UK holidaymakers are leaving it later to book shorter stays closer to home, travel firms are reporting. The trend is down to people trying to save money while making the…
Waterstones has apologised after booklovers complained of "utter chaos" and overcrowding at an event at its flagship shop on Wednesday. Attendees said the bookseller's annual BookFest was disorganised and potentially…
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has unveiled the long-awaited latest version of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, GPT-5, saying it can provide PhD-level expertise. Billed as "smarter, faster, and more useful," OpenAI co-founder…
The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan. Beijing's plans for the sprawling new embassy have sparked fears its location - near London's financial district - could…
Trials of a daily obesity pill have shown it can help patients lose around 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks. The manufacturer, Eli Lilly, says the drug, which…
So why has the Bank of England cut rates when inflation is well above its target of 2% and seems set to remain there? This vexed question is why the…
A brand-new one-off documentary about Ozzy Osbourne will show his fans "the final chapter" of his life, including his journey to performing at Black Sabbath's farewell show in Birmingham in…
The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US embassy issued a health…
Australia won 4-0 when England last toured the country in 2021-22 and Cummins' side have only lost two of their past 15 Tests on home soil, winning 11 and drawing…
US President Donald Trump has said he plans to introduce 100% tariffs on semiconductor imports. The tiny chips power a range of different devices and are integral to modern technology…
