OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms

UK

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London

A woman is arrested after four men are stabbed in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.

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World

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder

A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet

New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say

The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

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World

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

El-Sayed's victory in Michigan sends tremors through Democratic Party

His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

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Health

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.

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World

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video.

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US

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Which PM punched John Simpson?

Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

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UK

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Buttler breaks T20 runs record in Super Giants win

Jos Buttler stars as Manchester Super Giants beat Welsh Fire by nine wickets in The Hundred

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Rejecting Arsenal & emulating Hazard - Monga makes debut in Man City win

Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

'I feel unsafe', says powerlifter over racism row

A powerlifter who was disqualified following an alleged racially motivated act has said she "does not feel safe" when competing, and says black athletes are frequently booed in competitions.

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Politics

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release

Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.

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World

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn

This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

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World

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force

The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of potential new UK heatwave

Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived.

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Sports

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Anthropic AI created fake profiles and impersonated people in attempted hack

The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

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US

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Blogger Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream

Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.

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US

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026

The Community Security Trust said it is the second highest total of antisemitic incidents on record for the first half of any year.

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World

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Body found in search for boy, 13, missing at sea

A teenager went missing while swimming off the East Yorkshire coast on Tuesday.

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World

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

EA FC and The Sims maker Electronic Arts sells for $55bn to Saudi-led group

The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

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US

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans

Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Riders' clothing checked at women's Tour over bra padding concerns

Officials at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift will check the clothing worn by riders to prevent attempts to make "aerodynamic gains".

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