Google threatened with break-up by US
Getty Images The measures being considered include “structural requirements” to prevent Google from maintaining its internet search monopoly The US government is considering seeking the break-up of the world’s biggest…
I am not Bitcoin inventor, says man named in HBO film
A new documentary claims to have solved the greatest mystery in cryptocurrency: the true identity of the inventor of Bitcoin. The question has captivated the internet since the digital currency…
‘Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild’
Getty Images The couple say they approached the court because they wanted to carry on their son’s “legacy” A couple in India have said they are “delighted” after a court…
Brazil lifts ban on Elon Musk’s X after it pays $5m fine
Brazil’s Supreme Court has said it is lifting a ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In his decision, Justice Alexandre de Moraes said that he…
Sri Chinmoy 24hr track race: Running around in circles for 24 hours
Sarah Funderburk, the leading woman as darkness falls at Battersea, is partial to salted potatoes. Brian Robb, the overnight race leader, slurps his way through 57 yoghurt tubes, the sort…
TikTok sued for ‘wreaking havoc’ on teen mental health
Getty Images More than a dozen states in the US have sued TikTok, accusing the social media platform of helping to drive a mental health crisis among teenagers. A bipartisan…
eBay to ban private sales over fire safety concerns
EBay will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October, the BBC has learned. The firm says that only “eligible business sellers”…
What do assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia mean and what is the law?
The Dignity in Dying campaign group says more than 200 million people around the world have legal access to some form of assisted dying, external. Switzerland has allowed assisted suicide…
Wait a few more minutes for an electric Uber, says boss
Getty Images People waiting for an Uber should be patient enough to wait a few minutes longer for an electric car, the boss of the ride-hailing firm has said. “A…
When will VAT be added to fees?
Getty Images The government has announced details of how it will change tax on private school fees. Labour says it is removing the current exemption from value added tax (VAT)…