Actress Cate Blanchett: 'I'm deeply concerned about AI'

"I'm worried about us as a species", she tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3OxlLG9

Irish election tallies predict upset for some ministers

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

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Major Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI

The suit, a first for Canada, alleges OpenAI's chatbot was illegally scraping news articles, which the firm denies.

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Power cut hits Zimbabwe's parliament after budget speech

Zimbabwe's parliament was plunged into darkness after the finance minister's budget speech.

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Peggy Caserta, Who Wrote a Tell-All About Janis Joplin, Dies at 84

By Penelope Green from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/3OxApx8

Art Collector Who Bought a $6 Million Banana Offers to Buy 100,000 More

By Sarah Maslin Nir from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/49gkdtQ

Chad becomes latest African country to end military deal with France

The Central African nation cites "sovereignty" as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iaplDG

Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Va97QY

What’s a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now?

By Theodore Schleifer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3B2CqOE

Why Russia's Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eTA7eP

BBC on the ground as people return to southern Lebanon

The BBC's Middle East correspondent, Hugo Bachega, is at the main highway between Beirut and the south as people start to return to their homes.

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Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base

A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40YFje1

There Is No Excuse for the Bullying of Sarah McBride

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3CKm8KV

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fYKpLx

Three ways the Menendez brothers could be freed

Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i6MNBG

What’s Behind the Remarkable Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths

By Jan Hoffman and Noah Weiland from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/412Ml1h

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes

It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fHqfGf

Mystery drones seen over three US air bases in UK

The United States Air Force says it is unclear if the "small unmanned aerial systems" were hostile.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/498FiX4

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i2VzRe

Beirut strike 'so powerful it was felt across the city'

An eight-storey building in Lebanon's capital was destroyed when it was struck without warning, the BBC's Hugo Bachega says.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3V6aa4J

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor

A jury found that the Irish mixed martial arts fighter assaulted Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fWfM9u

Modi's party set to return to power in India's richest state

The party and its allies are however looking at a defeat in the mining state of Jharkhand.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hUzHYa

Kate Nash says OnlyFans will earn more than tour

The singer is selling photos of her bottom on the platform because "touring makes losses not profits".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i0pRnM

The Alluring Dream That Black America Needs to Wake Up From

By John McWhorter from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4eKPpCz

Satellite images show Russia giving N Korea oil, breaking sanctions

Satellite image analysis shows several North Korean tankers visiting Russia dozens of times since March.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZkZ2Dz

Johnson Says He Will Bar Transgender Women From Capitol Bathrooms

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3CAHRVv

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fBAonO

U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

By David McCabe from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3V322ll

Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says

The UN says bakeries and kitchens have shut down due to limited supplies in the region.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3V0VoMe

Zelensky says Ukraine will lose war if US cuts funding

US President-elect Donald Trump has campaigned on a promise to end America's involvement in wars.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YZVbuc

MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks

The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fMoIye

Trump picks ex-congressman and Fox host as transport secretary

Sean Duffy, one of Trump's most vocal defenders on cable news, will need to be confirmed by the Senate.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Og57KV

Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools

By Troy Closson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4hWv1Rv

Russia vows 'tangible' response if US missiles used against its territory

US approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia is a key move in the war as it reaches its 1,000th day.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4905z9Y

Top Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’

As some appointments spark controversy, House Speaker Mike Johnson says choices have been made to "shake up the status quo".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/48TqxqM

Enough

By Roxane Gay from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4fBqIK8

Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe

Chidimma Adetshina faced xenophobic abuse and trolling when she competed for Miss South Africa, where she was born.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fxqF1E

Trump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFC

The President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YUFYKD

Trump’s Pick for Pentagon Paid an Accuser but Denies It Was Sexual Assault

By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3OcHMtH

Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fuHwCr

United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas

This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CEXj2K

UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts

Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a "gift of God".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UT5sXN

Trump meets Argentina's Milei ahead of conservative summit

Argentina's president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hRTAyW

People Went With Mass Appeal for Its ‘Sexiest Man’

By Guy Trebay from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3YN9PVv

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fLdwlr

New Zealand MP disrupts parliament with haka protest

The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to redefine the principles that have been used in support of Māori.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4etp1wW

Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election

By John Koblin from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/4hKr4zt

Man Found Living in Crawl Space of Los Angeles Home

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Auql4J

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3O53HTv

Saks Fifth Avenue Calls Off Holiday Light Show

By Annie Correal from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4fjEYqy

World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize

Dawit Isaak has been held without trial in an Eritrean prison for 23 years.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z111fZ

U.S. Senate Election Results

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3YQSKeq

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UMXpM1

China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings

It started as a social media trend but brought traffic gridlock between two cities.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UM9lxs

Emergency official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eEQvjj

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eq1nkE

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3AAAFbc

In Russia's shadow: The Baltics wait for Europe's strategic new railway

Building the link to western Europe has become more urgent as the Baltics see Russia as a threat.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z0qKoX

Trump Won’t Have Haley or Pompeo in New Administration

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3AnuqHW

Music stars sing praises of team sweeping Ghana clean

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ACY77Q

Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy nominations

The pop star was previously tied with her husband for the most nominations ever on 88 each.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UH3x8F

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3AAAFbc

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Yz6KZ2

Gaza’s top Islamic scholar issues fatwa criticising 7 October attack

It is an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which has used religious arguments to justify its actions.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40C7qPQ

Fresh Spain floods sweep away dozens of cars near Girona

No casualties were reported in the latest round of flooding, after more than 200 people were killed last week.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YHknoT

No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants

Trump's win has been welcomed by Israel but the change he brings may not be to its liking, writes Lucy Williamson.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/48GmQoe

Watch: Moment road worker dodges high-speed truck crash

Footage shows a truck crash and almost hit a highway worker on the side of an Interstate in New York.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Aodkts

Why Kamala Harris lost: A flawed candidate or doomed campaign?

The vice-president failed to make the case that she would be different from her boss, President Joe Biden.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hvrUQB

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CsOSYf

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CsOSYf

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CjbM4r

Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CnI6D6

Spanish flood rescuers focus search on underground car parks

Teams are searching sites including a shopping centre car park for missing people.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YQyn10

Quincy Jones on gangsters, David Bowie and Picasso

In an interview with BBC Newsnight in 2016, the legendary musician spoke about growing up in Chicago and his friendship with celebrities.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/48zN8IK

Election 2024 Polls: Harris vs. Trump

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/45IQvMk

Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid

The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the country would submit a complaint to the UN Security Council.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YNUF3m

What Sank the Tech Tycoon’s ‘Unsinkable’ Yacht?

By Jeffrey Gettleman, James Glanz, Emma Bubola, Elisabetta Povoledo, Pablo Robles, Josh Holder and Sarah Hurtes from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4hoPgqT

From courtroom to candidate: What Harris's years as a prosecutor tell us about her

She dealt with grisly murder cases and then became the state attorney general - the Democratic candidate's California career offers clues about how she might govern.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UA7M62

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4efInp9

Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist

Two works in the Reigning Queens series were taken, according to the gallery's owner.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/48v5haG

Elon Musk Wants Big Families. He Bought a Secret Compound for His.

By Kirsten Grind, Ryan Mac and Sheera Frenkel from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3Yk7nWe

Valencia floods: 'There is just mud everywhere'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4f24ws6