Feb 27, 2026

Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI

The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

Feb 27, 2026

Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid

Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

Feb 21, 2026

Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81

The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.

Feb 20, 2026

UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post

Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.

Feb 6, 2026

Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree

Technology stocks have fallen this week as investors appeared wary of the sector's big investment plans.

Feb 2, 2026

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

Jan 28, 2026

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email

The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.

Jan 27, 2026

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.

Jan 15, 2026

Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report...

An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.

Jan 14, 2026

'Appropriate and unambiguous': White House defends Trump over middle-finger...

The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has "no regrets".

Jan 6, 2026

Nvidia unveils 'reasoning' AI technology for self-driving cars

The chip giant is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to launch a driverless car powered by its 'Alpamayo' tech.

Jan 6, 2026

Netflix pulls Chinese drama after Vietnam's outcry over disputed map

An episode in the drama Shine on Me features a map depicting contested claims in the South China Sea.

Dec 30, 2025

Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media...

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Dec 23, 2025

Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents

The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.

Dec 17, 2025

Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid

Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.

Dec 14, 2025

He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after...

As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.

Dec 12, 2025

Famous crocodile wrangler jailed for evidence tampering

Former Netflix star Matt Wright was found guilty of lying to police over a fatal chopper crash in 2022.

Dec 6, 2025

What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?

Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

Dec 5, 2025

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn

The streaming giant has emerged as the top bidder ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance, reports say.

Dec 4, 2025

Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook

The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16 year olds, a week before an official ban.

Dec 2, 2025

Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs

Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

Nov 21, 2025

Mexico's Fatima Bosch, who walked out on organisers, crowned Miss Universe

She made headlines when she walked out of a pre-pageant event after being told off by an organiser.

Nov 17, 2025

Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat

Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.

Nov 16, 2025

Nearly 70 schools to close in Australia over fears of asbestos in play sand

Kmart and Target issued a recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples.

Nov 13, 2025

PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation

The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.

Nov 11, 2025

US aircraft carrier group arrives in Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela rise

The US Navy's Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier is considered the world's largest warship.

Nov 8, 2025

UPS and FedEx ground some cargo planes after Kentucky air disaster

UPS and Fedex have confirmed they are grounding the planes as the death toll in Louisville rises to 14.

Nov 6, 2025

How Kentucky UPS plane crash unfolded and what could have caused it

Aviation analysts say the disaster, which left 12 people dead, may have been caused by engine failure

Nov 5, 2025

At least nine people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky

At least 11 people were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville International Airport.

Nov 5, 2025

Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash

Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff.