Experts say this could be the worst flu season for a decade – here’s why
54 minutes ago James GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images Flu strikes every winter, but something seems to be different this year. A seasonal flu virus suddenly mutated in the summer; it appears to evade some of our immunity; has…
Chatbots encouraged our sons to kill themselves, mothers say
12 hours ago Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg BBC Warning – this story contains distressing content and discussion of suicide Megan Garcia had no idea her teenage son Sewell, a “bright and beautiful boy”, had started spending hours and…
Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
1 day ago Lily Jamali,North America Technology correspondent, Liv McMahon,Technology reporter and Osmond Chia,Business reporter Tesla boss Elon Musk has had a record-breaking pay package that could be worth nearly $1tn (£760bn) approved by shareholders. The unprecedented deal was approved…
Why human-shaped robots loom large in Musk’s Tesla plans
23 hours ago Zoe Kleinman,Technology editor and Liv McMahon,Technology reporter Getty Images It has appeared in Tesla showrooms, on its factory floors and has even posed with Kim Kardashian. But Elon Musk’s vision for his human-like robot Optimus is much…
Middlesbrough boss Edwards stood down amid Wolves interest
Boro boss Edwards stood down amid Wolves interest By Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent Published 7 minutes ago 25 Comments Boss Rob Edwards has been stood down from Middlesbrough’s game against Birmingham on Saturday amid Wolves’ interest in appointing him…
Frustration and experimentation as England spin reels for Fiji Test
Frustration and experimentation as England spin reels for Fiji Test Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marcus Smith and Fin Smith are two of three fly-half options available to Steve Borthwick By Mike Henson BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published…
UK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration system
2 hours ago Iain Watson,Political correspondent and Patrick Cowling,Producer, BBC Radio 4’s Immigration: the Danish Way PA Media The Home Secretary is set to announce a major shake-up of the immigration and asylum system later this month, the BBC has…
At least four prisoners freed in error still at large, BBC told
10 hours ago Nick Eardley,Political Correspondent and Sima Kotecha,Senior UK correspondent PA Media At least four prisoners released in error are still at large, the BBC has been told. These are among 262 prisoners in England and Wales mistakenly released…
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from sanctions over Russian energy
6 hours ago Gary O’Donoghue,Chief North America Correspondent, Washington and Rachel Hagan EPA/Shutterstock Donald Trump has exempted Hungary from sanctions over its continued purchases of Russian oil and gas for one year, a White House official has confirmed to BBC…
UPS and FedEx ground some cargo planes after Kentucky air disaster
4 hours ago Ottilie Mitchell American delivery firms UPS and FedEx have temporarily grounded part of their fleets of cargo planes after a mid-takeoff crash in Kentucky on Tuesday left at least 14 people dead. The UPS aircraft burst into…