Starmer goes nuclear in hunt for long-term growth // …we have been here before – promises made about a nuclear future that fail to materialise: The timeframes of nuclear projects are much longer than parliamentary cycles and governments with small majorities can be put off by controversy.
Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages // Sir Keir Starmer's plan to make the UK a "world leader" in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could put already stretched supplies of drinking water under strain, industry sources have told the BBC.
Johnson one of the most damaging PMs, says Reform UK chief // History will judge Boris Johnson as one of the most damaging prime ministers in British history, Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf has said.
Oscar-nominated West Bank feature director says films 'can be part of change' // Friends, a Palestinian and Israeli, have been filming the destruction of houses, a well and a school by the Israeli army for years, after a court order declared Basel's community illegal. They tell each other they hope they will change that reality. Now, that scene has reached some of the world's biggest stages.
How LA fires devastation shaped this year's Grammys // The historic fires that tore through Los Angeles became the theme of this year's Grammys. Reminders of the tragedy seeped into the musical performances and donation drives for relief efforts throughout the show.
How Karla Sofía Gascón's tweets have impacted the awards race // Offensive historic tweets posted by the star of the Oscar-nominated film Emilia Pérez have led to a week of fallout and left the film's awards campaign in disarray.
From refugee to coach - Muslic plots Liverpool upset // On Sunday, Miron Muslic will try to plot what many in football think is impossible - a win for his bottom-of-the-Championship Plymouth Argyle side against Premier League leaders and six-time European champions Liverpool in the FA Cup.
Butler has 'joy back' after trade to Warriors // Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler says he has his "joy back" after completing a trade to the Golden State Warriors from the Miami Heat.
GB's Brookes retains Crystal Globe snowboard title // British snowboarder Mia Brookes has won her second consecutive Crystal Globe Big Air title.
Credit cards, savings and mortgages: How rate cut affects you // The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level for more than 18 months.
House prices hit new high ahead of stamp duty change // UK house prices have hit another record high with the average property price reaching £299,138, Halifax has said.
US should support World Bank and IMF - Bank of England boss // The Governor of the Bank of England has urged continued US support for two major global economic institutions.
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