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Ukraine war: UK defence giant BAE Systems sets up local base

August 31, 2023 Gaming News

The firm says the move may allow it ultimately to produce light artillery inside Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Back to school under Russian attacks

August 31, 2023 Gaming News

Ukrainians defy Russian air strikes and occupation to start the new school term.

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Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet

August 31, 2023 Gaming News

The Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being "incredibly naive".

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Abba's Agnetha Fältskog returns with solo song: 'I didn't know if I could do this'

August 31, 2023 Gaming News

In a rare interview, she discusses new music and the "strange" experience of watching her 3D avatar.

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Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink

August 31, 2023 Gaming News

Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC.

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Charles Leclerc in-depth interview: Ferrari driver on his future, struggles and motivation

August 31, 2023 Gaming News

In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Charles Leclerc talks about his future and giving his all for victory.

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Five rail workers killed in Italy after being hit by train

August 30, 2023 Gaming News

The train driver was treated by an ambulance at the scene for shock, but was physically unharmed.

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Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn

August 30, 2023 Gaming News

The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation.

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Nerves and patriotism in Moscow after 18 months of war

August 30, 2023 Gaming News

The BBC's Will Vernon finds resignation, patriotism and nervousness on the streets of Moscow.

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Irish electoral commission recommends TD increase

August 30, 2023 Gaming News

Members and constituencies in the Irish parliament are to increase due the growing population.

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Vera Pauw: FAI opts not to renew contract of Republic of Ireland manager

August 30, 2023 Gaming News

The Football Association of Ireland opts not to renew Vera Pauw's contract as Republic of Ireland manager after the team's World Cup campaign.

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Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east

August 29, 2023 Gaming News

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

August 29, 2023 Gaming News

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: 'People are fainting queuing up for bread'

August 29, 2023 Gaming News

Azerbaijan's nine-month blockade of disputed territory Nagorno-Karabakh takes its toll on residents.

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On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours

August 29, 2023 Gaming News

BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents.

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Till Lindemann: Police drop investigation of Rammstein star

August 29, 2023 Gaming News

The singer had always denied allegations of sexual misconduct made by several women.

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Paul Whelan: US ex-marine seen in Russian labour camp video

August 29, 2023 Gaming News

It is the first time that ex-US Marine Paul Whelan is seen on video since his conviction in Russia.

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Google tests watermark to identify AI images

August 29, 2023 Gaming News

The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation.

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Luis Rubiales: Hermoso kiss 'shows why women don't report abuse'

August 29, 2023 Gaming News

The row over Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso has struck a chord with women around the world.

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G20: Putin tells India PM Modi he will not attend Delhi summit

August 28, 2023 Gaming News

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the G20 summit instead, Mr Putin told Mr Modi over a phone call.

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How long until a robot is doing your dishes?

August 28, 2023 Gaming News

Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutors open preliminary investigation into kiss by federation president

August 28, 2023 Gaming News

Spain's top criminal court opens a preliminary investigation into the country's football federation president Luis Rubiales after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president's mother on hunger strike over kiss row

August 28, 2023 Gaming News

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales goes on a hunger strike because of the "inhuman hunt" against her son.

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UK air traffic fault sees Bank Holiday passengers stuck

August 28, 2023 Gaming News

Engineers are trying to find and fix the technical fault on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

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Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey

August 28, 2023 Gaming News

France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.

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The elusive man at the top of the OnlyFans empire

August 27, 2023 Gaming News

Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company.

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Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row

August 27, 2023 Gaming News

The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches.

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In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival

August 27, 2023 Gaming News

Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Ducth gathering.

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Towering waterspout spotted off coast of Isle of Wight

August 27, 2023 Gaming News

The Met Office said the waterspout was spotted on Saturday morning.

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Prigozhin confirmed dead after genetic testing - Moscow

August 27, 2023 Gaming News

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead after genetic analysis of bodies found in plane crash, Russian officials say

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Rome authorities tackle Colosseum rat infestation

August 27, 2023 Gaming News

Tourists post videos of rodents roaming near the ancient amphitheatre, attracted by piles of litter.

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Evidence found of German mass execution by French Resistance after D-Day

August 26, 2023 Gaming News

Casings and coins at a site in central France suggest prisoners were shot by the French Resistance after D-Day.

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Moment of the Romania fuel station explosion

August 26, 2023 Gaming News

Injured may be transferred to hospitals in Italy and Belgium following two explosions at a fuel station close to Bucharest.

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Poland investigates cyber-attack on rail network

August 26, 2023 Gaming News

Hackers briefly disrupted some train services, amid suggestions that the attack came from Russia.

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High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

August 26, 2023 Gaming News

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs.

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Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin

August 26, 2023 Gaming News

The presidential decree is aimed at employees of Wagner and other private military contractors.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation will take legal action over Jennifer Hermoso 'lies'

August 26, 2023 Gaming News

The Spanish football federation says it will take legal action over Jenni Hermoso's comments about its president Luis Rubiales.

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Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans

August 25, 2023 Gaming News

The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar.

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Spain Hermoso kiss: What's happened so far?

August 25, 2023 Gaming News

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls

August 25, 2023 Gaming News

A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.

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What now for Wagner after Prigozhin's reported death?

August 25, 2023 Gaming News

With a global military footprint, experts are asking how Wagner will fill the void left by its leader.

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EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.

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Greece wildfires: 79 people arrested for arson

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

A government minister decries "arsonist scum" over blazes that have so far killed dozens this summer.

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Donald Trump breaks silence on Musk's X after Georgia arrest

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

Mr Trump's first post on the platform formerly called Twitter since January 2021 includes his mugshot.

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OnlyFans owner gets $338m payout

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

The platform says it now hosts more than three million creators, serving almost 240 million users.

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EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.

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US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers.

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Nîmes shootings: Two killings in three days in small French city

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

A teenager is shot dead in the same week as a boy aged 10 in the southern city of Nîmes.

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Luis Rubiales: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

World football's governing body opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales.

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Bletchley Park to host AI safety talks in November

August 24, 2023 Gaming News

World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner defied Putin and now its leader may be dead

August 23, 2023 Gaming News

If Yevgeny Prigozhin's reported death is revenge, it sends a message to Russians, writes Steve Rosenberg.

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Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double

August 23, 2023 Gaming News

The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems.

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Gaslighting and shame: Uncovering the stories of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries

August 23, 2023 Gaming News

The death of Sinead O'Connor, who stayed in one former laundry as a teen, has prompted renewed interest.

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Russian general who ran Ukraine war fired - report

August 23, 2023 Gaming News

Sergei Surovikin was head of aerospace forces but has not been since a failed mutiny in June.

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Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper

August 23, 2023 Gaming News

The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera.

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Greek fires rage after migrant tragedy near border

August 23, 2023 Gaming News

The bodies of 18 males were found in a forest in northern Greece where fires have burned for days.

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FTX founder Bankman-Fried living on bread and water, lawyer says

August 22, 2023 Gaming News

A vegan diet requested by the FTX founder while he is in prison is not being provided, a judge was told.

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Drone hits Moscow building and two drones downed - officials

August 22, 2023 Gaming News

Two other drones in nearby towns have been shot down, defence officials say.

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Ukraine war: Three elderly civilians killed in Russian strikes, say officials

August 22, 2023 Gaming News

The civilians aged 63 to 88 were 'sitting on a bench' in eastern Ukraine when shelling hit.

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UK microchip giant Arm files to sell shares in US

August 21, 2023 Gaming News

Cambridge-based Arm files papers to list in New York after opting against London, in a blow to the UK.

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Wagner chief Prigozhin seen in first video address since coup attempt

August 21, 2023 Gaming News

The clip suggests Prigozhin is in Africa, where Wagner is thought to have thousands of fighters.

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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

August 21, 2023 Gaming News

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.

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Women's World Cup: Spain's jubilant champions arrive in Madrid

August 21, 2023 Gaming News

The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land at Madrid airport.

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Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

August 21, 2023 Gaming News

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires.

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Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber

August 21, 2023 Gaming News

Image shows Tu-22 "Backfire" ablaze after attack at airbase south of St Petersburg.

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Domino's Pizza signals closure of Russian business

August 21, 2023 Gaming News

The franchise owner says it will place its Russian business into bankruptcy.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president criticised for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain's World Cup win

August 21, 2023 Gaming News

Luis Rubiales is criticised by a Spanish government minister for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.

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Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail

August 20, 2023 Gaming News

Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping.

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Olga Carmona told after Women's World Cup final that father has died

August 20, 2023 Gaming News

Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died.

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Women's World Cup: Fans rejoice in Madrid as Spain makes football history

August 20, 2023 Gaming News

As their team wins its first-ever World Cup in Sydney, supporters of women's football celebrate back home.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

August 20, 2023 Gaming News

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into Moon

August 20, 2023 Gaming News

The unmanned craft was due to make a soft landing on the Moon's south pole.

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Jews in the German Army: Different generations reflect on changing attitudes

August 19, 2023 Gaming News

How Germany's reckoning with its past has changed the experience of Jews in the Armed Forces.

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Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

August 19, 2023 Gaming News

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health.

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Chernihiv: At the scene of missile strike on Ukrainian theatre

August 19, 2023 Gaming News

The BBC's James Waterhouse reports on the ground in Chernihiv where a strike has killed seven people.

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Cat and dog influencers help Ukrainians cope with war

August 18, 2023 Gaming News

How animals' accounts have been bringing Ukrainians hope and even practical advice at a time of war.

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Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

August 18, 2023 Gaming News

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

August 18, 2023 Gaming News

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Russia sanctions UK politicians and journalists

August 18, 2023 Gaming News

Those on the list include Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness.

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Russian priest investigated for blessing Stalin statue

August 18, 2023 Gaming News

The cleric's local diocese says it is investigating the incident in the city of Velikiye Luki.

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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

August 18, 2023 Gaming News

Analysts say Ukraine has made "likely tactically significant" advances around two villages in the south east of the country.

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Sebastian Kurz: Ex-Austria leader charged with misleading parliament

August 18, 2023 Gaming News

Sebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments.

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Cologne Catholic diocese clergy and staff used work computers for porn, German media reports

August 18, 2023 Gaming News

Around 1,000 attempts to view blocked sites were made but no crime was committed, Cologne's Archdiocese says.

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Drone attack hits building in central Moscow

August 17, 2023 Gaming News

Russian officials say air defences shot down the drone and its debris landed on the city's Expo Center.

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How Ukraine’s stealthy sea drones strike Russian targets

August 17, 2023 Gaming News

Over long distances and with powerful explosive payloads, Ukraine's water drones are proving highly effective.

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Belarus declares 19th Century nationalist poems 'extremist'

August 17, 2023 Gaming News

The move comes as part of a deepening crackdown by authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

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Spain's Queen Letizia to attend World Cup final against England

August 17, 2023 Gaming News

FA President Prince William and other British royals will not be going to Sydney for the event.

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Ukraine war: University students grapple with rules under conflict

August 16, 2023 Gaming News

War time rules are making it tougher for Ukrainians to pick where or if to go to university.

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The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row

August 16, 2023 Gaming News

The toddler was taken away from her Indian family on accusations of child abuse. Her parents deny the charges.

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Tenerife wildfires lead to evacuation of villages

August 16, 2023 Gaming News

Helicopters spraying water battle to contain fires that began at a nature reserve on Tuesday.

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The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage

August 16, 2023 Gaming News

Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised.

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Swimming World Cup 2023: Transgender swimmers to compete in new open category in Berlin

August 16, 2023 Gaming News

World Aquatics will debut a new open category for transgender athletes at this year's Swimming World Cup event in Berlin.

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Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings

August 16, 2023 Gaming News

The closures come amid rising concern over the presence of Wagner mercenary fighters in Belarus.

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Ukraine war: Ship leaves Odesa amid Russia Black Sea attack fears

August 16, 2023 Gaming News

It came as Kyiv said Russian strikes damaged grain facilities in a river port 260km southwest of Odesa.

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The Killers apologise for offending fans in Georgia with Russian 'brother' remark

August 16, 2023 Gaming News

Fans booed frontman Brandon Flowers for asking them to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia.

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Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison

August 15, 2023 Gaming News

Former prisoners of war tell the BBC they were abused by Russian guards inside a detention facility.

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VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

August 15, 2023 Gaming News

The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.

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Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work

August 15, 2023 Gaming News

The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content.

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US tourists stay in Eiffel Tower overnight while drunk - prosecutors

August 15, 2023 Gaming News

The men are found sleeping in a restricted area of the Paris monument in the early hours of Monday.

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Italy floods: Torrent of floodwater bursts through alpine town

August 15, 2023 Gaming News

Its likely the banks unexpectedly burst and covered Bardonecchia in thick mud after a mountain landslide.

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Canadian couple win damages from Italian ruling party

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

The far-right party has been ordered to pay damages over a photo used in an anti-surrogacy campaign.

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Ukraine therapist: I've got no weapon but knowledge

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

Meet the volunteer therapists battling trauma and bringing hope to Ukrainians.

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At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.

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Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

The NSPCC says 34,000 online sexual crimes have been recorded since it first called for tougher laws.

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N Ireland police details in hands of dissident republicans

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

The chief constable says the information could be used to "intimidate or target officers and staff".

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Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.

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Madagascan presidential aide charged with seeking £225,000 bribe in UK

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

Madagascan chief-of-staff and a French associate arrested in London after meeting with mine company.

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Watch: Mount Etna night eruption caught on camera

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

The most active volcano in Europe, located on the island of Sicily, erupted on Sunday night.

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Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?

August 14, 2023 Gaming News

The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes.

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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

August 13, 2023 Gaming News

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling

August 13, 2023 Gaming News

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead.

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Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

August 12, 2023 Gaming News

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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Harry Kane's move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich... in 76 seconds

August 12, 2023 Gaming News

The striker said he would always cherish the support he received during his time at Spurs.

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

August 12, 2023 Gaming News

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans

August 12, 2023 Gaming News

The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives.

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Harry Kane joins Bayern Munich ending record-breaking Tottenham career

August 12, 2023 Gaming News

England captain Harry Kane joins German champions Bayern Munich on a four-year deal, ending his record-breaking career at Tottenham.

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Australia 0-0 France (Pens: 7-6): Co-hosts reach World Cup semis with penalty shoot-out win

August 12, 2023 Gaming News

Co-hosts Australia reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time as they beat France in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Brisbane Stadium

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Several taken to hospital after migrant boat sinks in Channel

August 12, 2023 Gaming News

A number of people were seen being carried on stretchers from a lifeboat in Dover, Kent.

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Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky launches military anti-corruption purge

August 11, 2023 Gaming News

The Ukrainian president calls bribery "high treason" after confirming mass dismissal of officials.

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K2: Climbers deny walking by dying guide in bid to break record

August 11, 2023 Gaming News

Footage has emerged appearing to show Kristin Harila’s team climbing over Mohammed Hassan on Pakistan's K2.

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Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

August 11, 2023 Gaming News

This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week.

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On board Virgin Galactic's tourist journey to space

August 10, 2023 Gaming News

A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday

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Spain 2-1 Netherlands: Salma Paralluelo winner earns Spanish first Women's World Cup semi-final

August 10, 2023 Gaming News

Teenage winger Salma Paralluelo scores a 111th-minute winner as Spain beat the Netherlands to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

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Russia launches first space mission to Moon in 47 years

August 10, 2023 Gaming News

The Russian mission is racing against India to be the first country to land on the Moon's south pole.

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Why it matters where your data is stored

August 10, 2023 Gaming News

European data storage firms are emerging that promise to protect customer data from US interference.

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Elon Musk to auction Twitter signs and other memorabilia

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

The move comes just weeks after he dropped the blue bird logo and replaced it with a black and white X.

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German official accused of spying for Russia

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

The man, named only as Thomas H, worked for an office dealing with military equipment and IT.

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Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation.

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Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

Victims' families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending.

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Ukraine war: Russia still gets key war kit despite sanctions

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

An elaborate network of intermediaries means Russia can lay its hands on vital bits of Western technology.

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Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles.

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One dead and dozens injured in Russia factory explosion

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military.

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Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.

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Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI?

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.

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Eleven people missing in France after fire in holiday home

August 09, 2023 Gaming News

The fire broke out in a holiday cottage in France where a group of disabled people were staying.

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PSNI: Major data breach identifies thousands of officers and civilian staff

August 08, 2023 Gaming News

A top officer apologises for the breach affecting police and employees in Northern Ireland.

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Onlyfans, Twitch and Snapchat rules 'impenetrable'

August 08, 2023 Gaming News

Ofcom says popular platforms' terms of service are very long and difficult to understand.

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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

August 07, 2023 Gaming News

Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.

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Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket

August 07, 2023 Gaming News

Flaming debris was seen blazing across the night sky in Melbourne on Monday evening.

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Zoom orders workers back to the office

August 07, 2023 Gaming News

The company says staff living near offices should work in person at least twice a week.

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Operation Seal Bay: Catching 'the man with the rubber face'

August 07, 2023 Gaming News

How a master of disguise and a secret bunker were uncovered in a major drugs bust 40 years ago.

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A Moscow summer with war on people's minds

August 07, 2023 Gaming News

After the Russian capital was targeted by drones, Steve Rosenberg asks people how they feel about the future.

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German police investigate death of Mexican student

August 07, 2023 Gaming News

The body of María Fernanda Sánchez was found in a canal in Berlin two weeks after she disappeared.

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Mother and daughter first to go to space together

August 07, 2023 Gaming News

Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight in a prize draw.

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Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on

August 06, 2023 Gaming News

Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps.

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Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

August 06, 2023 Gaming News

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads.

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The Irish Light: Woman abused by paper which falsely said vaccine killed her son

August 06, 2023 Gaming News

Promoting a Covid conspiracy theory, the Irish Light's editor accuses the mum of "massive fraud".

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Two migrants dead, 30 missing after shipwrecks off Italian coast

August 06, 2023 Gaming News

The Italian coastguard recovered the bodies of a one-year-old baby and a woman from the Ivory Coast.

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Elon Musk says X will fund legal bills if users treated unfairly by bosses

August 05, 2023 Gaming News

Elon Musk says X will support those treated "unfairly" by bosses due to behaviour on Twitter - now X.

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Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?

August 05, 2023 Gaming News

The recent wave of military takeovers have all been in former French colonies - is this a coincidence?

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Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

August 05, 2023 Gaming News

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

August 05, 2023 Gaming News

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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German city hit by massive hail storm

August 05, 2023 Gaming News

Hail formed 30cm drifts in Reutlingen requiring snowploughs to be deployed, at the height of summer.

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Watch: Ukrainian sea drone targets Russian tanker

August 05, 2023 Gaming News

The unverified footage was shared with the BBC by a source at Ukraine's security service.

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Russian soprano star sues NYC opera over firing

August 04, 2023 Gaming News

Anna Netrebko was dropped by the Met Opera last year after refusing to denounce Russia's president.

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Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival over 'greenwashing'

August 04, 2023 Gaming News

The climate activist says she cannot attend an event that is sponsored by a firm with links to fossil fuels.

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Moment sea drone approaches Russian ship on the Black Sea

August 04, 2023 Gaming News

The footage was shared with the BBC by a source at Ukraine's security service.

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Alexandra Popp: 'I can't comprehend' Germany's World Cup exit

August 03, 2023 Gaming News

For the first time in their history, Germany fail to progress to the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup - leaving their players stunned.

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Ukraine war: Sea drone attack reported on Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk

August 03, 2023 Gaming News

Russia says it repelled a seaborne drone attack by Ukraine off Novorossiysk, a major hub for exports.

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What are semiconductors and how are they used?

August 03, 2023 Gaming News

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production.

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Giorgia Meloni: Italian PM sues Placebo frontman for defamation

August 03, 2023 Gaming News

Giorgia Meloni is taking action against Brian Molko over comments at a concert in Turin last month.

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Marseille riots: French officer in custody row admits firing riot gun

August 03, 2023 Gaming News

The policeman has been detained since a 22-year-old man was disfigured in Marseille last month.

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Ukraine war: Family reunited 18 months after tearful goodbye on Platform 5

August 02, 2023 Gaming News

A Ukrainian family, who said a tearful goodbye at a crowded railway station, finally come together again.

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Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits

August 02, 2023 Gaming News

Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday.

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Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal

August 02, 2023 Gaming News

A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.

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MrBeast Burger firm accuses YouTuber of 'bullying'

August 02, 2023 Gaming News

Virtual Dining Concepts responds after MrBeast began legal action to end their partnership.

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Ukraine war: Odesa region port facilities hit in Russian drone attack

August 01, 2023 Gaming News

A grain silo has been damaged and fires have broken out in the Odesa region, local officials say.

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Watch moment police dog sniffs out €1m hidden cash

August 01, 2023 Gaming News

The Italian canine named ‘Elio’ foiled a cash smuggling attempt at a bus station near the city of Florence.

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