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Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in.
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Sir Henry Wood composed the melody for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905.
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Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.
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From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion
Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.
Drag Race co-creator fears for queer representation after BBC drops show
The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.
Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.
Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.
Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.
Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again
Tom Felton talks about taking on Broadway, Rupert Grint following his footsteps and a new Harry Potter generation.
Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again
Tom Felton talks about taking on Broadway, Rupert Grint following his footsteps and a new Harry Potter generation.
The Papers: 'Nigel hits the jackpot' and 'Dark day for democracy'
Almost every paper on Sunday leads on a record-breaking double donation of £72m to Reform UK.
South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.
Student loan terms to be made clearer in England
Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.
Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.
Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch
Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.
'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive
Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.
Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.