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23:55 Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed. Video, 00:00:40Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch. Video, 00:00:30
Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch
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Man jumping over a garden fence. A litany of Waymo cars take up all the space in a street.
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed. Video, 00:00:40
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed
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Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds. Man jumping over a garden fence.
Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch. Video, 00:00:30Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52
Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
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A litany of Waymo cars take up all the space in a street. Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds.
23:40 Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? Video, 00:01:10Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch. Video, 00:00:30
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch
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Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r) A litany of Waymo cars take up all the space in a street.
Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch. Video, 00:00:30Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? Video, 00:01:10
Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
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A litany of Waymo cars take up all the space in a street. Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r)
23:35 US PGA Championship round two - McNealy leads, Rahm in touch, McIlroy moving up US PGA Championship round two: McIlroy back in contention as Smalley and McNealy lead - reaction
23:20 What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases. Video, 00:00:58Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch. Video, 00:00:30
What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch
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Dom Hughes looks straight at the camera. He wears glasses and a white shirt. A litany of Waymo cars take up all the space in a street.
Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis deathJudge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape caseTeenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking gameIn better form than Kane - why Watkins is no longer being 'written off'
George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist Ollie Watkins
The impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game
Referee Don Robertson awards a free-kick during the Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist
23:05 Aston Villa thump Liverpool to seal Champions League spot'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool
Aston Villa confirm their spot in next season's Champions League in style with a thumping win over Liverpool.

 Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.

John McGinn Arne Slot
22:45 If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to the win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.

If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.

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The impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game
Referee Don Robertson awards a free-kick during the Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist
Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking gameThe impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider
George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist Referee Don Robertson awards a free-kick during the Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian
22:25 US PGA Championship round two - McNealy leads, Rahm two back, McIlroy moving up US PGA Championship round two - McNealy leads, Rahm in touch, McIlroy moving up
Man charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillanceThe impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider
John Beaton Referee Don Robertson awards a free-kick during the Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian
22:20 How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political dramaTrump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's XiHow Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
22:05 UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removalsMan sought by police after making antisemitic threats
An overloaded dinghy in the English Channel A lamppost which is blue and says Metropolitan Police in white on each pane
22:00 US PGA Championship round two - McNealy surges into lead, Rahm two back, McIlroy solid US PGA Championship round two - McNealy leads, Rahm two back, McIlroy moving up
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Man charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance Aston Villa secure Champions League spot with win over Liverpool
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John Beaton Ollie Watkins celebrates
Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking gameMan charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance
George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist John Beaton
Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over SpygateNorthampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game
A view of the Riverside Stadium with Middlesbrough's badge on the artificial matting in front of the pitch George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist
21:55 Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossingBritish firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses
British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapsesElectric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing
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Premier League: Aston Villa thump Liverpool to seal Champions League spot - reaction Aston Villa thump Liverpool to seal Champions League spot
Follow reaction as Aston Villa thump Liverpool to confirm their place in next season's Champions League.

 Aston Villa confirm their spot in next season's Champions League in style with a thumping win over Liverpool.

Ollie Watkins John McGinn
21:50 Couple took underage sons abroad for marriageMan arrested after Scottish referee and family put under police surveillance
Nottingham Crown Court entrance John Beaton
Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says ReformCouple took underage sons abroad for marriage
Nigel Farage sitting at a table being interviewed in the jungle Nottingham Crown Court entrance
UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removalsSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
An overloaded dinghy in the English Channel Daniel Craig sits in a car covered in gunshot impacts as he plays James Bond in the 2020 film No Time to Die
New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sueFarage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform
New York Times sign on the front of the newspaper's building in Manhattan (file photo) Nigel Farage sitting at a table being interviewed in the jungle
Ukrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hearsUK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
Undated handout photo issued by the Counter Terrorism Policing of Petro Pochynok, 35, who is charged alongside Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, over a series of fires in north London last spring. An overloaded dinghy in the English Channel
Man arrested after Scottish referee and family put under police surveillanceUkrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hears
John Beaton Undated handout photo issued by the Counter Terrorism Policing of Petro Pochynok, 35, who is charged alongside Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, over a series of fires in north London last spring.
21:40 How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political dramaBeckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first timeHow Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-electionFive Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in MaldivesBurnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
US PGA Championship round two - McNealy surges into lead as McIlroy moves up US PGA Championship round two - McNealy surges into lead, Rahm two back, McIlroy solid
Man charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillanceGuardiola insists he has 'one more year' on Man City deal
John Beaton Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola celebrates with arms aloft on the touchline
Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking gameMan charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance
George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist John Beaton
Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over SpygateNorthampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game
A view of the Riverside Stadium with Middlesbrough's badge on the artificial matting in front of the pitch George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist
Carrick in talks over two-year Man Utd contractMiddlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick A view of the Riverside Stadium with Middlesbrough's badge on the artificial matting in front of the pitch
21:35 Man charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillanceCeltic & Hearts set for titanic title duel
John Beaton Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland and Celtic captain Callum McGregor
Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking gameMan charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance
George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist John Beaton
Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over SpygateNorthampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game
A view of the Riverside Stadium with Middlesbrough's badge on the artificial matting in front of the pitch George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist
Carrick in talks over two-year Man Utd contractMiddlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick A view of the Riverside Stadium with Middlesbrough's badge on the artificial matting in front of the pitch
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League Two play-offs: Salford beat Grimsby in extra time; Notts County also through Carrick in talks over two-year Man Utd contract
Salford celebrate winner Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick
21:25 Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over SpygateMan charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance
A view of the Riverside Stadium with Middlesbrough's badge on the artificial matting in front of the pitch John Beaton
Man charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillanceNorthampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game
John Beaton George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist
Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking gameMiddlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate
George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist A view of the Riverside Stadium with Middlesbrough's badge on the artificial matting in front of the pitch
21:20 Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's XiHow Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political dramaTrump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis deathBritish firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape caseTeenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-electionJudge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in MaldivesBurnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
Couple took underage sons abroad for marriageFive Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government saysCouple took underage sons abroad for marriage
US PGA Championship round two - Three share lead as McIlroy moves up US PGA Championship round two - McNealy surges into lead as McIlroy moves up
Carrick in talks over two-year Man Utd contractNorthampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick George Hendy in a Saints shirt with a clenched fist
I'm a passionate lad and I love it at Everton - PickfordCarrick in talks over two-year Man Utd contract
Wayne Rooney and Jordan Pickford pose in front of a TV screen that has an advert for The Wayne Rooney Show on it Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick
21:10 US PGA Championship round two - Potgieter leads, McIlroy moving up US PGA Championship round two - Three share lead as McIlroy moves up
21:05 Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing Electric motorbike teen detained for killing a grandmother on zebra crossing
Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante groupAlleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities
Katya has long mid-brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing big hoop earrings and has her nose pierced. She has tattooes in the shape of plants and butterflies down one arm. A group of people, some wearing pink, sit on the grass and light candle lights to during the vigil for the little girls death.
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happenedBrutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
Deidre Mathis, who owns the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, Texas Katya has long mid-brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing big hoop earrings and has her nose pierced. She has tattooes in the shape of plants and butterflies down one arm.
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? Video, 00:01:10Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed. Video, 00:00:40
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed
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Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r) Man jumping over a garden fence.
Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed. Video, 00:00:40Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52
Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
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Man jumping over a garden fence. Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds.
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? Video, 00:01:10
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
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Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds. Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r)
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossingHow Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis deathElectric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape caseTeenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political dramaJudge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Man arrested after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance Man charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance
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Partick beat Pars to set up final with St Mirren I'm a passionate lad and I love it at Everton - Pickford
Partick Thistle players celebrating Wayne Rooney and Jordan Pickford pose in front of a TV screen that has an advert for The Wayne Rooney Show on it
League Two play-offs: Salford beat Grimsby in extra time; Notts County heading through League Two play-offs: Salford beat Grimsby in extra time; Notts County also through
Kallum Cesay scores Salford celebrate winner
21:00 Man arrested after Scottish referee and family put under police surveillanceBritish firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses
John Beaton Two Red Arrows jets, travelling in opposite directions, pass each other within a whisker. One aircraft trails blue smoke, the other red smoke.
Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdogMan arrested after Scottish referee and family put under police surveillance
Lord Mandelson walking his dog John Beaton
Premier League: McGinn scores stunner as Aston Villa lead 4-2 against Liverpool Premier League: Aston Villa thump Liverpool to seal Champions League spot - reaction
Follow live as fifth-placed Aston Villa host fourth-placed Liverpool in the Premier League.

 Follow reaction as Aston Villa thump Liverpool to confirm their place in next season's Champions League.

Ollie Watkins Ollie Watkins
Watch: Reaction as Partick beat Dunfermline to set up Premiership play-off final with St Mirren Partick beat Pars to set up final with St Mirren
20:55 A composite for Angela Rayner getting out of a car dressed in green trousers, cream blazer and green sunglasses, Andy Burnham jogging with airpods in, a blue sports top, black shorts and orange trainers and Wes Streeting walking in a blue suit, blue shirt and burgundy tie. A composite for Angela Rayner getting out of a car dressed in green trousers, cream blazer and green sunglasses, Andy Burnham jogging with airpods in, a blue sports top, black shorts and orange trainers and Wes Streeting walking in a blue suit, blue shirt and burgundy tie.
Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis deathElectric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossingTeenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape caseHow Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government saysWhat does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
Premier League: McGinn stunner puts Aston Villa 4-1 up against sorry Liverpool Premier League: McGinn scores stunner as Aston Villa lead 4-2 against Liverpool
League Two play-offs: Salford go ahead in extra time; Notts County heading through League Two play-offs: Salford beat Grimsby in extra time; Notts County heading through
Salford City Kallum Cesay scores
20:50 Premier League: Watkins puts Aston Villa 3-1 up against Liverpool in thrilling second half Premier League: McGinn stunner puts Aston Villa 4-1 up against sorry Liverpool
League Two play-offs: Salford v Grimsby in extra time; Notts lead Chesterfield on aggregate League Two play-offs: Salford go ahead in extra time; Notts County heading through
Grimsby celebrate scoring Salford City
20:45 Watch: Partick lead Dunfermline in Scottish Premiership play-off decider Watch: Reaction as Partick beat Dunfermline to set up Premiership play-off final with St Mirren
Partick Thistle players celebrating Partick Thistle players celebrating
20:40 Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante groupHow China critics in Maga movement reacted to Trump's Beijing trip
Katya has long mid-brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing big hoop earrings and has her nose pierced. She has tattooes in the shape of plants and butterflies down one arm. Trump holding Xi's arm during his visit to Beijing.
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happenedBrutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
Deidre Mathis, who owns the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, Texas Katya has long mid-brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing big hoop earrings and has her nose pierced. She has tattooes in the shape of plants and butterflies down one arm.
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Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r) Deidre Mathis, who owns the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, Texas
20:35 What does Makerfield think of by-election and can Burnham win?How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
An aerial view of Ashton-in-Makerfield A composite for Angela Rayner getting out of a car dressed in green trousers, cream blazer and green sunglasses, Andy Burnham jogging with airpods in, a blue sports top, black shorts and orange trainers and Wes Streeting walking in a blue suit, blue shirt and burgundy tie.
Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis deathJudge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
A teenage boy on a blue shirt looks directly at the camera. He is leaning on a gate with a blue sky above Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court on May 13, 2026, in New York City.
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape caseElectric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing
Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court on May 13, 2026, in New York City. Gloria Stephenson smiling into the camera. She has short, white hair and is wearing light pink lipstick, gold hoop earrings and a white top. She looks to be sitting in a restaurant.
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department saysTeenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
Lebanese army soldiers man a checkpoint in Beirut, Lebanon, on 14 May 2026 A teenage boy on a blue shirt looks directly at the camera. He is leaning on a gate with a blue sky above
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossingIsrael and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
Gloria Stephenson smiling into the camera. She has short, white hair and is wearing light pink lipstick, gold hoop earrings and a white top. She looks to be sitting in a restaurant. Lebanese army soldiers man a checkpoint in Beirut, Lebanon, on 14 May 2026
What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisisWhat Makerfield thinks of by-election - and if Burnham can win
There's a chance Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM.

 Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his visit to a police station in Lambeth, south London. Picture date: Friday May 15, 2026. He is wearing a dark suit and light shirt and is against the backdrop of a Metropolitan Police sign. An aerial view of Ashton-in-Makerfield
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Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r) Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his visit to a police station in Lambeth, south London. Picture date: Friday May 15, 2026. He is wearing a dark suit and light shirt and is against the backdrop of a Metropolitan Police sign.
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Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change? Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
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A treated collage of King Charles and Andrew mountbatten-windsor Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r)
Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC findsRoyal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
A composite graphic shows a hand holding a phone with an AI-generated image of a man in traditional Islamic clothing, including a red-and-white headdress, addressing the UK Parliament, with several others in similar clothing sitting on the green benches. The video has a caption saying "UK Sharia Law". A treated collage of King Charles and Andrew mountbatten-windsor
Premier League: Watkins restores Aston Villa lead over Liverpool after Szoboszlai slip Premier League: Watkins puts Aston Villa 3-1 up against Liverpool in thrilling second half
20:30 US PGA Championship round two - Potgieter leads, McIlroy makes early birdies US PGA Championship round two - Potgieter leads, McIlroy moving up
20:25 Liverpool Ollie Watkins
20:20 Premier League: Van Dijk heads Liverpool level early in second half at Aston Villa Premier League: Watkins restores Aston Villa lead over Liverpool after Szoboszlai slip
Aston Villa Liverpool
Watch: Partick draw level with Dunfermline in Scottish Premiership play-off decider Watch: Partick lead Dunfermline in Scottish Premiership play-off decider
Partick's Alex Samuel and Dunfermline's Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen Partick Thistle players celebrating
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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

 There's a chance Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM.

Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r) Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his visit to a police station in Lambeth, south London. Picture date: Friday May 15, 2026. He is wearing a dark suit and light shirt and is against the backdrop of a Metropolitan Police sign.
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Katya has long mid-brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing big hoop earrings and has her nose pierced. She has tattooes in the shape of plants and butterflies down one arm. Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r)
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happenedBrutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
Deidre Mathis, who owns the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, Texas Katya has long mid-brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing big hoop earrings and has her nose pierced. She has tattooes in the shape of plants and butterflies down one arm.
Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC findsUS hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
A composite graphic shows a hand holding a phone with an AI-generated image of a man in traditional Islamic clothing, including a red-and-white headdress, addressing the UK Parliament, with several others in similar clothing sitting on the green benches. The video has a caption saying "UK Sharia Law". Deidre Mathis, who owns the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, Texas
The Highland football team hoping to be the UK's most northerly professional clubAnti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
Mary Stewart has blonde hair and is wearing a red and black patterned jacket over a white top. She is smiling as she stands outside at Brora Rangers' ground. A composite graphic shows a hand holding a phone with an AI-generated image of a man in traditional Islamic clothing, including a red-and-white headdress, addressing the UK Parliament, with several others in similar clothing sitting on the green benches. The video has a caption saying "UK Sharia Law".
Premier League: Aston Villa lead Liverpool through superb Rogers strike Premier League: Van Dijk heads Liverpool level early in second half at Aston Villa
League Two play-offs: Grimsby level on aggregate at Salford; Notts County 0-0 Chesterfield League Two play-offs: Salford v Grimsby in extra time; Notts lead Chesterfield on aggregate
20:10 Man arrested after referee John Beaton and family put under police surveillance Man arrested after Scottish referee and family put under police surveillance
Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases. Video, 00:00:58
Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria' Dom Hughes looks straight at the camera. He wears glasses and a white shirt.
Premier League: Rogers curls Aston Villa 1-0 up against Liverpool Premier League: Aston Villa lead Liverpool through superb Rogers strike
Aston Villa Aston Villa
20:05 What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape caseWhat does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossingJudge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government saysCouple took underage sons abroad for marriage
Couple took underage sons abroad for marriageEleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Notts County v Chesterfield match action Grimsby celebrate scoring
20:00 Charlie Gilmour celebrates after scoring for Dunfermline Athletic against Partick Thistle Partick's Alex Samuel and Dunfermline's Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen
19:55 Watch: Dunfermline lead Partick in Scottish Premiership play-off decider Watch: Partick draw level with Dunfermline in Scottish Premiership play-off decider
League Two play-offs second legs: Grimsby level at Salford; Notts County 0-0 Chesterfield League Two play-offs: Grimsby level on aggregate at Salford; Notts County 0-0 Chesterfield
Daniel Udoh celebrates scoring Notts County v Chesterfield match action
19:50 Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape caseWhat does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department saysCouple took underage sons abroad for marriage
Aston Villa v Liverpool Aston Villa
League Two play-offs second legs: Salford lead Grimsby, Notts County 0-0 Chesterfield League Two play-offs second legs: Grimsby level at Salford; Notts County 0-0 Chesterfield
19:45 Premier League: Aston Villa host Liverpool as both look to confirm Champions League spot Premier League: Rogers curls Aston Villa 1-0 up against Liverpool
19:40 Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in MaldivesElectric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing
Two women and a man on the right - a composite image of three of the victims of a diving tragedy in Italy Gloria Stephenson smiling into the camera. She has short, white hair and is wearing light pink lipstick, gold hoop earrings and a white top. She looks to be sitting in a restaurant.
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government saysFive Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, wears a Unite the Kingdom beanie at a protest Two women and a man on the right - a composite image of three of the victims of a diving tragedy in Italy
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossingEleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Gloria Stephenson smiling into the camera. She has short, white hair and is wearing light pink lipstick, gold hoop earrings and a white top. She looks to be sitting in a restaurant. Activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, wears a Unite the Kingdom beanie at a protest
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The agreement pushes for a new approach to the continent's main human rights treaty to tackle modern migration pressures.

 The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.

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19:15 If the mayor goes on to win the by-election he would be able to a launch a leadership challenge against the PM.

If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to the win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.

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    The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.

    		 The agreement pushes for a new approach to the continent's main human rights treaty to tackle modern migration pressures.

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    18:40 New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sueCouple took underage sons abroad for marriage
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    Burnham allowed to run for selection in Makerfield by-election, Labour's ruling body says Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
    The Greater Manchester mayor still needs to be selected as the local party's candidate.

    		 If the mayor goes on to win the by-election he would be able to a launch a leadership challenge against the PM.

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    UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

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    18:25 New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sueElectric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing
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    Middlesbrough demand Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-offs over spying allegations.

    		 Follow live as fifth-placed Aston Villa host fourth-placed Liverpool in the Premier League.

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    17:35 Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52Watch: Drug dealer jumps fences and hides in shed. Video, 00:00:40
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    Lucy Powell says she supports the Greater Manchester mayor's bid to become an MP, with Labour yet to confirm its candidate for a Makerfield by-election.

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    15:50 Added 1:12 Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites? A person swims in a lake
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    Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first timeTeenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
    What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisisUK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
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    15:20 What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisisWhat does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
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    The potential challengers to Keir StarmerUK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
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    Andy Burnham looks serious while standing in front of a blue and purple background. Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham seen in a split image
    15:15 Streeting Burnham Wes Streeting leaves 10 Downing St on 13 May
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    15:05 Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante groupUK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
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    14:55 Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in MaldivesTeenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
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    Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA saysBeckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
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    14:50 Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante groupTrump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan
    Katya has long mid-brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing big hoop earrings and has her nose pierced. She has tattooes in the shape of plants and butterflies down one arm. Xi and Trump walk under a decorated ceiling
    Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on TaiwanFive Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
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    Golders Green attack suspect to stand trial next year'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
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    UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressureWeekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?
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    14:30 Lucy Powell says she "fully supports" the Greater Manchester mayor's bid to become an MP, with Labour yet to confirm its candidate for the Makerfield by-election.

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    14:25 The ex-health secretary resigned on Thursday, criticising the PM's leadership. Meanwhile, Lucy Powell says she supports Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP.

    		 Lucy Powell says she "fully supports" the Greater Manchester mayor's bid to become an MP, with Labour yet to confirm its candidate for the Makerfield by-election.

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    Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
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    Man with sunglasses smiles into the camera. Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r)
    Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned. Video, 00:00:29
    Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned
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    Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds. Man with sunglasses smiles into the camera.
    Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52
    Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
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    An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria' Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds.
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision?
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    Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom. An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria'
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54Why is Donald Trump visiting China now? BBC explains. Video, 00:01:11
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Why is Donald Trump visiting China now? BBC explains
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    A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk. Split screen of Donald Trump wearing a suit and yellow tie on the left, BBC correspondent Laura Bicker wearing a blue blazer in the middle, and Xi Jinping wearing a suit and blue tie on the right
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    13:55 Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis
    Andy Burnham at a charity football match at Broadhurst Park in Moston, England Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his visit to a police station in Lambeth, south London. Picture date: Friday May 15, 2026. He is wearing a dark suit and light shirt and is against the backdrop of a Metropolitan Police sign.
    Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top jobAnalysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
    Andy Burnham Andy Burnham at a charity football match at Broadhurst Park in Moston, England
    At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime ministerThe potential challengers to Keir Starmer
    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer adjusts his glasses as he speaks in Downing Street, Westminster, London, in April 2026 Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham seen in a split image
    The potential challengers to Keir StarmerAndy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job
    Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham seen in a split image Andy Burnham
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    Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
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    US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping (R) sit on chairs in a room with ornamental Chinese decorations and furniture Split screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r)
    Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned. Video, 00:00:29
    Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned
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    Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds. Man with sunglasses smiles into the camera.
    Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52
    Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
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    An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria' Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds.
    Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned. Video, 00:00:29Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58
    Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision?
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    Man with sunglasses smiles into the camera. An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria'
    Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
    UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removalsAnalysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
    13:40 Streeting backs Burnham for Makerfield by-election, saying he has 'best chance of winning' Streeting would stand in any leadership contest, ally tells BBC, as deputy Labour leader backs Burnham
    The former health secretary says "we need our best players on the pitch", as Labour's deputy leader also backs the Greater Manchester mayor.

    		 The former health secretary resigned on Thursday, saying he had "lost confidence" in the prime minister's leadership.

    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned. Video, 00:00:29
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Driver films himself doing 119mph while banned
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    Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom. Man with sunglasses smiles into the camera.
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
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    A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk. Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom.
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb'
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    Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters. A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk.
    A smiling Nigel Farage walks through a jungle clearing in a blue T-shirt and red shorts Nigel Farage sitting at a table being interviewed in the jungle
    13:35 Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante groupBeckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
    Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first timeBrutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
    NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admitsUK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
    UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removalsNHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
    13:25 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision?
    2:06 0:58
    Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom. An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria'
    Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06
    Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
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    An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria' Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom.
    Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC findsUK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
    'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedAnti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
    Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginMeningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
    13:20 Beckhams and Gallagher brothers make Sunday Times Rich List Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
    13:15 Beckhams and Gallagher brothers make Sunday Times Rich List Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
    British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandalFarage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform
    A prepayment meter A smiling Nigel Farage walks through a jungle clearing in a blue T-shirt and red shorts
    CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsensBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
    Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by A prepayment meter
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsCIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
    Delta Goodrem Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by
    13:10 Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision?
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    A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk. An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria'
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb'
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    Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters. A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk.
    Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
    0:58 0:34
    An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria' Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters.
    'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedAnti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
    Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
    Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsMeningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
    Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA saysSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    13:05 Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed
    Beckhams and Gallagher brothers make Sunday Times Rich List Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
    Composite image of Victoria and David Beckham, and Liam and Noel Gallagher Image of a 12 year old girl
    UK backs European plan to accelerate illegal migration removals UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
    'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sitesBeckhams and Gallagher brothers make Sunday Times Rich List
    A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire. Composite image of Victoria and David Beckham, and Liam and Noel Gallagher
    British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
    A prepayment meter A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire.
    CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsensBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
    Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by A prepayment meter
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsCIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
    Delta Goodrem Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by
    Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beefAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Singer Drake performing on stage - he holds a mic close to his mouth and wears a pale blue waistcoat with an owl brooch on it, and there are pastel plastic bracelets on his wrist - he also has large tattoos visible on his arm Delta Goodrem
    New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR CongoDrake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef
    Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle Singer Drake performing on stage - he holds a mic close to his mouth and wears a pale blue waistcoat with an owl brooch on it, and there are pastel plastic bracelets on his wrist - he also has large tattoos visible on his arm
    12:55 Streeting Burnham Burnham
    'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sitesUK backs European plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
    A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire. An overloaded dinghy in the English Channel
    British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
    A prepayment meter A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire.
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
    Delta Goodrem A prepayment meter
    Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beefAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Singer Drake performing on stage - he holds a mic close to his mouth and wears a pale blue waistcoat with an owl brooch on it, and there are pastel plastic bracelets on his wrist - he also has large tattoos visible on his arm Delta Goodrem
    New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR CongoDrake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef
    Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle Singer Drake performing on stage - he holds a mic close to his mouth and wears a pale blue waistcoat with an owl brooch on it, and there are pastel plastic bracelets on his wrist - he also has large tattoos visible on his arm
    Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for NetflixNew outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
    Prince Harry in 2012 wearing a green helmet attached to an eyepiece that is over one eye and a mouthpiece in front of his mouth Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle
    Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?Beckhams and Gallagher brothers make Sunday Times Rich List
    Beckhams and Gallagher brothers make Sunday Times Rich List Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginMeningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
    12:50 BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City. Video, 00:01:50Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision? Video, 00:00:58
    BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision?
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    Lucy Williamson standing in front of a Jerusalem Day flag march in Israel An image of a yellow sign with a picture of a kangaroo that reads 'no kangaroos in Austria'
    12:35 NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admitsBeckhams and Gallagher brothers make Sunday Times Rich List
    'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedNHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
    Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
    Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announcedAnti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsTrump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced
    Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA saysAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    12:25 Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beefCIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
    Singer Drake performing on stage - he holds a mic close to his mouth and wears a pale blue waistcoat with an owl brooch on it, and there are pastel plastic bracelets on his wrist - he also has large tattoos visible on his arm Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by
    CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsensDrake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef
    Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by Singer Drake performing on stage - he holds a mic close to his mouth and wears a pale blue waistcoat with an owl brooch on it, and there are pastel plastic bracelets on his wrist - he also has large tattoos visible on his arm
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginNew outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
    Daniel Craig sits in a car covered in gunshot impacts as he plays James Bond in the 2020 film No Time to Die Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle
    First minister spent election result night at Premier Inn after forgetting his keysHarry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for Netflix
    Ap Iorwerth was able to celebrate with his father on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay with crowds in the background Prince Harry in 2012 wearing a green helmet attached to an eyepiece that is over one eye and a mouthpiece in front of his mouth
    New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR CongoSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle Daniel Craig sits in a car covered in gunshot impacts as he plays James Bond in the 2020 film No Time to Die
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsCoffee chain sorry for banning teens revising for school exams
    A man dressed as Terry Wogan, sat in a big golden thrown, interviews a man and woman dressed as Tony and Cherie Blair. A Coffi Lab cafe on the corner of a street. The building is red brick with grey signage. White chairs are outside.
    12:20 'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sitesBeckhams and Gallagher brothers make Sunday Times Rich List
    A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire. Composite image of Victoria and David Beckham, and Liam and Noel Gallagher
    Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
    David and Victoria Beckham at the Victoria Beckham World Premiere in London in October 2025 A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire.
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    • 'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedNHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
    NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginMeningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
    Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA saysSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    12:15 First minister spent election result night at hotel after forgetting his keys First minister spent election result night at Premier Inn after forgetting his keys
    12:10 'He's a nice man': Trump asked if Starmer should quit. 00:00:34, play video Trump asked if Starmer should quit. 00:00:34, play video
    'He's a nice man': Trump asked if Starmer should quit Trump asked if Starmer should quit
    Trump speaking in Air Force One Trump speaking in Air Force One
    Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up. Video, 00:01:48BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City. Video, 00:01:50
    Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City
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    Chris Mason appearing next to Wes Street and Keir Starmer Lucy Williamson standing in front of a Jerusalem Day flag march in Israel
    CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsensBoy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war
    The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

    		 Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.

    Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by Four uniformed French police stand in front of a row of cars, with a police tape in the foreground, near the scene of the shooting of three boys in the city of Nantes.
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginCIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
    Daniel Craig sits in a car covered in gunshot impacts as he plays James Bond in the 2020 film No Time to Die Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by
    First minister spent election night win at Premier Inn after forgetting his keysSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    Ap Iorwerth was able to celebrate with his father on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay with crowds in the background Daniel Craig sits in a car covered in gunshot impacts as he plays James Bond in the 2020 film No Time to Die
    New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR CongoFirst minister spent election result night at hotel after forgetting his keys
    Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle Ap Iorwerth was able to celebrate with his father on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay with crowds in the background
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsNew outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
    A man dressed as Terry Wogan, sat in a big golden thrown, interviews a man and woman dressed as Tony and Cherie Blair. Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysHundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
    Leader of the Green Party Zach Polanski is pictured wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiling. A man dressed as Terry Wogan, sat in a big golden thrown, interviews a man and woman dressed as Tony and Cherie Blair.
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsTrump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced
    Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announcedAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
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    Labour deputy leader: 'I fully support Burnham' 00:01:06, play video 'He's a nice man': Trump asked if Starmer should quit. 00:00:34, play video
    Labour deputy leader: 'I fully support Burnham' 'He's a nice man': Trump asked if Starmer should quit
    Powell speaking at Fire Brigade union Trump speaking in Air Force One
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    • 11:55 Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsNHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA saysTrump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced
    Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announcedSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admitsMeningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
    11:50 A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire. A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire.
    Drake performs on stage, holding a microphone to his mouth. He's pointing at a fan in the crowd with his free hand. He wears a black leather vest over a black t-shirt. Singer Drake performing on stage - he holds a mic close to his mouth and wears a pale blue waistcoat with an owl brooch on it, and there are pastel plastic bracelets on his wrist - he also has large tattoos visible on his arm
    11:40 US President Donald Trump (R) speaks with China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping (R) sit on chairs in a room with ornamental Chinese decorations and furniture
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    • Added 1:06 Is Hull City spy-proof? Phillip Norton wearing a hat with green foliage dangling down. He is crouching behind bouquets of flowers.
    • 'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedAnalysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
    Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysTrump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced
    British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandalNHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
    11:35 US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. US President Donald Trump (R) speaks with China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026.
    Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up. Video, 00:01:48'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06
    Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
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    Chris Mason appearing next to Wes Street and Keir Starmer Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom.
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb'
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    Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom. A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk.
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up. Video, 00:01:48
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up
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    A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk. Chris Mason appearing next to Wes Street and Keir Starmer
    11:30 British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandalBeckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman
    A prepayment meter David and Victoria Beckham at the Victoria Beckham World Premiere in London in October 2025
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
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    Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsmanAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    David and Victoria Beckham at the Victoria Beckham World Premiere in London in October 2025 Delta Goodrem
    11:20 'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sitesTrump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced
    A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.
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    Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks in Beijing, but no deals announced Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
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    Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in MaldivesAnti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
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    Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC findsNHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
    A composite graphic shows a hand holding a phone with an AI-generated image of a man in traditional Islamic clothing, including a red-and-white headdress, addressing the UK Parliament, with several others in similar clothing sitting on the green benches. The video has a caption saying "UK Sharia Law". Bunches of flowers and teddies lined up against a wall next to a road sign reading Tithebarn Road.
    British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
    A prepayment meter A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire.
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
    Delta Goodrem A prepayment meter
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Leader of the Green Party Zach Polanski is pictured wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiling. Delta Goodrem
    Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up. Video, 00:01:48Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52
    Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
    1:48 0:52
    Chris Mason appearing next to Wes Street and Keir Starmer Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds.
    Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown. Video, 00:00:52Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up. Video, 00:01:48
    Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up
    0:52 1:48
    Two bulldozers scoop up the destroyed motorbikes and mopeds. Chris Mason appearing next to Wes Street and Keir Starmer
    AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi bossNew outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
    A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office. Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle
    New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR CongoHundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
    Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle A man dressed as Terry Wogan, sat in a big golden thrown, interviews a man and woman dressed as Tony and Cherie Blair.
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsZack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
    A man dressed as Terry Wogan, sat in a big golden thrown, interviews a man and woman dressed as Tony and Cherie Blair. Leader of the Green Party Zach Polanski is pictured wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiling.
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginAnti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
    Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC findsSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
    11:15 Daniel Craig in a suit as James Bond Daniel Craig sits in a car covered in gunshot impacts as he plays James Bond in the 2020 film No Time to Die
    11:05 Ap Iorwerth was able to celebrate with his father on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay with crowds in the background Ap Iorwerth was able to celebrate with his father on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay with crowds in the background
    A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street A man dressed as Terry Wogan, sat in a big golden thrown, interviews a man and woman dressed as Tony and Cherie Blair.
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelledProfessor Hannah Fry explores the technology of the future
    Why did the England football team not fulfill their potential at the World Cup?

    		 Meet the people on the cusp of revolutionary breakthroughs

    England 2006: The Golden Generation The Future with Hannah Fry
    England 2006: The Golden Generation The Future with Hannah Fry
    England 2006: The Golden Generation The Future with Hannah Fry
    Why golf is losing its swing as cycling gains momentumThe story of football and Englishness from 1966 to today
    In the Rough: Golf's Uncertain Future The History Podcast
    In the Rough: Golf's Uncertain Future The History Podcast
    In the Rough: Golf's Uncertain Future The History Podcast: Sixty Years of Hurt
    A Bafta-winning story of music and resistance in AuschwitzThe Smoggie Queens are back with more out and proud comedy
    The Last Musician of Auschwitz Smoggie Queens
    The Last Musician of Auschwitz Smoggie Queens
    The Last Musician of Auschwitz Smoggie Queens
    Relive Billie Eilish’s electrifying 2019 set in MiddlesbroughThe discovery of the world’s most complete T-rex fossil in 1990
    BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend Witness History
    BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend Witness History
    BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend: Billie Eilish (Middlesbrough 2019) Witness History
    The relatable, warm-hearted Scottish comedy returnsFollow the police's frantic, gut-wrenching search for missing people
    Only Child Reported Missing
    Only Child Reported Missing
    Only Child S2 Reported Missing
    Hunt for a new people-smuggling boss who is running routes into the UKUnpack the latest episode with Jack Remmington, Ash Holme, and Betty
    Intrigue Race Across the World: The Detour
    Intrigue Race Across the World: The Detour
    11:00 AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi bossFirst minister spent election night win at Premier Inn after forgetting his keys
    A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office. Ap Iorwerth was able to celebrate with his father on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay with crowds in the background
    First minister spent election night win at Premier Inn after forgetting his keysAI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
    Rhun ap Iorwerth, a man with short brown hair in a blue suit A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office.
    Colorised transmission electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (in gold) with other cells in green Female nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle
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    • Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginDrake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef
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    AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi bossSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office. Daniel Craig in a suit as James Bond
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysAI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
    Leader of the Green Party Zach Polanski is pictured wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiling. A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office.
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsFirst minister spent election night win at Premier Inn after forgetting his keys
    A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street Rhun ap Iorwerth, a man with short brown hair in a blue suit
    New Zealand's Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham PalaceNew outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
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    New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR CongoHundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
    Colorised transmission electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (in gold) with other cells in green A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginAnalysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
    Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC findsAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsAnti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
    British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandalMeningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysWeekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?
    Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
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    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginCIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
    Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.

    		 The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

    Daniel Craig in a suit as James Bond Crumbling and damaged residential buildings line the streets of Havana with car driving by
    AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi bossSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office. Daniel Craig in a suit as James Bond
    CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsensAI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
    A man cooks with firewood during a blackout in Havana on May 13, 2026. A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office.
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
    'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
    British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandalZack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
    10:35 The princess sits on a log with two children on her left and three to her right. She has her hand the back of one boy who has short fair hair and is dressed in a grey top and navy blue jeans and trainers The princess sits on a log with two children on her left and three to her right. She has her hand the back of one boy who has short fair hair and is dressed in a grey top and navy blue jeans and trainers
    10:30 Overseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC finds Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
    Powell: I fully support Burnham's return to Parliament. 00:01:06, play video Labour deputy leader: 'I fully support Burnham' 00:01:06, play video
    Powell: I fully support Burnham's return to Parliament Labour deputy leader: 'I fully support Burnham'
    Powell speaking at Fire Brigade union Powell speaking at Fire Brigade union
    Catherine meets children in Italy The princess sits on a log with two children on her left and three to her right. She has her hand the back of one boy who has short fair hair and is dressed in a grey top and navy blue jeans and trainers
    Overseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC finds Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
    10:25 British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandalOverseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC finds
    A prepayment meter A composite graphic shows a hand holding a phone with an AI-generated image of a man in traditional Islamic clothing, including a red-and-white headdress, addressing the UK Parliament, with several others in similar clothing sitting on the green benches. The video has a caption saying "UK Sharia Law".
    Overseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC findsMeningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
    A composite graphic shows a hand holding a phone with an AI-generated image of a man in traditional Islamic clothing, including a red-and-white headdress, addressing the UK Parliament, with several others in similar clothing sitting on the green benches. The video has a caption saying "UK Sharia Law". Entrance sign and buildings of Henley College
    Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA saysBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
    Entrance sign and buildings of Henley College A prepayment meter
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginBeckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman
    Daniel Craig in a suit as James Bond David and Victoria Beckham at the Victoria Beckham World Premiere in London in October 2025
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    Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden. 00:00:45, play video Why is Elon Musk with Trump in China? 00:01:19, play video
    Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden Why is Elon Musk with Trump in China?
    Xi and Trump walk through Zhongnanhai garden. Elon Musk stands on a red carpet and wears a suit.
    Added 0:45 Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden Xi and Trump walk through Zhongnanhai garden.
    • Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsmanSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

    		 Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.

    David and Victoria Beckham at the Victoria Beckham World Premiere in London in October 2025 Daniel Craig in a suit as James Bond
    'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
    10:20 Burnham to attempt return to Parliament as Starmer ally tells BBC of 'dreadful week' Streeting backs Burnham for Makerfield by-election, saying he has 'best chance of winning'
    Housing Secretary Steve Reed urges his colleagues to "take a breath" as the prime minister faces a drawn-out wait for a potential leadership challenge.

    		 The former health secretary says "we need our best players on the pitch", as Labour's deputy leader also backs the Greater Manchester mayor.

    Starmer and Burnham pictured at Downing Street in 2024 burnham
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsMeningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
    Delta Goodrem Entrance sign and buildings of Henley College
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Leader of the Green Party Zach Polanski is pictured wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiling. Delta Goodrem
    'I fully support Burnham coming back to Parliament' - Powell. 00:01:06, play video Powell: I fully support Burnham's return to Parliament. 00:01:06, play video
    'I fully support Burnham coming back to Parliament' - Powell Powell: I fully support Burnham's return to Parliament
    Powell speaking at Fire Brigade union Powell speaking at Fire Brigade union
    0:20 0:45
    UK Eurovision entrant 'here for the ride' 00:00:20, play video Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden. 00:00:45, play video
    UK Eurovision entrant 'here for the ride' Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden
    Look Mum No Computer performing behind a piano, wearing a pink jumpsuit Xi and Trump walk through Zhongnanhai garden.
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    Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden. 00:00:45, play video UK Eurovision entrant 'here for the ride' 00:00:20, play video
    Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden UK Eurovision entrant 'here for the ride'
    Xi and Trump walk through Zhongnanhai garden. Look Mum No Computer performing behind a piano, wearing a pink jumpsuit
    One dead and two ill after meningitis casesCIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
    Entrance sign and buildings of Henley College A man cooks with firewood during a blackout in Havana on May 13, 2026.
    CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsensZack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
    A man cooks with firewood during a blackout in Havana on May 13, 2026. Leader of the Green Party Zach Polanski is pictured wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiling.
    10:10 U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a friendship walk through Zhongnanhai Garden with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a friendship walk through Zhongnanhai Garden with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China
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    World's first laughing gas breathalyser trialled. 00:00:37, play video Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden. 00:00:45, play video
    World's first laughing gas breathalyser trialled Xi and Trump tour Zhongnanhai garden
    Two women, one in Police uniform and the other in a Police high-viz hold a breathalyser and smile at the camera. Xi and Trump walk through Zhongnanhai garden.
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    • 10:05 The monarchy’s finances have long been protected by tradition. Now experts say the public are demanding for more transparency

    		The monarchy faces an unusual cut in public funding and at the same an increase in demands for more financial transparency.

    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
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    A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk. Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters.
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb'
    0:34 0:54
    Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters. A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk.
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsOverseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC finds
    Overseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC findsAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals'Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?
    09:55 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a friendship walk through Zhongnanhai Garden with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China
    09:45 The Papers: 'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals''She is strong and kind': How Italians have reacted to Catherine on her trip
    The headline on the front page of the Financial Times reads: “Starmer's battle begins as Burnham handed route back to Westminster”. The headline on the front page of the Metro reads: “Rivals”. Catherine meets children in Italy
    'She is strong and kind': How Italians have reacted to Catherine on her tripThe Highland football team hoping to be the UK's most northerly professional club
    Catherine meets children in Italy Mary Stewart has blonde hair and is wearing a red and black patterned jacket over a white top. She is smiling as she stands outside at Brora Rangers' ground.
    US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happenedWeekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?
    Deidre Mathis, who owns the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, Texas Dog carrying a letter in its mouth as it jumps over a log
    Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
    Dog carrying a letter in its mouth as it jumps over a log Deidre Mathis, who owns the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, Texas
    AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi bossBeckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman
    Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

    		 Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

    A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office. David and Victoria Beckham at the Victoria Beckham World Premiere in London in October 2025
    CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsensAI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
    A man cooks with firewood during a blackout in Havana on May 13, 2026. A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office.
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsOne dead and two ill after meningitis cases
    A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street Entrance sign and buildings of Henley College
    One dead and two ill after meningitis casesCIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
    Entrance sign and buildings of Henley College A man cooks with firewood during a blackout in Havana on May 13, 2026.
    New Zealand's Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham PalaceHundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
    King Charles III during an audience with Maori queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, at Buckingham Palace, London. A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street
    New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR CongoNew Zealand's Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
    Colorised transmission electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (in gold) with other cells in green King Charles III during an audience with Maori queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, at Buckingham Palace, London.
    Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigningNew outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
    Nigel Farage has short grey hair and his mouth is open as he speaks to reporters, who are not pictured. He is wearing a blue suit jacket and a white shirt. Colorised transmission electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (in gold) with other cells in green
    09:40 Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb'
    0:34 0:54
    Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters. A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk.
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
    0:54 0:34
    A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk. Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters.
    Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante groupFive Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
    Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in MaldivesBrutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
    Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsAnalysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
    Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysOverseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC finds
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsZack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
    09:35 Josh Simons MP Josh Simons MP
    09:30 Josh Simons on decision to step down for Burnham. 00:01:27, play video Simons on stepping down for Burnham. 00:01:27, play video
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    When staying in was always the plan World's first laughing gas breathalyser trialled
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    The playboy spy who inspired James Bond. 00:01:02, play video When staying in was always the plan. 00:00:13, play video
    The playboy spy who inspired James Bond When staying in was always the plan
    A black and white image of Duško Popov wearing a suite jacket over a white shirt and dark tie. He has short slicked-back hair. Amanda looks straight at the camera and smiles. She wears a burgundy polo shirt.
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    World's first laughing gas breathalyser trialled. 00:00:37, play video The playboy spy who inspired James Bond. 00:01:02, play video
    World's first laughing gas breathalyser trialled The playboy spy who inspired James Bond
    Two women, one in Police uniform and the other in a Police high-viz hold a breathalyser and smile at the camera. A black and white image of Duško Popov wearing a suite jacket over a white shirt and dark tie. He has short slicked-back hair.
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    Josh Simons has dark hair, a pale green tie, white shirt and blue suit
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    • 1:16 Can McIlroy win a Grand Slam? Rory McIlroy wears a white cap and is turned after taking a shot.
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    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals'Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
    Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals'
    09:20
    A woman smiles on a boat at sea Two women and a man on the right - a composite image of three of the victims of a diving tragedy in Italy
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsAI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
    Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.

    		 Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

    A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office.
    AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi bossHundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
    A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office. A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street
    09:15 Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?Overseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC finds
    A treated collage of King Charles and Andrew mountbatten-windsor A composite graphic shows a hand holding a phone with an AI-generated image of a man in traditional Islamic clothing, including a red-and-white headdress, addressing the UK Parliament, with several others in similar clothing sitting on the green benches. The video has a caption saying "UK Sharia Law".
    Overseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC findsRoyal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
    "Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

    		 The monarchy’s finances have long been protected by tradition. Now experts say the public are demanding for more transparency

    A composite graphic shows a hand holding a phone with an AI-generated image of a man in traditional Islamic clothing, including a red-and-white headdress, addressing the UK Parliament, with several others in similar clothing sitting on the green benches. The video has a caption saying "UK Sharia Law". A treated collage of King Charles and Andrew mountbatten-windsor
    AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi bossHundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
    Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

    		 Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.

    A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office. A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsAI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
    A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street A young woman working from a laptop in an modern office.
    09:05 Housing Secretary Steve Reed urges his colleagues to "take a breath" as the prime minister faces a drawn out wait for a potential leadership challenge.

    		 Housing Secretary Steve Reed urges his colleagues to "take a breath" as the prime minister faces a drawn-out wait for a potential leadership challenge.

    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsSearch for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
    A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street Daniel Craig in a suit as James Bond
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    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
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    Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters. Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom.
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
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    Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom. Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters.
    One dead and two ill after meningitis casesHundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
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    08:50 US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happenedRoyal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
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    08:25 'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedFive Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
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    • CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsensNew outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
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    Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip 'She is strong and kind': How Italians have reacted to Catherine on her trip
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    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
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    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
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    One dead and two ill after meningitis casesBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
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    08:00 Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks in Beijing Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks in Beijing, but no deals announced
    07:55 Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
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    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
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    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
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    1:28 Could reflecting the Sun's rays slow climate change? Presenter Josie Peters holding a large bottle labelled particles
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    07:35 British Gas pays £20m over force-fitting of prepayment meters British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
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    07:30 Trump gestures as Xi looks on U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing
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    • 07:20 Expect nothing, you won't lose anything - UK's Eurovision entrant. 00:00:20, play video UK's Eurovision entrant 'just here for the ride' 00:00:20, play video
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    1:03 The 'tiny backpacks' tracking hedgehogs around NI A hedgehog is walking on grass.
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    1:18 What would happen to the planet if the ice caps melted? Presenter Cecilia Reed with a graphic of the Earth
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    07:10 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
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    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
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    07:05 Burnham to attempt return to Parliament as MP as Starmer ally tells BBC of 'dreadful week' Burnham to attempt return to Parliament as Starmer ally tells BBC of 'dreadful week'
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    • UK anti-immigration social media accounts traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam Overseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC finds
    Overseas fakers are using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline to large audiences, BBC finds.

    		 "Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

    07:00 Starmer under pressure as Burnham to attempt return to Parliament as MP Burnham to attempt return to Parliament as MP as Starmer ally tells BBC of 'dreadful week'
    The prime minister faces a drawn out wait for a potential leadership challenge, after Andy Burnham said he wanted to fight a by-election in order to return to Westminster.

    		 Housing Secretary Steve Reed urges his colleagues to "take a breath" as the prime minister faces a drawn out wait for a potential leadership challenge.

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    • 06:55 Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
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    06:50 Added 0:20 Expect nothing, you won't lose anything - UK's Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer performing behind a piano, wearing a pink jumpsuit
    • 06:45 Trump meets Xi again for final round of talks in Beijing Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks in Beijing
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    06:35 Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?British Gas pays £20m to settle probe into force-fitting of prepayment meters
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    Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happenedThe Papers: 'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals'
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    Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
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    UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressureWeekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?
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    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
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    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
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    06:25 Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
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    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
    0:34 2:06
    Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters. Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom.
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb'
    2:06 0:54
    Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom. A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk.
    06:20 A composite image of Elon Musk on the left and Sam Altman on the right. A composite image of Elon Musk on the left and Sam Altman on the right.
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    'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals'One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
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    06:10 Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54
    Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb'
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    Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters. A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk.
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
    2:06 0:34
    Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom. Two people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters.
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover. Video, 00:02:06
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
    0:54 2:06
    A horde of topless naval freshmen join together to climb the greased obelisk. Left, a man with a beard and a baseball hat. Right, a decorator repaints the reflecting pool bottom.
    06:05 The prime minister will not seek to block the Greater Manchester mayor from becoming the Labour candidate in Makerfield, the BBC understands.

    		 The prime minister faces a drawn out wait for a potential leadership challenge, after Andy Burnham said he wanted to fight a by-election in order to return to Westminster.

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    A sign saying Advice Against Swimming posted alongside a river in Lancashire. A treated collage of King Charles and Andrew mountbatten-windsor
    Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsOne dead and two ill after meningitis cases
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    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsClaim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
    Delta Goodrem A composite image of Elon Musk on the left and Sam Altman on the right.
    One dead and two ill after meningitis casesHundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
    Entrance sign and buildings of Henley College A man in a double breasted coat stood in a Leicester street
    One dead and two ill after meningitis casesAustralia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
    Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party saysOne dead and two ill after meningitis cases
    Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutsZack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
    06:00 1:12 1:18
    Chris Mason: Burnham 'wants another crack' at Parliament. 00:01:12, play video Makerfield constituents give view on Burnham run. 00:01:18, play video
    Chris Mason: Burnham 'wants another crack' at Parliament Makerfield constituents give view on Burnham run
    Chris Mason A woman with short blond hair
    1:18 1:09
    Makerfield constituents give view on Burnham run. 00:01:18, play video PM 'sorry' to see Streeting resign. 00:01:09, play video
    Makerfield constituents give view on Burnham run PM 'sorry' to see Streeting resign
    A woman with short blond hair Keir Starmer image looking forward with glasses on
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    PM 'sorry' to see Streeting resign. 00:01:09, play video Who is 'King of the North' Andy Burnham? 00:00:50, play video
    PM 'sorry' to see Streeting resign Who is 'King of the North' Andy Burnham?
    Keir Starmer image looking forward with glasses on A picture of Andy Burnham wearing glasses and looking off to his left
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    Who is 'King of the North' Andy Burnham? 00:00:50, play video We’ve had a beating from the electorate - Rayner. 00:00:43, play video
    Who is 'King of the North' Andy Burnham? We’ve had a beating from the electorate - Rayner
    A picture of Andy Burnham wearing glasses and looking off to his left Rayner speaking in exclusive ITV interview
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    We’ve had a beating from the electorate - Rayner. 00:00:43, play video Chris Mason: Burnham 'wants another crack' at Parliament. 00:01:12, play video
    We’ve had a beating from the electorate - Rayner Chris Mason: Burnham 'wants another crack' at Parliament
    Rayner speaking in exclusive ITV interview Chris Mason
    05:55 Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Video, 00:00:54Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast Video, 00:00:34
    Watch: US Naval Academy's freshman class completes annual 'Herndon Climb' Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
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