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Man accused of mass train stabbing admits wounding

Anthony Williams is in court after multiple stabbings on a train that was forced to stop in Huntingdon.

19 Oct 2026 4:52 pm
Israeli police arrest 10 over settler attacks on journalist and diplomats in West Bank

It comes after masked settlers attacked Palestinians and European officials visiting the West Bank during olive harvesting season.

19 Oct 2026 4:04 pm
England manager Wiegman signs contract extension

Sarina Wiegman says she cannot think of a better job in football as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029.

19 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds'

The blaze that killed four men and injured dozens of others spread with alarming speed, accounts suggest.

19 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers

Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020 solved the mystery of the pilot's disappearance.

19 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
Watch: The father and son on opposite sides of Albertas separation vote

Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-knit families.

19 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
'Not in our DNA' - will 3v3 change the future of English football?

Changes have been implemented by the FA from this season with under-7s dropping from playing 5v5 to 3v3 in England - could it help to change the DNA of English football?

19 Oct 2026 11:08 am
The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home

An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children.

19 Oct 2026 10:58 am
How one rule change is altering the face of one-day cricket

One rule change has changed the face of ODI cricket. BBC Sport looks at its impact, who is benefiting and what it could mean for the future.

19 Oct 2026 10:57 am
NHS leaders say maternity care organisation is 'not fit for purpose'

The NHS Alliance said difficult decisions lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.

19 Oct 2026 10:30 am
Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows,' BBC finds

Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.

19 Oct 2026 10:29 am
'Postcode lottery' driving children's inequality in England, commissioner warns

Dame Rachel De Souza's landmark report says children are being failed by a postcode lottery.

19 Oct 2026 10:07 am
Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund'

The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.

19 Oct 2026 10:00 am
France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.

19 Oct 2026 9:46 am
Threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing

The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.

19 Oct 2026 8:11 am
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai

Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.

19 Oct 2026 7:20 am
Burnham says youth employment and training crisis is a 'moral failure'

The UK faces economic catastrophe with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.

19 Oct 2026 7:10 am
Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going

The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.

19 Oct 2026 4:50 am
Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured

Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in some of the worst conditions imaginable.

19 Oct 2026 4:36 am
Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.

19 Oct 2026 2:03 am
Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher'

Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players.

19 Oct 2026 1:25 am
What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base

At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.

18 Oct 2026 11:18 pm
Mbeumo offers Carrick solace as Man Utd winless run goes on

Michael Carrick said he had his headphones on this week so didn't hear the noise around Manchester United, but a 1-1 draw at Leeds means it is six games without a win.

18 Oct 2026 10:54 pm
West Midlands Police officer who accessed police records 2,000 times sacked

A misconduct hearing said many of the records accessed were sensitive and held intimate information.

18 Oct 2026 9:00 pm
Everything a struggle for Fernandes - Leeds v Man Utd ratings

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second-half equaliser means Manchester United have now gone six games without a win for the first time since 2019 - find out who rated highest at Elland Road.

18 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
Watch: Pope thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery

The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.

18 Oct 2026 4:39 pm
Watch: Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops

Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.

18 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion

The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.

18 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting

Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.

18 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named

The flying instructor has been described as a gentleman and an experienced aviator by former students.

18 Oct 2026 3:23 pm
Finucane will 'come back fighting' after missing gold

Emma Finucane says she will come back fighting for gold medals after narrowly missing out on the top step in the Keirin.

18 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
New Zealand avoid World Cup shock against Fiji

New Zealand women are given a World Cup wake-up call after they are forced to come from behind to beat debutants Fiji in their opening game.

18 Oct 2026 1:08 pm
NHS faces more challenging winter than normal, health secretary warns

Yvette Cooper has announced 140m investment in England's urgent care system, after summer heatwaves piled pressure on the NHS.

18 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
After Dubois' dominant win, what's next for heavyweight boxing?

After world champion Daniel Dubois' emphatic win over Fabio Wardley, what's next for the heavyweight division?

18 Oct 2026 11:09 am
A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

18 Oct 2026 10:34 am
Deaths confirmed in major fire at Canada military base

Number of casualties unknown in very, very active and delicate situation in Alberta, says defence minister.

18 Oct 2026 9:30 am
Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine

His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington.

18 Oct 2026 5:36 am
Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year

Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.

18 Oct 2026 4:37 am
The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured

Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.

18 Oct 2026 4:34 am
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

18 Oct 2026 3:03 am
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania

There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.

18 Oct 2026 2:23 am
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as hundreds arrested after France protests

Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.

18 Oct 2026 2:22 am
Reform activist suspended after reportedly saying Muslims cannot be British

The alleged comments were filmed by an undercover reporter for an ITV broadcast: Undercover a Year in Reform

18 Oct 2026 2:19 am
At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India

Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

18 Oct 2026 12:49 am
Manzambi heads Villa to victory at Newcastle

Johan Manzambi heads the winner for Aston Villa against Newcastle, marking manager Unai Emery's 100th Premier League victory.

18 Oct 2026 12:42 am
Tributes to Andrews before Champions Cup matches

Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.

18 Oct 2026 12:38 am
Liverpool come from behind to beat nine-man Brentford

Liverpool come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium as the hosts finish with nine men after red cards for Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt.

18 Oct 2026 12:30 am
Haaland nets double as Man City go six points clear at the top

Manchester City go six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Enzo Maresca's side record a seventh straight league victory with a 3-2 win over Ipswich at the Etihad.

18 Oct 2026 12:30 am
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank

The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a smear campaign.

18 Oct 2026 12:08 am
Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City

Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table.

17 Oct 2026 11:32 pm