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Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Tories
The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she "presented" her Nobel medal to Trump, but did not say whether he accepted it.

Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says
Cyane Panine, 24, died in the Crans Montana fire that is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam on the ceiling alight.

The landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.

Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland
The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea
The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.

Health and safety rules 'don't really apply' to Michelin restaurants, says food critic
The restaurant critic says inspectors should "modernise" after Ynyshir recieved a one-out-of-five hygiene rating.

What happens in space during a medical emergency?
BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.

Trump aims to keep everyone guessing over Iran action
There were growing signs that US military action on Iran might be imminent, then the US president suddenly changed his tune.

Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse
The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.

Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says Cooper
The foreign secretary called on allies to "double down" and unite around the shared threat of Russian aggression.

Robert Jenrick: Teenage Tory to Reform recruit
The ex-minister has joined Nigel Farage's party after his dramatic sacking from the shadow cabinet.

Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title
The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.

Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind Afghan internet shutdown
The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO over unfair dismissal
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money."

Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027
Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".

Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.

New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.

No 10 no longer has confidence in police chief
Chief Constable Craig Guildford is facing calls to resign or be sacked by senior politicians.

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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.

How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa

After agony in Morocco, what's next for Salah with club and country?
What does Mohamed Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment?

Higgins to face Trump in Masters semi-finals
John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.

LIV 'haven't signed anyone who moves the needle' - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.

World champion Littler beats veteran Lim in Bahrain
World champion Luke Littler brushes aside veteran Paul Lim 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Bahrain Masters.