Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea
The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows
Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.
Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion
Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.
Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment
Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.
The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'
A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.
How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.
Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest
Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.
Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
Photographer charged with stealing camera of Bondi shooting victim after attack
The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting and sold it days later.
SpaceX files for stock market flotation that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune
King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.
Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
UK to provide up to £20m to help contain ebola outbreak
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?
And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis
'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait
Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.
Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion over Spygate
Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.
Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again
Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.
Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener
Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.
Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa League
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League final win against Freiburg.
Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row
The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.
Enhanced Games is finally here - causing dismay and intrigue
The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.
Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro
Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.
Nvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom
Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.
Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response
Survivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery
US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights
Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
Trump says no escalation expected with Cuba after Castro indictment
President Trump said the United States is “freeing up Cuba” and ruled out escalation after the US indicted Castro
Iran war live: Tehran says no surrender to US, diplomacy ‘wiser’ than war
Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people across Lebanon since March, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
US police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges say the fund will likely be used to 'reward' rioters who attacked the US Capitol.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPO
A successful sale could value the company at a record-setting $1.75 trillion.
US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers
Mike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir 'betrayed dignity' in video taunting flotilla activists, day after US sanctioned organisers.
US lawyers say man on death row could be executed with expired lethal drugs
Execution method has long raised questions about cruel and unusual punishment and botched executions.
Bolivian president to reshuffle cabinet amid antigovernment protests
Rodrigo Paz is under pressure from weeks of demonstrations and poor economic conditions.
Why has the US indicted Cuba’s Raul Castro now?
The indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 plane shootdown revives a decades-old case.
Israeli settlers burn vehicles, install caravans in occupied West Bank
Palestinian residents say Israeli settlers burned vehicles, sprayed racist graffiti, and installed new outposts.
How AIPAC channels millions through shell PACs ahead of US midterms
Al Jazeera analyses how pro-Israel lobby group has relied on shell PACs with deceptive names to defeat Israel critics.
James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network
The deal, valued at more than $300m, gives Murdoch control of a storied magazine and a podcast division.
What’s the significance of the Russian president’s visit to China?
Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin a week after Donald Trump was in Beijing.
China and Russia unite after Trump’s Beijing visit
Just days after Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a summit with Xi Jinping.
US indicts Cuba’s former leader Raul Castro: Why it matters
The indictment against Raul Castro echoes earlier US criminal cases targeting Latin American leaders.
US indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane downing
US federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro.
Sierra Leone receives first group of West African deportees from US
Sierra Leone receives nine West African migrants expelled by the United States under its strict immigration crackdown.
Chris Rabb win in Pennsylvania energises Democrats’ progressive flank
Rabb's primary win all-but assures midterm victory in US House race, setting him on course to bolster party's left.
Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry
The incident came last month when unarmed Rivet Joint plane was securing NATO's eastern flank in international airspace.
Meta cuts 8,000 jobs in sweeping global layoffs
Meta cancels hiring plans for 6,000 roles amid ongoing layoffs and a pivot to artificial intelligence development.
Controlled reopening ends Iran’s lengthy stock market shutdown
Stocks in companies hit by US and Israeli strikes, such as energy and steel firms, didn't take part in the reopening.
Trump administration indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The indictment marks one of the sharpest escalations in tensions between Washington and Havana.
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'