The United States plans to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz today. And, several states are suing to stop the massive Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out the human relationships children need most.

The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.

Trump says the U.S. will collect tolls and impose blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, man killed by federal agents in Maine, states sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros merger.

Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, as Maine Democrats prepare to choose a nominee.

Several states have ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments. Many advocates are critical of such limits on direct democracy.

President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., has been extended several times. Now it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.

We're at the final stretch of the World Cup. It feels like just yesterday, international fans were arriving in the U.S. and marveling at Buc-ee's and unlimited free soda.

More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition, according to a statement by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups.

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.

The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.

Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.

The legislation has returned to the Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.

The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".

BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

Human did 10% of the job, AI did 90%

Mozilla, Proton, Tor warn ministers that targeting the tech risks creating more problems than it solves

Flaws in iCagenda, Balbooa Forms extensions can impact open source CMS that powers a million sites worldwide

Joins yserver, Phoenix, and of course XLibre – and outlier Arcan

Gaganyaan was supposed to fly in 2022 and make the country only the fourth to put people into orbit

Bringing troubled contracts in-house requires skills Whitehall is already struggling to recruit

Boffins confirm: taking away teens' phone makes them act like humans again

Token consumption doesn't tell the whole tale but it shouldn't be ignored

The last proprietary minicomputer, now in ‘deskside’ form if you fancy that

Starting small with $37m and maybe 50MW but reckons full-stack service plan can succeed

This flight will put Starship under higher pressure and test out new Starlink satellites in orbit.

The man is said to be doing well in a Frankfurt hospital.

With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.

Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.

There's a separate $1,750 rebate for used EVs, but both rebates have a price cap.

OpenAI accused of conspiring with former Apple employees to steal trade secrets.

New study confirms 2024 "momentum flux theory" on how angular momentum of water flows drives rotation.

AG: Deal will bring "higher prices, lower quality, and less content for film and TV."

"If we can't control the force of nature, at least we can control the narrative."

The biggest smartphone makers keep on trucking in the face of component shortages and economic uncertainty.