The UK government says X limiting Grok AI image edits to users who pay a monthly fee is “insulting” to victims of misogyny and sexual violence. It follows backlash after Elon Musk’s AI engine digitally changed images of people by undressing them – something it says it now can only do for those who pay […]
Continue ReadingAnti-government protests have continued in Iran for the 13th day in a row. The protests, which began in Tehran on 28 December, were sparked by the collapse of the Iranian currency. BBC diplomatic correspondent Caroline Hawley explains what’s behind the protests. More on this story.
Continue ReadingUS forces have seized a fifth tanker in the Caribbean Sea, officials said, as Washington continues its efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil. “Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: ‘there is no safe haven for criminals,’” US Southern Command said on X. The X post on Friday morning […]
Continue ReadingThis week, Donald Trump repeated his desire to take over Greenland and make it part of the United States, potentially by using military force. The BBC’s Europe Editor Katya Adler visited the Arctic island’s capital, Nuuk, to ask locals what they thought of the US president’s renewed threats. One Greenlander said she thought Trump was […]
Continue ReadingReuters Four people were killed in Kyiv and 25 others injured, authorities said Russia has used the Oreshnik ballistic missile as part of a massive overnight strike on Ukraine. Four people were killed and 25 others injured in Kyiv on Thursday night, where loud booms could be heard for several hours, setting the sky alight […]
Continue ReadingIone WellsBBC South America Correspondent, in Bogotá BBC Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is now a “real threat” of US military action against Colombia. Petro said the United States is treating other nations as part of a US “empire”. It comes after Trump threatened […]
Continue ReadingMadeline HalpertMinneapolis Eloise Alanna/BBC Flowers have been left at the scene of the shooting in tribute to Renee Good Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. People have taken to the streets of Minneapolis […]
Continue ReadingThe Lebanese army says it has taken over security in the south of the country, which for decades had been dominated by the Iranian-backed movement Hezbollah, amid fears that Israel could escalate its military offensive against the group. Lebanon has been under intense international pressure, particularly from the US, to disarm Hezbollah, a powerful militia […]
Continue ReadingJose Mourinho took his players to stay at Benfica’s training ground after they lost against Braga in the League Cup semi-finals – and the Portuguese manager said he hoped they “don’t sleep and instead think a lot”. Benfica lost Wednesday’s tie 3-1 and ended the game with 10 men when former Manchester City defender Nicolas […]
Continue ReadingUS Vice-President JD Vance says Greenland is “critical” for the defence of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks – and that Europe and Denmark have “not done a good job” in securing the area. Vance told Fox News that they had not only under-invested in Greenland’s defences, but also […]
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