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School closure would be devastating, parents say
Kew Riverside Primary in south-west London is currently at just 40% of its capacity.
Kew Riverside would be the latest in a list of London primary schools that have closed in recent years. Primary school numbers are declining nationally but the fall is sharpest in the capital, where… [+1189 chars]
First birth of tiny rare frogs at London Zoo
The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest.
Ben Tapley, curator of reptiles and amphibians at ZSL, which runs the central London zoo, said: "They may be tiny enough to sit on your fingertip, but their arrival represents a huge step forward for… [+1210 chars]
'I paid thousands to a company for healthcare jobs that didn't materialise'
Apurv Patel is one of several people who say they were promised job opportunities that didn't appear.
Apurv Patel, who has been in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa since 2023, said he paid Synetal Solutions £3,600 across February and March for healthcare training after he and a friend were verbally pr… [+2685 chars]
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
BBC Verify gathered 61,000 reports from BBC News and Reuters which mentioned Gaza, the West Bank or Lebanon, published between 7 October 2023 and 19 August 2026. We built an AI search engine to look… [+2414 chars]
UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
Thursday will bring unusually high temperatures as warm air wafts across the south of the UK, while colder conditions dig into northern areas. Afternoon highs in parts of eastern England are likely … [+549 chars]
Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison
The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.
An Australian woman has been charged after allegedly lacing a colleague's curry with snail poison. Police in the state of Western Australia say the alleged victim made a meal for her co-workers in F… [+976 chars]
Desperate to clear toxic haze, Indonesia to douse its skies with dry ice
Authorities in South East Asia have turned to weather modification as fires blanket the region in smog.
As toxic smog continues to billow from wildfires in Indonesia's forests and peatlands, authorities are looking at an experimental way to disperse the haze. A trial on Thursday will see an aircraft s… [+2878 chars]
Meet the Welsh back-row trio starring for Leicester
Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell and Tommy Reffell have starred in Leicester Tigers' encouraging start to the season.
The three players have arrived at Welford Road at contrasting times during their careers. Wainwright is the new kid on the block despite having played 70 internationals in a nine-year Wales career t… [+2488 chars]
Watch: Orange haze blankets Indonesia's Kalimantan region
Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.
A thick orange smog has descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya. Witnesses captured videos of the haze washing over the Kalimantan region not far from where wildfires continue to burn. Th… [+395 chars]
White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
The White House is defending its new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, as she faces scrutiny over her legal credentials. President Donald Trump described Zacharia as an attorney when announcing her a… [+1884 chars]
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay
The opening of the road bridge, set to become a major trade route, was announced by Chinese state media.
A long-delayed road bridge linking China and North Korea has opened, Chinese state media report, amid rapidly warming trade ties between the two longtime allies. The New Yalu River Bridge spans 3km … [+3748 chars]
Fish challenges Cardiff to take home form on road
Defender Will Fish believes Cardiff City will be in a much better position if they can carry their home form into away matches.
Fish was thrust into the action for his first minutes of the season against the Hornets after Dylan Lawlor went down clutching at his hamstring. Wales international Lawlor had only just returned fro… [+1882 chars]
Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream
Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.
A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and other high-ranking military officers are pressing the US government to cancel plans to livestream an execution by firing squad. "We ask the President… [+2528 chars]
Anthropic revenue surges to $16.8bn ahead of stock market listing
It comes as the AI giant is expected to make a blockbuster stock market debut by the end of the year.
Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic saw its revenue surge by 45% to $16.8bn (£12.7bn) in the three months to the end of September, the BBC understands. The figures were reportedly revealed … [+1080 chars]
The Champions Cup Is Back: Conan, Big Will Skelton & More
Ashy & Sara chat to Will Skelton, Jack Conan & Nathan Hughes at the Champions Cup launch.
Available for over a year Ashy and Sara are at the Champions Cup launch speaking to a host of big names ahead of the opening round. Jack Conan reflects on the heartbreak of losing another final and … [+648 chars]
The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.
Image caption, The Daily Express leads on the plea of nine women from Piddington, who visited Parliament on Wednesday to demand Labour shelves plans to house 1,256 asylum seekers next to the Oxfordsh… [+357 chars]
The dream academy
Sean Allsop has had insomnia for much of his adult life and now sees it as a problem he wants to understand. He explores what countries are doing to tackle poor sleep and he examines the financial strain sleepless nights place on a nation. At home in the UK, …
Sean Allsop has had insomnia for much of his adult life and now sees it as a problem he wants to understand. He explores what countries are doing to tackle poor sleep and he examines the financial st… [+494 chars]
How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
More than 10 years ago, the West Midlands was dubbed the gun crime capital of England and Wales. It was an area suffering from high-profile shootings. Gun fights between rival gangs were happening … [+1293 chars]
Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
Taking the stage at Plaid Cymru's first conference in government, cabinet minister for Education Anna Brychan's assessment was more blunt than a month earlier, when the Pisa results came out. Speakin… [+2028 chars]
I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
For teenage boys and girls "you can get all the protein that you need from food alone", says registered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine. It is important that teenage girls, especially, get enough iro… [+1385 chars]
Dog that hunts invasive "sea vomit" honoured as animal of the year
A working is named animal of the year for hunting out an invasive marine creature, the carpet sea squirt.
"When I first started this project, I genuinely didn't know whether it would work," said Dr Sim. "No one had really explored whether dogs could help tackle this problem in the marine environment. It… [+1280 chars]
India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats
Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah used much of his speech at the recent UN General Assembly to warn of the growing threat of climate-related disasters in the Himalayas, recalling the devastating d… [+2144 chars]
Global charity withholds report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children
SOS Children's Villages International has acknowledged that more than 140 children were taken to its facilities by Syrian security services.
The decision not to publish a final report has added to tensions that threaten to break apart the charity, which was founded in 1949. Associations in the UK, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, France and … [+1571 chars]
Football Daily
Alistair Bruce-Ball presents reaction to an eventful night in the Champions League.
Available for 29 days Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Charlie Adam and football correspondent John Murray on an eventful night in the Champions League. Manchester City went down to a… [+1301 chars]
'Players won't like it' - Martinez apologises, but is the damage done?
Champions League Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock, and Rory Smith analyse Lisandro Martinez's comments following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and the impact they'll have on the club.
Champions League Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock, and Rory Smith analyse Lisandro Martinez's comments following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champio… [+149 chars]
Perfect PSG - Can anybody stop the defending champions?
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onouha, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and journalist Rory Smith discuss how good Paris Saint-Germain were in their impressive 4-2 win at Manchester City in the Champions League.
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onouha, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and journalist Rory Smith discuss how good Paris Saint-Germain were in their impressive 4-2 win at Manchester C… [+115 chars]
How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was one such proponent - until public pressure pushed her to the other side of the issue. In July, she enacted a three-year pause on any new tax break given to a company … [+2175 chars]
How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer
With Christmas on the horizon, we trace children's toys from factories in China to US shelves.
So, how much of the US retail price does the factory get? "About 20%," says Wang. On a $30 toy, that's $6, which has to cover the price of the plastic and other materials, production costs including… [+780 chars]
How much is the minimum wage?
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
The Real Living Wage, external is an unofficial hourly rate of pay which is overseen by the Living Wage Foundation charity, who say it is set at a rate to meet the cost of living. It increases every… [+527 chars]
Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.
Dr Ursula Mason, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland, said finding a substitute "can cause real anxiety for patients". "This can be particularly so for HRT medicati… [+1338 chars]
Stuttgart ease to comfortable win against Slovan Bratislava
Stuttgart maintan their perfect start to this season's Champions League as they eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-0 in Slovakia, whilst the home side have lost both of their opening matches.
Stuttgart maintan their perfect start to this season's Champions League as they eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-0 in Slovakia, whilst the home side have lost both of their opening matches. MATCH REPO… [+82 chars]
Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos
On their return to Etihad Stadium Manchester City put on a show of defiance - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, watching for Match of the Day, described it as "great entertainment", but "not a normal game of football". "I don't feel like both teams were going at i… [+1425 chars]
Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues
Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.
Nicolas Jackson celebrated his first-half double by making a cutting motion which proved fitting on a night Aston Villa found their clinical edge. A first win at Villa Park this season, three first-… [+3347 chars]
Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy. The Argentina international criticised United for … [+1337 chars]
Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. Reform UK has said "there is no room for racism" in its party after ITV News broadcast undercover filming, gathered over a year, of some … [+2798 chars]
Shakhtar leave it late to complete comeback win against AEK Athens
Shakhtar Donetsk score twice in the final stages to snatch victory against AEK Athens, coming from behind to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Shakhtar Donetsk score twice in the final stages to snatch victory against AEK Athens, coming from behind to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 AEK At… [+32 chars]
Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, a novelty toy and games store in the quiet Brooklyn neighbourhood of Cobble Hill was seeing much busier foot traffic than usual. Inside, the shop was packed with came… [+1675 chars]
What does Andy Burnham have up his sleeve as he crashes SNP conference?
The prime minister's first substantive visit to Scotland coincides with the SNP's conference in Aberdeen.
It's not clear if Andy Burnham has any major announcements up his sleeve. The BBC understands decisions on whether or not to give the go ahead for oil and gas extraction from the Rosebank and Jackda… [+1671 chars]
Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight loss jabs on NHS, BBC finds
Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.
Dr Jane Sehgal is a GP and health coach based in Edinburgh who supports people who are paying privately for GLP-1s. She said weight loss was a complex condition to manage responsibly. Dr Seghal sai… [+1290 chars]
My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
When Caroline Bailey was suffering with sharp, stabbing pains in her stomach, she thought it was being caused by her contraceptive coil. In severe pain, the 54-year-old went to her GP, desperate to … [+1482 chars]
PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?
Some find success sweet but fleeting, others spend years building to the pinnacle, and then there are those whose lasting glory evolves into a dynasty. After tearing Manchester City apart in large s… [+2989 chars]
Isco snatches late Betis win as they edge past Porto
Isco scores an 84th minute penalty to help Real Betis snatch a late 3-2 win against Porto, giving them back to back wins at the start of this season's Champions League.
Isco scores an 84th minute penalty to help Real Betis snatch a late 3-2 win against Porto, giving them back to back wins at the start of this season's Champions League. MATCH REPORT: Champions Leag… [+53 chars]
Real Madrid stun Roma after dramatic late comeback
Real Madrid complete their latest dramatic Champions League comeback by scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to earn manager Jose Mourinho a win on his return to Roma.
Real Madrid complete their latest dramatic Champions League comeback by scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to earn manager Jose Mourinho a win on his return to Roma. MATCH REPORT: Champi… [+62 chars]
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country's government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign nation… [+2145 chars]
Bodo/Glimt impress in win over Dortmund
Bodo/Glimt bounce back from their thrashing at Bayern with a fine 1-0 win in the Champions League over Borussia Dortmund.
Bodo/Glimt bounce back from their thrashing at Bayern with a fine 1-0 win in the Champions League over Borussia Dortmund. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Bodo/Glimt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund Availabl… [+18 chars]
Villa rewrite the record books as they hit Fenerbahce for six
Aston Villa record their biggest ever win in a European competition as they thrash Turkish side Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scoring twice.
Aston Villa record their biggest ever win in a European competition as they thrash Turkish side Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scoring twice. MATCH REPORT:… [+74 chars]
Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Manche… [+45 chars]
Suarez scores again as Sporting beat Lens
Luis Suarez scores for an eighth consecutive match as he helps Sporting beat Lens 2-0 in France, as the Portuguese side make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.
Luis Suarez scores for an eighth consecutive match as he helps Sporting beat Lens 2-0 in France, as the Portuguese side make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League. MATCH REPORT: Ch… [+65 chars]
Gruda scores only goal as RB Leipzig edge past PSV
Brajan Gruda's brilliant strike earns RB Leipzig a 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven to get their first win in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
Brajan Gruda's brilliant strike earns RB Leipzig a 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven to get their first win in the league phase of this season's Champions League. MATCH REPORT: RB Leipzig 1-0 PSV Eindh… [+32 chars]
Sabah beat Slavia Prague to secure historic Champions League win
Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK make history in Baku as they beat Slavia Prague 2-0 to secure their first Champions League win in the club's history.
Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK make history in Baku as they beat Slavia Prague 2-0 to secure their first Champions League win in the club's history. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Sabah 2-0 Slavia… [+35 chars]
Mourino scores stunner as Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli
A brilliant strike from Santiago Mourino helped Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli 3-1, to secure their first Champions League win in eight matches.
A brilliant strike from Santiago Mourino helped Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli 3-1, to secure their first Champions League win in eight matches. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - Villarr… [+42 chars]
Feyenoord come from behind to beat Como
Feyenoord come from a goal to beat Como 3-2 in Rotterdam to secure their first win of the league phase in this season's Champions League.
Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football. Video, 00:08:15Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football
Tresoldi hat-trick fires Club Brugge to victory over Inter in seven-goal thriller
Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi scores a hat-trick as the Belgian side edge Inter Milan 4-3, extending Inter's Champions League losing run to four matches for the first time in their history.
Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi scores a hat-trick as the Belgian side edge Inter Milan 4-3, extending Inter's Champions League losing run to four matches for the first time in their history. MATCH R… [+62 chars]
Gordon scores as 'brilliant Barcelona' thrash Galatasaray
Anthony Gordon scores his first Champions League goal for Barcelona as the Spanish side come from behind to thrash Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, and make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.
Anthony Gordon scores his first Champions League goal for Barcelona as the Spanish side come from behind to thrash Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, and make it two wins from two in this season's Champion… [+99 chars]
Viking snatch draw against Bayern Munich in six-goal thriller
Norwegian champions Viking score a 90th minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw against six-time European champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League, securing one of the biggest results in the club's history.
Norwegian champions Viking score a 90th minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw against six-time European champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League, securing one of the biggest results in the clu… [+100 chars]
Substitutes steal the show as Arsenal score three against Lille
Substitute Bukayo Saka scores one and sets up another to help Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates, as the Premier League champions made it two wins from two in the Champions League.
Substitute Bukayo Saka scores one and sets up another to help Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates, as the Premier League champions made it two wins from two in the Champions League. MATCH REPORT… [+66 chars]
Yoro sent off as Man Utd stumble to defeat against Atletico Madrid
Manchester United's winless run stretches to five matches, as they're beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, in a match which saw them concede in the opening minute before ending the game with ten men after Leny Yoro was sent off.
Manchester United's winless run stretches to five matches, as they're beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, in a match which saw them concede in the opening minute before ending the … [+148 chars]
Brilliant Barcola scores first hat-trick to get lift-off at Liverpool
Liverpool's summer signing Bradley Barcola scores his first senior hat-trick, and his first goals for Liverpool, as he helps his side beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.
Liverpool's summer signing Bradley Barcola scores his first senior hat-trick, and his first goals for Liverpool, as he helps his side beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in this sea… [+105 chars]
Barcola shines as Liverpool score six to beat LASK
Bradley Barcola scores a hat-trick as Liverpool beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
Bradley Barcola scores a hat-trick as Liverpool beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in the league phase of this season's Champions League. MATCH REPORT: Champions League - LASK 3-… [+39 chars]
LIV accuses DP World Tour of player 'interference'
LIV Golf accuses the DP World Tour of a "clear attempt to interfere" with its restructuring process, after the European tour said it would refuse membership to anyone playing on the breakaway LIV circuit next season.
LIV Golf has accused the DP World Tour of a "clear attempt to interfere" with its restructuring process, after the European tour said it would refuse membership to anyone playing on the breakaway cir… [+4884 chars]
On night of chaos for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style
Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK. The French forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.
On the eve of Liverpool's meeting with LASK, manager Andoni Iraola was repeatedly asked about the fortunes of Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola. Given their price tags, the pressure was on both to s… [+2189 chars]
Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as the Ukrainian leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine… [+501 chars]
Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana
Thousands of students in Albania are calling for better university conditions and job prospects, but buildings have been set on fire in the unrest.
Riot police have clashed with the protesters, using tear gas and water cannons to disperse them. One demonstrator, Enida Bimi, told Reuters news agency that the protest is not just for the students… [+380 chars]
Musk says US government may be behind curbs on Ukraine's use of Starlink internet
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
Elon Musk has suggested that the US government may be behind restrictions on the speed at which some of Ukraine's weapons can travel and stay connected to his Starlink internet network. Starlink is … [+2565 chars]
Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt - Thursday's gossip
Lisandro Martinez's future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle's Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho, plus more.
Lisandro Martinez's future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle United's Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho. Argentina defender L… [+1901 chars]
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
Starlink is "the backbone of military communications in Ukraine", the institute's George Barros says, and is used across Kyiv's naval, land, and air forces. Barros, who is the ISW's Director of Inno… [+2876 chars]
Wolves striker Jimenez to have knee surgery
Wolves' veteran striker Raul Jimenez is to have knee surgery - and is now expected to be out of action until January.
Hayward added: "Rodrigo Gomes is progressing well, but it's still early days. He injured a couple of ligaments in the ankle, so it wasn't a straightforward injury, "He's still waiting on the inflam… [+952 chars]
Vinicius Jr to miss Barcelona game because of ban
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will miss El Clasico against Barcelona after being given a four-game ban.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will miss El Clasico against Barcelona after being given a four-game ban. The Brazil international was sent off for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair in Real's 1-0 win aga… [+958 chars]
What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament today to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris. Video, 00:01:14'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris
Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
The RAC, which conducted the analysis in July this year, has campaigned against increases in drop-off charges. It said a review of "kiss and fly" fees would be "music to the ears to drivers". "We kn… [+839 chars]
Cokayne back as England face Canada threat in Toronto
England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.
Elsewhere in England's line-up, prop Hannah Botterman features after coming on as a replacement in the dramatic win over New Zealand last time out. With Marlie Packer staying in England as her partn… [+1055 chars]
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.
"We are behind you and that will not change," Andy Burnham has told Volodymyr Zelensky, as he hosted the Ukrainian leader in Downing Street. Zelensky was in London as part of efforts to reinforce ba… [+3058 chars]
East Fife sack Campbell as Lennon steps in at Dumbarton
East Fife part ways with veteran manager Dick Campbell as Danny Lennon temporarily replaces Frank McKeown at Dumbarton.
Veteran manager Dick Campbell has been sacked by East Fife after a run of eight League One games without a victory and failing to progress in the KDM Evolution Trophy. The 72-year-old moved to New B… [+1135 chars]
Neil criticised over racial abuse stoppage comments
Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out calls on managers to "set the tone" after Millwall boss Alex Neil criticises halting a game following an accusation of abuse.
When he was alerted to the accusations, referee Edward Duckworth had lengthy discussions with both sets of coaches, and paused the match while he waited to pass a message on to Millwall's safety offi… [+1599 chars]
Red Bull F1 boss Mekies gets new deal to 2031
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.
Red Bull have extended the contract of team principal Laurent Mekies until the end of 2031. The Frenchman has led the team since he replaced Christian Horner following the Briton's sacking in the su… [+2097 chars]
The Media Show
An extended interview with acclaimed screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies.
Available for over a year This week, an extended interview with the screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies. He talks to Katie and Ros about his long career in television, from early days in chil… [+872 chars]
Pope's family 'going through a lot' as brother also undergoes cancer treatment, wife says
Louis Prevost has blood cancer, his wife says, as the Pope recovers from successful surgery for lung cancer.
Deborah Prevost said the brothers spoke last week as her husband prepared to go to hospital. "He called to let us know what would be happening," she said. The Pope announced on Sunday he would be o… [+1293 chars]
Barlinnie water problems continue for seventh day
Most areas of the prison have now suffered disruption to the water supply since the issue was reported last Thursday.
BBC Scotland has received several messages since Sunday about problems continuing in the prison, which is Scotland's largest. Concerns include prisoners telling friends and family they still cannot … [+1096 chars]
Industrial fire linked to fish and eels' deaths
Chemicals from firewater runoff entered a brook and spread downstream where dead fish and eels were later found, the Environment Agency has confirmed.
'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris. Video, 00:01:14'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris
Star-studded Saudi exhibition postponed after deadly attacks
The Six Kings Slam exhibition event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition event in Saudi Arabia - featuring Grand Slam champions Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev - has been postponed following a series of deadly attac… [+1197 chars]
Palantir drops City Hall legal fight over Met deal
Palantir drops its case after City Hall says blocking the £50m Met deal was not about its values.
Palantir has dropped its High Court challenge against the mayor of London's policing office over a blocked £50m deal with the Metropolitan Police. However, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime … [+2746 chars]
Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
The 40-year-old Kenyan man who died on 5 October was diagnosed with Ebola shortly after being admitted to hospital in the capital, Nairobi. A relative had taken him there shortly after picking him u… [+785 chars]
Man, 70, died of eye cancer after scan concerns weren't followed up
A coroner warns there's a risk of future deaths due to "substantial delays" in ophthalmology follow-ups.
A 70-year-old man died of eye cancer after a recommended appointment was not followed up by health professionals, an inquest found. Alexandar McDonald died at the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbr… [+1316 chars]
Wales centre Thomas to miss Nations Championship restart
Wales centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the Nations Championship restart, but Taulupe Faletau is expected to return before November.
Whether Faletau proves his fitness remains to be seen after another false start before Cardiff's 29-5 United Rugby Championship (URC) defeat against Leinster in Dublin last Saturday. Faletau was nam… [+1287 chars]
Grand Theft Auto boss denies trying to keep tabs on union membership
An employment tribunal in Glasgow hears that managers were being sent details of private staff messages by an anonymous employee.
The IWGB union has alleged material posted on the Discord forum was used as a "union busting" pretext for getting rid of staff who were simply trying to secure better working conditions. Rockstar de… [+1421 chars]
72+: The EFL Podcast
Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince discusses what's happening at Vicarage Road.
Available for over a year Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince discusses what's happening at Vicarage Road. Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith are joined by Tom Ince to chat about Watford, with … [+709 chars]
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
Normal People author Sally Rooney has said her novels will no longer be supplied to booksellers in the UK as a result of her support for Palestine Action. The Irish novelist said last year she inten… [+1675 chars]
Scotcast - What does this AI safety tester really know?
Artificial intelligence expert on technology’s potential threats.
Available for over a year If youre interested in this episode, you may also like: AI and data centres: what now? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031h7f The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, has w… [+326 chars]
Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.
Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn (£2.6bn) increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world. World football's governing body wants to release the money from its r… [+1990 chars]
'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation
US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving.
Kathryn Vaughn returned to work at a rural West Tennessee elementary school this autumn with a lot more stress on her plate than in previous years. The 46-year-old, like many Americans, is juggling … [+1240 chars]
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
Alfozan had been employed as an engineer by OpenAI since July 2025. The complaint said he was educated in the US and has been a legal permanent resident since 2020. He was arrested by the FBI on 9 O… [+1030 chars]
Netflix to cut 1,000 jobs worldwide
The streaming giant had a slowdown in subscriptions.
Netflix has said it will cut 1,000 jobs globally as the streaming giant faces competition from rivals. The cuts - the steepest since 2022 - will mainly affect its human resources, legal, product and… [+2034 chars]
Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
All 21 sailors on GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an unidentified projectile on Tuesday, Singaporean authorities say.
Merchant vessels have come under repeated attack in the Strait of Hormuz - which connects the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea - and elsewhere in the Middle East since the US and Israel's war… [+1777 chars]
'Young asylum seekers like me just want to access education'
Aspiring businesswoman Hani had to wait two years before a place became available on an English language course
'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris. Video, 00:01:14'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris
I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats - Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.
Asked about the MI5 chief's comments, the first minister said he was "very worried" about a "lack of coastal and offshore protection". He identified waters north of Shetland as an area of significa… [+1109 chars]
Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd falling-out
Lisandro Martinez's explosive comments after Manchester United's Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid turn the spotlight back on director of football Jason Wilcox.
Firstly, it must be pointed out Wilcox is going nowhere. United sources say the 55-year-old is not in any danger of losing his job. The club's recruitment department is working on potential targets… [+2525 chars]
Fourth union joins strike at Glasgow Caledonian university
Staff with the Unite union are to join colleagues from the UCU, the EIS and Unison in walking out on Thursday.
The move marks the first time all campus unions have collectively taken industrial action at Glasgow Caledonian. The unions claim the university has about £95m in cash reserves, while also criticisi… [+876 chars]
Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
Pope Leo XIV's recovery from surgery to remove a lower lobe of his lung is "progressing as expected", his doctors have said. The 71-year-old pontiff has started to walk and has "resumed a normal die… [+840 chars]
Teen shot friend by mistake, inquest told
Connor Bell, 17, died two days after being shot with an air rifle at a party in Chineham.
A teenager told an inquest he fatally shot his friend with an air rifle at a house party after mistaking the trigger for the safety catch. Connor Bell, 17, from Tadley, had been drinking with friend… [+1140 chars]
GB men 'on back foot' after Richardson withdrawal, but women take silver
Great Britain's Joe Truman admits Matt Richardson's withdrawal is "not ideal" as they exit the men's team sprint.
Great Britain's Joe Truman said team-mate Matt Richardson's withdrawal was "not ideal" and they had started "on the back foot" as they exited in the first round of the men's team sprint at the World … [+1577 chars]