BBC News – UK
- Board refuses to reverse murderer release decision 22 October 2024A spokesperson says the decision to release Stephen Ling was "based on evidence".
- Chris Kaba shot man in nightclub days before his death 22 October 2024Judge rules details of Chris Kaba’s background can be reported after officer cleared of his murder.
- Paddington Bear issued with official British passport 22 October 2024Film-makers asked for the passport to be used in the famous bear's new movie, Paddington in Peru.
- Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spies 22 October 2024The arrest of seven East Jerusalemites follows that of seven Israeli Jews allegedly acting for Iran.
- More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding 22 October 2024Some 1,100 prisoners will be released as ministers launch a review of sentencing that could see new types of punishment outside of jails.
- Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent 22 October 2024Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.
- Woman, 91, who killed toddler should not have been driving - inquiry 22 October 2024An FAI has called for a change to the laws about fitness to drive as the current system is "defective".
- Woman, 91, who killed toddler should not have been driving - inquiry 22 October 2024An FAI has called for a change to the laws about fitness to drive as the current system is "defective".
- O'Neill clarifies age of teen texted by senator 22 October 2024Michelle O'Neill has told the assembly that party membership files said the boy was 17 but she now accepts he was in fact 16.
- Former Strictly star Giovanni: I'm strict but not a bully 22 October 2024Giovanni Pernice speaks for the first time since a BBC report into allegations about his behaviour.
Technology
- Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown 22 October 2024Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.
- Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images 22 October 2024Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.
- TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project 21 October 2024Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.
- US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems 18 October 2024The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles
- Trump says Apple boss called him to complain about EU 18 October 2024The EU ordered Apple to pay Ireland billions in unpaid taxes in September.
- Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch 18 October 2024Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.
- Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism 18 October 2024Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.
- Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you' 18 October 2024A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.
- Netflix raises prices as password boost fades 18 October 2024The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.
- 'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos 17 October 2024In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.