OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Posted on Tuesday September 15, 2026

Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.

'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
Posted on Tuesday September 15, 2026

Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.