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Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:30 AM ET

BBC News - World

Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards - The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory. 2 hrs ago - Business

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AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act -- With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

8 hours ago

US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons -- The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.

8 hours ago

Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift' -- An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.

7 hours ago

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.

54 minutes ago

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win -- He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.

8 hours ago

Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption -- Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.

2 hours ago

Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace -- The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.

8 hours ago

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87 -- The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

13 hours ago

Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate -- Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.

18 hours ago

AI getting more powerful 'by the day' and kill switch should be required, tech boss tells BBC -- Jack Clark, co-founder of AI firm Anthropic, says artificial intelligence could become a "major risk to society", after a number of tech bosses call for a slowdown in AI development.

3 hours ago

China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI -- It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.

22 hours ago

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.

6 hours ago

Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion -- Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.

2 days ago

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like -- While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

1 day ago

Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley -- A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

1 day ago

Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters -- Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

2 days ago

Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach -- Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.

3 hours ago

Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights -- The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

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'Great' or 'alarming' - Should AI be reined in? -- The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology's rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.

13 hours ago

Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars -- Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

20 hours ago

Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities -- The move follows a BBC investigation about paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material on Meta's platforms.

38 minutes ago

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first -- Kenya will become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships after Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome in bidding for the 2029 event.

1 hour ago

Indian police detain driver who hit female biker in viral video -- The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the harassment and hostility faced by female motorcyclists.

2 hours ago

China tightens travel restrictions for citizens -- Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.

8 hours ago

Memorable moments from the Emmys and everything you couldn't see on TV -- Backstage, the winners continued the celebrations off-screen and addressed some of the ceremony's most viral moments.

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