February 09, 2018
Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says
June 02, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in Southampton.
Key moments from police bodycam footage
June 02, 2026
BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.
Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
June 03, 2026
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
US launches 'self-defense' strikes on Iranian island and targets commercial oil tanker
June 03, 2026
The US military said strikes on Qeshm Island, in the Strait of Hormuz, were "in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East".
Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'compensation fund'
June 03, 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
June 03, 2026
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast
June 03, 2026
Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier condtions compared to average, as Simon King explains
Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
June 03, 2026
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
June 03, 2026
The bear, who injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
June 02, 2026
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
South West Water fined £1.8m over Devon parasite outbreak
June 02, 2026
Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.
'Difficult' day for passengers due to Tube strike
June 03, 2026
Transport for London apologises as commuters face another planned walkout on Thursday.
Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
June 03, 2026
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
The Papers: 'Plea for calm ignored' and 'Arrest that outraged nation'
June 03, 2026
The aftermath of the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak dominates Wednesday's papers.
Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
June 03, 2026
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close
June 02, 2026
In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs
Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
June 02, 2026
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
June 02, 2026
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
June 02, 2026
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
June 02, 2026
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
Search operation launched after fishing boat sinks
June 02, 2026
One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.
Ex-BBC presenter John Humphrys on being drunk during live Nixon resignation report
June 02, 2026
The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff.
More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
June 02, 2026
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms
June 02, 2026
A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.
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Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
May 29, 2026
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?
Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed Slot
June 02, 2026
Liverpool reach a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.
Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson
June 02, 2026
Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old
Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards
June 03, 2026
England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.
Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
June 02, 2026
Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.
No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup
June 02, 2026
The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.
Bashir returns to England team for first Test
June 02, 2026
Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.
