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China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time

The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry.




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'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.




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'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai

The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly".




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Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end

Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?




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What Elon Musk could gain from Trump's presidency

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.




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DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.




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NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.




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Sale on The Law Audiobook

Through March 31st, the audiobook edition of The Law is 80% off on Audible!




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UK Warriorborn Kindle Deal

We’re excited to let you know that Warriorborn has been selected for a Kindle Deal on amazon.co.uk starting 3/18/2024 and ending 3/18/2024. During this time the ebook will be £0.99!




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eBookDaily Deal on The Aeronaut’s Windlass

Get it for $2.99 today!




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See Jim this weekend at Chicago Steampunk Exposition

Jim will be at Chicago Steampunk Exposition April 12th-14th! Tickets are available on Chicago Steampunk Exposition’s website. Please see their website for schedules and for any changes in times or location.




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This weekend at Comicpalooza!

Jim will be attending Comicpalooza May 24th-26th in Houston Texas! Tickets are available on Comicpalooza’s website. For schedules and for any changes in times or location, please visit their website.




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The gay men donating blood in the UK for the first time

Gay couple Oscar and Xavier donate blood for the first time after rules change across most of the UK.




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The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.




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NunTok: How religion is booming on social media

Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media.




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How the Falklands conflict shaped my identity

The British overseas territory was invaded 40 years ago, beginning a short but bitter conflict.




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UK farmers call for toxic weedkiller ban

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.




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‘It’s a one-way ticket for me... but I’m ready’

A Ukrainian man has to choose between his family and his country.




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How a guitarist saved hundreds on a sinking cruise ship

Guitarist Moss Hills helped evacuate a sinking cruise liner after some of the crew jumped ship




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'Why I made chicken biryani when my grandson was born'

How the first South Asians who moved to Britain coped far away from their homeland.




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'I refused to get out of the car unless they took me home'

South Korean orphan Milton dreamed of making it to America, the land of his father. One day he seized his chance.




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TikTok profits from livestreams of families begging

Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%.




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Deepfaked: ‘They put my face on a porn video’

Campaigner Kate Isaacs describes the horror of seeing her face digitally edited into an adult film.




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The seven-day-a-week life of a maid in Qatar

Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law.




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Plans for 2012 VeloPark unveiled

Triple gold medallist Chris Hoy helps unveil designs for London's 2012 Olympic cycling facilities.




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London takes over as Olympic host

Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Olympic flag to signal the start of London's reign as Olympic host city and spark wild celebrations in the capital.




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Marking 15 years of the BBC online

This week marks 15 years since BBC Online was born. At about the same time, the BBC's news website also went live. The number of people visiting the news site has grown enormously over the years, and here you can see how traffic has increased, spiking at key news events, and how the appearance of the site's front page has changed over the years too. Meanwhile, for the 15th anniversary, the BBC's Director of Future Media Ralph Rivera has blogged about the significance of BBC Online today and the continuing importance of innovation to the BBC.

Steve Herrmann is editor of the BBC News website.



  • BBC News website

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Will Wales hike university tuition fees?

The body representing universities in Wales says "pressing, urgent challenges" are being faced.




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Everything you need to know about student loans

What can I borrow and when do I have to start paying back my loans?




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School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint

But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.




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The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.




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The robots helping children go back to school

Robots are used to help support children who struggle emotionally going to school.




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Former students urged to check for loan refunds

New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.




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Jamie Oliver pulls 'offensive' children's book from sale

The 400-page fantasy novel is accused of stereotyping Indigenous Australians.




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'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital'

Sebastian has been deemed fit for discharge but the 19-year-old has nowhere suitable to go.




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Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

The BBC has "agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," with Lineker.




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'Seminal review can end Premier League deadlock'

EFL chairman Rick Parry tells BBC Sport's Dan Roan about his hopes for the new football regulator as the Football Governance Bill has its second reading before parliament.




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Sue Gray will not take up new nations and regions role

The senior official was initially appointed to the role after departing as the PM's chief of staff.




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Post Office jobs and branches at risk in shake-up

Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.




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Speed of cricket balls could stump housing scheme

Developers and Sport England disagree over the risk from cricket balls to future residents.




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‘Adults buying kids toys to escape global turmoil’

Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.




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British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker with space story

The first book set in space to win, Orbital follows astronauts in the International Space Station.




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US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks

America's aviation regulator suspends US flights to the country after three gun attacks on planes.




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Surge in Russian drone strikes test Ukrainian defences and devastate families

Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. A 14-year-old girl was one of the latest victims.




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What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0

The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.




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Paralympic torch heralds landmark

The Paralympic torch design has a mirrored finish so its colour adapts to its surroundings and also shines.




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Simmonds breaks 200m world record

Ellie Simmonds becomes the first person to break a world record at London's Aquatics Centre in the 200m individual medley.




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Swimmers backed to shine at Games

British Swimming Paralympic director John Atkinson believes his squad will shine at the London Games after Sheffield trials.




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Brothers make ParalympicsGB squad

ParalympicsGB name three sets of brothers in their boccia, judo and powerlifting squads for the 2012 Games




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Listen: Hotel makes 911 call before Liam Payne's death

The former One Direction star has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina.