Publisher cancels horror novel’s release over AI claims
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
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Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait – who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.
Continue ReadingLeading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
Continue ReadingTrump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan’s PM
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.
Continue ReadingNasa’s Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
After reviewing the data, Nasa managers signed off on a second rollout and the next phase of checks, which take place at the pad. If those tests are completed without incident, Artemis II will become the first crewed mission in the programme, paving the way for another crewed test flight, Artemis III in Earth orbit, […]
Continue ReadingGas shortage risks pushing India towards polluting fuels
India’s environment ministry has told state pollution boards to let restaurants and hotels temporarily switch to biomass (wood, dried crops, animal manure), fuel pellets, kerosene and coal for a month, prioritising cooking gas for households and essential sectors.
Continue ReadingIranians prepare for Persian new year under shadow of war
Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.
Continue ReadingDenmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
Denmark’s public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela’s leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.
Continue ReadingMissile lands next to presenter during live report
Footage from Russian state broadcaster RT has captured the moment a missile lands just a few feet from where its reporter was broadcasting in southern Lebanon. RT, formerly Russia Today, said Steve Sweeney, its Lebanon bureau chief, and his cameraman had “miraculously survived” and were being treated in hospital. The BBC has verified the footage. […]
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