Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe
There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.
Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa
Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle
Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.
Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash
Meta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.
Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city
In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.
Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?
Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?
New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
'Devastating' evidence against Charlie Kirk murder suspect laid out in court
Prosecutors build a vivid picture of the suspect's movements as they seek to try the 23-year-old.
'What old-timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contenders.
Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips for their honesty in interviews.
Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails
Argentina's football association signals it may have suffered a cyber attack after emails from its accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the dramatic win against Egypt at the World Cup.
See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.
Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.
Forced to wait his turn, Marine Le Pen's deputy Bardella returns to the shadows
Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer.
'Widdecombe murder inquiry' and 'Strike Norse'
Murder probe into ex-Tory minister Ann Widdecombe's death and England v Norway preview leads Saturday's papers.
Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?
Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
Snow Patrol on 20 years of Chasing Cars, and their 'non-duet' with Kylie
The band look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.
Strangulation survivor urges stricter sentencing as crime reports increase
More than 44,000 reports were made to police in the past year, a report says.
Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets
Apple said in a Friday lawsuit that OpenAI’s nascent hardware business is “rotten to its core.”
Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack White House UFC event
Thousands of people attended the event last month, including President Trump and Vice-President JD Vance.
Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park show
Mr Worldwide's fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
50 Cent asked judge to bail dealer for European tour
Details of the rapper's letter emerge after Abdirahiim Hassan is jailed at Derby Crown Court.
At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future.
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Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins
Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.
After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game
Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals
Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.
Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
'Good but not good enough' for 'blessed and cursed' Djokovic
Most players would be satisfied with reaching a Wimbledon semi-final and the Australian Open final in the space of six months. Not Novak Djokovic.
Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way
Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.
Zaporizhzhia’s mayor says Russian advance reaches city’s outskirts
Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.
Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis
Why the new US housing bill won't fix the crisis.
Iran war live: US demands Iran publicly state Strait of Hormuz open for all
US said to be pushing for public statement that Iran will not fire at commercial ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in latest crackdown on dissent
The government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has been accused of human rights abuses against critics.
Cuba suffers second island-wide blackout in a week amid Trump fuel blockade
US President Donald Trump has placed the Caribbean island under a de facto oil blockade, straining its power grid.
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
The complaint alleges a coordinated effort by two former Apple employees and OpenAI to steal confidential information.
Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz receives death threats after World Cup exit
Campaz was threatened after failing to score in the last-16 match against Switzerland, which Colombia lost on penalties.
Under Lula, Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade
The figures come months before Brazil’s presidential election, with Lula promising to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
Canada’s Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough?
Canada’s new privacy bill promises stronger protections for children, but experts say it still misses risks in the AI world.
Spain leave it late to book semifinal date with France
Mikel Merino comes off the bench to break Belgian hearts after slip from sub keeper Senne Lammens.
Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria
The hostages were taken from three separate schools in the southwestern state of Oyo in May.
Lebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.
How Wong Kim Ark’s legacy reignited the fight for birthright citizenship
Sandra Wong did not know her great-grandfather growing up. But his legacy would catapult her into the public eye.
Ukrainian attacks cause chaos at fuel stations across Russia
Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s major oil refineries has sparked a nationwide fuel shortage.
Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission
The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.
Egypt World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome after historic run
Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.
Why are politicians and sanctioned states embracing crypto?
Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.
What happened at France v Morocco
France faced Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.
EU says ‘addictive’ features on Instagram and Facebook breach its rules
Bloc says some design features on platforms built by Meta can cause users' brains to go into 'autopilot mode'.
Witnesses contest the Trump administration’s account of Texas ICE killing
Those present say Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not ram or 'weaponise' his vehicle, as the US government claimed.
Can the agreement between Iran and the US be rescued?
Latest attacks jeopardise ceasefire and memorandum of understanding.
Eliminated Morocco turn attention to cohosting 2030 World Cup
Morocco were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by a 2-0 defeat by France in the quarterfinals, but host next edition.
Sinner demolishes Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final with Zverev
Sinner is targeting his fifth Grand Slam title, which would bring him within two of the tally of rival Carlos Alcaraz.
Indian cricket board to review T20 team’s ‘bad phase’ after England defeats
India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the fourth T20 against England, following a 2-0 series whitewash in Ireland.
UK police arrest man suspected of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe
Reform UK politician Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home on Thursday with serious injuries.
Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson
NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption
NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi
China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'