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SoftBank Group's CEO says $5 trillion a year needed globally to meet AI demand

IBM's stock tumbles as preliminary 2Q results come in below Wall Street's expectations

Apple's lawsuit shows the importance of AI devices for the iPhone maker's future: Analyst

Factbox-Where authorities are restricting data centres amid AI boom

Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre
The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights".

BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.

Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.

Wimbledon school crash driver's trial set for 2027
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau at a Wimbledon school.

Dad who died helping two children in sea named
A dad who died alongside another man on Sunday is named locally as Wayne Taylor.

Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe masterclass?
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?

Bedford train crash driver died from traumatic injuries
An inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment.

Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

Wildfires burn across UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.

Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder
The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.

Visa is launching an AI Financial Assistant for banking apps: What cardholders should know

How I get free Kindle books without breaking the rules
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German jobs office: Migrants, including refugees, stabilizing market

Volkswagen may cut 50,000 more jobs, CEO tells staff

Could it work if Verstappen wanted to go to McLaren? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Brighton sign Vuskovic from Spurs for club record £46m
Brighton sign Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record fee of £46m on a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.

Fanfare and flyovers as France celebrates Bastille Day
Soldiers from the 'Coalition of the Willing' and Ukraine took centre stage in the parade through Paris.

Free school meal pupils falling further behind their peers, report warns
The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with "laser-like focus".

Increased security for England and Argentina tie
Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grkovic told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.