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King and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:41:55 GMT

The state visit will continue on Thursday, as it moves from a royal spectacle to political talks with PM Keir Starmer

Watch: Pomp and protests on day one of Trump state visit
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:53:29 GMT

King Charles hosts Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his UK state visit.

US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:30:05 GMT

The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:52:53 GMT

The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.

Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:49:26 GMT

The late-night host said on Monday that Trump's allies were "doing everything they can to score political points from" Kirk's death.

Three officers killed in Pennsylvania shooting, with two others critical
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:13:44 GMT

Officials said the suspect has been "neutralised" and there is no further threat to the public.

I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:33:33 GMT

In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".

Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:25:56 GMT

Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation.

Don't scrap care plans for children with special educational needs, say MPs
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:35:46 GMT

Concerns grow over the government's plans to reform special needs education in England.

Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:09:13 GMT

The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year.

AI can predict people's health problems, scientists say
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:19:58 GMT

An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.

Navalny's widow says tests show he was poisoned in jail
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:49:38 GMT

Yulia Navalnaya is urging the two laboratories she says found her husband was poisoned to release their findings.

Melania’s hat, a yellow dress and Kate’s golden gown - standout state visit looks
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:17:34 GMT

State visits are often seen as an opportunity to exercise “sartorial diplomacy” on the world stage.

In pictures: All the best images from the day at Windsor Castle
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:37:24 GMT

President Trump greeted by the King and Queen and other senior royals at Windsor Castle.

Vintage port, a menu in French and 1,452 pieces of cutlery - a glimpse of the state banquet
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Chicken and a special cocktail are being served, while Rupert Murdoch and Tim Cook are among the guests.

Thousands gather in London to protest against visit
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:32:46 GMT

A coalition of more than 50 groups have organised a march in central London against the visit.

What is the President's schedule while he's in the UK?
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:58:20 GMT

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.

'Trump and circumstance' and 'Maddie suspect freed'
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:53:32 GMT

The state visit and the release of the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann make Thursday's papers.

The Summer I Turned Pretty reaches emotional climax
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:42:48 GMT

Spoiler warning: The much-anticipated final episode reveals how the talked-about TV show's plot ends.

A court blocked a migrant being returned to France - how much of a setback is this for No 10?
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:45:57 GMT

The temporary decision by a High Court judge shows how complicated deportation or removal plans can be.

How an American football-loving Brit is trying to crack the 'hardest position in sport'
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:31:03 GMT

Sam Fenton is the first British quarterback to earn a spot in a Division One college team in the United States.

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Obama says US faces 'political crisis' after killing of Charlie Kirk
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:57:35 GMT

The former president criticised the response to the shooting by President Trump, who has vowed to tackle "radical leftists".

Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:27:19 GMT

Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.

Ozzy Osbourne documentary pulled from schedules will now be shown in October
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:51:01 GMT

The documentary about the rock legend was pulled from the schedules at the last minute a month ago.

Chimps drinking equivalent of a lager a day in fermented fruit, study finds
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:00:07 GMT

Scientists say chimps consume the equivalent of a bottle of lager a day from dining on ripe fruit.

Search for ancient Egyptian gold bracelet missing from Cairo museum
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:59:42 GMT

A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.

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What does Donald Trump want from his UK state visit?
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:19:00 GMT

And the row over free speech after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza Says UN Commission
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:26:00 GMT

Israel rejects UN Commission finding that it is committing genocide in Gaza.

Exclusive testimony from celebrities affected by phone hacking
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:40:00 GMT

A look at the legal battle over allegations of the media's unlawful information gathering.

Slot gets late birthday gift as Isak samples power of Anfield
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:24:37 GMT

Liverpool boss Arne Slot enjoys a dramatic birthday as record signing Alexander Isak samples Anfield's Champions League power, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Simeone 'regret' as 'insults' spark clash with Liverpool fans
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:40:02 GMT

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits "regret" at clashes with Liverpool supporters at the end of a dramatic Champions League opener, which saw the Argentine sent off in his side's 3-2 defeat.

Silver feels like gold for Wightman after dramatic 1500m final
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:48:56 GMT

Jake Wightman makes his return to a global podium with world 1500m silver, ending Great Britain's wait for a medal in Tokyo.

'Day by day, year by year' - Borg on cancer diagnosis
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:01:03 GMT

Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.

Van Dijk header snatches victory for Liverpool against Atletico
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:17:29 GMT

Virgil Van Dijk's header in stoppage time helps Liverpool deliver another dramatic late twist as they open their Champions League campaign with victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

GB have 'real shot' at winning BJK Cup despite Raducanu absence
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:37:28 GMT

Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong says her team has a "real shot" at winning the Billie Jean King Cup despite the absence of Emma Raducanu.