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  1. UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence

    Chi Leung "Peter" Wai used the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.
  2. Man arrested over intimidating behaviour near Andrew's home

    A man is being held on suspicion of a public order offence and possessing an offensive weapon.
  3. Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day

    A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.
  4. Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

    James Holder's victim told her attacker he took her "choice, dignity and body".
  5. Watch: Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'

    People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.
  6. The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall dies aged 35

    The reality TV star, model and former footballer died in Spain.
  7. Man arrested for selling Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone

    McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.
  8. Appeal after car drives towards Jewish children

    A black car allegedly drives towards a group of Jewish students waiting to cross a road in north London.
  9. What you need to know about the elections in England, Scotland and Wales

    Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
  10. Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections?

    Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.
  11. Who can I vote for in my area?

    Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for.
  12. Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations

    Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.
  13. How does the BBC report polling day?

    The BBC cannot report on campaigning or election issues while polls are open on Thursday 7 May.
  14. How worried should we be about hantavirus?

    Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
  15. Having hantavirus was 'hell on earth'

    Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.
  16. The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains

    A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.
  17. How cameras are being used to tackle abuse in nurseries

    With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.
  18. Ukraine war 'led me to surrogacy' to earn money but a new law could end those plans

    Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
  19. My daughter donated her hand to a stranger – holding it again has given me comfort

    Jackie Kirwan says meeting the recipient of her daughter's hand has been "amazing".
  20. When Scotland qualified for the World Cup... but didn't go

    Scotland waited 28 years to be part of this year's World Cup - back in 1950 they turned it down.
  21. Actress sues Avatar director for 'theft' of facial features for character

    Q'orianka Kilcher alleges James Cameron "extracted her facial features" for a character when she was 14.
  22. Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'

    Iranians walk next to a picture of Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a street in Tehran, Iran, 06 May 2026. US President Donald Trump announced pausing the operation of escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, hinting at progress in peace talks with Tehran.
  23. Woman covertly filmed for 'humiliating' social media content - then told to pay

    Alice says the video was posted on social media and viewed about 40,000 times.
  24. Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall

    Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
  25. US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note

    Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.
  26. Pub-goer guilty of killing man after losing fight

    Nathan Gothard knocked David Darke to the ground days before Christmas last year.
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  28. Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!

    Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.
  29. Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?

    Or has the US president lost control?
  30. Paul McCartney’s 'lost bass’ and its remarkable return after 51 years

    The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.
  31. Australian North set to be England selector

    Marcus North, a former Australia international and Durham's director of cricket, is set to become the first foreigner in charge of selecting the England men's team.
  32. Villa's nearly men entering their defining moment

    Aston Villa face their defining moment under Unai Emery in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest.
  33. Rider dies in North West 200 Superbike incident

    A rider has died after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race on Thursday.
  34. 'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe

    Daniel Dubois responds to fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make the world champion pay for the "disrespect".
  35. Chelsea favourites to sign Shaw as Man City exit nears

    Chelsea are favourites to sign striker Khadija Shaw on a free contract as an exit from Manchester City nears this summer.
  36. The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains

    A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.
  37. Players not getting the respect they deserve - Sinner

    Jannik Sinner admits it is “tough to say” whether he would ever boycott a Grand Slam over prize money, but claims players are not getting the respect they deserve.