Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:16:14 GMT
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
Why an escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:06:50 GMT
BBC Verify's Ben Chu examines what impact rising energy costs could have on the global economy.
Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:10:41 GMT
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?
PM and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:52:38 GMT
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:41:44 GMT
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.
Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:06:05 GMT
Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.
Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:25:24 GMT
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:35:43 GMT
The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.
Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:27 GMT
Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:50:26 GMT
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
