The BBC's topical debate programme Question Time began in an usual way this week, featuring a panel of iconic people who all passed away decades ago.

Winston Churchill, Frida Khalo, Mahatma Gandhi and Emmeline Pankhurst briefly featured to introduce the programme's topic - artificial intelligence (AI).

The programme went on to discuss the consequential issues of AI for the present day and beyond.

The real life panel consisted of Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister; Julia Lopez, shadow secretary of state for science, innovation and technology; Mo Gawdat, author, entrepreneur and former chief business officer at Google X; Laura Gilbert, senior director of AI at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change; and Victor Riparbelli, founder and CEO of London-based AI company Synthesia.

Watch the full programme here.

Scottish ministers have urged the UK government to grant them the authority to introduce a graduated driving licence system for new drivers, aiming to address the high casualty rates among young people on the roads.

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Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.

Hull KR fans gathered at Craven Park to wave off their team ahead of the Challenge Cup.

Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

BBCโ€™s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

The education, health and welfare systems are no longer fit for purpose in preparing young people for adult life, a new report says.

Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon.

Jordan Adams speaks to BBC News NI after finishing his 33rd marathon in Dublin.

The 145-year-old bollards on Duffield Road in Derby have been restored to their previous "wonky" form.

Jordan and Cian Adams finish their Irish marathon challenge at Merrion Square in Dublin city centre.

BBC's Will Grant visited Barrio Toledo, where at least 700 containers are being repurposed into two-bedroom homes with kitchens, bathrooms and patios.

No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.

Several homes had to be evacuated after the property was struck by lightning.

10-year-old Vinny has been invited to the film's UK launch

The key moments in the investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.