Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.
UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure
The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.
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TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight
The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as part of leadership pitch
He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.
Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks
The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped girls in separate attacks.
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.
I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.
Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
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.
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.
Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks
Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.
Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way
Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.
EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death
Yves Sakila, who was 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.
Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by phone's crash alert
Natalia Sidorska says she remains positive despite surviving the crash with life-changing injuries.
Nvidia's latest record result fails to impress investors
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
Katie Price to testify in ex-husband's child rape trial
Kieran Hayler, 39, is charged with three counts of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl.
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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?
And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
Trump gets 'forever' immunity on his past tax affairs
The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family
The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football
The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football – the Corinthians.
Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story
At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.
The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate
The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season.
Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?
Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.
Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa Europa League win with parade
A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.
In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection
BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is like to get a call before a major tournament telling you if you are in or out of the England squad.
Premier League winner on Tuesday, GCSEs on Thursday
Max Dowman is the youngest player in Premier League history and had to take his GCSE exams just days after sealing the title.
What’s Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ and why are legal experts alarmed?
Democrats argue that the fund will be used to compensate January 6 rioters pardoned by Trump.
India-Africa summit postponed as Ebola spreads to M23-held DR Congo area
Efforts to stop the latest outbreak of the deadly disease have been hampered by armed conflict in eastern DR Congo.
Neymar set to shake off injury scare to play for Brazil at World Cup
All-time record Brazil scorer Neymar misses Santos draw with San Lorenzo in the Copa Sudamericana due to calf injury.
Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye
A number of players submitted visa applications in person at the US embassy in Ankara ahead of their training camp.
Mauritania’s female Islamic guides: Leading the fight against ‘extremism’
The fight against radicalisation in Mauritania advances through faith and community outreach by female Islamic guides.
How Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video shattered Israel’s multimillion ‘Hasbara’
The Israeli minister’s taunting of abducted activists triggers a global condemnation forcing Israel into damage control.
Israel begins deporting Gaza aid flotilla activists amid global outcry
Israel’s treatment of the hundreds of abductees has been condemned by several countries, including key allies.
This is the face of Israel
Ben Gvir’s video of bound flotilla activists showed Israel without the mask.
Gaza sisters win Earth Prize for turning war rubble into bricks
Palestinian sisters Tala and Farah Mousa turned the rubble of their bombed Gaza home into reusable bricks.
Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video: What we know
In a video released by his office, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir taunts zip-tied activists, causing condemnation.
Canada is using its borders to police Palestine solidarity
Critics of Israel’s war on Gaza are increasingly facing interrogations, visa revocations and denials of entry.
How Chinese, Iranian companies profit in Russia-occupied Ukrainian regions
More than a dozen Chinese companies operate in Donetsk and Luhansk, according to a Ukrainian monitor.
Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator wanted by ICC
Justice Secretary says anyone helping Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evade arrest will 'face consequences'.
‘Homeland or death’: How Cuba would defend itself against a US attack
A US military operation in Cuba could be imminent, but Havana is not entirely defenceless, some analysts argue.
Dropped Sardar Azmoun asserts his love for Iran, backs World Cup squad
Forward wishes 'success and pride' to the Iranian team after being excluded from the squad for the 2026 tournament.
What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?
What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?
Kite carrying Palestinian children’s messages reaches Mount Everest summit
Mountaineers carry a kite bearing messages and signatures from children in Gaza to the top of the world.
Flooding in southern China washes away cars and destroys bridge
Flooding in southern China washes away cars and destroys bridge
Ebola outbreak: When will a vaccine be developed for the new strain?
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a fatality rate of up to 50 percent and no approved vaccine as yet.
Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir to travel to Tehran for talks, according to Iranian media reports.
‘Iron brothers’: How China and Pakistan built an unlikely 75-year bond
From secret nuclear exchanges to a key diplomatic deal, Pakistan and China have long helped each other. What's next?
World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag
Euro 2024 champions will feel the pressure of a football-mad nation as they aim to clinch World Cup-Euro double.
The economic shock of the Iran war will hit the world in four waves
The impact of the conflict will not stop at energy price hikes. It will spread to various sectors and last years.
Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt as squad announced for FIFA World Cup 2026
Versatile Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed is a significant omission from the 27-man preliminary squad.
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
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'