BBC News – UK
- Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there 29 August 2026Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
- Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil 29 August 2026Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
- We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it 29 August 2026Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.
- How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works 29 August 2026We spoke to experts about how the breathing technique used by soldiers and influencers works.
- Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards 29 August 2026Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
- Sweetcorn ice creams and pastries: The latest 'swavoury' trend taking over your feed 29 August 2026From lattes to pastries, UK foodies are embracing the humble sweetcorn as more than a pizza topping.
- Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU 29 August 2026Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
- Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend 29 August 2026Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
- Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales 29 August 2026This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down.
- Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE 29 August 2026The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
Technology
- Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning 28 August 2026The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
- Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms 27 August 2026The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.
- Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says 27 August 2026California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features.
- What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal 27 August 2026Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
- Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack 26 August 2026OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.
- Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand 26 August 2026Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.
- Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children 26 August 2026The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
- Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console 26 August 2026In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.
- AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin 25 August 2026The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.
- Tech Life 25 August 2026The government agency that's encouraging high-risk and high-reward research.