Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:15:35 GMT
The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.
Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, Microsoft boss tells BBC
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:22:12 GMT
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
'I can get more time - that's everything': Breast cancer patients get life-extending drug
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:50:56 GMT
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:18 GMT
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
'Everybody was as one': Reverend reflects on search effort for Noah Woods
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:13:34 GMT
The Reverend Chris Willis says the public reaction has been a "thread of positivity" in the sadness.
Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:06:49 GMT
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.
Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:55:10 GMT
The writer and actress announced the birth of her daughter in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday.
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:06:49 GMT
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:01:29 GMT
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:56:41 GMT
A new Thomas series also stars The Gentleman actor Henry Golding.
