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Fashion house Valentino criticised over 'disturbing' AI handbag ads

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 08:26
Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand's artificial intelligence-made adverts "cheap" and "lazy".

What will McLaren do if Verstappen set to win title? F1 Q&A

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 08:25
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

'150th Open champion Smith needs more than a cool number plate'

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 07:59
Cam Smith admits "it's in my head" as he tries to deal with his career stalling since winning the 150th Open and then joining LIV, writes Iain Carter.

Trio shortlisted for Young Sports Personality

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 07:42
Michelle Agyemang, Luke Littler and Davina Perrin are on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

Chinese and Japanese boats face off near disputed islands as feud worsens

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 07:26
Each side claims to have fended off an incursion in the disputed waters near Taiwan.

'Just put on a helmet' - Pope's scooter advice to England

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:49
Ollie Pope tells his England team-mates to “put on a helmet” after they were caught riding e-scooters in Brisbane without them.

England select spinner Jacks for second Ashes Test

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:30
Will Jacks will play his first Test in three years as England include a spin option for the second game of the Ashes series against Australia.

What's behind snooker's 147 boom?

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:21
Records are tumbling as snooker stars crack the code of the 147 break. The record 16th maximum of a season that began in late June came in November - that is double the total achieved in the entire 1980s.

What's behind snooker's 147 boom?

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:21
Records are tumbling as snooker stars crack the code of the 147 break. The record 16th maximum of a season that began in late June came in November - that is double the total achieved in the entire 1980s.

Fast-fashion firms Shein and Temu face calls for US investigation

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:18
Two senior US politicians accuse the platforms of malpractice, including intellectual property theft.

Our teen daughter died from meningitis - we didn't know a booster jab would have saved her

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:07
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Our teen daughter died from meningitis - we didn't know a booster jab would have saved her

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:07
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Our daughter died from meningitis after starting uni - a jab would have saved her

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:07
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:02
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:02
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:00
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:00
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 05:58
The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years.

Putin and Trump's envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 05:19
Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was "optimistic" about a breakthrough.

Pavarotti statue frozen knee-deep in ice rink strikes wrong note in Italy

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 05:19
The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

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