War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it
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A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
September 20, 2026 Gaming News
Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.
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Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
September 19, 2026 Gaming News
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.
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September 18, 2026 Gaming News
Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.
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Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
September 18, 2026 Gaming News
As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.
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Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
September 18, 2026 Gaming News
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
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One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region
September 18, 2026 Gaming News
Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.
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The virtual worlds where robots are trained
September 17, 2026 Gaming News
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
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Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists
September 17, 2026 Gaming News
The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.
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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
September 16, 2026 Gaming News
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
September 16, 2026 Gaming News
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines
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Critics celebrate Céline Dion's 'high-stakes' comeback show in Paris
September 15, 2026 Gaming News
The iconic Canadian singer kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.
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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
September 15, 2026 Gaming News
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
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Nvidia boss says AI 'doesn't need new laws' as safety concerns grow
September 15, 2026 Gaming News
Jensen Huang's stance on AI safety contrasts with several current and former employees of AI-focused firm
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French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
September 15, 2026 Gaming News
Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.
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Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
September 14, 2026 Gaming News
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
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Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
September 14, 2026 Gaming News
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
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'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
September 13, 2026 Gaming News
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.
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Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights
September 13, 2026 Gaming News
A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.
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September 13, 2026 Gaming News
Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.
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Five minutes to steal a Renoir: Why museum thefts are becoming bolder across Europe
September 13, 2026 Gaming News
Art crime investigators and security experts say burglaries from galleries across Europe are becoming more brazen.
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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
September 12, 2026 Gaming News
Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in.
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Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
September 12, 2026 Gaming News
Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.
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Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
September 12, 2026 Gaming News
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
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September 11, 2026 Gaming News
Shiona McCallum meets mums and hospital staff trialling a new assisted birth innovation.
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PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off?
September 11, 2026 Gaming News
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac.
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Russia's new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily launches
September 10, 2026 Gaming News
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
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Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
September 10, 2026 Gaming News
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
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Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
September 09, 2026 Gaming News
Five deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.
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UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
September 09, 2026 Gaming News
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
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British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
September 09, 2026 Gaming News
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
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Where do PSG rank among Europe's greatest dynasties?
September 08, 2026 Gaming News
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?
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Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
September 08, 2026 Gaming News
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
September 08, 2026 Gaming News
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
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Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
September 07, 2026 Gaming News
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
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AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss
September 07, 2026 Gaming News
The head of chip designer Arm says modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer cannot be done now, but computers are "going to solve it".
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Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote
September 06, 2026 Gaming News
If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.
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Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
September 06, 2026 Gaming News
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
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More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
September 05, 2026 Gaming News
Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.
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Embattled Spanish PM insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
September 04, 2026 Gaming News
Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.
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September 04, 2026 Gaming News
Laura Cress has the highlights from Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world.
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Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats
September 04, 2026 Gaming News
The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.
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Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist
September 03, 2026 Gaming News
Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.
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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
September 03, 2026 Gaming News
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
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Could robots be the future of theme parks?
September 03, 2026 Gaming News
Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.
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Pub's 'beloved' manager stabbed to death in Germany
September 02, 2026 Gaming News
Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at Rosenheim station on Sunday.
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Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
September 02, 2026 Gaming News
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
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Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case
September 02, 2026 Gaming News
Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.
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Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks
September 01, 2026 Gaming News
Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks.
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Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
September 01, 2026 Gaming News
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
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Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order
September 01, 2026 Gaming News
The move follows an order by President Donald Trump as part of Washington's trade spat with Canada.
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Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
September 01, 2026 Gaming News
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
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Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
September 01, 2026 Gaming News
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.
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Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
September 01, 2026 Gaming News
Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.
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