Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial.

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Instagram-owner Meta Platforms, faced intense scrutiny in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, struggling to defend his company against accusations that it deliberately targets…

Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn

Depop’s journey began in the UK, quickly establishing itself as a unique blend of social media and e-commerce. Its app-centric model, emphasizing visual aesthetics and user-generated content, resonated deeply with…

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be marked by BBC with special programmes

Among the highly anticipated new commissions is Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure, a compelling behind-the-scenes look at the genesis and production of Sir David’s seminal BBC One series,…

Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn.

Despite a temporary reprieve from the relentless upward climb of global temperatures, 2025 marked a crucial year in climate monitoring, demonstrating both the persistent threat of human-induced warming and the…

How do cold health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for most of England, as freezing winds, ice, and wet weather continue to grip the nation. This alert signifies that the UK…

Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left.

The fatal beating of a 23-year-old French nationalist activist, Quentin Deranque, in Lyon has sent shockwaves through the nation, triggering a wave of arrests and intensifying scrutiny on the far-left…

Fire risk report on Kidlington illegal waste tip kept from public

The call for transparency intensified after the BBC submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (OFRS) seeking the publication of this critical fire risk…

Chagos Islands: Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK

Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump declared unequivocally that "this land should not be taken away from the UK," warning that such a transfer would be "a…

Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit amid Epstein files controversy

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has withdrawn his keynote address from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, a decision announced by his philanthropic organisation just hours before his scheduled speech.…

Warmer winter hits profits at British Gas owner Centrica

Centrica reported an overall operating profit of £814 million for the year, a stark contrast to the £1.55 billion recorded in 2024. This substantial decline underscores the volatility inherent in…