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Why Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT

Months of planning have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:21:43 GMT

The attack came after the Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US "aggression".

DC-style crackdown on crime coming to Memphis, Tennessee, Trump says
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:58:02 GMT

Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-let city despite opposition from its mayor.

Mason: Reform UK amplifies existing jitters for Labour and Conservatives
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:03:37 GMT

The BBC's political editor says people at the top of government acknowledge the last few weeks have been dreadful for them.

Hillsborough Law will include duty of candour
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:30:22 GMT

The proposed law would force public bodies to co-operate with investigations into major disasters.

Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:40:30 GMT

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

Eden Project architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw dies
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:33:03 GMT

The architect is remembered as having "endless curiosity about how things are made".

Teenager arrested after 15-year-old dies in Manchester stabbing
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:21:43 GMT

Police had reports of a "disturbance" on Monday and found a teenager with stab wounds.

Ready for an autumn declutter? Four ways to get started
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:20:13 GMT

As summer draws to a close, we explore BBC Woman's Hour's expert strategies to help us declutter.

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby's death
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:31:04 GMT

The couple were found guilty in July after a lengthy retrial at the Old Bailey.

PM says he would never have appointed Mandelson had he known full Epstein links
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:29:26 GMT

The PM says a due diligence process was gone through before Lord Mandelson was appointed US ambassador.

Starmer aide resigns after explicit texts about Abbott surface
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:25:54 GMT

Downing Street said the messages about the veteran MP were "appalling and unacceptable".

Hillsborough Law - what is it and how did we get here?
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:30:17 GMT

Following the news that an agreement has been reached on the long-awaited Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, the BBC's Judith Moritz looks at its history.

'Crisis for PM grows' and Owen Cooper wins Emmy at 15
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:52:08 GMT

The papers say there is increasing pressure on the Keir Starmer following his third "political crisis" in 10 days.

Mark Ronson on being a night person - and Lady Gaga trashing his car
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:44:56 GMT

Mark Ronson looks back on a troubled childhood, and how it informed his career as a DJ and producer.

Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:51:52 GMT

The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.

Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:37:26 GMT

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.

'I'm just a mixed-race kid from Kirkby', says Stephen Graham after Emmys win
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:14:25 GMT

Stephen Graham is emotional as he accepts an Emmy award for his role in the hit series Adolescence.

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Musk's language while addressing rally was abhorrent, says home secretary
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:01:40 GMT

Shabana Mahmood says the tech billionaire "doesn't get to mess with British democracy" after Musk calls for dissolution of Parliament.

UK jets to defend Polish skies after Russian drone incursion
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:53:01 GMT

Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Poland's territory earlier this month

Man 'stole Banksy for collection of love hearts'
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:18:44 GMT

Girl with Balloon, valued at �270,000, was taken from the Grove Gallery in central London.

Belarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:32:28 GMT

The Zapad-2025 military drills come just days after Poland accused Moscow of violating its air space with a drone incursion.

Eight charged over Unite the Kingdom rally disorder
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:08:14 GMT

The Metropolitan Police also issued an appeal to trace 11 more people they want to speak to.

Cheating scandal rocks world stone skimming championships
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:58:43 GMT

Several competitors on the Scottish island of Easdale used stones that were ground down to be perfectly circular.

Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:26:54 GMT

Kash Patel says Tyler Robinson's DNA was found on towel wrapping suspected murder weapon.

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The Aristocrat, the Convict and the Missing Baby
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

An aristocrat and her convict partner go on the run with their newborn, ending in tragedy.

Are The Conservatives 'Over'?
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:34:00 GMT

Tory MP and shadow minister Danny Kruger defects to Reform.

Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport experts make predictions
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:37:36 GMT

BBC Sport experts predict their Champions League winners, which English team will get the furthest, a surprise package and which player excites them the most.

'From another planet' - Duplantis seals 14th world record & third world title
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:03:30 GMT

Armand Duplantis clinches his 14th world record as the Swedish superstar continues his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title.

'A heart as big as his smile' - Hatton's family pay tribute
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:52:39 GMT

Ricky Hatton's family pay tribute to the former world champion, who was found dead at the age of 46 at his home in Manchester on Sunday.

Quality not there - Scholes criticises Man Utd transfer strategy
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:58:26 GMT

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes the club messed up badly with their summer transfer strategy and lack the "quality" needed to fit manager Ruben Amorim's controversial 3-4-3 system.

Stats behind England's 31-match record winning run
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:57:42 GMT

England surpass their own best winning streak across men's and women's international rugby union by recording a 31st successive victory.

'What a legend!' Duplantis clears 6.30m to break world record
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:04:53 GMT

Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record for the 14th time, clearing 6.30m attempt after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.