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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.

Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.

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.

Who could replace Scott Mills as Radio 2's Breakfast Show host?
Vernon Kay, Claudia Winkleman, Greg James and Rylan Clark are among the names suggested to replace Scott Mills.

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.

The fallout and key questions from the IOC's biological female decision
Sports editor Dan Roan analyses the key questions after the IOC announced women's sport categories would only be open to biological females.

Cutting-edge designs of 'unsinkable' Titanic to be made public for first time
Titanic was the largest and most technically advanced ship of her day but sank on her maiden voyage.

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus
Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'
The Met Police says it is investigating a number of suspected frauds in relation to flat rental.

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.

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 the "steward" of the White House, but 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.

Carey Mulligan awarded CBE at Windsor Castle
The star of Promising Young Woman and An Education says receiving the award is "extraordinary".

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.