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More prisoners to be freed early to ease overcrowding
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:15:15 GMT

Some 1,100 prisoners will be released, excluding those convicted of murder, sex crimes and terrorism.

Met firearms officer not guilty of Chris Kaba murder
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:52:58 GMT

Martyn Blake shot the unarmed 24-year-old in the head during a police vehicle stop in September 2022.

Bodycam video shows moments before Chris Kaba shooting
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:20:49 GMT

Police release bodycam footage showing moments before Chris Kaba is shot.

Who is Lidia Thorpe, the indigenous senator who heckled the King?
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:05:34 GMT

Lidia Thorpe explained why she heckled the monarch to the BBC's Katy Watson, on his second day of engagements.

Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:53:04 GMT

Unite spent £112m of its members’ money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told.

Harrods settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:06:41 GMT

The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.

Man dies after collision of two trains
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:35:45 GMT

The crash happened near the village of Llanbrynmair, in Powys, at around 19:30 BST on Monday.

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:57:04 GMT

Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

Infertility made me feel guilty, says TV newsreader
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:47:46 GMT

Andrea Byrne says she felt her husband would be "better off" without her during fertility treatment.

Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:11:57 GMT

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:58:09 GMT

Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.

Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:43:16 GMT

Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.

Suella Braverman sent government documents to private email 127 times
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:07:30 GMT

The emails, sent while she was attorney general, could amount to a breach of the ministerial code.

Man arrested in dog walker murder case
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:04:44 GMT

Police are questioning a man over the death of Anita Rose, who was found seriously injured in July.

Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:35:23 GMT

Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:15:09 GMT

The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.

The King and the protester: The challenges of a royal tour
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:57:47 GMT

An Indigenous senator's protest is a reminder of the historical baggage that royal tours can bring.

What leaked US assessment of Israeli plans to strike Iran shows
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:21:48 GMT

US investigators are trying to find out how the highly classified intelligence documents were leaked online.

Liam Payne's death prompts music industry soul searching
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:09:35 GMT

Is duty of care to musicians, particularly young artists, being addressed in the music industry?

Seven new lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:31:29 GMT

Four men and three women accuse the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting them at various parties in the US.

The signs, symptoms and treatment of prostate cancer
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:15:07 GMT

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Raye says gaming is her secret to escaping life
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:54:44 GMT

Being one of the hottest artists around can be demanding and draining. But Raye says gaming helps her.

Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:14:26 GMT

David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.

Officer reveals how he locked eyes with would-be Trump assassin
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:07:55 GMT

A bipartisan US House report, based on dozens of interviews, called the July assassination attempt "preventable".

More babies were harmed in Lucy Letby’s care, new evidence suggests
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:50:21 GMT

BBC Panorama sees documents which show a baby's blood sugar dropped soon after Letby came on duty.

Asylum hotel rioter dies in prison
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:13:03 GMT

Peter Lynch was serving two year and eight months after pleading guilty to violent disorder

Woman admits hurling McDonald's milkshake at Farage
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:04:20 GMT

Victoria Thomas Bowen threw the drink at the Reform UK leader as he was campaigning in June.

Surfer dies after 'swordfish attack' in Indonesia
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:04:48 GMT

Giulia Manfrini, 36, was reportedly struck while surfing off the Mentawai Islands.

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Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:48:00 GMT

Plus, Michael Gove joins Adam in the Newscast studio.

Donald Trump has a small fries issue with Kamala Harris
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:09:00 GMT

Trump claims Harris never worked at McDonald's

'Time for hugging, not kicking' - is it as bad as it seems for Palace?
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:04:48 GMT

Crystal Palace have suffered their worst start to a Premier League season since 1992-93 - but is it as bad as it seems?

Livingstone to captain England with Buttler ruled out
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:55:25 GMT

All-rounder Liam Livingstone will captain England during their white-ball tour of the West Indies after Jos Buttler suffers a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.

Van Dijk in talks with Liverpool about new deal
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:08:29 GMT

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he has opened talks with the club about extending his deal, which runs out at the end of the season.

'We lost our local fans, we lost our beautiful stadium, we lost our city'
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:56:22 GMT

Shakhtar were forced to leave Donetsk a decade ago, and the challenge of running an elite club has increased since Russia's invasion in 2022.

Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:21:04 GMT

Watch the best plays from week seven of the 2024 NFL season, including a Patrick Mahomes rushing masterclass for the Kansas City Chiefs and a 97-yard punt return touchdown at Wembley by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Women's Footballer of the Year contender Smith
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:35:51 GMT

BBC Sport profiles Portland Thorns and United States forward Sophia Smith, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.

Man arrested in dog walker murder case
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:04:44 GMT

Police are questioning a man over the death of Anita Rose, who was found seriously injured in July.

Sinn Féin employee resigns after damage to DUP portrait
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:15:45 GMT

A painting of a Democratic Unionist Party peer in Belfast City Hall was removed and damaged at the weekend.

Widow accuses health board of 'letting families down' over deaths
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:20:25 GMT

Louise Slorance spoke before giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry after the death of husband Andrew.

Man dies after collision of two trains
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:35:45 GMT

The crash happened near the village of Llanbrynmair, in Powys, at around 19:30 BST on Monday.