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Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?

Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

17 Sep 2026 5:01 am
No fire alarms or sprinklers at Pakistan neonatal unit where fire killed 14, report finds

A firefighter tells the BBC that rescuers had said many doors near the unit were locked, obstructing their route to the babies.

17 Sep 2026 3:33 am
'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog

British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a miracle I'm alive after fellow driver Loek Hartog did everything right when saving him from his blazing car.

16 Sep 2026 10:27 pm
How escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere

BBC Verify's Ben Chu examines what impact rising energy costs could have on the global economy.

16 Sep 2026 9:36 pm
Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks

A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

16 Sep 2026 8:53 pm
Fitzpatrick not '100% comfortable' with tour finals in Dubai

Matt Fitzpatrick says he is not 100% comfortable with the prospect of travelling to Dubai for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in November when he is due to be defending champion.

16 Sep 2026 8:32 pm
Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it may be conscious.

16 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

16 Sep 2026 6:11 pm
Lucy Letby: Families' solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay

The Thirlwall Inquiry found repeated failures by hospital leaders to act on concerns.

16 Sep 2026 5:11 pm
What lies behind Scotland's AI data centre boom

The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront?

16 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
Parents of Southport attack victim 'devastated' by data breach

The Ministry of Justice says an urgent investigation has been launched after court files were accessed.

16 Sep 2026 4:45 pm
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a unique alliance - and there is one clear catalyst.

16 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is quite poor that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.

16 Sep 2026 4:37 pm
Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta

Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

16 Sep 2026 4:25 pm
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death

All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.

16 Sep 2026 4:16 pm
Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?

Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

16 Sep 2026 3:40 pm
Nandy pledges crackdown on 'doxxing' after RNLI volunteers see personal details online

The Culture Secretary condemned how RNLI volunteers and others have had their addresses published online.

16 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'

Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

16 Sep 2026 3:04 pm
Athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Japan's Asian Games, official says

South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.

16 Sep 2026 3:03 pm
Baby born during Harry Potter screening has 'Cineworld' on birth certificate

Elsie Lamb was born in the Cineworld at Broughton, Flintshire, about 40 minutes into the film.

16 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings

The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

16 Sep 2026 2:11 pm
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca

The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a disgraceful act.

16 Sep 2026 2:06 pm
Fernandez signs new London City contract

London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.

16 Sep 2026 2:00 pm
The small fee raising big questions for India's payments revolution

Since its launch in 2016, UPI has become a central part of India's digital payments economy.

16 Sep 2026 1:16 pm
'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off

How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and his fans?

16 Sep 2026 12:19 pm
Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'

Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

16 Sep 2026 5:55 am
OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

16 Sep 2026 5:43 am
The Papers: 'Complete failure to protect babies' and 'Sterling mess'

The landmark public inquiry into Lucy Letby's murders and attempted murders is the focus of several of today's papers.

16 Sep 2026 5:36 am
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

The ad regulator said it had zero-tolerance for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

16 Sep 2026 4:57 am
We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days

Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

16 Sep 2026 4:44 am
'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed

Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

16 Sep 2026 3:56 am
'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win

Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the surreal experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.

16 Sep 2026 3:34 am
Trump's name must stay off Kennedy Center building, judge rules

The ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.

16 Sep 2026 1:00 am
Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit

The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.

15 Sep 2026 11:05 pm
'My son was failed' - Noah Donohoe inquest finds tunnel errors possibly contributed to death

The nine jury members, who had 10 questions to answer, returned their verdict on Tuesday at the end of an inquest which began in January.

15 Sep 2026 10:42 pm
Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented

Plans will be urgently developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.

15 Sep 2026 10:23 pm
Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking

Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.

15 Sep 2026 10:21 pm
Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour

The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

15 Sep 2026 9:31 pm
Reform's Dan Thomas quits as Welsh leader

Reform UK's leader Dan Thomas has resigned as the party's Welsh leader.

15 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
An inquest verdict at last - but many mysteries remain about Noah Donohoe's death

After years of delay, the jury has reached a verdict but some questions remain unanswered over what happened to the 14-year-old.

15 Sep 2026 8:28 pm
Draper decides not to play again this season

Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.

15 Sep 2026 8:04 pm
Number of people claiming key disability benefit hits record high

An ongoing review into Personal Independence Payments (Pip) has found the system is ot fit for purpose.

15 Sep 2026 7:06 pm
Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says

Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.

15 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars pay tribute to late Catherine O'Hara

Tributes were also paid to Dolly Parton, James Van Der Beek and Tim Curry.

15 Sep 2026 5:30 pm
Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots

The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.

15 Sep 2026 5:19 pm
Pokmon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'

Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokmon trading cards.

15 Sep 2026 5:15 pm
Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad

Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.

15 Sep 2026 2:30 am
Police did not collude with Robert Hamill attackers, inquiry finds

Robert Hamill died after he was beaten by loyalists in Portadown, County Armagh.

14 Sep 2026 7:17 pm
Familiar questions for Man Utd, now Carrick must find answers

After one win in four Premier League games, the problems are mounting for Manchester United and manager Michael Carrick.

14 Sep 2026 4:55 pm
'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to Sweeney advert

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

14 Sep 2026 3:13 pm