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More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces
The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

Man charged after seven people hit by car in Derby
The pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a black Suzuki Swift on Saturday night.

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.

What it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch
Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

Failed experiment as England get grim glimpse of life without Kane
England's World Cup hopes rest on captain Harry Kane after a grim taste of life without him in the defeat against Japan at Wembley, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal
A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.

Tiger Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash
Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.

Prince Harry's latest feud with the press is over (for now). Here are seven key takeaways
As the case draws to a close, we look back at the toughest newspaper court battle yet.

US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families
People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US
Seizing the stockpile would be one of the "most complicated special operations in history", a former defence official tells the BBC.

Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.

Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

Hegseth calls on US allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz
The defence secretary's comments came after US President Donald Trump told other nations to "go get your own oil".

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16
Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

Diplomatic challenges facing King on US visit
King Charles will be expected to improve UK and US relations on his state visit next month.

From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

The Papers: Trump tells UK 'go get your own oil' and 'King sent to US'
US President Donald Trump's latest comments about European allies as the war in Iran rages on dominate Wednesday's papers.

India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census
The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.

How English-only condolences undid one of Canada's top CEOs
The episode is the latest reminder of the complicated politics around language and identity in Canada.

When is Nasa's Moon mission launch and what will Artemis do?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in April, ahead of a future lunar landing.

The personal items the crew are taking with them
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in going to the Moon
A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University
Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.

Amateur rapper whose XL bully killed his mother-in-law jailed for 10 years
Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.

Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was a "steward" of the White House, not the owner.

Taylor Swift pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor with surprise music video
The star's new music video compiles clips from Elizabeth Taylor's movies and public appearances.

'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air
Everard, 33, was raped and killed by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens in London in 2021.

Labour suspends outspoken backbench MP Karl Turner
The Hull East MP says he was suspended because of his "robust" criticism of the government's policy on jury trials.