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Should we be scared of AI viruses?
Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.
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The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
17/08/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Women Not Included: Drugs and clinical trials
In a world not designed for women, medicine built for male bodies puts people at risk
17/08/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader
A Palestinian official told BBC, Kushner met Hamas's new leader Khalil al-Hayya
17/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Trump envoy meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan
Last week, Israel rejected President Trump's 15-point plan for peace.
17/08/2026 13:01 GMT
Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan
Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan
Trump envoy in Israel for Gaza negotiations
Jared Kushner met Israeli PM in attempt to revive peace plan that's so far been rejected.
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Jeanette Kwakye and Nesta McGregor.
17/08/2026 20:01 GMT
No breakthrough on stalled Gaza deal
Mr Netanyahu's office has, however, described the discussions as "deep and constructive"
Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
Meta denies claims it "chose to exploit" young people to hook them on its platforms
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Faisal Islam.
