Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:16 AM ET
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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.8 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.15 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.11 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.6 hours 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.46 minutes 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.1 hour 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.46 minutes ago
Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots -- The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.3 hours ago
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens -- Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.1 hour ago
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary -- The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.9 hours ago
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants -- The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.1 hour 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.20 minutes 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
Critics celebrate Céline Dion's 'high-stakes' comeback show in Paris -- The iconic Canadian singer kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.2 days 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.12 hours ago
Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation -- No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.1 day ago
'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris -- Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.1 day ago
How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance -- Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.3 days ago
Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention? -- The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.3 days ago
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.1 hour ago
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month absence -- The Republican senator, absent since June, has faced questions about transparency around his health.4 hours ago
Why cash continues to thrive even as India's digital payments grow -- Digital payments are booming, yet cash remains deeply embedded in the economy in India, central bank data shows.4 hours ago
I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of -- Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.4 hours ago