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Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:20:21 GMT

The coach was bringing pupils back from a school trip when it overturned and fell 20ft.

British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:13:20 GMT

The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans.

Diane Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:05:00 GMT

MP Diane Abbott is suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation.

Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Diane Abbott again
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:53:07 GMT

Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.

16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in next general election
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:27:40 GMT

Other planned changes include expanding voter ID to include bank cards and moving to automatic registration.

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:18:22 GMT

BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

White House says Trump diagnosed with vein condition after questions about bruises
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:58:47 GMT

The White House says bruising on his hands is consistent with damage from frequent handshakes while taking aspirin.

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:25:06 GMT

It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.

Buy now, pay later checks will block some shoppers
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:14:16 GMT

Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.

Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:45:58 GMT

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".

Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:33:28 GMT

Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017.

Kelly tops ratings in England's shootout victory
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:32:58 GMT

Chloe Kelly tops the player ratings in England's quarter-final penalty shootout win over Sweden at Euro 2025.

Quiz: How much do you know about Euro 2025?
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:50:44 GMT

How much do you know about the football event of the summer?

Lionesses score twice in two minutes to keep Euros hopes alive
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:58:07 GMT

England score two goals in two minutes courtesy of Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang to get themselves level to force their Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden to extra-time.

Beever-Jones captures tournament with 'memory book'
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:29:13 GMT

Aggie Beever-Jones has had to bide her time to experience a major tournament with England - so she is not going to let it pass her by.

How bad is Afghan data breach for MI6 and SAS?
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:09:32 GMT

For a case officer in MI6, having your name and details outed in public is potentially a career-killer.

Watch: Why is Donald Trump asking Coca-Cola to change its recipe?
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:56:25 GMT

The US president says it's better to make the fizzy drink with cane sugar, but why might that be?

Which parties could benefit from lower voting age?
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:55:44 GMT

Young people are more likely to vote for left-wing parties - but how could this translate to a real election?

How to catch a glimpse of the brightest and fastest meteor shower of the year
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:40:35 GMT

The Perseid meteor shower will be bright and active across the night sky over the next five weeks.

Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? What you need to know
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:04:26 GMT

As dry weather continues, several UK water companies have issued hosepipe bans. What do they mean and who do they affect?

Slushies unsafe for children under seven, UK watchdog warns
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:54:00 GMT

Children under seven should not have the iced drink over health concerns about a chemical they contain, the FSA says.

UK's most powerful supercomputer comes online
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:48 GMT

The Isambard-AI supercomputer is made fully operational as the government unveils fresh AI plans.

Starmer says he had to 'deal with' rebel Labour MPs
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:32:44 GMT

The PM argues MPs "elected on a Labour manifesto" should back the government's plans.

US seeks one-day prison for officer convicted in Breonna Taylor shooting
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:13:47 GMT

The former officer was convicted for violating Taylor's civil rights by using excessive force - a charge that carries a sentence of life in prison.

Met Police to close half its front desks following budget cuts
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:58:23 GMT

The move would reduce police front desks across London from 37 to 19, and reduce the number open 24/7.

Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:05:28 GMT

Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users' privacy.

Connie Francis: Pretty Little Baby singer dies at 87
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:57:04 GMT

The singer had recently enjoyed a career resurgence after her 1960s song Pretty Baby went viral.

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Votes for 16 Year Olds & Abbott Suspended
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:29:00 GMT

16 and 17 year olds will be able to vote in next general election for the first time.

Why can’t Donald Trump shake off the Epstein Files?
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:28:00 GMT

Leading Republicans break away from Trump and Pam Bondi

The UK’s role in Blondie’s rise to fame
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:30:00 GMT

Explore Britain’s long relationship with Blondie and the impact the band had on British fans and musicians

A '90s documentary with performances from the Gallaghers
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 21:57:51 GMT

First broadcast in 1997, this documentary gives the band's account of their previous year.

Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:38:48 GMT

Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history.

McIlroy three back as Fitzpatrick shares Open lead
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:03:32 GMT

Rory McIlroy delights and frustrates in equal measure as Matt Fitzpatrick ends day one of the 153rd Open Championship in a five-way tie for the lead.

How the 'greatest and worst shootout of all time' unfolded
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:10:04 GMT

One goalkeeper saved four penalties, the other kept out two and three players missed the target - how England came out on top of a rollercoaster shootout.

Liverpool close on Ekitike, Isak to stay - what has gone on this week?
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:45:30 GMT

After a hectic week, Newcastle look to have fended off Liverpool's interest in Alexander Isak, with the Premier League champions turning to Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike.

England fight back to beat Sweden on penalties
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:17:54 GMT

England fight back from 2-0 down to win a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden and book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025.

Marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:34:28 GMT

Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a banned substance.

Injuries hit Australia but 'X-factor' centres will test Lions
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:59:38 GMT

The British and Irish Lions will have even "greater confidence" of beating Australia in the first Test after seeing the Wallabies' under-strength line-up, says Ugo Monye.