The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one
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.
Key leaders sound the alarm on AI. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback
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.
This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
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.
The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight
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.
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI development
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.
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe
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.
NPR looked for ChatGPT's new crisis feature. It's hard to find
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.
Lawmakers home in on midterm messages as Congress returns to session
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.
Talks between Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz postponed
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.
Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes in the Java Sea
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.
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Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father
Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.
Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today'
Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
What you need to know about the latest donations to Reform UK
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.
Member of UK armed forces dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine
The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.
Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
Oasis confirms second leg of reunion tour after weeks of social media teasers
The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.
Amy Hunt tells Sydney Sweeney 'this is what women in sport look like' after controversial ad
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from Asia
Hundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.
London musical cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pull out
Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.
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Rocket Lab calls foul on Blue Origin's $700M Mars comms contract
Bezos' biz gets familiar paperwork from unfamiliar quarters as rival challenges NASA award
Perfect-10 GitLab bug under attack days after patch lands
CISA confirms active exploitation as watchTowr spots miscreants probing internet-facing servers
Teravolt looks to cannibalize older industries to meet AI power demand
Bitcoin farms, aluminum smelters, and other old infra is more lucrative to repurpose as a datacenter
Microsoft patches Windows and Excel – breaks audio, remote access, and paste
Redmond's quality drive takes another detour through the known issues list
Huawei pitches near-packaged optics as co-packaged costs bite
7.2 Tbps module arrives ahead of standards, with promises of fewer repair headaches
MPs and peers tell UK to stop winging it on AI regulation
Rights committee demands watchdog with teeth as patchwork safeguards leave victims hunting for remedies
Revolut falls for fake government requests, hands over customer data