» Eight thought to be injured in land train incident
30/10/24 22:00 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Emergency services were called to Tregoad Holiday Park, near Looe, on Wednesday evening.

» Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears
30/10/24 21:47 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Paramedics found Sergei and Yulia Skrippal in an area known to be frequented by drug abusers.

» Spain battles deadliest flood disaster in decades as death toll rises to 95
30/10/24 21:40 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.

» Israel strikes historic Lebanese city of Baalbek after ordering evacuation
30/10/24 21:38 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Tens of thousands flee as the Israeli military says it struck fuel depots belonging to Hezbollah.

» Will mortgage rates fall? Your Budget questions answered
30/10/24 19:48 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of changes to taxes and spending in the Budget.

» The Budget: Everything You Need To Know
30/10/24 19:42 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Rachel Reeves delivers the first Labour budget in 14 years

» Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in rescues as flooding causes chaos in Spain
30/10/24 19:34 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
At least 51 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

» Rail fares in England set to rise next year
30/10/24 18:43 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

» This is not a Budget we want to repeat, Reeves tells BBC
30/10/24 18:41 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The chancellor unveils £40bn in tax rises in her first Budget but says it should be a one-off.

» Chancellor announces £1.5bn for Stormont next year
30/10/24 18:38 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Rachel Reeves also gives the go ahead to funding for Causeway Coast and Mid South West growth deals.

» 'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods
30/10/24 18:37 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.

» Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud
30/10/24 18:19 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The trio, including a husband and wife, are charged after a National Crime Agency investigation.

» Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget
30/10/24 18:02 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales

» Key points from the Budget at a glance
30/10/24 17:45 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010 – here’s what you need to know.

» Anna Kendrick gives away fee from true crime hit
30/10/24 17:39 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The director and actress says she would have felt "gross" profiting from Netflix's Woman of the Hour.

» PM slams Tory leader candidates' Southport comments
30/10/24 17:37 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
PM says MPs should "support the police" in their investigation of the triple killing in Southport.

» Faisal Islam: Where is the growth in Reeves' 'Budget for growth'?
30/10/24 17:37 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture.

» 'I'm a patriot, I love my country', Khalife tells spy trial
30/10/24 17:35 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The former soldier is giving evidence, accused of spying for Iran and later escaping prison.

» Scotland to receive extra £3.4bn from UK Budget, says chancellor
30/10/24 17:34 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Rachel Reeves has announced several measures that will directly affect Scotland.

» NHS, schools, transport: Where Budget pledges are being spent
30/10/24 17:33 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
BBC correspondents analyse how much Budget money has been pledged in key areas and where the money will be spent.

» Hollywood stars grow Wrexham empire with brewery
30/10/24 17:33 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The football club's star co-owners grow their Wrexham by buying half of the Wrexham Lager brewery.

» Masked gang burgles England captain Stokes' home
30/10/24 17:18 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
England cricket captain Ben Stokes says a masked gang burgled his home - when his wife and two children were there - while he was in Pakistan for the recent Test series.

» Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse
30/10/24 17:05 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

» Were flood alerts issued too late? Blame game rages in Spain
30/10/24 16:51 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Recriminations fly on social media as people ask why local authorities were not better prepared.

» How the Budget will affect you and your money
30/10/24 16:28 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

» Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods
30/10/24 16:21 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

» Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard
30/10/24 15:51 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

» Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey chatbots found on AI site
30/10/24 15:35 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The foundation set up in Molly's memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved" her.

» Saoirse Ronan says reaction to women's safety comment is 'wild'
30/10/24 15:03 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Ronan responded to comments made my Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne on The Graham Norton Show

» First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK
30/10/24 15:02 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
A single case of mpox - formerly known as monkeypox - linked to the outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.

» 'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Women on how abortion shaped their vote
30/10/24 14:29 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

» An Israeli-Palestinian Friendship: "I Feel So Guilty. I Don't Know If It Will Ever Go Away"
30/10/24 14:09 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
Ruth Peri thought she had found her home in Israel. Today, she is consumed by guilt for her government's actions in Gaza - and continues trying to save her Palestinian friend Rana.

» Teen convicted after shooting mother as she protected her children
30/10/24 14:02 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Lianne Gordon was trying to protect her children from gang violence when she was killed in her home.

» Liam Payne song postponed to 'let family mourn'
30/10/24 10:56 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
US singer Sam Pounds, who worked with Payne on the track Do No Wrong, says "it's not the time yet".

» Big speeches and another big garbage row
30/10/24 08:50 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in it

» China declares success as its youngest astronauts reach space
30/10/24 06:16 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off in a record year of space exploration.

» A human is not designed to see what I saw
30/10/24 06:07 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
A former Welsh Guard describes having a "catastrophic breakdown" after returning from Helmand Province.

» The bear who was a private in the Polish army
30/10/24 01:38 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.

» I am on edge, says woman made homeless aged 75
30/10/24 00:06 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
A 75-year-old from Romford finds herself feeling trapped by London's housing crisis.

» How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images
29/10/24 23:42 from BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.

» "It Already Is War!": A Vast Wave of Drugs and Violence Is Catching Germany Off Guard
24/10/24 06:29 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
Tons of cocaine, bombings and torture: Drug gangs are operating with impunity in northern Europe. And while the Netherlands and Belgium are ramping up their responses, Germany is only just now waking up to the severity of the problem - a...

» Fighting the Military Junta: How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar
21/10/24 16:09 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
He used to take part in peaceful demonstrations on behalf of free speech. Now, poet Maung Saungkha leads his own rebel group on the battle against Myanmar's military junta.

» Ex-NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: "Lack of Military Support Made It Easier for Russia to Invade"
15/10/24 11:51 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
Jens Stoltenberg served as NATO secretary general for 10 years. In an interview, he speaks about military aid for Ukraine, his relationship with Donald Trump and his new job as head of the Munich Security Council.

» Species Protection Worries: Environmental Activists Cast Doubts on German Hydrogen Project in Namibia
15/10/24 08:49 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
In Namibia, Germany is planning to build a massive green hydrogen plant - right in the middle of a nature preservation. Local environmentalists are furious, but are their concerns valid?

» Surrounded by War: The Christians of Lebanon Refuse to Evacuate
15/10/24 08:22 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
As the Israeli army crosses into Lebanon, they have begun ordering Christian villages to evacuate as well. Many, though, have decided to remain - hoping that their neutrality will continue to protect them.

» Creditors Left High and Dry: The Search for the Vanished Billions of the Benko Empire
09/10/24 11:13 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
René Benko was one of the richest men in Europe - and after his bankruptcy, he is allegedly without assets. But some suspect he may have hidden his wealth. Creditors, lawyers and detectives are searching for the money.

» "Mama, Pray for Me": The Women Soldiers Who Warned Israel of the Approaching Attack
09/10/24 09:56 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
The young women soldiers stationed at the Gaza border fence could have prevented the October 7 attack - if only their superiors had listened to them. Many were murdered or kidnapped in the Palestinian attack. Their story is one of a trag...

» The Children of the War in Gaza: A Visit with Ahmed and Nisma, Recovering in Qatar
04/10/24 13:55 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
The war in the Gaza Strip has been particularly hard on Palestinian children. The death toll is astonishing and the suffering inconceivable. Ahmed and Nisma are recovering in Qatar after suffering horrific injuries. What happens next?

» Elections in Austria: A Right-Wing Populist Reaches for Power in Vienna
26/09/24 15:39 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
The far-right leader of the FPÖ, Herbert Kickl, is leading in the polls ahead of Sunday's election. His role model is Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. What will happen if he wins?

» A Questionable Audit in Xinjiang: Volkswagen's Human Rights Bluff
25/09/24 11:06 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
Volkswagen wanted to prove that its controversial factory in Xinjiang is free of forced labor. But the audit the company ordered to demonstrate that fact is full of methodological shortcomings and was performed by a dubious law firm.