BBC News – UK
- Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure 27 March 2026The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.
- Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister 27 March 2026Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.
- US lawmaker makes direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify over 'close Epstein ties' 27 March 2026The letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.
- Pain Hallgrimsson's overriding emotion after Czechs end Irish hopes 27 March 2026"Pain" is the overriding emotion for Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as his side's World Cup dream ends on penalties in Prague.
- Raye comes out swinging on her new album, This Music May Contain Hope 27 March 2026The star suffered writer's block while working on her second album, but it hits all the right notes.
- What next for Northern Ireland as World Cup wait continues? 27 March 2026Manager Michael O'Neill says he is positive for the future despite a World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo, and questions about his own long-term plans.
- What next for Northern Ireland as World Cup wait continues? 27 March 2026Manager Michael O'Neill says he is positive for the future despite a World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo, and questions about his own long-term plans.
- Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war 27 March 2026As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.
- The Papers: 'Trump extends Hormuz deadline' and 'One hour of screen a day' 27 March 2026Donald Trump giving Iran 10 days to re-open a vital shipping channel and new advice on screen time for under 5s is a focus for Friday's front pages.
- Bellamy rues chaos against Bosnia as Wales' World Cup dream ends 27 March 2026Head coach Craig Bellamy rues the chaos of Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina - but says his team have a bright future.
Technology
- Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic 27 March 2026A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.
- Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge 26 March 2026US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.
- Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial 26 March 2026A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
- 'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict? 26 March 2026The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
- Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale 26 March 2026Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.
- Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer 26 March 2026Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.
- Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users 25 March 2026Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.
- OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal 25 March 2026The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
- Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety 24 March 2026The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
- Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers 24 March 2026The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.