Technology

H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media

[ad_1] Liv McMahonTechnology reporterGetty ImagesFashion retailer H&M is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital "twins" of 30 models.It says it will use the AI doppelgangers in some social media posts and marketing in the place of humans, if given permission by models."We are curious to explore how to showcase our fashion in new creative ways – and embrace the benefits of new technology – while staying true to
Entertainment

Bafta TV Awards 2025: The list of nominations

[ad_1] BBCBillie Piper is nominated for her role as a journalist chasing a story about Prince Andrew in ScoopThe stars and shows that are in contention for British TV's highest honours, the Bafta Television Awards, have been announced for 2025.Baby Reindeer and Mr Bates vs The Post Office are the top contenders.Here are the key nominees:Leading actressAnna Maxwell Martin - Until I Kill You (ITV1)Billie Piper - Scoop (Netflix)Lola Petticrew
US & World

Zelensky buoyant, but Europe far from able to replace US security guarantees

[ad_1] Jeremy BowenInternational Editor in ParisWatch: Zelensky asked about Russian conditions on ceasefire dealPresident Volodymyr Zelensky was in a buoyant mood when I met him in Paris with a panel of three other European journalists. He had interrupted a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace and went back there for what he called a "tête à tête dinner" after the interview. Macron had not just rolled
UK News

John Swinney leads tributes to SNP minister

[ad_1] Angus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsGetty ImagesChristina McKelvie stepped back from ministerial duties last summerFirst Minister John Swinney has led emotional tributes to a "kind, loyal and fun-loving colleague" following the death of Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie.The drugs and alcohol minister stepped back from her duties last summer after announcing she had secondary breast cancer.She died aged 57 at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary on Thursday morning.McKelvie's partner and SNP depute
US & World

Germany says it ‘will not give in’ as Trump announces 25% car tariffs

[ad_1] Germany has said it "will not give in" and that Europe must "respond firmly" as US President Donald Trump targets imported cars and car parts with a 25% tax in his latest tariffs.Other major world economies have vowed to retaliate, with France branding the move "very bad news", Canada calling it a "direct attack", and China accusing Washington of violating international trade rules.Early on Thursday, shares in Frankfurt for
Education

Special needs schools thousands over capacity in England

[ad_1] There were 8,000 more secondary school pupils in special schools in England than places available for them last year, according to Department for Education (Dfe) figures - a rise of 25% in 12 months. About two-thirds of these schools were at or over capacity in 2023-2024, despite the number of special school places rising by 5,000.On Thursday, the government said the £740m of funding investment it announced in December
Politics

Rachel Reeves won’t take more free tickets after backlash

[ad_1] Rachel Reeves has said she will not accept free concert tickets again, following a backlash over her attendance at a Sabrina Carpenter gig.She has repeatedly defended her decision to accept tickets worth £600 for her and a family member to watch the American singer from a box at London's O2 arena.She argued it was a way to continue doing "normal everyday things" with her family whilst respecting her security
Entertainment

X-Men stars join Avengers Doomsday cast

[ad_1] X-Men stars Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart are reprising their roles by joining the cast of Marvel's forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The film is set for release in May 2026, with Robert Downey Jr already announced as playing villain Doctor Doom.Sir Ian has not appeared as Magneto since 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past. Sir Patrick, meanwhile, last reprised his Professor Charles Xavier role in Doctor Strange in
US & World

BBC reporter arrested and deported from Turkey

[ad_1] BBC correspondent Mark Lowen has been deported from Turkey after being arrested in Istanbul on Wednesday, the BBC has said.Lowen had been in Turkey for several days to report on the ongoing protests that were sparked by the Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest last week.Imamoglu - who is being held in jail on corruption charges he denies - is seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.He has