Australia's 2025 Road Deaths Rise to 1,340
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,340 fatalities nationwide. Experts warn of a dangerous trend and call for urgent safety reforms. Read the full analysis.
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,340 fatalities nationwide. Experts warn of a dangerous trend and call for urgent safety reforms. Read the full analysis.
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with over 1,300 fatalities. Experts warn of a dangerous trend and call for urgent action on road safety reforms.
A 15-year-old boy has died after crashing his e-bike in Tasmania. Police urge riders to check e-bike laws and helmet safety. Read the full story.
From Trump's propaganda to MechaHitler and chip diplomacy, AI reshaped every facet of politics in 2025. Explore the year's most bizarre and consequential moments.
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI will lead to dangerous decisions and that humans must retain control, including the ability to shut systems down.
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI could lead to dangerous decisions and urges readiness to 'pull the plug'.
A secretive London office block hosts AI safety researchers forecasting catastrophic risks. Discover their urgent warnings and the race to control superintelligent machines before it's too late.
A nondescript London office has become the epicentre for AI safety research, where experts warn of existential risks. Discover their urgent predictions and the race to regulate superintelligent AI.
An 86-year-old man and a retired couple died in a head-on collision on the A489 near Church Stoke. Police believe an overtaking manoeuvre involving a tractor may be a factor. One survivor was airlifted to hospital.
Leading voices warn that AI could soon sabotage shutdown attempts. Letters to the Guardian propose urgent government intervention and wealth transfer alternatives to prevent a future controlled by tech monopolies. Read the full analysis.
Leading voices warn that AI could soon sabotage shutdown attempts. We must develop public-led solutions now to avoid a wealth transfer crisis and loss of control.
Sam Altman seeks a 'Head of Preparedness' to tackle severe AI threats, from cyberattacks to existential risks. A critical role with a $555,000 salary and equity. Read about the unnerving challenges.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and the firm's AI boss Mustafa Suleyman warn of 'scary' outcomes if AI is misused, while hailing its revolutionary potential for healthcare. Read their urgent call for action.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and AI chief Mustafa Suleyman issue stark warnings about AI's potential for harm and job displacement. Read their calls for caution and regulation.
NHS hospitals in England are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict busy periods in A&E departments, allowing for better staff and bed planning to reduce waiting times this winter. Discover how data is transforming emergency care.
A new study finds more than one in five videos recommended to new YouTube users are AI-generated 'slop'. Discover the impact on content discovery and platform integrity.
In 2025, AI-generated viral nonsense, from 'Shrimp Jesus' to bizarre tractor images, overwhelmed social media. Discover how this 'slop' exploited algorithms and what it means for the future of online content.
At least seven people have died after a bus carrying teachers on a charity mission overturned in northern Vietnam. Rescue efforts continue in the remote area.
A fraudulent TikTok page impersonating Boots used AI-generated videos to promote prescription slimming drugs. The account has been removed after BBC investigation.
Official figures show an average of 176 serious casualties a year on 20mph roads, higher than on 70mph motorways. Calls grow for SNP ministers to review the policy. Read the full analysis.
At least 10 killed as a passenger bus bursts into flames after a head-on collision in Karnataka, India. A second bus carrying 45 schoolchildren narrowly avoided the disaster. Read the full report.
A two-year-old boy from London has died after a crash on the A1 in Cambridgeshire. Five others were seriously injured in the collision involving a broken-down Toyota. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
A Full Fact investigation reveals millions are viewing AI-generated fake videos about bogus UK taxes and curbs on freedoms. Learn how to spot the disinformation.
Discover five new AI-powered property search apps, including Jitty and Mappa, that offer smarter home hunting in the UK. Learn how technology aids searches but why human agents remain key.
Hollywood star Jon Hamm, a Democratic supporter, features in an AI-generated Trump campaign video. The White House repurposed a meme, sparking backlash and celebrity fury. Read more.
A landmark UK study finds 79% of 18-24 year olds use AI companions, with 9% engaging in intimate interactions. Experts warn of urgent need for regulation to protect vulnerable users.
Artificial intelligence has generated images of Jane Fonda as she might look without cosmetic enhancements. The actress, who turned 88, has been candid about her plastic surgery journey.
Neo-Nazi and jihadist groups are exploiting AI tools like ElevenLabs and ChatGPT to clone voices and translate extremist content, accelerating their reach. Experts warn this marks a dangerous evolution in digital propaganda.
As 2025 ends, we examine which of Baba Vanga's prophecies came true, from natural disasters to AI, and which fell short. Discover the mystic's track record.
Former tennis champion Jelena Dokic escapes to Bali with her boyfriend, following recent surgery and a fake AI-generated pregnancy announcement. Get the full story on her recovery and festive break.