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Trump sanctions International Criminal Court, calls it 'illegitimate'
The Hague-based body has created a "shameful moral equivalency" between Hamas and Israel, the White House says.
US should support World Bank and IMF - Bank of England boss
Andrew Bailey says he is "following closely" whether Trump will change US support for the institutions.
Scams, casinos and high-rises: The BBC visits a bizarre city in a war zone
A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.
Santorini rocked by more earthquakes as uncertainty grows
The island has experienced thousands of quakes in the past week, forcing evacuations of residents.
TV chef Gino D'Acampo denies inappropriate behaviour claims
The celebrity chef and broadcaster denied a number of allegations published in an investigation by ITV News.
Chris Mason: Starmer goes nuclear in hunt for long-term growth
Ministers hope new nuclear power stations will be keeping lights on by 2032.
Public invited to suggest names for next archbishop
The chosen candidate will be the 106th person to take on the most senior role in the Church of England.
Johnson UK's most damaging PM, says Reform UK chief
Zia Yusuf tells the BBC's Political Thinking podcast Johnson would not be welcome to join Reform UK.
King and Queen to host Stanley Tucci ahead of Italy state visit
The royals will make a state visit to Italy in April, which coincides with their 20th wedding anniversary.
Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from.
Mesh victims still wait for financial compensation
A year after a major report called for urgent action, no scheme has been put in place to help victims.
£22bn for 'unproven' green tech could raise bills, MPs warn
The Public Accounts Committee warns the government of gambling public money on carbon capture.
Battered but defiant - where does Hezbollah go from here?
Can the group survive a wave of changes in Lebanon, and the re-shaping of power in the Middle East?
The Papers: 'New era of stagflation' and 'putrid' figures for Reeves
A gloomy outlook for the British economy leads many of the front pages on Friday.
Weekly quiz: Why did this pub landlady give away £1500 of free beer?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
'Land we paid for is being sold for millions - but we don't see the benefit'
Ex-miners say money from the sale of social welfare sites is not being re-invested in the community.
How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?
Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.
We aborted healthy babies after NHS mistakes, couples tell BBC
Two women had abortions after an NHS trust mistakenly told them their babies had serious conditions, the BBC has learned.
Oscar-nominated West Bank feature director says films 'can be part of change'
The film by a Israeli-Palestinian group follows the fight over home demolitions by the Israeli army.
Judge halts Trump's government worker buyout plan
The offer is part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to slash the size of the federal government.
Majority of teen homicide victims killed by blade, says ONS
Some 83% of homicide victims aged 13-19 were killed with a knife, up from 56% a decade ago.
Law to make social housing landlords fix mould in force from October
Campaigners called for change after two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from mould exposure at his home in 2020.
EuroMillions £83m jackpot finally claimed after 13 days
The National Lottery's operator says it is "delighted" the prize money has been claimed after 13 days.
Man launches fight against €200 fine for loudspeaker call at French station
The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes.
Drone reveals scale of major hospital's rotten roof
Whole wards of the Princess of Wales in Bridgend were evacuated after the roof was found to be rotting.
Player was 'overwhelmed' after World Cup kiss, court hears
Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales.
Public invited to suggest names for next archbishop
The chosen candidate will be the 106th person to take on the most senior role in the Church of England.
Safety fears mean 'cautious' 20mph reversal
Wrexham council will take a "cautious approach" to plans to reverse the 20mph limit on 52 roads.
NI teachers reject pay offer of 5.5%
BBC News NI understands that some of the terms of the offer on workload and strike action had proved to be contentious.
Trans doctor left 'upset and afraid' by nurse, tribunal told
Dr Beth Upton described being left in tears after the confrontation in a hospital changing room.
Grenfell Tower to be taken down, government confirms
It will take around two years to remove the tower where 72 people were killed in a fire in 2017.
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.
British couple named after deaths at French home
French police are reported to be treating the deaths of Andrew and Dawn Searle as homicide after a neighbour discovered the bodies.
'His hands were everywhere' - women accuse surviving Fayed brother of sexual assault
The women all worked at Harrods - Ali Fayed, 82, denies the claims and says he "will not be scapegoated".
Gino D'Acampo's ITV shows removed from schedule
Family Fortunes and Secrets of the South are pulled as the chef faces inappropriate behaviour claims.
USAID could slash staff to hundreds after placing most on leave
But US President Donald Trump's plan to dramatically cut back US foreign aid faces a legal challenge.
Jermaine Jenas says he is returning to talkSport 'a better person'
The presenter said he has been "making some improvements" after his BBC sacking for "inappropriate messages".
Some on benefits are 'taking the mickey', DWP minister says
The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work if they can.
Sweden plans tighter gun laws after deadly school shooting
Police confirm seven women and three men - aged between 28 and 68 - were killed in the country's worst mass shooting.
Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams
A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.
If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.
House prices hit new high ahead of stamp duty change
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says there remains "strong demand" for new loans.
Losing Tory candidate accused of 'parading around as an MP'
Brendan Clarke-Smith was the MP for Bassetlaw from 2019 until July last year, when Labour's Jo White won the seat.
TikTok sued by parents of UK teens after alleged challenge deaths
The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday.
Stepdad jailed for murdering 22-month-old boy
Christopher Stockton is sentenced for fatally injuring his partner's son Charlie Roberts last year.
Plane crashes into bus on busy São Paulo street
Two people were killed in the accident, the Brazilian city's fire department said.
Chris Hoy says raising cancer awareness gives him purpose
The Olympian tells the BBC hearing he has motivated other men to get tested "helps me make sense of my situation".
Netflix raises subscription prices in UK
Users will pay £2 a month more on the standard plan, Netflix's most popular subscription package.
Formula 1
‘I’m going to try to win’ – Antonelli opens up on mindset for rookie F1 season as Wolff insists Italian is ‘ready to go’
Kimi Antonelli has given an insight into his targets for his debut season with Mercedes, with the Italian stating that he will be “trying to win” whilst also remaining realistic about the learning curve he will be embarking on.
WATCH: ‘Rookies’ out now on F1 TV – Discover how the next generation of talent reached the pinnacle of motorsport
The 2025 F1 season will see a host of new names arrive onto the grid, with six drivers set to embark on their first full-time season in the sport. To mark this exciting moment, a new documentary on F1 TV – Rookies – takes a closer look at this new generation of talent bursting onto the scene, following the stories of several of those about to step up to Formula 1.
‘It’s historic for F1’ – McLaren boss Stella admits to ‘excitement’ over Hamilton’s Ferrari switch
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has given his take on Lewis Hamilton’s first appearance as a Ferrari driver, describing it as “historic” for F1 and something he was “excited to see” during the build-up to the new season.
Netflix announce release date for Drive to Survive Season 7
The excitement is building as we move closer to the start of the 2025 season – and now the anticipation is even higher as Netflix have dropped the release date for the brand new series of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, the perfect pre-season watch.
From new team mate rivalries to a multi-team title fight – 5 battles to watch out for in 2025
The 2025 F1 season is getting ever closer, with the teams gearing up for the F1 75 Live season launch event and pre-season testing in February ahead of the Australian Grand Prix on March 14-16. There are several key storylines to keep an eye on when the campaign begins, including some very noteworthy battles and rivalries – and we’ve rounded up five of them that could be thrilling to watch…
‘It was right for both of us’ – Wolff sees Hamilton’s Ferrari move as chance for Mercedes to ‘reinvent ourselves’
Toto Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari and the arrival of rising star Kimi Antonelli in his place provides an opportunity for Mercedes to “reinvent ourselves” during the 2025 season.
Windows Central
Until Xbox can get AAA studios and exciting indies to organically support 'Xbox Play Anywhere,' Microsoft's current gaming strategy will not pay off
Without exclusive games, Xbox needs to bank on exclusive features. So far, those features aren't the best.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 paid for itself in a single day after release thanks to impressive launch sales
In just one day after launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 broke even with development costs and started turning a profit.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is still slated for Fall 2025, says Take-Two Interactive CEO
As part of Take-Two Interactive's Q3 2025 financial results, CEO Strauss Zelnick noted that Grand Theft Auto 6 is still coming in Fall 2025.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 interactive map — Every quest, point of interest, and more
Interactive maps are nifty tools for open-world explorers, and there's already an awesome one for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
This Microsoft Store update will let you save 100GB of space for games with a couple clicks
Microsoft is testing an option that will allow you to install individual components for some games through the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.
Arm withdraws threat against Qualcomm that could have seen Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon chips destroyed
Arm has withdrawn its threat to end a licensing agreement with Qualcomm. The news comes just weeks after a major court ruling on a case between the two tech giants.
E3's ESA has a new video game conference — Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and more are attending
The ESA has a new gaming conference, but unlike the now-dead E3, iicon is meant for gaming executives, with Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony attending.
HyperX's flagship microphone records ridiculously nice audio and looks the part, too
The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is the best from HyperX, and it's an incredible USB microphone with beautiful, crisp high-resolution recording quality and a clean design.
As Rocksteady reportedly returns to Batman, WB Games' Wonder Woman is struggling
Rocksteady Studios is reportedly working on a Batman game, while WB Games' Wonder Woman project is facing trouble.
Google's Gemini 2.0 rolls out to everyone to compete with OpenAI, Microsoft, and DeepSeek
Google's Gemini 2.0 just rolled out to everyone. The tech giant has several models that compete with trending tech from OpenAI, Microsoft, and DeepSeek.
Civilization VII ultimate starter guide: 17 tips and tricks for beginners and veterans alike
Civilization 7 brings major changes to core mechanics, and I'm here to guide you with 17 tips and tricks that benefit newcomers and veterans alike.
Kuromi got Razer's best collaboration yet, but these aren't the PC gaming accessories I'd use
The new Razer Kuromi collection brings special editions for six of Razer's PC gaming accessories. They're awesome, but this isn't the gear I'd choose to use.
Best tips I use to boost search efficiency on File Explorer for Windows 11
On File Explorer, the search feature can help you find files and folders, but you can get a more accurate result if you know all these tips.
Highly anticipated Sega 2025 game is cancelled entirely because it simply won't be ready in time
Sports Interactive and Sega have taken the bold step to cancel Football Manager 25.
Meta CTO reportedly predicted DeepSeek AI six months ago: "They've probably done a lot of distilling against existing models."
Meta Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andrew "Boz" Bosworth claims he'd predicted DeepSeek before it unfolded.
Bill Gates says AI will replace humans "for most things — but you wouldn't want to watch computers play baseball."
Gates recently shared some interesting insights about the rapid progression of generative AI, indicating the new era of innovation is getting scary.
Forget DeepSeek: Researchers develop a $50 OpenAI competitor in less than 30 minutes that thinks harder when you ask it to "wait"
The AI takes on OpenAI's o1 reasoning variant. The model, dubbed s1, was trained using a dataset of 1,000 questions for under $50.
This is GameSir's best-looking controller—and this discount gets you the charging stand for free
The GameSir Cyclone 2 isn't just another technically ambitious controller from the brand, it's upped the style stakes too. With a discount on Amazon right now you can get the charging stand for free.
Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test is live with over 225,000 concurrent Steam players in less than 24 hours
Capcom has just dropped Monster Hunter Wilds' 2nd Open Beta Test on consoles and PC, and fans are flocking to it in droves.
RTX 5070 Ti with an OLED display? Acer’s new gaming laptops might be a solution to NVIDIA’s GPU scarcity.
Acer has joined ASUS in revealing RTX 5070/Ti gaming laptop prices. The new Predator Helios Neo 16/18 AI gaming laptops are headed our way soon, and they might be the best way to get one of the new Blackwell GPUs.
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Which author created Peter Pan?
J. M. Barrie.
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Installing Arch Linux with BTRFS and Disk Encryption
The process is pretty much the same as regular Arch install. You just choose a few additional settings.