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Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media

Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media42 minutes agoKasia MaderaBBC News presenterKathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsPoland's foreign minister says his country has evidence that...

Popular TV weatherman mysteriously axed from show after 30 years as fans 'switch off'

Meteorologist Mark Johnson who has worked for WEWS News 5 in Cleveland, Ohio for over three decades has been abruptly axed from the channel with viewers threatening to "boycott" over his departure....

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures46 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCEPAIt is perhaps little wonder immigration is as politically charged an issue as it is,...

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza1 hour agoJohanna ChisholmBBC NewsHamas has released an Israeli-American hostage held captive for 19 months to Israeli forces as part...

Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs1 hour agoNick Edser, Jonathan Josephs & Lucy HookerBusiness reporters, BBC NewsShare markets jumped on Monday after President Trump said...

What are the challenges facing the government's plan?

What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?1 hour agoBen Chu, Tom Edgington, Rob England and Lucy GilderBBC VerifyBBCWhen it comes to reducing UK immigration, there have been...

Trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from racing

Getty ImagesTimothy AbrahamBBC Sport journalist2 hours ago140 CommentsGrand National-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore has retired from racing with immediate effect.In 2021, the Irishwoman became the...

Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia

Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia25 minutes agoRuth ComerfordBBC NewsChris BellBBC NewsReporting fromthe Old Bailey, LondonMetropolitan Police handout and social mediaSix Bulgarians have...

Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods could be axed as campaigners win 'David vs Goliath' court case

Campaigners have won a historic victory against the introduction of a Low-Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) after a judge found the controversial measure had been "unfair" to locals. Residents in West...

Creepy encounter at B&B as family finds painting resembling their son

The Stevenson family experienced a holiday like no other when they stumbled upon a startling "painting of their son" in a supposedly "spooky" bed and breakfast. After relocating from the UK to Sweden...

Vladimir Putin's troops swap tanks for motorcycles in huge strategy change

In an unorthodox turn of tactics amid their conflict with Ukraine, Russia has reverted to 'back to basics' as its soldiers at the front lines have abandoned armoured tanks for the swifter option of...

Woman who 'felt disgusting' sheds 7st after trying expensive 'skinny jab'

A woman who was once forking out £250 a month on takeaways has unveiled her remarkable 7st weight loss transformation, having ditched her pricey habit in favour of "skinny jabs". Natalie Strange...

Full list of Wetherspoons pubs opening and closing in 2025 - is one local to you?

A number of J D Wetherspoons pubs could be closing this year. It comes as the popular chain closed 26 of its venues across the nation between 2023 and 2024. However, the company is sticking with its...

David Beckham 'planning family summit' with Brooklyn after rift 'leaves Victoria in tears'

David Beckham celebrated his 50th birthday earlier this month – surrounded by a host of celebrities including Gordon Ramsay, Guy Ritchie, Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas. One famous face that was...

Power failure causes major disruption on London Underground

Power failure knocks out Tube and Elizabeth line33 minutes agoHarry LowBBC NewsA power failure is causing major disruption across the London Underground network, London Overground and the Elizabeth...

Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain

Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain19 minutes agoHannah O'Grady and Joel GunterBBC PanoramaMODA top general who failed to report evidence of...

PM promises migration drop as he unveils plans for 'tightened' visa rules

PM promises migration drop as he unveils plans for 'tightened' visa rules25 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterPA MediaSir Keir Starmer has promised the government's new immigration measures...

Diver dies working on tycoon's sunken superyacht

Diver dies working on tycoon's sunken superyacht3 days agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsGetty ImagesA diver has died during preliminary operations to recover British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's superyacht...

Swiss host city Basel promises 'everyone is welcome' at Eurovision

Swiss host city Basel promises 'everyone is welcome' at Eurovision24 hours agoImogen FoulkesReporting fromBaselTIL BUERGY/EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockThe Swiss city of Basel is going into party mode this...

Drew Harris calls for road safety 'reset' after officer's death

Drew Harris calls for road safety 'reset' after officer's death16 minutes agoAn Garda SíochánaGarda Commissioner (head of the Irish police force) Drew Harris has called for "a real reset" when it...