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A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site

Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

17 Oct 2026 6:11 am
Kartal upsets Svitolina to reach Wuhan semi-finals

Sonay Kartal's winning streak following a long injury lay-off continues as she seals a hard-fought victory over fifth seed Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.

16 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Doctor regrets not going to police earlier about Lucy Letby

Dr Stephen Brearey was the lead neonatal consultant at the hospital where the nurse worked.

16 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
Temperatures to drop for weekend as stormy weather could return next week

A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.

16 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager

How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United.

16 Oct 2026 11:58 am
Does the Premier League 'Big Six' still exist?

For years the Premier League has had a defined 'Big Six', comprised of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur., but could this era be coming to an end?

16 Oct 2026 11:23 am
The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day

Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.

16 Oct 2026 11:01 am
Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings

The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.

16 Oct 2026 10:35 am
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow

BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.

16 Oct 2026 10:30 am
They fled Russia, but the West sent them back

Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.

16 Oct 2026 10:27 am
Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms?

The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.

16 Oct 2026 9:46 am
Three children and teacher killed by 16-year-old at Oregon primary school

The suspect was shot dead by a local community member who followed him into the school, said police.

16 Oct 2026 8:02 am
'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded

Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.

16 Oct 2026 7:06 am
'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'

Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

16 Oct 2026 6:23 am
Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment

This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.

16 Oct 2026 6:16 am
Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children

Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

16 Oct 2026 6:04 am
The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'

The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.

16 Oct 2026 5:46 am
Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming

Reform UK says the party has improved and prioritised its vetting procedures.

16 Oct 2026 5:22 am
India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown

The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

16 Oct 2026 5:00 am
Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says

The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin

16 Oct 2026 4:57 am
Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?

France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.

16 Oct 2026 4:55 am
Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march

The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.

16 Oct 2026 4:31 am
Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues

It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.

16 Oct 2026 4:12 am
Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured

Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

16 Oct 2026 2:42 am
London housing project wins top architecture award

Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.

16 Oct 2026 2:06 am
Why Harry and Meghan's UK relaunch felt so much like a royal engagement

The Duchess of Sussex has not done anything like the day of events in Nottingham for several years on British soil.

16 Oct 2026 1:54 am
Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported

Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.

16 Oct 2026 1:13 am
Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices

A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

16 Oct 2026 12:43 am
Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez issues an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.

15 Oct 2026 11:33 pm
Katie Price 'coached' alleged victim, court told

Kieran Hayler says claims were fabricated amid the breakdown of his marriage.

15 Oct 2026 11:07 pm
Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

15 Oct 2026 11:01 pm
Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits

Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be on the menu in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

15 Oct 2026 10:44 pm
Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand

Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.

15 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York

I reject this document entirely, Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.

15 Oct 2026 10:22 pm
Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion

The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.

15 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected?

Parts of southern England have entered severe drought, while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.

15 Oct 2026 9:12 pm
Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener

Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.

15 Oct 2026 8:37 pm
Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

15 Oct 2026 8:30 pm
Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead

President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.

15 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

15 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest

The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.

15 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case

The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.

15 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
India's 'cockroach' leaders jailed after holding protest

The youth leaders were sent to custody on charges of trespassing at Jantar Mantar, a now denotified protest site.

14 Oct 2026 9:55 am
What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.

14 Oct 2026 6:29 am
MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI

Sir Ken McCallum says more is being done to tackle state threats than since the Cold War - and warns AI could be used to develop drones and bioweapons.

13 Oct 2026 5:30 pm
India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site

Protesters climbed over barricades in central Delhi to demand the election chief resign over revised voter lists.

13 Oct 2026 12:28 pm
Boardroom feud tests trusted Indian business empire

The dispute raises questions about the Indian conglomerate's governance, succession plans and future.

13 Oct 2026 4:40 am
Indian opposition leaders to march to top court to demand election chief resign

The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.

12 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

The leaders, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, had been detained when they arrived in Delhi on Saturday.

11 Oct 2026 11:32 am
'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest

Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.

10 Oct 2026 5:59 pm