Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation reveals
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.
Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Key findings from Covid inquiry report on vaccines
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.
Church warden murder conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.
UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.
Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
Three arrests after attempted arson attack at Persian media offices in London
An ignited container was thrown towards the building of a Persian language media organisation, police said.
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
Iranians tell BBC they don't know if ceasefire will hold
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet arrived in Tehran to what she described as 'life on pause'.
Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed
Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.
Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
Do you have to be a millionaire to become an F1 driver?
Andrew Benson assesses how much money is needed to reach Formula 1 and why costs have increased so much.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.
What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?
The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.
Prehistoric hippo and mammoth bones a 'once in a lifetime' find in cave under Welsh castle
Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.
The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
Spice Girls' outfits go on show in '90s exhibition
The show at the Barbican Music Library celebrates 1996 and includes Mel B's leopard-print catsuit
Fifa blamed for $100 World Cup train fare for 30-minute ride
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill accuses Fifa of failing to provide funding, which means fans must foot the bill for high transport costs at the World Cup this summer.
Ministers approve £100 oil payment for lower income households in Northern Ireland
It's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.
Woman dies after being attacked by dogs at house
The dogs, not thought to be a banned breed, are destroyed after attacking the woman aged in her 70s.
Russia launches deadliest drone and missile attack in months, killing 17 in Ukraine
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, officials say.
'I was the most trolled person in the world,' Meghan says during Australia visit
Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.
Parents jailed over death of five-week-old child
Sean Jefferson and Amy Clark are sentenced following a campaign of violence against baby Darcy-Leigh.
Ban for over-the-counter flea treatments for pets considered
Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.
BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
Has Trump given up on the midterms?
The president is losing public support over the Iran war.
Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.
Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.
Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.
Do you have to be a millionaire to become an F1 driver?
Andrew Benson assesses how much money is needed to reach Formula 1 and why costs have increased so much.
Captain Silva to leave Man City at end of season
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this season.
Bellingham says Camavinga red 'a joke' as Real fury grows
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham says the decision to send off team-mate Eduardo Camavinga during their 4-3 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich was "a joke".
LIV Golf to continue 'at full throttle' amid collapse rumours
LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil tells players that the 2026 season will continue uninterrupted amid rumours that the tour is on the verge of collapse.
Play-off pending? How draw at Etihad could set up thrilling finale
Man City's meeting against Arsenal may go a long way to deciding the destination of the Premier League trophy in May, but how close a finish could it be?
O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible opener - see full draw
Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible.
Turkiye’s Roketsan eyes top 10 exporter rank amid Middle East conflict
Turkiye has rapidly expanded its defence industry to become a leading global missile exporter amid rising conflict.
After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasse
As the war enters its fourth year, neither side has achieved a decisive victory as humanitarian situation remains grim.
Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief says
WADA is targeting India's performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world's biggest.
Who will lead Real Madrid’s ‘revolution’ after Champions League exit?
Real Madrid's restart likely to begin immediately with Champions League dreams in tatters and La Liga set for Barcelona.
FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup
Both a top US lawmaker and the governor of New Jersey ask FIFA to pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes.
Hegseth says US blockade to continue, ready for new attacks on Iran energy
US urges resolution through talks, but says Washington 'locked and loaded' to resume attacks.
Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking
Debt, employer control and temporary visa rules can leave migrant workers trapped.
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran
US defence secretary Hegseth criticised media coverage of the war on Iran.
Pope Leo decries world ruled by ‘tyrants’ after Trump attacks
Pope, in Cameroon, calls for 'decisive change of course' that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land.
Kyiv hit by deadly missile attack amid shortage of interceptors
Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine explains how Ukraine’s ballistic missile interceptor shortage left Kyiv exposed to Russia’
India plans more seats for women in parliament, links it to ‘delimitation’
BJP links implementation of law reserving 33 percent of seats for women to redrawing of parliamentary constituencies.
Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans
Washington misread Iran, overestimated its own leverage and found itself trapped in a costly 40-day war of attrition.
Israeli strike destroys last working bridge over Lebanon’s Litani River
An Israeli strike has destroyed the last operational bridge over the Litani River.
Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?
Israel and Lebanon leaders set for historic talks after 34 years of silence, aiming to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict.
Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new ambassador to the US?
So who is Meyer and will his appointment help improve ties between the two countries?
Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, Ghalibaf says
Tehran 'striving' to compel US and Israel to permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian parliament speaker says.
Israeli army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty
Some of the reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee have started combat roles, reports Israeli Army Radio.
‘Sent to be killed’: How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine
Life expectancy on the front line for Central Asian migrants forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine is just four months.
Forced to drop out: Yemen’s children trade school for survival
Yemen's conflict forces millions of children out of school, prioritising survival over education.
Sudan power crisis: Studying using candles, counting gas station trips
Surging fuel prices and economic turmoil compound the impact of Sudan’s ongoing electricity crisis.
Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up?
The Iran war has deepened the damage to its sanctions-hit economy, but oil revenues have provided a crucial cushion.
DRC and M23 rebels eye peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland
The latest negotiations come as clashes spill into the South Kivu highlands, with civilians 'caught in the middle'.
‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says
FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran's participation, saying 'the players want to play' in the tournament.
Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?
Demonstrations led by convoys of trucks blocking roads and crucial infrastructure may move north of the border.
South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun
Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.
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'