Local Wisconsin News

World News

Police statement in full after Andrew arrest
Thames Valley Police says a man is in custody and officers are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

Detained British woman describes life in Iran jail hours before being sentenced to 10 years
In a rare telephone interview from Tehran's Evin prison, Lindsay Foreman, whose husband is also held in Iran, likened their detainment to "an endurance test for the mind".

Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.

Starmer appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service
Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.

Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights
Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.

BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.

South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court.

Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says
A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK, in latest reversal on Chagos
The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.

Cornish village endures 50 consecutive days of rain
The exceptionally wet start to 2026 has seen the Cornish village of Cardinham confirmed as recording 50 continuous days of rain as Matt Taylor explains.

Wolfdog joins ski race and crosses the finish line
Canine chaos as a local wolfdog found its way onto the cross-country ski course mid race.

Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report
Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.

'For Dad, who didn't get to see this' - Shiffrin becomes slalom champion
American star Mikaela Shiffrin cements her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she wins Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.

The guide to Thursday's action - with GB hoping for semi-final places in curling
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

How a tiny pebble found on a Boxing Day walk got its 'smile'
The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.

Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.

Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.

Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules
BBC One's Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households.

Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front
Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.

How a fatal crash happened on a smart motorway
Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.

Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy
The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".

White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence
US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.

Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.

Bad Bunny to make lead acting debut in film inspired by Puerto Rican revolutionary
The singer will star opposite Edward Norton and Javier Bardem in a film titled Porto Rico.

Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games
Football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.

Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn
The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.

Man searching for mystery GP who saved his life on a train
The unknown doctor used a defibrillator at Reading Station to save 69-year-old Ian Drewery.

BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.

Everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s Board of Peace
What’s on the agenda of the inaugural meeting?

What Guardiola's old analysis reveals about Man City's new tactics
Pep Guardiola is using new tactics this season by making Manchester City's attack more narrow, but did he hint at the idea 20 years ago?