US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York

The United States government has officially granted visas to a delegation of Iranian officials, enabling them to travel to New York for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings.…

Electricity discount: Mixed feelings from consumers as £63 discount to be given to NI households

Speaking to BBC News NI in Belfast city centre, Alison, a local resident, conveyed a common sentiment of cautious appreciation. "It wouldn’t make a lot of difference over the course…

Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity?

A wave of alarming warnings from prominent AI researchers and industry leaders has ignited a global debate and spurred urgent calls for a coordinated slowdown in the development of artificial…

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing urgent calls to implement a national waiting-time target for dementia care across England, a move strongly advocated by leading health and social care experts.…

BBC Inside Science – AI to solve the energy crisis? – BBC Sounds

The latest episode of BBC Inside Science delves into some of the most pressing and fascinating scientific inquiries of our time, exploring the cutting-edge potential of artificial intelligence in tackling…

Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high.

The Bank of England has maintained its main interest rate at 3.75% for the sixth consecutive meeting, a decision that underscores the delicate balancing act faced by policymakers amidst persistent…

‘The Farmers’ Choir was a great lifter when the fields fell silent’

Mervyn’s connection to his animals ran deeper than mere livelihood; it was an ancestral bond, a way of life passed down through generations. To lose them all, not through his…

Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office

The core of the dispute revolves around a directive that will see staff, previously expected to be in the office for two days per week, now required to increase their…

New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England.

In a landmark decision that offers a vital lifeline to thousands of women battling a specific, aggressive form of breast cancer, the National Health Service (NHS) in England has finally…

King Charles warns of ‘existential danger’ of AI falling into wrong hands.

At a pivotal summit convened at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, King Charles issued a stark warning to leading Artificial Intelligence executives, highlighting the "existential dangers" inherent in the technology if…