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From BBC News. AI Decoded discusses the AI revolution which is demanding vast amounts of electricity and energy. New data centres powering the next generation of artificial intelligence can use as much power as a small city. Last year, the world’s biggest tech firms spent more than $400bn expanding this infrastructure and demand is still…
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From BBC News. Instagram users will no longer be able to send ultra‑private direct messages, as the feature is switched off globally. The removal of end‑to‑end encryption (E2EE) on messages amounts to a major U‑turn by parent company Meta, which previously championed the tech as the gold standard for user privacy. E2EE is the most…
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From BBC News. They power our phones, laptops, e‑bikes and electric cars – but lithium‑ion batteries can also be extremely dangerous. So how do lithium‑ion batteries work, why can they overheat, and what do firefighters say you should do to stay safe at home? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download…
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From BBC News. Labour suffered a historic loss in the Welsh Senedd elections, coming in third behind Plaid Cymru and Reform UK. In Scotland, the SNP held onto its majority with second place too close to call between Labour and Reform as Newscast began recording. And in England, a bruising run of results continued for…
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From BBC News. The outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship carrying passengers from across the world is a situation that authorities say they are taking incredibly seriously. Three passengers have died either on board or after travelling on the ship, which set sail from Argentina a month ago. A huge operation is in place…
From BBC News. The US and Iran have traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz but US President Donald Trump insists the ceasefire is holding. The US Secretary of State has said he expects Iran to respond to Washington’s latest peace proposal before the end of the day. The UAE says it has intercepted fresh…
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From BBC News. Launched last year, the website Dare Market describes itself as "the platform where you can dare anyone to do almost anything for real cash bounties". On this episode, Marianna speaks to Isla Rose Perfito, the founder of the site inviting comparisons to Black Mirror. From the individuals putting themselves at risk for…
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From BBC News. Russia’s Victory Day parade – held every 9th May to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany – is traditionally used by the Kremlin as an opportunity to show off its military power. But this year, the celebrations will be drastically scaled back. For the first time in nearly two decades there will…
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From BBC News. Reform UK has made big gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in English council elections, with around a quarter of councils still to declare. Results are also coming in from parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland, with Labour set for an historic defeat in Wales and the SNP claiming…
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From BBC News. The US president is taking revenge on his fellow Republicans, including Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Subscribe to our channel here: bbc.in/bbcnews Donald Trump is getting involved in key state primaries – often in cases where US presidents don’t intervene – urging voters to stay away and not vote for candidates who Trump…
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From BBC News. Britain’s historic Pinewood Studios are home to more than movie magic. They also house some of the most advanced scanning technology in the film industry. From capturing actors in just a second and a half to building digital worlds for films and games, BBC journalist Andrew Rogers visited the studios to see…
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From BBC News. The patient is currently on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, where the ship stopped in mid-April. Two other British men have confirmed cases, one remains in a stable condition in the Netherlands after being evacuated from the ship on Wednesday, while the other remains in intensive care after being…
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From BBC News. Today, the first results from the English local elections have been declared. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews Reform UK has surged and Labour is facing losses – with many more results still to come. Adam, Chris and Alex were joined by Luke Tryl, UK Director of More in Common, live on…
From BBC News. US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire is still in place with Iran, despite a clash between Iran and US naval destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz for which both sides blamed the other. The US said Iran launched missiles, drones and small boats against three of its warships, in what it…