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As campaign season gears up, AI-generated ads are everywhere
Data suggests many candidates are embracing AI this year to boost their image and portray their opponents unfavorably. But whether it will turn out vo…
A Kansas girl ran off to join the circus and changed the tattoo world
One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm. Maud Stevens Wagner ran off to join the circus and later became a ta…
F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco
Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.…
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM heads to Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.…
Woods seen on range for first time since car crash
Tiger Woods says he "can hit pretty much anything" after returning to the range for the first time since a car crash six months ago.…
Mayors and other local leaders could be given powers to oversee water firms
Move would mean some input on companies’ spending and holding bosses to account over bills and sewage dischargesMayors and other local politicians cou…
Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI?
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why the US president is contradicting AI leaders, who are calling for the technology's development…
Foreign students to face tough restrictions on bringing in family under Labor’s immigration plan
Home affairs minister Tony Burke will detail long-awaited changes as support for One Nation surges amid immigration debateFollow our Australia news li…
English village votes to leave UK in protest over migrant housing plan
Villagers in Piddington, Oxfordshire, hold symbolic referendum over plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers nearbyResidents of an English villag…
Von der Leyen to set out challenges and opportunities for EU in ‘state of the Union’ speech – Europe live
European Commission president sets out opportunities and challenges facing the European UnionThe speech is expected to start in the next 10-15 minutes…
News helicopter crash in Los Angeles kills three, injures one
NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashes while covering deadly metro bus collision from the air.…
Anthropic to build $31bn datacentre in western Queensland, David Crisafulli says
Premier describes deal as ‘major win’ that will deliver more jobs for the state and put more energy into its gridAnthropic, the AI giant behind the la…
‘Anywhere, anytime’: Victoria police and PSOs to get random stop and search powers after Labor backflip
Premier Ben Carroll adopts Coalition’s stance on Jack’s Law, which gives police and PSOs power to randomly search people for knives with metal detecto…
Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers
Climate Change Committee says government cannot expand airport without requiring aviation industry to clean up its emissions Heathrow airport should b…
Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from ma…
Turkish habit of stashing gold "under the pillow' hurts economy, government says
For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy…
Queenslanders’ rights to oppose mining projects ‘gutted’ by new laws, activists say
As minister says process needs to be ‘streamlined’, Greens and Lock the Gate say the legislation is ‘corrupt’ and tears up environmental protectionsGe…
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.…
Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore
The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.…
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 prevent…
Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies
Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands.…
Reader Q&A: how united are the Democrats ahead of the midterms? Post your questions now
Who are the Democrats running in the midterms, and where do they stand? Our political reporters will be hosting a series of conversations on the criti…
Mail-in disaster averted as Trump in angry froth after court defeat
Election officials continue push to assure Americans mail ballots are safe after supreme court rules against presidentAfter the US supreme court halte…
Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists
The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.…
Turks often keep gold as a hedge against inflation. It may be hurting Turkey's future
Billions of dollars worth of gold is held in Turkish households outside the banking system. The government aims to convince citizens to put it into th…
'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.…
Pocock says Labor easing copyright protections for AI datacentre investment would throw creatives ‘under the bus’
Proposals revealed as senior personnel from OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, met with Albanese ministersThe Albanese government is considering giving A…
House committee recommends Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress over Epstein inquiry subpoenas
Financier refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony for the investigation into the late sex offenderThe House oversight committee voted u…
Southport attack victims, survivors and families hit by data breach
The Ministry of Justice says sensitive and personal data was accessed in a limited number of cases.…
Romanian shepards and farmers clash with police
Dozens injured as 2,000 farmers - backed by far-right groups - protest the extension of a livestock export ban.…