News

  1. More than two-thirds of England now in drought

    The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs have moved into drought status.
  2. Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat

    The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".
  3. 30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder

    It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
  4. New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK

    Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
  5. Trump signs order to limit and split childhood vaccines

    The Trump administration has long pushed a discredited link between vaccines and autism.
  6. We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns

    Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
  7. Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections

    Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
  8. Treasury contributed to woman's death, inquest hears

    The inquest hears the Treasury did not apply written disciplinary policy before Chloe Moffat died.
  9. Consortium including Jeff Bezos advances talks for stake in Liverpool FC

    A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
  10. From Dubai to a Dublin court - how alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan returned to Ireland

    Law enforcement agencies in Ireland and the US believe he is a leading figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
  11. From Stonehenge to the Serpentine - satellite images show impact of hot, dry summer

    From Stonehenge to the Serpentine the impact on parts of the UK from a long, hot, summer can be seen from space.
  12. We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why

    Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.
  13. Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word

    The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.
  14. Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?

    A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
  15. Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week

    Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.
  16. Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?

    Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.
  17. New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades

    The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
  18. At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia

    Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
  19. Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder

    Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.
  20. MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments

    Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.
  21. World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures

    Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
  22. Watch: 'Dust devil' spins through London park

    Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.
  23. Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room

    A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
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  25. Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan

    Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe
  26. Americanswers...on 5 Live! Will Trump's new challenge to birthright citizenship work?

    And Hunter Biden speaks to the BBC about his pardon and Joe Biden’s health
  27. Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro

    Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance
  28. Should Liverpool fans be worried about Iraola's fitness comments?

    Should Liverpool fans be worried about Andoni Iraola's comments concerning the squad's fitness?
  29. Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner

    Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for a banner unfurled by their fans depicting the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.
  30. The transgender row surrounding the WNBA

    After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.
  31. Liverpool sign Araujo on loan from Barcelona

    Liverpool sign Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to buy.
  32. Derby 'off market' as takeover deal collapses

    Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County.