Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
Posted on Thursday September 17, 2026

The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.

Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC
Posted on Thursday September 17, 2026

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.

Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Posted on Thursday September 17, 2026

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices
Posted on Thursday September 17, 2026

Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.