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Getty/BBC3D-printed guns could become “the weapon of choice” for criminals and violent extremists around the world, an expert has told the BBC. These DIY, untraceable firearms have been recovered in several recent criminal cases, including the alleged use of a partially 3D-printed gun in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.BBC Trending has investigated the global spread of 3D-printed guns across social media platforms including Telegram, Facebook and Instagram, as well as websites offering how-to guides.3D-printed guns, often described as a type of “ghost” gun, are untraceable firearms that can be assembled using a 3D printer, downloadable blueprints and…

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Rampant climate misinformation is turning the crisis into a catastrophe, according to the authors of a new report.It found climate action was being obstructed and delayed by false and misleading information stemming from fossil fuel companies, rightwing politicians and some nation states. The report, from the International Panel on the Information Environment (Ipie), systematically reviewed 300 studies.The researchers found climate denialism has evolved into campaigns focused on discrediting solutions, such as the false claims that renewable energy caused the recent massive blackout in Spain.Online bots and trolls hugely amplify false narratives, the researchers say, playing a key role in promoting…

European foreign ministers will meet Iran’s Abbas Araqchi on Friday to revive diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear program, even as the US weighs joining Israeli strikes. The E3 (UK, France, Germany) and EU’s top diplomat have coordinated with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of the talks.

Confidence among UK consumers has improved but remains fragile in the face of expected petrol price rises amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to a leading index.The latest snapshot from the data company GfK says sentiment improved by two points in June but remained in negative territory at -18, well below the -12 of a year ago. A reading above zero indicates optimism; below indicates pessimism.The last time the headline index, which is closely watched by the government and the Bank of England, was positive was in January 2016, when it was at 4. It has had double-digit…

Members of the ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union have ratified the contract agreement with parent company Microsoft. This agreement with the union representing the video game studio’s quality assurance employees marks the first time Microsoft has entered into any union contract in the US. ZeniMax Studios is probably best known for its work on The Elder Scrolls Online. Stephen Totilo first reported on this news; we’ve reached out to Microsoft and the Communications Workers of America for additional comment.As with many organizing efforts, this step has been a long time coming. The group of employees voted to unionize in 2023, and…

Klaus Mäkelä and the Orchestre de Paris gave an unforgettable performance of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique at the BBC Proms last September, the electric atmosphere of which is not quite replicated on this recording, made in Paris a few months later.Berlioz and Ravel, Album artwork. Photograph: DeccaIt’s all played with consummate skill by an orchestra who are clearly responsive to their conductor’s every move, as they were in Royal Albert Hall, and Mäkelä’s shaping of Berlioz’s music, from the gentle, vibratoless violins at the beginning to the careering witches’ dance of the finale, remains highly coloured and full of impact. Yet…

The Los Angeles Dodgers said on Thursday they denied US immigration enforcement agents access to the parking lot at Dodger Stadium earlier in the day.“This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots,” the team said in a post on X.“They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled.”But Ice said in a response to the Dodgers tweet that its agents “were never there”, and Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the DHS, said in a statement that “this had nothing to do…

A yellowish-green apple with a short brown stem, centered on a light blue background. Math, Revealed What an apple, a pentagram and a belly button have in common. By Steven Strogatz Photo illustrations by Jens Mortensen Each installment of “Math, Revealed” starts with an object, uncovers the math behind it and follows it to places you wouldn’t expect. Sign up here for the weekly Science Times newsletter for upcoming installments. June 16, 2025 A yellowish-green apple with a short brown stem, centered on a light blue background. Hiding inside every apple A yellowish-green apple, seen from directly above, with its…

As the mother of the bride or groom, you play a pretty special role in your child’s wedding—and you deserve to look and feel as special as you are! Luckily, plenty of fashion brands offer wedding guest dresses and outfits that reflect this important role, with styles that come in various silhouettes, necklines, and fabrics. And we found the best of the best.The elegant dresses you’ll find below really rise to occasion—because even though you may have attended dozens of weddings in your lifetime, you’re not just a regular guest here. On your son or daughter’s big day, you’re a…