YouTube users are being targeted by a wave of scam adverts, including fake government grants and explicit content. Experts warn the problem is set to worsen. Here's what you need to know and how to report them.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces accusations of breaching neutrality rules as a controversial Myanmar tycoon helps shape a new peace prize, with Donald Trump tipped as the first winner. Read the full investigation.
Thai authorities seize assets worth over $300m and issue 42 arrest warrants targeting a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon and associates linked to transnational online fraud networks. Read the full investigation.
London has climbed to second place in a global ranking of top tech centres, narrowly missing the top spot to Zurich. Discover the key drivers behind the capital's rise and which cities made the top ten.
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn Australia's data centre boom, fuelled by AI, could triple energy demand by 2030, jeopardising net zero ambitions and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Read the full analysis.
US Senator Bernie Sanders issues a stark warning on AI's dangers to jobs, democracy, and the environment. He calls for immediate Congressional action to regulate the technology before it's too late.
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
Criminals are exploiting Black Friday shopping confusion with fake delivery texts. Learn how to spot the 'spray and pay' fraud and protect your bank details this Christmas.
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
Amazon alerts 300 million customers about sophisticated Black Friday scams including fake messages and AI-generated reviews. Learn how to protect yourself during the festive shopping season.
The Biden administration terminates Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar, affecting thousands and sparking deportation concerns. Learn about the implications and community response.
Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention have begun a hunger strike protesting their imminent removal to France under the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme. Read their powerful testimonies.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major NHS overhaul with 250 neighbourhood health centres and £300m technology investment to cut waiting times and modernise care.
EastEnders fans stunned as Lauren Branning loses charity funds in medical scam after son Jimmy's shocking injury. Full spoilers from BBC iPlayer release.
Myanmar's military regime welcomes the US ending Temporary Protected Status for its citizens, a move human rights monitors call dangerous. Discover the implications.
Shocking report reveals excessive restraint and toxic culture in UK immigration detention centres. A frail 70-year-old man was handcuffed despite posing no risk. Read the full investigation.
Wellness influencers are drinking methylene blue dye despite serious health risks. Learn why this textile dye is causing concern among medical experts and poison centres.
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 positions the emirate as a leading global financial centre, attracting institutions managing £32.3 trillion. Discover how ADGM's growth reshapes international finance.
Trump administration terminates protected status for Myanmar nationals despite ongoing military dictatorship. Learn how this affects thousands and the legal challenges ahead.
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta's $3.5bn scam ad revenue. Discover how Facebook and Instagram profit from fraudulent advertisements targeting millions.
EastEnders spoilers reveal Lauren Branning falls victim to a £3,000 medical scam while desperately seeking treatment for baby Jimmy's blindness. Ian Beale issues urgent warnings as danger looms.
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Exclusive investigation reveals outsourced ATO call centres face 125% staff turnover, poor pay and inadequate training, leading to deteriorating service quality for taxpayers.
Greenwich Council reveals plans to transform youth play provision, potentially closing two adventure play centres to address a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say in the consultation running until December 14.
SunCable's proposed 50,000ha solar development in the Barkly region could power AI data centres but faces concerns over bilby habitat destruction and local energy justice. Read more.