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Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader
Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.
UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
Two re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident
The head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing said they consider Iranian state involvement "highly likely".
Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson
Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card.
Teenagers tell BBC of their hopes and fears as they prepare to start work
Follow four students from Newcastle as they try out roles for the first time as part of their work experience placements.
Bavuma epic drags SA back into Test - do they have time to beat Australia?
Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three?
Why Swiatek is ending her 'most demanding' season now
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek ends her 2026 season after failing to qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019.
Allen considers retirement after NI Open exit
Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.
Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.
Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS
She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".
Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed
The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.
Immersive Beatles museum described as 'like Graceland or Dollywood' to open in 2028
The surviving Beatles have welcomed plans for an immersive visitor experience in Liverpool.
Harry says he wants to 'reconcile' with his family
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.
Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court told
The political activist is on trial after pleading not guilty to harassing two Daily Mail reporters.
Why O'Sullivan faces a battle to stay in world's top 16
Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.
Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.
Royals roll out red carpet for visiting Sultan
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.
Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
Jamie Collins is described as a "sensitive and caring young man" after his killer admits murder.
BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
My son has disappeared off the face of the earth fighting for Russia
Nathan Stobbart’s family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.
No 'protective ring' and visiting rules too strict - key points from Covid report on care homes
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
Ronaldo let Manchester United down - Ten Hag
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.
Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.
Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
Zelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
The US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.
Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
Woman says she 'couldn't speak or breathe' during alleged rape by Russell Brand
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Armed police swoop as man, 61, arrested for murder and woman in car crash dies
South Wales Police said a 47-year-old woman had suffered injuries "unrelated" to the crash.
Uncapped Dragons get Wales Nations Championship call
Wales include uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope in the squad for November Nations Championship Tests but Taulupe Faletau misses out.
Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill given Royal Assent
Assisted dying will become legal on the Isle of Man after being granted approval by Westminster.
Storm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issued
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
Boulter produces emphatic win at Japan Open
Britain's Katie Boulter claims a dominant win in her rain-affected first-round match against Himeno Sakatsume in the Japan Open.
Three children injured after school bus roof ripped off in crash
Three children receive hospital treatment after a bus on its way to Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed crashes.
Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right
More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.
PSG v Barcelona - Europe's most exciting match-up?
Paris St-Germain and Barcelona, the current top two in this season's Champions League, meet on Tuesday.
Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites
Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.
Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
Will Lindblad and Lawson be retained by Racing Bulls? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the United States Grand Prix.
Suspect arrested after historic town hall set alight - French media
The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.
Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Shock and disbelief: How the attack on an Australian MP unfolded
BBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where the community has held a vigil for the independent MP.
Race, illness, injury, repeat - the devastating syndrome threatening athletic careers
British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.
NHS trust prosecuted over children's sepsis deaths
Charges relate to the deaths of a two-year-old and a three-year-old at Broomfield Hospital in Essex.
We were not underprepared for World Cup, says England's O'Neill
England's Brad O'Neill has dismissed the suggestion they were underprepared for their Rugby League World Cup campaign as they bid to start salvaging it with an unchanged team against France.
'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death
A note written by Dame Esther Rantzen is released by her family following a private funeral.
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said
Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.
Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police
Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'
Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.
England coach should be English, suggests Fleming
New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England’s new Test coach, suggests the national team should be led by someone from England.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits
The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world
As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.
'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making
On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry, writes Phil McNulty.
Spurs beat Coventry to earn first league win of the season
Tottenham Hotspur record their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table with a home victory over Coventry City.
Watch: Clean up begins after French riots but police remain
Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.
Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.
Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
The country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities following a weekend of riots.
US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
Maddison shines on return - Tottenham v Coventry ratings
How Spurs and Coventry City's players rated following their Premier League match.
Building Lionesses 2.0 - Wiegman's new challenge awaits
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension?
Watch: Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
Palace manager Sage facing fight to keep his job
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage faces a fight to keep his job, but will be given more time.
Ronaldo given 30-day suspension and £215 fine by Portuguese FA
Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month.
Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.
US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues
DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.
Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round - see full draw
Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.
Boland exposes South Africa's frailties to give Robinson blueprint
Australia expose South Africa's batting frailties again as Scott Boland takes four wickets to leave hosts in trouble in second Test.
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years
The network's chief international anchor has covered wars including Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran.
'Our worst nightmare': Threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
In the wake of the apparent attack on MP Helen Haines, MPs have described locking their office doors, and scanning every crowd for potential threats.
Araujo the stopgap solution fixing Liverpool's problems
Ronald Araujo has impressed since arriving at Liverpool from Barcelona. Could he prove a longer-term solution?
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing
The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say
Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits.
Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.
Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents
Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card.
Are free-scoring Brighton genuine Premier League contenders?
Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish?
Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
US airman dies as daredevil descent goes wrong before Texas college football game
The game continued after the incident. The American Conference said the decision was made before his death was known.
Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.
Watch: Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.
Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters
The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence.
Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row
The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.
Kylie Jenner's debut at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in $50m bra sparks mixed reaction
The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction.
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded
Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.
Haaland a doubt, Semenyo out - what are Man City's options?
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca explores his attacking options for Tuesday's Champions League game against AEK Athens.
Prime minister visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary of 'horrifying tragedy'
A total of 116 children and 28 adults were killed on 21 October 1966 when a colliery spoil tip collapsed.
Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.
What we know about apparent attack on Australian MP hit by car
Helen Haines was hit by a car in what the prime minister has called a "deliberate act".
How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.
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