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Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X over concerns its AI tool Grok is being used to create sexualised images. In a…
News
What 11 top designers want to redesign in 2026
Yes, there are the New Year’s traditions of setting ambitious goals and ditching bad habits, but one evergreen resolution that ought to…
Business
The Traitors: 'Jessie is showing us it's normal to stammer'
Spoiler warning: This article contains details of the ongoing series of The Traitors. The new series of The Traitors has had more than its…
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The maker of Pebble thinks way beyond than watches
A few of the neatest gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 weren’t anywhere near the Las Vegas Convention Center trade show…
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Avalanche kills British skier at La Plagne in French Alps
A British man has died in an avalanche in the French Alps. The man, believed to be in his 50s, was skiing with a group off-piste at La…
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Roblox is trying to stop U.S. adults from talking to kids on its platform
Roblox, a gaming app used by nearly half of the entire U.S. population of under-16s, has rolled out a new mandatory safety feature to put…
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Met Police and Sadiq Khan hail lowest homicide rates since 2014
Sonja JessupLondon home affairs correspondent Homicide in London has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, new figures…
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AI is old news. Generative AI is the future.
The term Artificial Intelligence (AI) is well known, often evoking futuristic movies like Robocop, Terminator and The Matrix. Yet what…
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Greenlanders unnerved as Arctic island finds itself in geopolitical storm
Katya AdlerNuuk, Greenland 'We just want to be left alone': Greenlanders on US President Trump's takeover threats US Secretary of State…
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Pair shot by immigration agents in Portland had gang links, officials say
A man and woman who were shot by an immigration agent in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday had ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua,…
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'It was apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial service, as bar owner detained
'In this shared grief we stand united': Day of mourning for New Year's Eve fire victims in Switzerland Tragedy brought people together in…
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'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?
Danielle KayeBusiness reporter On a recent January morning, tourists admired the rows of Balenciaga and Burberry handbags on display at…
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Why 2016 nostalgia is taking over social media in 2026
Naomi de SouzaBBC Newsbeat Wake up – it's 2016. The Chainsmokers are playing wall to wall, you've perfected your Snapchat dog filter pose…
Lifestyle
Gwalior: Walls whitewashed after female yoga murals defaced in Indian city
Geeta Pandey, Anahita Sachdev & Vishnukant TiwariDelhi & Madhya Pradesh A recent viral video of defaced artwork on a public wall in the…
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Debt charities report January spike in calls as worries mount
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Debt charities say they are receiving an influx of calls as people worry their financial…
Culture
Liam Rosenior: New Chelsea boss wants young team to emulate Man Utd's Class of '92
Rosenior watched from the stands as Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Wednesday, leaving the Blues eighth in the table with just…
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This cute, crafty life hack could help you knock out your 2026 goals
Handmade punch cards are currently trending on TikTok as a cute, visual way to track 2026 goals. Modeled after the punch cards that will…
Culture
What NFL coaches could teach the wider business world
The beginning of a new year ushers in an ominous day in the NFL: Black Monday, the day when coaches are (typically) most at risk of losing…
Business
Wegovy just became available in an unexpected place
Days after hitting the market, the new pill version of Novo Nordisk’s wildly popular weight-loss drug will be available through Amazon’s…
Culture
Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges
A video filmed by the US immigration agent who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday has emerged, showing the moments before…
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Bill Gates funds many green energy tech solutions, but he says true climate action really needs this to succeed
As President Trump takes even more steps to pull back on climate action, Bill Gates is emphasizing how governmental policies are crucial…
Business
GM to take $6 billion charge after EV pullback
General Motors will be hit with charges of about $6 billion as sales of electric vehicles sputter after the U.S. cut tax incentives to buy…
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EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks
The EU has reached a free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, 25 years after talks began and despite opposition…