Man charged over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer
The 21-year-old man has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.
Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says
The US secretary of state says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey.
Watch: UK surgeon shares footage from Gaza hospital after deadly Israeli strike
Tuesday's strike killed 28 people, the Hamas-run civil defence said. Israel says it was a precise strike on Hamas.
Chris Mason: PM's Albania trip shows tricky path on migration
Keir Starmer chose a curious location to talk up his plan for hubs to host failed asylum seekers.
British teen faces long jail wait for Georgia drug trial
Bella May Culley, 18, told a court hearing in Georgia that she is pregnant.
Farage is running a cult, says ex-Reform MP Lowe
Rupert Lowe brands his former party "the cult of Nigel," in a BBC Newsnight interview.
Why are ginger cats ginger? Scientists finally have the answer
Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.
Politician's wife appeals against jail term for Southport attack tweet
A councillor's wife tells the appeal court she never intended to incite violence with a 2024 post.
Police hunt for teens after kittens found 'mutilated'
Police hope that by releasing the footage of the teens fleeing they will be able to identify them.
BBC joins Gaza children as they are evacuated to Jordan for treatment
The BBC's Fergal Keane accompanies children being evacuated from Gaza on their journey to Jordan.
Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show
Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells BBC
The secretary of state's comments come as Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, according to hospitals and rescuers
Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library
A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''.
Weekly quiz: Which EastEnders star will be in Celebrity Traitors?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
'I didn't come here for fun' - Afrikaner defends refugee status in US
Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.
UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?
The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?
'I had a criminal record for 56 years for being a lesbian but nobody told me'
She was thrown out of the RAF in 1969 when bosses discovered a love letter from her then-girlfriend.
When is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?
Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland.
Faisal Islam: UK economy's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporary
These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.
Madeleine McCann suspect release date pushed back
Christian Brückner, currently serving a prison sentence in Germany for rape, is the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
Iran using criminal gangs for hit jobs abroad, court papers show
Organised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.
Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears
Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients.
Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack
The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.
Trial of man accused of suitcase murders collapses
Yostin Andres Mosquera was on trial for the murders of Albert Afonso and Paul Longworth.
Walmart warns higher prices could hit US this month due to Trump tariffs
The retailer said it isn't able to absorb all the pressure from tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced.
Senior general appointed new Royal Navy chief
King Charles approved Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins to take over the role as First Sea Lord from Adm Sir Ben Key.
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Trump’s Big Middle East Trip (Continued)
And, an emergency press conference after its revealed prisons are at 99% capacity.
Diddy On Trial
Casandra Ventura has taken the stand as the prosecution's key witness in Diddy's trial
How Flick turned Barca's 'young musketeers' into La Liga champions
As Barcelona celebrate winning La Liga, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at how manager Hansi Flick turned his young side into champions.
Rashford's £40m transfer belief
Marcus Rashford believes Manchester United would be prepared to sell him for £40m to anyone, not just Aston Villa.
13 injured as car crashes into crowd at Espanyol-Barcelona match
Thirteen people are injured when a car crashed into fans outside the Espanyol-Barcelona derby match on Thursday night.
Aspinall wins in Aberdeen as Littler seals top spot
Nathan Aspinall takes the Premier League nightly win in Aberdeen to close on a play-off place while Luke Littler seals top spot.
McIlroy struggles as Ryder Cup captains impress at US PGA
American Ryan Gerard leads the US PGA Championship from Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald while Rory McIlroy endures a tough start on day one at Quail Hollow.
Ronaldo tops Forbes highest-paid athlete list again
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year, while NBA star Stephen Curry moves up to second.
Trump hails growing ties with UAE on last leg of Gulf tour
US president claims he has sealed deals worth $10 trillion during visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.
A US airline faces backlash as it begins deportation flights
The financially struggling budget airline Avelo took a contract with the Trump administration that began this week.
Settlers assault Palestinian woman protecting land in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers assaulted a Palestinian woman who tried to stop a group from trespassing in the occupied West Bank.
UN rejects US-backed Gaza aid plan, citing lack of neutrality
UN stresses adherence to principles of neutrality and independence in delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Judge and mayor appear in US courts over immigration crackdown cases
A Wisconsin judge and a New Jersey mayor faced charges in two separate US courts on Thursday.
Trump honoured by UAE as country announces $1.4 trillion investment
The president of the UAE announced plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the US over the next ten years.
Lawyers for US Mayor Ras Baraka argue he was targeted for arrest at protest
Baraka's defence team say they will file a motion to dismiss trespassing charges pursued by the Trump administration.
US Supreme Court grills Trump administration over birthright citizenship
Donald Trump's lawyers seek to stop judges' national block on executive order in case that could decide policy's future.
Al-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack
Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) claims attack on Djibo military outpost, SITE Intelligence Group says.
Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, was shot dead during a TikTok livestream at a beauty salon in Mexico.
Claudia Sheinbaum denounces proposed US remittance tax as ‘unacceptable’
Republicans have proposed the remittance tax as part of a broader push to crack down on undocumented immigration.
Largest US retailer Walmart warns of price hikes because of tariffs
Walmart is a bellwether of US consumer health and its statement is a signpost of the impact of the trade war.
UK’s Starmer seeking third countries to set up asylum seeker ‘return hubs’
PM’s plans compared to Conservatives’ controversial Rwanda deportation policy, which he had dismissed as a ‘gimmick’.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy sends delegation for Russia talks after Putin no-show
Volodymyr Zelenskyy sends team led by defence minister for talks with Russian delegation in Turkiye's Istanbul.
Can the US and China end their trade war?
The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs temporarily in a surprise breakthrough.
Bruce Springsteen rails against Trump during UK concert
Bruce Springsteen accused the Trump administration of persecuting dissenters during a concert in the UK.
Trump addresses troops at US’s largest Middle East military base
US President Donald Trump paid a visit to US troops stationed in Qatar.
US DOJ investigates UnitedHealth for alleged Medicare fraud: Report
The investigation comes amidst months of turmoil for the company, sending its stock plunging.
Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to obstructing immigration arrest
Federal authorities allege that Judge Hannah Dugan helped an undocumented man evade arrest by immigration agents.
Nakba 1948 vs Gaza genocide today
We compare and contrast the 1948 Nakba with Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Trump hails ‘incredible culture’ as he tours Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque
President Donald Trump praised the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi as “beautiful”.
On Nakba Day, Trump tours the Gulf as Gaza starves
77 years after the Nakba, one in five people in Gaza faces starvation as Israel blocks all aid.
In Gaza, the Nakba is being relived in 2025
Ruwaida Amer's grandparents lived through the Nakba in 1948. Now, in 2025, she is experiencing another catastrophe.
Chopra: Nadeem javelin friendship ‘not the same’ after India-Pakistan clash
The recent military escalations have damaged a once exemplary athlete bond between India's Chopra and Pakistan's Nadeem.
Nakba survivor says Israeli ‘brutality’ worse than 77 years ago
Israel’s ‘brutality’ has displaced 85-year-old Nakba survivor Mohammed once again, but he says this time it’s worse.
US' mixed messages on China trade talks 'misleading'
China denies existence of tariff negotiation with US
China, Kenya elevate ties as Xi, Ruto hold talks
US govt appears to soften tone on China tariffs; levy 'unsustainable'
Chinese e-commerce platforms gain global popularity, showcasing appeal of 'Made in China'
Azerbaijan president kicks off China visit, further enhance foundation of co-op
Three key points of Xi's state visits to Southeast Asia, first trips abroad this year
GT investigates: China's open innovation offers new options for global submarine cable construction
China dispatches largest rescue team, saves nine survivors in Myanmar earthquake
China, Russia actively advance rescue of stranded Chinese cargo ship Anyang-2
Putin agrees to halt energy facility attack in call with Trump
More US' reciprocal tariff details revealed, 'lay bare bullying, hegemonic nature': expert
China's pioneer nuclear power station Qinshan strives for new milestone after 4 decades of glory
Innovative tech empowers seniors to enjoy lives with companionship and comfort
Northern border city Heihe emerges as a microcosm of China's market boom
China slams new sanctions of EU, UK, Canada on Chinese entities over Russia-Ukraine conflict
Tokyo, Manila plan to expand defense co-op; move 'essentially mutual exploitation': expert
Chinese expert witnesses how Kyrgyzstani welcome China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project
Chinese researcher dispels misconceptions on China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway with field research
Paying 210k yuan to get an SOE job? Major recruitment fraud scheme exposed
How Guangxi snack 'snail rice noodles' becomes signature industry to fuel poverty reduction
China to launch 'silver trains' with themed routes and specialized products for the elderly
'Sanbengzi' from China's 'EV hometown' gains popularity by boosting global green transport
Xi says people can always count on Party, government in difficult times
China responds to Rubio's remarks on S.China Sea after his phone call with Philippine FM
Rare winter storm hits southern US while LA fights new wildfire, igniting climate change debate
Von der Leyen's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert