Eurovision singer Joost Klein has expressed his frustration and relief after Swedish police dropped their investigation into a backstage incident that led to his disqualification from the contest. The singer
Growing demand on the dark web for AI abuse images
A new study has found a clear desire among online offenders to learn how to create child sexual abuse material. Research published by Anglia Ruskin University said evidence showed a
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Billions of bacteria, fungi and viruses live on the surface of our bodies. We are only just beginning to understand the vital role they play in our health and wellbeing.
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A spat between the world’s richest person and the former first minister of Scotland has reignited in recent days – but the feud between Elon Musk and Humza Yousaf has
Trump’s chat with Musk on X fact-checked
In a two-hour discussion with Elon Musk, on the billionaire’s platform X, Donald Trump made a number of questionable and false claims – which went largely unchallenged. The Republican presidential
Bangladesh’s ex-PM investigated for murder
A murder investigation has been opened into Bangladesh’s ex-premier Sheikh Hasina over the police killing of a man during civil unrest. Six other top figures in the previous government are
Pakistan’s former spy chief arrested
Pakistan’s former spymaster – who was once tipped for the army’s top job – has been taken into military custody. Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been accused of abusing his
Iran rejects Western calls to refrain from attack on Israel
Iran has dismissed calls from the UK and other Western countries to refrain from retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. Amid
Red Sox’s Duran suspended for homophobic slur
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been suspended for two matches after directing a homophobic slur towards a supporter during a match on Sunday. Duran made the comment, which
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To mark South Asian Heritage Month, BBC Sport takes a look at four sports stars, from Britain and across the world, who are trailblazers for the region. The month runs