Business
Jaysley Beck's mother says 'no apology will bring her back'
Bea Swallow BBC News, West of England The mother of a teenage soldier who took her own life following relentless harassment says no…
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Business
Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis
BBC Eye Investigations BBC World Service An Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and…
News
Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says
One of four bodies returned from Gaza to Israel on Thursday is not hostage Shiri Bibas, as claimed by Hamas, the Israeli military said.…
News
UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine, says ex-Army boss
The UK and Europe may need to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a deal with Russia, regardless of US support, the…
News
Ukraine must strike minerals deal, says Trump adviser Mike Waltz
Ros Atkins on... the fight for Ukraine's critical minerals Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs to return to the negotiating table…
News
The pitfalls worrying officials ahead of Starmer's US trip
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line. He will want to maintain his…
Lifestyle
Gordon Ramsay's new London restaurant sees 477 lucky cat thefts
Nearly 500 cat figurines have been stolen from a new Gordon Ramsay restaurant in one week at an estimated cost of more than £2,000, the TV…
News
Israeli police investigate reported bus explosion
Police in Israel are responding to reports of a bus explosion in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv. The bus is reportedly on fire in a parking…
News
Mitch McConnell announes he will not run for re-election
US Senator Mitch McConnell has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026 following a 40-year career in Congress. McConnell, 83,…
Business
Champions Trophy 2025 results: India cruise past Bangladesh in dominant win
Shubman Gill scored a superb unbeaten century after Mohammed Shami took 5-53 as India began their Champions Trophy campaign with a…
News
Ukrainian leader Zelensky not a dictator, says Nigel Farage
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not a dictator, after he was branded one by US President…
News
Emma Raducanu: Letter sparked Dubai incident where man was detained by police
A man who handed a letter to Emma Raducanu and "exhibited fixated behaviour" towards the British tennis player has been given a…
Business
Army mishandled sex assault before Jaysley Beck's death - inquest
Bea Swallow BBC News, Wiltshire The death of a soldier left terrified after being sexually assaulted by her superior was, in part, caused…
News
Hamas hands over first dead Israeli hostages in Gaza
Israel has received the bodies of four hostages taken alive by Hamas in its attack on 7 October 2023. It is the first time the group has…
News
Passengers on crashed Toronto plane offered $30,000 each
Watch: Toronto plane crash analysed by aviation experts Delta Air Lines is offering US$30,000 (£23,792) to each person on board a plane…
News
Knockholt Pub shooting suspect died after falling in River Thames
A man suspected of fatally shooting his wife outside a pub in Kent is believed to have died after falling into the River Thames, police…
Business
Car finance scandal: Lloyds earmarks £1.2bn for potential payouts
Lloyds Banking Group has nearly tripled the amount it is setting aside to cover the car finance mis-selling scandal to £1.2bn, knocking…
Business
iPhone 16e: Apple gambles on AI features at lower cost
Apple has announced a new iPhone which brings artificial intelligence (AI) features at a lower cost than its flagship handsets. The iPhone…
News
Godstone sinkhole has stabilised, says Surrey County Council
Bob Dale BBC News, South East A huge sinkhole that opened in the middle of a Surrey village has stopped getting bigger, according to a…
Business
Dubois v Parker: Champion can reach heights of Fury & Joshua, says Fabio Wardley
Yes, you need to do the job in the ring and knock people out in emphatic fashion and all of the rest, but there is a level of prowess and…
News
Pontypridd: Parents 'turn up TV when it rains' as kids fear floods
Steffan Messenger BBC Wales Environment Correspondent Children in some flood-hit communities are so frightened when it rains that their…
Business
Fog harvesting could provide water for the driest cities
Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News Capturing water from fog - on a large scale - could provide some of the driest cities in the…
News
A$AP Rocky's trial: Five things we learned
Samantha Granville BBC News, Los Angeles Watch: A$AP Rocky found not guilty in assault trial It was a trial that could have dismantled the…
Culture
Crumbling English museums get £270m funding from government
Museums, galleries and other cultural venues in England are to receive £270m funding to stay afloat and fix their crumbling buildings, the…