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UK to announce asylum system shake-up as it considers Denmark model
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:25:49 GMT

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.

Experts say this could be the worst flu season for a decade - here's why
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:03:44 GMT

Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.

Chatbots encouraged our sons to kill themselves, mothers say
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:20:52 GMT

In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son.

Prince George joins Kate, King and Queen at Festival of Remembrance
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:12 GMT

The royals attended the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

'Great bloke': Clarkson and May lead tributes to ex-Top Gear host Quentin Willson
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:39:57 GMT

The presenter and campaigner, who has died aged 68, was described by his family as a "true national treasure".

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Birmingham
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:29:03 GMT

A woman in her 30s was stabbed in the neck outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday.

Two prisoners still at large after being freed by mistake in 2024
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:58:44 GMT

Two others are still missing after being released in error in June this year.

'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:10:46 GMT

She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.

One man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in Iraq
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:17:07 GMT

Tens of thousands of UK and Commonwealth soldiers died in Iraq in the two World Wars.

Women are hiding their boyfriends online and there's more than one reason why
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:35:09 GMT

Many women seem reluctant to hard-launch their relationship on social media - but what's behind that?

How Trump could hamper Zohran Mamdani's New York agenda
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:57:54 GMT

Trump has taken a number of actions against Democratic-led cities that experts say could slow Mamdani's goals.

You can now book online to see your GP. But not everyone is finding it easier
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:57:44 GMT

A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.

4 dead, 13 injured after street racer slams into crowd at Tampa bar
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:40:45 GMT

A Florida man has been arrested after he lost control of his speeding car, which slammed into the patio of a bar in Tampa early on Saturday.

Davina McCall reveals breast cancer surgery
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:01:33 GMT

The TV presenter says she found a lump in her breast after checking herself and is relieved to know the cancer had not spread.

Hundreds protest over plans for asylum seekers at military site
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:07:22 GMT

Crowborough residents say they are concerned about potential safety impact in the town.

What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:14:42 GMT

On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.

More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:51:00 GMT

Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.

Aluko says 'justice served' after ex-footballer Joey Barton convicted over X posts
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:00:12 GMT

Pundit Eni Aluko responds after Joey Barton is found guilty of sending grossly offensive posts on X.

US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:00:13 GMT

Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.

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The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:38:00 GMT

Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

Advertising boards & chaos - how Sunderland stopped Arsenal machine
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:50:23 GMT

Sunderland halt Arsenal's winning run to give hope to the Premier League chasing pack, with the way they stifled the leaders catching the eye.

Arundell pace and quality bench power England home
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:53:46 GMT

Like last week against Australia, England's star bench, led by Henry Arundell, proves the difference against Fiji in the final quarter.

'Scotland looked immortality in the eye and said not today'
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:48:14 GMT

Tom English reflects on Scotland's "exhilarating and infuriating" display in the 25-17 defeat by New Zealand at Murrayfield.

Verstappen can 'forget about' winning world title
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:26:06 GMT

Max Verstappen says he can "forget about" winning the world championship after a chastening Saturday at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

'Work hard' - is Maresca's message bringing back peak Garnacho?
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:56:11 GMT

Alejandro Garnacho was exiled at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim but two goals and two assists in four games highlight his improving form at Chelsea.

Drab to dramatic - but questions for Spurs & Man Utd after 'strange' draw
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 18:10:46 GMT

A dramatic - or drab - Saturday lunchtime Premier League match with as many questions as answers, and for Manchester United a major injury scare.

Watched by 132,418 fans - but will Rugby League Ashes stay?
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:22:03 GMT

England's Rugby League Ashes experience ended in a 3-0 series defeat - but is that proof they need more games against Australia? And will they get them?

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