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The recording includes Banksy comparing his approach to art - which involves producing graffiti undercover at speed - to microwaving meals. The full interview can be heard on BBC Radio 4's The Banksy Story, which is available on BBC Sounds.

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Hundreds of families are suing some of the world's biggest technology companies - who, they say, knowingly expose children to harmful products. One plaintiff explains why they are taking on the might of Silicon Valley.

More than 200 defendants in one of Italy's biggest mafia trials for generations have been sentenced to a total of more than 2,200 years in jail. The three-year trial saw individuals allegedly linked to the 'Ndrangheta sentenced for crimes ranging from extortion to drug trafficking.

US researchers say they may have discovered why some people get a headache after just one small glass of red wine, even though they are fine drinking other types of alcohol.

Ocean explorer Captain Don Walsh has died at the age of 92. More than 60 years ago he made the first ever descent to the deepest place in the ocean, the Mariana Trench which lies almost 11km (seven miles) down. I was lucky enough to count him as a good friend.

BBC NewsA hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he ruled the French empire in the 19th Century will go on sale at auction in Paris on Sunday.The bicorne black beaver felt hat is valued between €600,000 and €800,000 (£525,850-£701,131).

Image source, Tristan FewingsBBC NewsA rare bottle of whisky has been sold for $2.7m (£2.1m) - breaking the record for the most expensive wine or spirit sold at auction.The Macallan 1926 single malt is one of the world's most sought-after bottles of Scotch whisky.

Snitching, or reporting neighbours, colleagues and even strangers to the authorities, was common in Russia's Soviet era. Now, as the government cracks down on critics of the Ukraine war, people with personal grudges and political ideals are denouncing others once again.

Water boils at lower temperatures at high altitudes, so when does water boil on Mount Everest? The team designs an experiment to find out. Subscribe to Earth Lab for more fascinating science videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Be

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Australia has accused China's navy of using sonar pulses in an incident in international waters that resulted in Australian divers suffering injuries.

The tech world is in shock.

American entrepreneur Elon Musk will have another go shortly at launching his mammoth new rocket, Starship. The vehicle's maiden flight in April ended in spectacular style when it lost control and exploded four minutes after leaving the ground in Texas.

From its famous skyline to its bustling streets, New York City is a visual medley that has captivated photographers for decades. Continually ranked as the most photographed city on the planet, you could spend a lifetime documenting the cultural capital of the US' endlessly inspiring sights.

On a recent November day in Berlin's upscale Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood, locals in long jackets pushed strollers through the crisp autumn air. Others wrapped themselves in blankets and lingered at outdoor cafes.

Climate records have tumbled in 2023. There have been historically high sea temperatures, worrying lows in Antarctic sea-ice, and extreme weather events hitting every continent - the latest being an "unbearable" heatwave in Brazil.