Google Settles AI Chatbot Lawsuits Over Teen Suicide
Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits alleging their AI chatbots harmed minors, including a Florida teen's suicide. Read the full story on the landmark case.
Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits alleging their AI chatbots harmed minors, including a Florida teen's suicide. Read the full story on the landmark case.
Louis Koo returns in the cinematic sequel to the 2001 TV series 'A Step Into the Past'. This glossy, gun-fu heavy time-travel adventure is in UK and Irish cinemas now. Read our review.
Extensive searches are ongoing for 15-year-old Grace Keeling, missing after being swept into the sea off East Yorkshire. Her mother and a man died trying to save her.
A worrying trend sees schools abandoning full novels for excerpts, risking students' academic and personal development. Discover the causes and why we must act to restore a love of reading.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former pupil at Immanuel College in Hertfordshire, is among the 40 victims identified after a devastating New Year's fire at a bar in Crans-Montana. Hundreds attended a memorial in sub-zero temperatures.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to Madison Richardson, 13, who died in Manchester. Police investigation continues as family faces first Christmas without her.
A new survey finds 13% of 14-17 year olds have used nicotine pouches, prompting a government crackdown to ban sales to under-18s. Experts warn of addiction and health risks.
A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death near a pub on the London-Surrey border. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder. Police are appealing for information.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert is back for 2026. The film screens with a live orchestra, DJ, and electronics. London's Royal Festival Hall hosts the first show on March 21. Get tickets now.
Ukrainian forces launch a long-range drone attack on a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, over 700km from the border. Meanwhile, the US offers to chair trilateral peace talks. Read the latest from day 1,397.
The US has seized another oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Pivdennyi near Odesa has killed seven and injured 15. The strike comes amid high-stakes international peace talks in Miami. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian intelligence sources confirm a drone strike on the Russian tanker Qendil, part of a 'shadow fleet' evading sanctions. President Putin vows retaliation. Read the latest.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased an incredible post-credits scene for the finale of UNIT spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. The finale airs December 21 on BBC iPlayer.
The parents of Murray Dowey, 16, who took his own life after being blackmailed on Instagram, are taking legal action against Meta. Read their story and the lawsuit details.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' worst-case climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise, 2m sea level rise, and a 6C plunge from Atlantic current collapse. Read the urgent analysis.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The girl was found with a fatal stab wound on Monday evening.
A 15-year-old, wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a pupil to death in a Moscow school after asking children their nationality. Read the full shocking details of the attack.
The Arctic experienced its hottest year in 125 years, with sea ice at a record low. Scientists warn of cascading global impacts from the rapidly warming 'world's refrigerator'.
A new report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, which killed 852, was caused by bow door failure, not collision or explosion. Read the full investigation findings.
The controversial teen drama Gossip Girl, once blasted as 'mind-blowingly inappropriate', will be free to stream on ITVX from January 2026. Discover the show's legacy and cult following.
Ukraine's SBU obliterates a $400m Russian Varshavyanka-class submarine in Crimea using a 'sea baby' drone. The attack marks a historic naval blow amid ongoing peace talks. Read the full report.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
Jordan Fein's stunning production of Sondheim's 'Into the Woods' at the Bridge Theatre is the perfect festive alternative to pantomime. A masterclass in musical theatre with a flawless cast.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Reform UK denies claims Nigel Farage falsified election expenses in Clacton. Police are reviewing allegations from a former campaign member. Read the latest.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-focused Doctor Who spin-off, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, dives into a fishy conflict. A fun, if flawed, family adventure now on BBC iPlayer.
Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw reveals the 'liberating' challenge of playing Salt, a non-human lead in the new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. Read the full interview and review.
A 15-year-old with a disability argues that proposed social media age restrictions would sever a vital connection to community and support. Read why she says the government's plan is misguided.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-based series, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, revives classic Sea Devils with timely climate themes. The first two episodes air December 7 on BBC.