The British Watch Brand Apiar Goes Beyond Traditional Constraints

The tech-focused leaders of the British brand Apiar aim to stretch beyond watchmaking’s traditional material and manufacturing constraints.

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DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month

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Watch: Smoke rises in Tehran as explosions heard across country

The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.

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BBC explains the Trump-related Epstein files the DOJ is accused of withholding

The BBC's Tom Bateman explains what Trump-Related Epstein files the Department of Justice is accused of withholding.

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The AI videos supercharging Russia's online disinformation campaigns

Security experts have warned that Western governments are poorly equipped to counter a new frontier of online disinformation.

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How A.I.-Generated Videos Are Distorting Your Child’s YouTube Feed

Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children’s development.

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Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year

Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

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Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".

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Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist

Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was "an act of responsibility".

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US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.

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BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest

The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.

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'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders

The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

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‘A.I. Literacy’ Is the New Drivers’ Ed at This Newark School

Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.

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Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.

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What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.

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Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

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Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue

The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.

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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

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Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say

A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.

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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.

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Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

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A.I. Isn’t Coming for Every White-Collar Job. At Least Not Yet.

Tech workers are increasingly worried that the artificial intelligence they are building will replace them. But some are optimistic that it is just one more tool to work with.

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Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president

The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country.

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How two farms in Senegal supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

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Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.

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Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve

Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success

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'We're going to always be grateful' - Chicagoans mourn loss of Jesse Jackson

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke with city residents about what the civil rights leader's passing means for the community shaped by his activism.

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China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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Trump has big plans for Venezuela's oil but are they feasible?

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

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No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago.

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More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.

In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.

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Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.

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Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles

The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the ‘Quad God’ trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold.

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Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry.

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Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters

As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.

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'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

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Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs

Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.

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Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

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Police search Arizona home of person detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie disappearance

Police are now searching the home of the person, who was taken into custody at a traffic stop.

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The taekwondo teacher tasked with healing India's troubled state

Opinion is divided on whether Manipur's new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh can bring calm to the state.

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Philippine top court says same-sex couples can co-own property

The landmark decision said "legitimate intimate relationships" must not be "legally invisible".

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Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of fabricating report its troops had crossed the border

Ethiopia had alleged that Eritrean soldiers were on its territory and supporting rebels in the north.

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'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win

The Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots.

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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

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Elon Musk Is Betting Another Tech Conglomerate (His) Can Win Over Wall St.

The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.

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Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

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Watch: Bad Bunny lookalikes compete ahead of Super Bowl

The Puerto Rican rapper, who won a Grammy for album of the year, will be the first artist to perform the half time show entirely in Spanish.

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For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle

The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.

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A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable

Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.

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Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

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Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".

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Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.

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Chaos in Minneapolis Exposes an Internet at War With Truth

Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.

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Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect

The grounding comes amid an investigation into a crash last year involving an aircraft of the same model.

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Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say

Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.

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Golden becomes the first K-Pop song to win a Grammy

The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.

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Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.

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Judge orders release of five-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis

The detention of pre-schooler Liam Conejo Ramos, pictured wearing a blue bunny-shaped hat and a Spider-Man backpack, sparked national outcry.

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Moment bright light trail streaks across New Zealand skyline

The footage was captured by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club in the capital city of Wellington.

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