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Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
The complaint alleges a coordinated effort by two former Apple employees and OpenAI to steal confidential information.…
Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.…
Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?…
Cuba suffers second island-wide blackout in a week amid Trump fuel blockade
US President Donald Trump has placed the Caribbean island under a de facto oil blockade, straining its power grid.…
Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.…
Canada’s Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough?
Canada’s new privacy bill promises stronger protections for children, but experts say it still misses risks in the AI world.…
Spain leave it late to book semifinal date with France
Mikel Merino comes off the bench to break Belgian hearts after slip from sub keeper Senne Lammens.…
Graham Platner officially withdraws candidacy for US Senate in Maine
Paperwork ends Democratic campaign laden with scandals, including most recently accusations of sexual assaultGraham Platner, the Democratic nominee fo…
Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against F…
'Good but not good enough' for 'blessed and cursed' Djokovic
Most players would be satisfied with reaching a Wimbledon semi-final and the Australian Open final in the space of six months. Not Novak Djokovic.…
Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria
The hostages were taken from three separate schools in the southwestern state of Oyo in May.…
Merino pounces on Lammens' mistake to score late winner for Spain
Mikel Merino pounces on a mistake by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens to score an 88th-minute winning goal for Spain in their World Cup quarter fin…
John Fetterman joins forces with Republican counterpart in Senate for fundraising committee
Venture between two Pennsylvania senators stokes speculation about Fetterman’s future in Democratic partyThe Democratic senator John Fetterman, who ha…
Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats hav…
Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.…
EPA to open habitats of endangered species to logging and mining
Habitat destruction strongest driver of species loss, with legislation keeping 99% of listed species from going extinctThe Trump administration repeal…
Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack White House UFC event
Thousands of people attended the event last month, including President Trump and Vice-President JD Vance.…
Missouri declares state of emergency over severe storms and flooding
Governor Mike Kehoe urges people to follow guidelines with more heavy rain expected through the weekendMissouri has declared a state of emergency in r…
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe
There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.…
Man who was killed by ICE in Texas never ‘weaponized’ his vehicle, witnesses say
Lawyer says men who were riding in van are being pressured to self-deport as footage of incident is reportedly with investigatorsSign up for the Break…
Egypt World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome after historic run
Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.…
Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way
Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for pavi…
Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue 'The Ronald Reagan Overture'
Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan …
England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss
England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport.…
Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission
The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.…
Man Utd's Ederson move in doubt
Manchester United's attempt to complete a £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder is in doubt…
Man pulls wheelies then throws electric motorbike off bridge after police chase
Owen Pendree was sentenced to 12 months and has been banned from driving after his "stupid" actions.…
Marco Rubio announces deportation of Minnesota man pardoned last month
State had pardoned immigrant Tou Lue Vang in June over 2006 conviction but federal government expels him to LaosA Laotian man pardoned by state offici…
Houston neighbors started seeing more ICE agents around. Then came a fatal shooting.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old Mexican national who worked in construction for more than three decades. The father of three was shot by Immi…
Witnesses contest the Trump administration’s account of Texas ICE killing
Those present say Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not ram or 'weaponise' his vehicle, as the US government claimed.…