Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.

Some key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback as talks in Oman are delayed.

Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.

They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.

China's Foreign Ministry called the Anthropic CEO's warning about the dangers of Chinese-developed AI "fearmongering," as the Chinese and U.S. leaders prepare to meet in Washington later this month.

In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.

Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.

Congress returns for a short last session ahead of the midterm election with a full plate as lawmakers look for messaging bills they can take back to voters.

Iranian officials say a meeting with Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, dealing a blow to efforts to reopen the strait.

Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passengers were killed and 129 people are still missing.

Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.

Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.

Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.

The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.

Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.

The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.

Hundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.

Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.

Bezos' biz gets familiar paperwork from unfamiliar quarters as rival challenges NASA award

CISA confirms active exploitation as watchTowr spots miscreants probing internet-facing servers

Bitcoin farms, aluminum smelters, and other old infra is more lucrative to repurpose as a datacenter

Redmond's quality drive takes another detour through the known issues list

7.2 Tbps module arrives ahead of standards, with promises of fewer repair headaches

Rights committee demands watchdog with teeth as patchwork safeguards leave victims hunting for remedies

Passports, selfies, transaction histories exposed as self-proclaimed culprits demand 10,000 Bitcoin

By making Rust opt-in, the Python builders hope to enjoy Rust bennies without the backlash that roiled the Linux kernel keepers

Skynet is coming soon, and also there's this Nigerian prince with a $20 million fortune who wants to give it to you

Passkeys promise fewer phishing headaches – and £600 a day off Whitehall's SMS bill

Formula 1’s latest venue might be fun to drive, but the race was processional and dull.

The 40-year-old unvaccinated woman reportedly had underlying health conditions.

The manufacturer has a service that lets owners repair their own equipment.

Unitree might be the world’s most important robotics company.

"Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions."

Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.

The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.

The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.

"I didn't know that AI could hallucinate facts," New Mexico defense lawyer says.

Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.