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Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say
It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March.
Fri, 16 May 2025 16:04:31 GMT

Salman Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.
Fri, 16 May 2025 15:34:41 GMT

MPs vote to allow health staff to opt out of assisted dying process
The move is among several tweaks to the assisted dying bill which were debated by MPs.
Fri, 16 May 2025 15:05:57 GMT

Prison governor jailed for nine years over relationship with inmate
Kerri Pegg, 42, was seen as a "rising star" but her trial heard she "didn't play by the rules".
Fri, 16 May 2025 16:40:54 GMT

Millions more counted as domestic abuse victims as definition widens
One-in-four adults in England and Wales have experienced abusive behaviours, official data suggests.
Fri, 16 May 2025 10:06:31 GMT

Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app
The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.
Fri, 16 May 2025 16:13:59 GMT

Teenager detained in Georgia writes letter asking to see her family
Billingham teenager Bella Culley, 18, is being held in prison in Georgia on suspicion of drug offences.
Fri, 16 May 2025 14:48:20 GMT

R&B star Chris Brown remanded in custody on nightclub attack charge
The American singer was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023.
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:08:28 GMT

Frank Skinner gets married after four rejections from his now-wife
The comedian announced on his podcast that he had married Cath Mason after 24 years together.
Fri, 16 May 2025 11:24:06 GMT

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
The summit between the UK and EU on 19 May will be the first since Brexit - the very idea of it has polarised opinions
Thu, 15 May 2025 23:43:30 GMT

How assisted dying laws across the UK could change
Separate bills which would let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.
Fri, 16 May 2025 08:23:08 GMT

Weekly quiz: Which EastEnders star will be in Celebrity Traitors?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
Thu, 15 May 2025 17:49:56 GMT

What time is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?
Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland.
Fri, 16 May 2025 16:05:14 GMT

How sports coaches are helping tackle toxic masculinity
BBC Sport looks at the role sports coaches are playing in steering young people away from the influences of toxic masculinity.
Fri, 16 May 2025 07:23:40 GMT

Who was Valeria Marquez, the Mexican influencer killed live on TikTok?
Prosecutors say they are treating the killing of 23-year-old Valeria Marquez as a femicide.
Fri, 16 May 2025 00:57:16 GMT

'I didn't come here for fun' - Afrikaner defends refugee status in US
Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.
Thu, 15 May 2025 22:28:58 GMT

Ncuti Gatwa withdraws as UK's Eurovision jury announcer
The 32-year-old Doctor Who star has pulled out of the role "due to unforeseen circumstances".
Fri, 16 May 2025 09:45:41 GMT

JSO activists spared jail after Heathrow glue plot
Just Stop Oil activists are sentenced for planning to disrupt Heathrow Airport last July.
Fri, 16 May 2025 16:40:12 GMT

One in 10 have no savings and 'buy now, pay later' is surging, financial regulator says
Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.
Fri, 16 May 2025 10:53:51 GMT

Man jailed for murdering mum in front of daughter at Notting Hill Carnival
Shakeil Thibou, 20, attacked Cher Maximen in front of her child with a zombie knife.
Fri, 16 May 2025 14:46:23 GMT

Thames Water bonuses could be blocked by regulator
New rules mean Ofwat could step in to prevent under-performing water companies paying any bonuses.
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:36:45 GMT

Man in court over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer
Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych is charged in connection with blazes in north London linked to the prime minister.
Fri, 16 May 2025 10:23:07 GMT

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Trump’s Big Middle East Trip (Continued)
And, an emergency press conference after its revealed prisons are at 99% capacity.
Wed, 14 May 2025 17:59:00 GMT

Diddy On Trial
Casandra Ventura has taken the stand as the prosecution's key witness in Diddy's trial
Wed, 14 May 2025 01:12:00 GMT

The inside story of Twitter's growth and difficulties
Its founders hoped to build a digital utopia but were unable to control the dark side of their creation
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Piastri heads Norris in Friday practice in Imola
Oscar Piastri is quickest in both Friday practice sessions for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, ahead of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris.
Fri, 16 May 2025 16:12:40 GMT

From tears of rejection to 'peace' - Eze's story of resilience and faith
As Crystal Palace prepare to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, Eberechi Eze tells BBC Sport about the pain of rejection before making it big.
Fri, 16 May 2025 05:06:56 GMT

Allen wears pants with own face on at weigh-in for Fisher rematch
Dave Allen will be the heavier man on Saturday in his heavyweight rematch with Johnny Fisher.
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:50:53 GMT