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Sunday

Three Israelis shot dead at West Bank-Jordan crossing
Israeli officials say a gunman approached from the Jordanian side and opened fire.
08.09.2024 - 15:47

Venezuela's opposition leader leaves country for Spain
The Venezuelan government says opposition candidate Edmundo González asked Spain for political asylum.
08.09.2024 - 15:28

Great Ormond Street reviews 700 children treated by ex-surgeon
The patients were treated by Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who worked at the hospital’s lower limb reconstruction service.
08.09.2024 - 15:26

Kumara removes captain Pope just before lunch
Watch as England captain Ollie Pope plays on to his stumps from a delivery by Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara for seven just before lunch on day three of the third Test at The Oval.
08.09.2024 - 14:57

T. Rex and Blue Mink guitarist Herbie Flowers dies aged 86
The acclaimed guitarist worked with David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John.
08.09.2024 - 14:46

Grand Central Station opens to the public
The first buses from the new transport 'hub' in central Belfast departed early on Sunday.
08.09.2024 - 14:39

'I want accountability for my daughter's death'
Martha Gaskell's daughter Marion Turner killed herself in 2013, months after being discharged.
08.09.2024 - 14:30

'Tough decisions are tough decisions': Starmer defends winter fuel payment cut
The PM says the only way to deliver change is to do "difficult things now", in his first major No 10 interview.
08.09.2024 - 14:29

Scott finishes second and McColgan fifth in Great North Run
Great Britain's Marc Scott finishes second in the men's race, while compatriot Eilish McColgan comes fifth in the women's race.
08.09.2024 - 13:58

Kate Winslet says women should celebrate 'being a real shape'
The actress reflects on being told to sit up straighter on the set of a film to hide her belly rolls.
08.09.2024 - 13:56

Cladding works after Grenfell need to speed up - PM
Sir Keir Starmer says those with responsibility had a "duty" to make sure people are safe in homes.
08.09.2024 - 13:46

Sir Alan Bates gets married on Richard Branson's island
The 70-year-old ties the knot with his partner of 34 years in the Caribbean.
08.09.2024 - 13:43

We need a Conservative revolution, says Tugendhat
The Tory leadership candidate said his party lost people's trust but now had the chance to rethink its offer.
08.09.2024 - 13:05

Vaughan Gething says he will leave Welsh Parliament
The ex-first minister told local Labour party members he will not stand for re-election to the Senedd.
08.09.2024 - 12:26

Vaughan Gething says he will leave Welsh Parliament
The ex-first minister told local Labour party members he will not stand for re-election to the Senedd.
08.09.2024 - 12:26

Watch: PM Starmer on riots, fuel payments and Grenfell
The prime minister speaks to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major Downing Street interview.
08.09.2024 - 11:26

NI 'full of confidence' for Bulgaria game - McNair
Paddy McNair says Northern Ireland are determined to follow up their winning start in the Nations League with another good display against Bulgaria.
08.09.2024 - 11:08

Swinney raised concerns over Sturgeon's independence strategy
John Swinney told Nicola Sturgeon he was "nervous" about her push for a fresh referendum after Brexit.
08.09.2024 - 10:02

Beleaguered Scots return to site of 1993 humbling
BBC Scotland commentator Liam McLeod previews the daunting Nations League task facing Scotland in Portugal on Sunday.
08.09.2024 - 09:29

Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost
Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags
08.09.2024 - 08:51

Manhunt after cars hit in shooting near US highway
It is not known if there are any fatalities, and the public are warned not to approach the person of interest.
08.09.2024 - 08:22

Chick of 'world's most dangerous bird' hatches in Cotswolds
Keepers at Birdland in the Cotswolds have been trying to breed a southern cassowary for more than 25 years.
08.09.2024 - 08:20

‘Our sons died – we want mental health inquiry to bring change’
Two mothers share their views ahead of an inquiry they campaigned for into mental health deaths.
08.09.2024 - 05:49

Yellow weather warning for UK as more rain and thunder on way
Officials warn areas of heavy, possibly thundery, rain may cause flooding and disruption.
08.09.2024 - 03:16

How did gun crime inspire hit BBC drama Sherwood?
Several plots in the the BBC's award-winning drama mirror real-life cases in Nottingham.
08.09.2024 - 02:17

Your pictures on the theme of 'still life'
A selection of photos from our readers on a set theme.
08.09.2024 - 02:11

Is the rock scene still a boys' club?
Slam Dunk festival was criticised for releasing a line-up with only two acts featuring women.
08.09.2024 - 02:09

Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
His packed trip to Asia involves three countries in which Catholics are a minority.
08.09.2024 - 01:51

Parliament chef who served 13 prime ministers retires after 50 years
As he retires, Terry Wiggins shares memories - and recipes - from his decades in the Commons kitchen.
08.09.2024 - 01:51

Rise of far right in Germany’s east isn’t over yet
AfD support continues to rise in Germany, driven by anger over immigration and weapons for Ukraine.
08.09.2024 - 01:39

I saw athlete on fire running towards me after attack, neighbour tells BBC
Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.
08.09.2024 - 01:28

Sinner and Fritz bid to make history in US Open final
Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will each bid for a slice of history when they face off in Sunday's US Open final.
08.09.2024 - 01:19

GB win five golds in 20-medal haul on penultimate day
Para-athlete Hannah Cockroft stars for GB, storming to her ninth Paralympic title in a British one-two in the T34 800m.
08.09.2024 - 00:40

Don't mention Trump - how Republicans try to sway women voters
Party leaders in swing states say they focus on issues to win back women put off by Trump's personality.
08.09.2024 - 00:33

Saturday

A beauty pageant turns ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown
Allegations of vote rigging threw the Miss Fiji pageant into turmoil - but what was the truth?
07.09.2024 - 23:54

14 golds on offer on final day - Paris Paralympics schedule
Your day-by-day guide to what is happening when - and who to watch out for - at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
07.09.2024 - 22:18

GB's Clegg dedicates second Paralympic gold to his mum
Stephen Clegg wins his second gold medal of the 2024 Paralympics in a tightly-contested men's S12 100m butterfly final.
07.09.2024 - 20:45

Body found in search for Jenny Hastings, missing wife of rugby star
Jenny Hastings, wife of ex-Scotland international Scott Hastings, disappeared at a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh on Tuesday.
07.09.2024 - 19:55

Powell wins judo silver after 'going through hell'
British judoka Dan Powell takes -90kg J1 silver after losing to Brazil's Arthur Cavalcante da Silva in Paris.
07.09.2024 - 19:44

GB's Wiggs and Henshaw win Paralympic canoe golds
Britain's Emma Wiggs and Charlotte Henshaw both win canoeing gold medals at the Paris Paralympics.
07.09.2024 - 13:13

Graham wins road race to take GB's 43rd gold
Finlay Graham wins the men's C1-3 road race in Paris to take Great Britain's 43rd gold of the Paralympics.
07.09.2024 - 11:57

Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph
American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.
07.09.2024 - 10:33

Friday

Coutya wins second Paris gold as GB beat Tokyo tally
Dimitri Coutya wins his second Paralympic gold medal in Paris with victory in the men's individual epee B final, as GB surpass their gold tally from the Tokyo Games.
06.09.2024 - 21:33

Newscast: Rebel MPs, leadership dreams and parliamentary pets
And, what’s happening at Green Party Conference?
06.09.2024 - 20:09

Thursday

Gillian Anderson: Sex and stardom
The actor speaks candidly about sexual fantasies and much more.
05.09.2024 - 01:01

Wednesday

Sport-by-sport guide to Paris 2024 Paralympics
All you need to know about all the sports that feature at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
28.08.2024 - 17:51

Everything you need to know about classification
How each of the 22 sports are classified at the Paris Paralympics.
28.08.2024 - 17:51

Tuesday

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20.08.2024 - 13:35