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Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:25 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 'right to be afraid of AI' - but 'world should trust' tech firms -- Top AI leaders have been speaking at a conference, their first public comments since the AI slowdown debate launched this week. Some, like Nvidia's boss, argue the industry doesn't need "new laws".

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Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter -- The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.

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Pennsylvania officials report fourth measles-associated death in 'surge' of cases

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Data centres and pipelines up for grabs as Carney pitches Canada to investment giants

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Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists

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Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented

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Trump says Kennedy Center to close as court rules his name must stay off building

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Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial Saudi oil pipeline -- Experts tell BBC Verify the pipeline's closure could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day.

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From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures -- Beyoncé, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.

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In pictures: Stars on red carpet at Emmy Awards in LA -- Stars from the latest hit TV shows turn out at the biggest night in the US TV calendar.

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'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win -- Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.

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Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire -- The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.

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'Maybe they'll shoot you' - Carney recalls Trump's gift of White House key

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Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI?

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Macaulay Culkin honours Catherine O'Hara

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Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit

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Watch: What the munitions shortage means for the US

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Watch: Helicopter hovers feet from cliff face during rescue

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Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted of killing parents, prosecutors say -- Nick Reiner is accused of murdering his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner.

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Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving after crash -- The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.

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US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007 -- The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

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Ash from Mount Etna grounds flights at Sicily airport -- All flights are suspended from one of Italy's busiest airports until Tuesday night.

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British woman abducted in Malawi, police say -- The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

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All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped

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Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms

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Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport

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What weapon could the US have put into space?

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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons

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Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions

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Emmys 2026: The winners and nominees in full

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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech

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'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed -- Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

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Brook likened to Pietersen in SL win - how do they compare? -- Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton. -- Cricket

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Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt -- British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport. -- Athletics

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Youth star JJ Gabriel, 15, on brink of leaving Man Utd -- Manchester United's highly-rated 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel is on the verge of leaving the club. -- Man Utd

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Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews -- After Brentford overcame Reading to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches.

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Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly -- Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.

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Szoboszlai stunner helps Liverpool knock out Spurs - Tottenham's difficult start to the season continued as they were knocked out of the EFL Cup by a largely second string Liverpool side.

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