to sell the family's remaining 17.8 per cent ownership stake in the team.
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Trump highlights India's voter ID rules to bolster his case for stricter US election laws.
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
Republican-led states face leadership shuffling.
Harry Kane says he is ready to begin discussions with Bayern Munich over extending his contract with the Bundesliga champions.
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Hakainde Hichilema’s second term will test whether economic recovery can deliver real change for Zambians.
Battery materials startup Anthro Energy has broken ground on a Louisville factory to make electrolytes, including those for solid-state batteries.
On Tuesday, Warp introduced Warp Factories, a new infrastrructure system designed to make building AI software factories as easy as possible.
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What to know about the new Gaza working groups conditioning reconstruction on immediate disarmament.
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
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Sheffield United's owners face a winding-up order in the High Court on Wednesday which could have a wide range of outcomes - including a 12-point deduction for the Championship club.
ChatGPT for Teens adds age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and learning tools designed to steer teens away from harmful content — and from using AI to cheat on their homework.
Perplexity's India revenue rose about 60% after the Airtel offer ended for new users, even as downloads declined.
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Ukraine's government appeals against FIA's decision to welcome back Russian and Belarussian drivers.
A video in a MacOS Tahoe release candidate version shows a user wearing AirPods, looking at a book, and talking to Siri.
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The latest sentence against Wassim al-Assad comes a week after ousted President Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death
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The scanning and bloodwork health startup founded by Spotify's founder will officially launch in New York in about a month.
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Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza
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A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for murder, torture and war crimes.
Ireland's women looked no further than the success of the country’s athletes and swimmers over the past 10 days to inspire them to a first Hockey World Cup pool win in eight years.
Earl says he wanted to ‘write down my own thoughts and memories’ with 30th anniversary of Diana’s death ‘on the skyline’Charles Spencer is to publish a book about his sister Diana in September.In t...
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
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Russia summons Japan's ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks.
The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
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Matchday 1 fixtures, title predictions, where to watch and latest transfer news ahead of the new Premier League season.
Rangers are to host Celtic at noon on Sunday 13 September in the last of the Premier Sports Cup quarter finals, while there is a Friday night kick-off for Stenhousemuir v Hearts.
A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill says he has done everything to be fit for a new season in which the Bluebirds can continue to improve under Brian Barry-Murphy.
Negotiations for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight have entered a 'critical week' with talks ongoing about staging the heavyweight clash in New York.
Woodland Trust says trees struggling in drought stress, with older ‘survivors’ disproportionately affectedEngland’s ancient oak trees are dying in the summer’s extreme heat and dry weather, accordi...
Reach Capital announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $265M Fund V.
Trump is uncharacteristically deaf to voter fears over the technology
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Former gang boss Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis stands trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first prosecution in the case.
Proton’s CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?
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A Syrian man died in police custody after his family alleged he was severely beaten.
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Creating homes for Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant and Lucille Ball made Williams a star. A trio of new exhibitions shows he belongs among the 20th century’s greatsWhen you fly into the Los Angeles airpo...
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.
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Chris Wormald received unprecedented payment after serving as cabinet secretary for just 14 monthsThe former head of the civil service Chris Wormald received a record payout, in the region of £500,...
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.
Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record
Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.
Long-term government borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs
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Whether Elf Lyons’ high-concept Hollywood throwback, Kate Dehnert’s disorientating rave or Ele McKenzie’s Bob Dylan fantasy, heartbreak fuels fine humour at the festivalBreakups. We’ve all been thr...
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Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businessesDisabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all ho...
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.
Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
Set across three interwoven timelines, this absorbing tale of an abandoned mining town explores courage, cowardice and how history is recordedTéa Obreht’s novels teem with conflicting narrativ...
Josephine Ahnelt’s gentle but truthful documentary has home-movie intimacy and some incredibly touching momentsAs a piece of art depicting motherhood, Judith Rohrmoser’s self-portrait of breastfeed...
It's September 2024, and Mamadou Sangare has been called up to the Mali squad for the very first time. As is normal in modern football, new players have to do an initiation song while stood on top...
Sky Sports and The Fast and the Curious have announced a new long-term strategic partnership, ahead of Formula 1's return to action this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix.
Former Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$1,500 (£787) and ordered to have an interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted for drink driving.
The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family's minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in West Bank, while Board of Peace goes back on Gaza disarmament deal.
Al Jazeera looks at the devastating impact that Israel's war and siege on Gaza are having on women with breast cancer.
In a new Prime Video documentary 'A Beautiful Obsession', behind-the-scenes footage shows Pep Guardiola breaking down in tears prepping his Manchester City leaving speech. Video credit: Prime Video
Devendra Nath Mahto was part of a larger protest which began weeks ago, demanding exam reforms in Jharkhand state.
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threat of ‘consequences … for deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British dro...
BBC Sport's team of Fantasy Premier League experts debate some of the new season's big talking points to help you select your team before Friday's deadline.
The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan says he expects to be more "measured and relaxed" as he chases a fourth European title after a disappointing Commonwealth Games.
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The bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.
Official figures also show unemployment ticked higher in second quarter
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Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt fresh tensions with the US, say analysts.
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?
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In 2026 there is no Rugby Championship, but there is a throwback-type tour which sees New Zealand's All Blacks visit South Africa for eight matches, including four Tests against the Springboks, liv...
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season.
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
Trump’s new order targeting ‘birth tourism’ faces an uphill legal battle after an earlier Supreme Court defeat.
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German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
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The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
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Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.
Hichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
Soldiers and volunteers offloading aid supplies from a helicopter San José del Palmar, Colombia, a remote town close to the earthquake’s epicenter.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, on the day after it opened last month. President Trump had threatened to block the bridge’s opening.
The powerful storm delivered extreme rainfall and damaging winds to the state, passing the Island of Hawaiʻi as a category 1 hurricane.
Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
Sudden circumstances of Chris Wormald’s exit led to a much more generous settlement than initially thought
Rodney Mims Cook Jr showed Russian officials pictures of his ‘dacha’ at Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum
Ireland’s European affairs minister says ‘a lot of work still to do’
Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level Forty prominent progressive academics are urging Andy Burnham’s government...
Recent cyber attacks reflect what the technology was trained to do but safeguards are falling short
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The alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.
Mourners blame relentless and 'racist' media scrutiny for former Cambridge University professor's death.
Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.
President Hakainde Hichilema, center, running for re-election, after voting in Lusaka, Zambia, last week.
A magnetar’s colossal magnetic field may have revealed a quantum effect predicted by Werner Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago, in which seemingly empty space alters the behavior of light. If confirmed...
Thousands mourned Jason Arday in central London, and voiced anger over the Cambridge professor’s media treatment.
Official results show Hichilema receiving about 60 percent of votes, compared with 38 percent for his main challenger.
Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional patterns may be surprisingly flexible. Young adults who revisited pain...
US president says Iran should 'put up the white flag of surrender' as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.
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A quarter century before 9/11, an upsurge in global terrorism prompted the historian David Fromkin to examine its purpose and method. Terrorism was a strategy of the weak, Fromkin wrote in these pa...
Preparing for a world of synthetic pathogens.
Why Washington still risks losing the tech race.
Learning to live in a post-American world.