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Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

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.

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

UK could face food shortages in worst case Iran war scenario
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

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

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

Economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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.

Wave of Russian drone and missile attacks kill at least 15 in Ukraine
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.

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.

Horse urine perfume: How online bargains may be dangerous
Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

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.

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

Is the US blockade of Iran working?
BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working.

Huge hidden cave under castle with prehistoric hippo bones 'once in a lifetime' find
Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Chris Mason: Ministers have to close asylum loopholes while protecting genuinely vulnerable
There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

The Papers: 'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall'
Fears the Iran war could lead to UK supermarket shortages this summer and news of big oil windfalls lead Thursday's papers.

Huge hunt for escaped wolf sparks AI fakes and meme coins
Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

Meghan says she was 'most trolled person in the world'
Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.

Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

Shoe brand Allbirds' shares rise 580% after it pivots from footwear to AI
The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87
Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.

Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams
An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

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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'.

An epic gangster biopic of the Kray brothers, starring Tom Hardy
The rise and decline of the Kray twins, London's most legendary gangsters.

Seven goals, fastest strike and two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama
The quickest strike of this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of Europe's elite tournament delivered drama in spades.

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 round one
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.

LIV Golf to continue 'at full throttle' amid collapse rumours
LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil reportedly tells players that the 2026 season will continue uninterrupted amid rumours that the tour is on the verge of collapse.

Arsenal limp to semis but Arteta wanted fire - does style matter?
Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

£124m spent but Newcastle no closer to striker solution
Newcastle United spent £124m to replace departing Alexander Isak, but Eddie Howe's men now seem no closer to finding their striking solution.

Bayern strike late to beat Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller
Bayern Munich leave it late in a back-and-forth classic to beat Real Madrid 4-3 to set up a meeting with Paris St-Germain in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Al Jazeera

Fire at key Australian refinery deepens fuel risks amid Iran war shortages
A major fire at a key refinery in Australia refinery has disrupted fuel production, raising fears of fuel shortages.

Muslims the target? Fury as millions lose voting rights in India’s Bengal
Key eastern state heads to polls under the shadow of controversial voter list revision, which many say excludes Muslims.

Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran
A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever they can.

US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike
The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'.

Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?
US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.

Curry scores 35 as Warriors upset Clippers to extend playoff run
Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating LA Clippers from the play-in.

Israel’s military kills four Lebanese paramedics in consecutive strikes
An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.

The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump
Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.

Trump plans 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ to mark 250 years of US independence
The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a huge structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence.

Trump says Israel and Lebanon’s leaders will speak on Thursday
No official response from Israel or Lebanon to US statement, which comes after Netanyahu ordered expansion of invasion.

Hopes grow for a breakthrough in US-Iran talks as Pakistan mediates
Pakistani sources say there has been a 'major breakthrough' over a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Democrats clash with US Energy Secretary over Iran war and gas prices
Watch the moment a Democratic congresswoman tells the US Energy Secretary he is ‘living in a different world’.

Pakistan expecting ‘major breakthrough’ tied to Iran’s nuclear programme
A source has told Al Jazeera that Pakistan is expecting a breakthrough tied to Iran’s nuclear programme.

Israeli forces fire stun grenades at journalists in occupied Nablus
Video shows Israeli forces firing stun grenades towards journalists who were reporting on the army’s raid of Nablus.

Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention
Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 14, including a child, authorities say
Deadly attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, while Russia says two children killed in Ukrainian attacks.

Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip
Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’.

Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations
At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12
The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime.

Peru’s ballot count drags on amid frustration with presidential election
The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.

Israel bombs homes in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.

Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro
Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.

Bayern knock Real Madrid out of Champions League in quarterfinal classic
Luis Diaz and Michael Olise score late goals in Munich to give Bayern a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win over Real Madrid.

US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly
The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Could the EU’s alliance with Israel soon change?
A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Global Times

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

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

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

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

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

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

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

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'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system

Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM

As long as we talk in a way others can understand, a friendship that crosses mountains and oceans will grow: Zambian vlogger and actor