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'What a morning!' - England's first session to forget at Lord's

After winning the toss, Pakistan take full advantage of the conditions at Lord's, reducing England to 80-4 at lunch on day one of the second Test.

27 Aug 2026 7:06 pm
Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers

About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed, Manchester Airport Group says.

27 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Carragher facing bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

Former Liverpool and England player turned pundit Jamie Carragher faces being declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill.

27 Aug 2026 5:10 pm
A biopic, a coffee brand and dog treats among Dolly Parton's business projects still to come

Dolly worked up until the day she died, her manager says, as her upcoming projects are revealed.

27 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens

The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition.

27 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
Clash over Germany's Nazi past as far-right AfD poised for election breakthrough

Remembering its role in the World Wars is a key aspect of modern Germany's identity but the AfD argues it is time to take a more positive view of the past.

27 Aug 2026 10:45 am
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France

One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.

27 Aug 2026 5:11 am
Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home

Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.

27 Aug 2026 4:38 am
Scottish Highlands benefiting from 'coolcation' trend

Scotland and other northern European nations are seeing more tourists as people avoid the heat.

27 Aug 2026 4:38 am
Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds

The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.

27 Aug 2026 4:37 am
World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

27 Aug 2026 4:37 am
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know

The UK government claimes panels could help homes significantly cut energy bills.

27 Aug 2026 4:36 am
How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts

While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

27 Aug 2026 4:33 am
'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle

Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the 52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.

27 Aug 2026 4:22 am
The Papers: 'Britons lost in Nepal flood' and 'Regal had landed'

The devastating flash flood and mudslides along the Nepal and Tibet border dominates Thursday's papers.

27 Aug 2026 4:03 am
Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers

The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.

27 Aug 2026 3:02 am
Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.

27 Aug 2026 2:59 am
Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary

Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.

27 Aug 2026 2:51 am
Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna

After some early season setbacks, proud Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing Conference League progress.

27 Aug 2026 2:24 am
Canal killer who dismembered victims dies in jail

John Sweeney was serving a whole-life sentence after being convicted in 2011 of the two murders.

27 Aug 2026 1:42 am
Villa close to 65m move for Chelsea's Jackson

The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

27 Aug 2026 1:16 am
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport

A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a homemade incubator carried as hand luggage.

27 Aug 2026 12:49 am
New thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continue

The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.

27 Aug 2026 12:45 am
Littler suffers another setback with semi-final exit at PC28

Luke Littler's hopes of qualifying for the Players Championship finals suffers another setback as he is beaten by Brendan Dolan in the semi-finals of PC28 in Leicester.

27 Aug 2026 12:21 am
The life of Rocky Horror star Tim Curry

English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80.

26 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children

The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.

26 Aug 2026 11:14 pm
Prince Harry and Meghan Land In The UK

What will Prince Harry and Meghans new life in the Cotswolds look like?

26 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
Fundraiser for A66 crash police officers tops 1m

Cleveland Police Federation says it will split the money between the two officers' families.

26 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
'The record will fall' - Werro takes aim at 43-year-old 800m mark

European 800m champion Audrey Werro backs herself to overhaul one of athletics' oldest and most controversial world records.

26 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong for Celtic?

Celtic have now faltered in Champions League qualifying on six occasions in eight years. What are the ramifications this time?

26 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour

The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.

26 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say

A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.

26 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks

The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused heartbreak for those working on the title.

26 Aug 2026 5:55 pm
How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

26 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

The regulator Ofgem says the price cap will increase by 4% in October for millions of households.

26 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Heavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern Nepal

The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.

26 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on

The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

26 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid

Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday at his home in the north of Glasgow.

26 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.

25 Aug 2026 10:19 pm
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.

25 Aug 2026 10:13 pm
Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino

The Irish Football Association says it is ime for change at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.

25 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Man Utd's midfield spending is done - now for a left-back?

After spending 155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back

25 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
Baleba completes 70m Man Utd move from Brighton

Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a 70m deal.

25 Aug 2026 9:25 pm
Is China Replacing Workers With Robots?

And, is Prime Minister Andy Burnham fulfilling his council house building target?

25 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash

The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed.

25 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base

The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Musk Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.

25 Aug 2026 8:48 pm
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?

Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.

25 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Young care leavers dying early a 'national tragedy'

Those leaving care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review reveals.

25 Aug 2026 4:35 pm
China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran

The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

25 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Boy, 3, injured in crocodile attack returns home

The boy's family say he is happy to be home after undergoing seven operations in hospital.

25 Aug 2026 4:18 pm