Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Boris Johnson said old people should accept Covid fate, note shows

The former PM's handling of the virus comes under attack over six hours of testimony by aides.

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Antisemitic graffiti in Paris worries French leaders

Some 60 Stars of David were daubed on buildings in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.

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Monday, 30 October 2023

Mother returns home where Hamas took her children



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Andy McDonald: Labour suspends MP after speech at pro-Palestinian rally

The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive".

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Sunday, 29 October 2023

Anti-Israel mob reportedly storms Dagestan airport

Israel urges Russia to protect "all its citizens and all Jews" after a mob storms Makhachkala airport.

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Leasehold law will be in King's Speech, says housing minister

Rachel MacLean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel".

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Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race

The former US vice president makes the announcement during a Republican Jewish Coalition event.

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Friday, 27 October 2023

Internet out in Gaza as Israel expands operations

The Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage.

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Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas.

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Thursday, 26 October 2023

Shakira's ex and former footballer Gerard Pique falls off stage

The Spanish World Cup winner fell off the stage at a launch event for a new footballing tournament in Mexici.

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Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Watch: Orca punts seal 70 feet into the air ‘among the gulls’



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Sainsbury's recalls some own-brand chorizo over listeria concerns

The supermarket warns some packs contain the bug which can cause serious illness.

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Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Where are asylum seekers being housed in hotels in the UK?

The government wants to end contracts with hotels for housing asylum seekers, in order to cut costs.

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Monday, 23 October 2023

Amanda Abbington: Actress withdraws from Strictly

The Sherlock and Mr Selfridge actress missed last weekend's show for medical reasons.

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France

Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president.

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal: Gunners rescue thrilling Premier League draw

Arsenal come from two goals down to rescue a thrilling draw at Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

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'England’s greatest ever player' – football pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

The world of football has united in tribute to Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday.

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Friday, 20 October 2023

Republicans back to square one as Speaker crisis deepens

Jim Jordan's sudden demise shows how hard it will be for any candidate to unite the party in the House.

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Hamas Releases Kidnapped Mom and Daughter From Illinois



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Thursday, 19 October 2023

Amazon launches humanoid robots to 'free up' staff

The US tech giant is looking at ways it can automate more of its operations.

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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Tree of the Year 2023: Wrexham's sweet chestnut wins competition

The almost 500-year-old tree has been standing since Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne.

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Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Stonehenge's Altar Stone is not Welsh, Aberystwyth University says

Academics at Aberystwyth University say its composition does not match that of similar stones.

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MP Lisa Cameron rejects calls for a by-election

She tells BBC News she regrets not leaving the SNP sooner and repeats her claims of a "toxic" culture.

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Monday, 16 October 2023

Joseph Czuba: No bail for suspect in killing of Muslim boy in Illinois

Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume was laid to rest in Illinois on Monday, a day after he was fatally stabbed.

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Sunday, 15 October 2023

Large Hamas weapons cache seized by IDF showcases firepower



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Polish ruling party set to lose majority - exit poll

Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term.

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

Zaka: The volunteers giving dignity to Israel's dead

Zaka volunteers are used to being called to traumatic scenes, but nothing prepared them for the past week.

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Fines to be issued for Covid Christmas party at Tory HQ

Activists at the event held for Shaun Bailey's campaign team were invited to "jingle and mingle".

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Thursday, 12 October 2023

China says sends fighter jets to warn US Navy plane in Taiwan Strait



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Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed from Hadrian's Wall site

A crane was brought in to take the trunk, which had to be cut into pieces as it weighed 3-4 tonnes.

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February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told

Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time.

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Chris Mason: Don't go big, don't do flash - inside Labour's strategy

Our political editor reflects on a Labour conference filled with expectation about its prospects.

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Man dies during livestreamed baptism ceremony

The service was livestreamed on the church's Facebook page, but later removed.

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Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes

At least 60 people have killed themselves in India after being extorted by a global racket.

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Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Easy life: Band to change name after easyJet brand legal action

The indie band makes the announcement after a "whirlwind" 10 days.

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Holly Willoughby: What next for This Morning after presenter's exit?

The show could go on with new presenters, or ITV may take the opportunity to shake up the schedule.

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Monday, 9 October 2023

Did Iran support plan for attack on Israel?

A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over the weekend.

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Race against time to save Israeli hostages



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Police Scotland is institutionally racist, says new boss

Chief constable Jo Farrell intends to drive "an anti-discriminatory agenda" at Police Scotland.

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Sunday, 8 October 2023

Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson

The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment.

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Saturday, 7 October 2023

Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?

Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday.

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Naked Israeli woman paraded by jeering Hamas fighters



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Migrants in Europe celebrate Hamas assault on Israel



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Amber rain warning extended for north and east of Scotland

It now goes to 14:00 on Sunday for parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland.

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Friday, 6 October 2023

Watch: Video shows moment driver loses control on motorway

Police cameras capture the moment a driver loses control of his car on the M25 at night.

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American tourist arrested for smashing Israel Museum statues

Images shared by Israeli police show the two ancient Roman sculptures lying broken on the floor.

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Thursday, 5 October 2023

Manhunt underway in NYC after brutal stabbing of public advocate



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Prada to design Nasa's new moon suit

Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 moon mission.

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Russian strike kills 51 gathered for wake in east Ukraine



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Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine

The attack in the Kharkiv region is described as one of the area's "bloodiest crimes".

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Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Hundreds at vigil to remember girl, 15, killed on way to school

Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago.

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Toddler died with 70 visible injuries, court hears

Jack Benham and Sian Hedges are accused of murdering 18-month-old Alfie Phillips during lockdown.

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Tuesday, 3 October 2023

At least 20 dead as Venice bus plunges from bridge

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say.

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Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds

The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.

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Liverpool vs Tottenham VAR Q&A: What do the Reds want? What happens now?

BBC Sport looks at key questions around the VAR incident involving Tottenham and Liverpool and what impact the technology has had on the game.

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Sunday, 1 October 2023

Rangers: Michael Beale sacked as manager; Steven Davis takes interim charge

Michael Beale has been sacked as Rangers manager after slipping seven points behind Celtic after seven games of the season.

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