BBC News – UK
- Migrant sex offender deported from UK, government says 29 October 2025The migrant arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday morning after having left the UK on a flight Tuesday night.
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- Israeli strikes kill 33 in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says, as Trump insists ceasefire remains 29 October 2025Israel and Hamas both accused each other of breaking the US-brokered ceasefire.
- The Papers: 'Storm of the century' and 'Farewell, Sybil' 29 October 2025Hurricane Melissa and the death of Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales make Wednesday's papers.
- Flooded streets, inundated cars and tangled power lines - Jamaicans assess damage 29 October 2025Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean nation in modern history.
- Ben & Jerry's co-founder says Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream 29 October 2025Ben Cohen says he will independently create the new watermelon flavour in support of "permanent peace in Palestine".
- Blue Jays see off Ohtani to level World Series 29 October 2025The Toronto Blue Jays tie the best-of-seven World Series at 2-2 after a thumping 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four.
- Windows blown in, trees uprooted and croc warnings - Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica 29 October 2025Hours after the storm passed Jamaica, causing a massive power outage, authorities urged residents to continue sheltering.
- Elderly woman left behind by cruise ship on Great Barrier Reef island found dead 29 October 2025The ship's crew realised the 80-year-old was missing several hours after they had left the island
- Reeves vows to 'defy' gloomy economic forecasts 29 October 2025The chancellor says investment is the answer to boosting the UK's productivity performance.
Technology
- OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit 28 October 2025The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker.
- The South African start-up bringing tech to townships 28 October 2025Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
- Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of 'toxic internal culture' 28 October 2025Whistleblowers also accused the charity's leadership of misusing public funds and failing to deliver on its mission.
- ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts 27 October 2025The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.
- The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla 26 October 2025The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
- ChatGPT's new browser has potential, if you're willing to pay 25 October 2025OpenAI hopes to upend the browser market currently dominated by Google Chrome, but it depends on paid users.
- The high tech studio transforming movie car stunts 24 October 2025Alasdair Keane tests out the new generation of stunt cars.
- Armed police handcuff teen after AI mistakes crisp packet for gun in US 24 October 2025Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police.
- Tech bosses could stop mobile phone theft, say MPs 24 October 2025The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says "robust technical measures" could help reduce phone thefts.
- Can the plastic recycling industry be saved? 23 October 2025Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
