News

  1. Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC

    PM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.
  2. US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks

    Iran says the attack on Larak Island, the first known US strikes since late July, killed two people and injured two others.
  3. Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary

    Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.
  4. Parents of seriously ill children should get paid leave, says commissioner

    Children's commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has backed called for more support for parents and carers.
  5. This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show

    Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.
  6. The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim

    For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why.
  7. Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi

    Rabbi Daniel Walker says members of the Jewish community are feeling increasingly vulnerable.
  8. Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school

    Ukraine says Russia is deliberately attacking its culture, after strikes on publishers and churches.
  9. Eight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

    A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
  10. UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel

    Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.
  11. Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set

    The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself".
  12. The Millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening

    Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community.
  13. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

    So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
  14. What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty?

    Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy.
  15. Celebrating 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival

    Crowds take to the streets of west London to enjoy family day in the bank holiday weekend sunshine.
  16. The Papers: 'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security'

    Monday's papers are dominated by changes to the government's early release scheme for prisoners in England and Wales.
  17. How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

    The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
  18. 'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope

    The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
  19. Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school

    Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.
  20. Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl

    The baby was pronounced dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.
  21. 'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack

    Leah Stewart, 34, was mauled by a great white shark in June during a morning swim at Coogee Beach.
  22. Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems

    A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.
  23. Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five

    Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.
  24. Police release one of two men arrested over fatal house fire

    Police continue to question a 23-year-old man over the fire in which a girl, 7, and her aunt died.
  25. British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

    A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.
  26. BBC News app

    Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
  27. Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?

    And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?
  28. Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power

    And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.
  29. Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?

    BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.
  30. Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit

    An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.
  31. GB's Samuel earns first win at a Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten

    British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.
  32. Robinson's rhythmical action reminiscent of McGrath - Agnew

    Glenn McGrath-like Ollie Robinson has Australia to thank for bringing back into fashion an age-old tactic which is fuelling his success.
  33. '14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form

    England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
  34. A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard

    For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon Stone.
  35. How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings

    How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.
  36. World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title

    At times it felt like there was a certain inevitability about Scottie Scheffler collecting his second Fedex Cup title on Sunday.