Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.
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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
May 31, 2026 Gaming News
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block
May 30, 2026 Gaming News
Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.
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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
May 30, 2026 Gaming News
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
May 30, 2026 Gaming News
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
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Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
May 29, 2026 Gaming News
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
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Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
May 29, 2026 Gaming News
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
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May 29, 2026 Gaming News
Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.
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EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
May 29, 2026 Gaming News
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
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Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates
May 28, 2026 Gaming News
The searches come amid a series of scandals affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's PSOE.
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
May 28, 2026 Gaming News
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
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What critical infrastructure is Russia 'relentlessly targeting'?
May 27, 2026 Gaming News
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner unpacks GCHQ's announcement.
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Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
May 27, 2026 Gaming News
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
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Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case
May 26, 2026 Gaming News
The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.
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Chipmakers SK Hynix and Micron join $1tn club on surging AI demand
May 26, 2026 Gaming News
They are the latest technology companies to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.
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Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos could put her out of business
May 26, 2026 Gaming News
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
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Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
May 26, 2026 Gaming News
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
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Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
May 25, 2026 Gaming News
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
May 25, 2026 Gaming News
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
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Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
May 25, 2026 Gaming News
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
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Sabalenka cuts media short as French Open players protest
May 25, 2026 Gaming News
Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.
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Turkish police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted
May 24, 2026 Gaming News
Officers stormed the building days after the party vowed to defy a court ruling removing its leaders.
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Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
May 24, 2026 Gaming News
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
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Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge
May 23, 2026 Gaming News
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy
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Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
May 23, 2026 Gaming News
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
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Tech Now
May 22, 2026 Gaming News
Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.
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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight
May 22, 2026 Gaming News
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
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From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
May 21, 2026 Gaming News
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch
May 21, 2026 Gaming News
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.
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UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s
May 21, 2026 Gaming News
The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.
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UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
May 20, 2026 Gaming News
The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
May 20, 2026 Gaming News
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
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Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'
May 20, 2026 Gaming News
The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.
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SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
May 20, 2026 Gaming News
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
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British ex-soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine
May 20, 2026 Gaming News
In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.
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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
May 19, 2026 Gaming News
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".
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Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop
May 19, 2026 Gaming News
The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.
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Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
May 18, 2026 Gaming News
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
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Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline
May 18, 2026 Gaming News
Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.
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Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
May 18, 2026 Gaming News
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
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Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
May 18, 2026 Gaming News
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.
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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
May 17, 2026 Gaming News
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
May 17, 2026 Gaming News
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
May 17, 2026 Gaming News
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
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Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
May 16, 2026 Gaming News
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.
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Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
May 16, 2026 Gaming News
The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening
"traditional Russian values".
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May 15, 2026 Gaming News
Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.
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War criminal Ratko Mladić's jail release request denied
May 15, 2026 Gaming News
A UN judge admits the 84-year-old is "in the final stages of his life", but says prison conditions in The Hague ensure his maximum comfort.
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AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
May 14, 2026 Gaming News
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.
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Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives
May 14, 2026 Gaming News
Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.
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'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system
May 14, 2026 Gaming News
The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security.
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Why is the Princess of Wales in Italy this week?
May 14, 2026 Gaming News
The Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds, on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
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HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
May 13, 2026 Gaming News
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.
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Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
May 13, 2026 Gaming News
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
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Thousands of Waymo robotaxis recalled over risk of entering flooded roads
May 13, 2026 Gaming News
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.
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Who is Alex Batty and how was he found?
May 13, 2026 Gaming News
Alex Batty vanished in 2017 while on holiday - now he is telling the full story for the first time.
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More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material
May 12, 2026 Gaming News
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.
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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
May 12, 2026 Gaming News
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
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Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
May 11, 2026 Gaming News
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
May 11, 2026 Gaming News
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
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Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
May 10, 2026 Gaming News
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
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Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
May 10, 2026 Gaming News
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
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Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives
May 10, 2026 Gaming News
The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
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Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
May 09, 2026 Gaming News
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
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Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
May 09, 2026 Gaming News
BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
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Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
May 08, 2026 Gaming News
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
May 08, 2026 Gaming News
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
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Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?
May 07, 2026 Gaming News
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.
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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
May 07, 2026 Gaming News
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
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Ukraine war 'led me to surrogacy' to earn money but a new law could end those plans
May 07, 2026 Gaming News
Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
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French political row over calls for overhaul and €1bn cuts at public broadcaster
May 06, 2026 Gaming News
A parliamentary committee of enquiry levelled charges of left-wing bias at state-owned France Télévisions and Radio France.
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Two Portuguese police chiefs detained as abuse scandal escalates, reports say
May 06, 2026 Gaming News
The case first emerged last year, involving allegations of torture, rape and abuse of power.
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'Elephant in the room' Trump looms over European attempt at unity
May 05, 2026 Gaming News
At a gathering in Armenia, leaders admit their alliances “aren’t where they want them to be”.
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Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
May 05, 2026 Gaming News
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
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The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
May 04, 2026 Gaming News
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
May 04, 2026 Gaming News
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
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Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants
May 04, 2026 Gaming News
Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
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Tech Life
May 03, 2026 Gaming News
Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
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May 03, 2026 Gaming News
Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
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Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight
May 03, 2026 Gaming News
The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.
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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
May 03, 2026 Gaming News
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
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Tech Now
May 01, 2026 Gaming News
Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
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Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards
May 01, 2026 Gaming News
The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
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Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
May 01, 2026 Gaming News
The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.
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Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
May 01, 2026 Gaming News
Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.
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