President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.

In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.

The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate.

In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition.

Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.

Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.

Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities.

The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications.

The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterms for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primaries.

The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.

Christian Purslow's comments come after Manchester City was found guilty of dozens of financial rule charges brought by the Premier League.

Asked about the Iranian proposal, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.

The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".

The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.

The Republic of Ireland delay the pre-match news conference planned for Sunday's Uefa Nations League game against Israel in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.

Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.

Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

Parents say social media groups and tracking apps are feeding their anxiety about children who have recently gone to uni.

A BBC podcast reveals a scenario in which the nurse's murders may never have taken place at all.

Your spare Android won’t come back to life in a hurry but – like neglected PCs – it really should

Number III Space Effects Squadron likely to use electronic warfare rather than lobbing missiles at hostile orbiting threats

An experiment is afoot to sidestep C as the language of interoperability with Rust

Once a single-scalar home, spreadsheet cells are being redeveloped to handle many tenants

Better conductors and improved sensing capabilities expected to unlock at least 23 gigawatts of additional capacity

More mockery and memes from the Dark Web Roast

Overhead reduced by as much as 99.7%

Data theft and extortion biz, that is

Fervo Energy aims to have 100 MW online by New Year and half a gigawatt by 2028

Nothing in the attack chain screams malicious software, except none of the impersonated HR and payroll providers actually offers a desktop app

Heidi Overton faced questions focused on vaccines, birth control, and vapes.

"Overly constrained AI models" could cause military operations to fail, judges say.

Despite challenges, Tesla aims for 1,000 Optimus robots per week by end of 2026.

Ads appearing all over the Internet are trying to scam people.

Better thermals and battery life make this iterative update nicer to use.

"There is no evidence of any significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring.”

US judge reviews deal with California, says it must not be result of collusion.

Renewables easily cover changes in US demand, which is rising by 2% in 2026.

Microsoft's new Surface laptops forgo Copilot+ PC branding.

"There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly."