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Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo

Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.

26 Oct 2026 9:41 pm
Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak

We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night, the home secretary says while announcing the review.

26 Oct 2026 9:19 pm
Ireland prop Furlong cited over alleged groin grab

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.

26 Oct 2026 7:52 pm
US Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in Japan

Prosecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports.

26 Oct 2026 7:43 pm
Dangerous drivers jailed for mum and girl's deaths

Hardeep Bhachu and Jasskamal Riyat are warned of the 'irreversible' consequences of their actions.

26 Oct 2026 7:16 pm
AI giant Anthropic unveils plans for blockbuster share listing

The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

26 Oct 2026 7:16 pm
Fans prepare to say goodbye as anime series Bleach officially ends

Twenty two years after it first aired, one of the biggest animes of all time is coming to an end.

26 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
What is walking down the newly-pedestrianised Oxford Street like?

The first phase of the overhaul is expected to be finished by spring 2027.

26 Oct 2026 5:20 pm
Consultant doctors in England to strike next month

Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.

26 Oct 2026 5:15 pm
Jordan arrests three men suspected of deadly church attack after shootout

No group has yet said it was behind Friday's shooting attack in the village of Hmoud, which left nine Christians dead.

26 Oct 2026 4:31 pm
Uganda imposes 21-day quarantine on citizens returning from DR Congo

Uganda will also not allow most travellers who have been in DR Congo to transit through the country.

26 Oct 2026 1:48 pm
Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46

Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme.

26 Oct 2026 11:46 am
Antonelli wins in US but has to wait to secure title

Kimi Antonelli needs only two more points to seal his first world title following a dominant victory in the United States Grand Prix.

26 Oct 2026 3:43 am
Anderson stops short of retiring after Lancashire exit

James Anderson expresses sadness at being released by Lancashire, but stopped short of confirming the end of his legendary playing career.

25 Oct 2026 5:33 pm
Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Man City's perfect start

Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park to end their 100% start to the Premier League season.

25 Oct 2026 12:29 am
Bobb's late strike secures Fulham win at Coventry

Fulham's Oscar Bobb scores in the 80th minute against Coventry to earn back-to-back victories in the Premier League.

25 Oct 2026 12:29 am
Man City's leaky defence highlights Donnarumma & Guehi struggles

Manchester City's 100% winning start to the Premier League season comes to an abrupt end against Aston Villa - leaving Enzo Maresca with glaring defensive issues to resolve.

24 Oct 2026 8:35 pm
Police confirm letter received in 2019 with claims about Meghan's father

The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.

24 Oct 2026 5:17 pm
Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits

The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

24 Oct 2026 4:47 pm
Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test

The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

24 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Plan for Northern Olympics to get 7m in Healey's Budget

The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.

24 Oct 2026 4:30 pm
Infantino tells BBC Sport he is backed by 'vast majority' of world football

Fifa President Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.

24 Oct 2026 4:00 pm
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany's recovery will take 'weeks' after collapse

Vincent Kompany remains stable in hospital as doctors run tests following his collapse on Friday, says Bayern Munich director Max Eberl.

24 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Minneapolis withdrawal was 'surrender', Trump's ex-border patrol chief tells BBC

Greg Bovino was the public face of the controversial immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year.

24 Oct 2026 11:01 am
How Brazil's changing working class is reshaping the presidential race

Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.

24 Oct 2026 10:35 am
Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat

Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

24 Oct 2026 9:21 am
Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan's father

Scotland Yard opens an inquiry after the Duchess of Sussex said she was sent a letter containing disturbing allegations.

24 Oct 2026 8:47 am
Tory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQ

Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.

24 Oct 2026 8:22 am
Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack

The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.

24 Oct 2026 7:25 am
UK to invest 100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab

The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

24 Oct 2026 5:35 am
Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up?

Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

24 Oct 2026 4:45 am
Are California voters about to impose world's first 'tax on billionaires'?

Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

24 Oct 2026 4:41 am
The Papers: 'Meghan warned over father' and 'Don't risk Truss-style budget'

Meghan Markle's responds to allegations over her father and PM warned to not risk 'Truss-style' budget leads Saturday's papers.

24 Oct 2026 4:36 am
Britain's posh schools are heading to India for students and profits

Half a dozen elite British schools are chasing growth in India amid a boom in its wealthy population.

24 Oct 2026 4:32 am
Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save

Kaylub Giamanco, has been hailed as a hero for killing a teenager who fatally shot three children and a teacher.

24 Oct 2026 4:17 am
Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?

The BBC goes on board Travoltas old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town.

24 Oct 2026 2:49 am
Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming 'DJ Xara'

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

24 Oct 2026 12:12 am
Trump says Burnham is 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision

The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.

23 Oct 2026 10:57 pm
Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view over ethical concerns

Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian say they have removed human remains from display because of ethical concerns.

23 Oct 2026 8:06 pm
Arsenal fear Saka could be out for two months

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the quadriceps injury he suffered against Bayern Munich.

23 Oct 2026 7:39 pm
Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance

BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.

23 Oct 2026 11:56 am
India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.

21 Oct 2026 11:52 pm
Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry

The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

9 Sep 2026 1:14 pm
Why Indian law students don't want top judge at their graduation ceremony

Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.

18 Aug 2026 9:46 am
Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation

A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.

13 Aug 2026 12:35 pm