Reform UK accused of sowing division in Wales in rowdy TV byelection debate
Party leading latest opinion poll comes under fire for ‘weaponising’ immigration as candidates in Caerphilly clash
MI5 speech bombshells - 19 foiled terror plots and three hostle countries named
Sir Ken McCallum, Director General of MI5, said the security service routinely uncovered plots to carry out surveillance, sabotage, arson or acts of physical violence in the UK
'I got cancer after using Johnson & Johnson talc powder - now I'm suing them'
Julie Whytock, 64, says she developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson talc powder ‘at least once a day’
Killer shouts 'little tramp' and 'little rat' as he's jailed for life
Michael Ormandy, 34, was jailed for life for the murder of 32-year-old Rebekah Campbell at her flat in Huyton, Merseyside – he shouted insults in court as he was sent down
Judge to deliver verdict in soldier F trial next week
The former paratrooper is accused of the murder of two men during the events of Bloody Sunday in Londonderry in 1972.
Labour 'to slash affordable housing targets' in bid for 1.5m new homes
There is currently a requirement for developers to ensure 35 per cent of new homes in the capital qualify as affordable housing.
Boris Johnson gushes over using ChatGPT while writing books: ‘I love it’
‘I see great promise in this technology because we’re all simple. We’re human,’ says former prime minister
Man dies after setting himself on fire with petrol can in street
The victim, in his 40s, was seen covered head to toe in flames staggering around a road in the Newtown area of Birmingham last week.
Trump jokes people are afraid to fish after Venezuelan boat strikes
Donald Trump has joked that people are “aren’t deciding to even go fishing,” after U.S. strikes on Venezuelan vessels.
Teenager who led anti-Putin song jailed
A teenager who led a huge crowd in singing an anti-Putin song in St Petersburg has been jailed after hundreds of Russians called for the dictator to be overthrown in a rare show of public dissent.
MI5 boss says China plot disrupted in past week - amid rise in state-sponsored threats
Sir Ken admits he’s “frustrated when opportunities to prosecute national security threatening activity are not followed” – as a row escalates over the scrapping of a case against two Britons.
India to import more US oil under pressure from Trump
INDIA says it is looking to step up purchases of crude oil and natural gas from the United States as it diversifies its energy supplies and confronts criticism by US President Donald Trump over its imports of discounted Russian oil.
BBC Verify Live: Iran oil tankers hiding locations again, plus how reliant is India on Russian oil?
Latest updates from the BBC’s specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
No 10 says Badenoch’s claim PM should have intervened to stop China spy trial collapsing ‘absurd’ – UK politics live
Downing Street says had Starmer intervened he would have been interfering in a case related to a previous government
The wealth taxes that could affect you - from national insurance to council tax
Changes aimed at taxing wealth could still touch your finances even if your income comes from a salary rather than investments or property
Cardiff may become UK's first city to impose SUV parking premium
Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.
MI5 chief warns China poses threat to UK national security ‘every day’
MPs have launched an inquiry into the collapsed China spying case
The winners and losers of Labour's plan to cut affordable new-build housing
Developers may have to build as little as 10 per cent affordable housing, rather than the current 35 per cent target
Man dies from fentanyl poisoning after texting 'it's lucky day' finding joint
Michael Lordson, 25, died of accidental fentanyl poisoning two and a half hours after texting his girlfriend to say it was his “lucky day” when he found an abandoned joint
Dad 'left girl, 2, to die in boiling 81C car and was distracted by adult videos'
Christopher Scholtes, 38, allegedly previously searched for pornography while playing video games on his PlayStation, having left his young daughter in a scorching hot car
Fears for King Charles as Prince Andrew claims 'plunge Crown in crisis'
This Morning’s Nick Ferrari has urged viewers to ‘spare a thought’ for King Charles ahead of the late Virginia Giuffre’s book release, including claims against Prince Andrew
Chilling footage of Manchester synagogue attacker leaving his house
The clip, captured on a security camera, shows him driving up Langley Hall Road before merging onto Bury Old Road before Al-Shamie, 35, then drove to Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall
Young Russians flood streets to sing banned song against Putin
The song, by pro-Ukraine musician Ivan Alexeyev – known professionally as rapper Noize MC – has become an anti-war anthem for Russia’s youth against Putin’s regime and the invasion of Ukraine
Tomahawk missiles are Trump’s ace card in Ukraine. Zelensky says it’s time to play it
Trump has shown he loves to back a winner – especially one who uses American weapons – which means Zelensky must convince him that he’s the one to back with Tomahawk missiles, writes Sam Kiley in Dnipro
Judge dismisses bid to end trial of Soldier F over two Bloody Sunday deaths
Soldier F has been accused of the murder of James Wray and William McKinney after a civil rights parade in Londonderry on January 30 1972.
Borders chief warns of surge in Channel migrants from southern Africa
Martin Hewitt, the Border Security Commander, said there had been ‘quite a shift’ in the nationalities of people who are coming to Britain on small boats.
American tourist stabbed to death in Portugal after ‘man tries to grab friend’s hat’
Two men were attacked in the street in the coastal town of Cascais, 20 miles from Lisbon
Gaza peace at risk as 'Hamas blatantly violates' hostage agreement
Hamas were supposed to release all living and dead hostages on Monday under the Donald Trump brokered deal, but the bodies of 19 dead hostages remain in Gaza.
Paul Murphy lodges High Court papers against Heather Humphreys
The proceedings were filed on Wednesday, and it’s understood to be a defamation case
In pictures: When sumo came to London as wrestling titans enjoy lime bikes, bowls of ramen and trips in black cabs | LBC
It marks the Grand Sumo Tournament’s first visit to London since 1991
UN urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to end hostilities to protect civilians
The United Nations is calling on Afghanistan and Pakistan to bring a lasting end to hostilities. That’s after days of fighting killed dozens of people and injured hundreds more.
French PM Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survives first no-confidence vote by MPs - live updates
Lecornu – who only took the job in September – resigned earlier this month, before being reappointed. Today’s vote to remove him fell short by 18 votes.
Gaza ceasefire live: Hamas accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire by ‘killing at least 24 people’ since Friday
Israeli military has previously accused some Palestinians of ignoring warning not to approach ceasefire positions and troops
Fenchurch Street Station trains running again after fire chaos - live updates
The train line running into Fenchurch Street Station was suspended as firefighters tackled the blaze
Inquiry launched as questions mount over Chinese spying case
Sir Keir Starmer and the CPS face questions after the government released witness statements by a top security official.
Shutdown costing US economy $15 bil. a day, Bessent says - The Korea Times
Washington — The two-week-old federal government shutdown is costing the U.S. economy about $15 billion a day in lost output, Treasury Secretary Sc…
China is a national security threat to the UK, spy case official warned
Sir Keir Starmer is facing questions after witness statements provided for the trial of two men who allegedly spied for China also say government is ‘committed to pursuing a positive relationship’ with Beijing
Stop 'bleating'! Reeves declares war on the 'rich' ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves sounded defiance amid growing alarm that another massive raid is coming at the Budget next month.
Three men charged with raping woman at Brighton beach
Officers were told a woman had been raped on the lower esplanade of Brighton beach at about 5am on 4 October.
Donald Trump 'attempting coup' after lethal boat strike, says Venezuelan President | LBC
The US President previously declared that America is in an “armed conflict” with drug trafficking cartels
Trump plans Ukraine 'victory fund' paid for by tariffs on China
Under the proposal, Chinese imports could face a 500 per cent tariff, with the revenue directed to weapons and aid for Ukraine’s armed forces.
Airline prices to change by ‘less than cost of coffee’ with green fuel guarantee
Keir Mather promised that ticket prices will be “kept under continual review”, once the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill clears both Houses.
Man collapsed and died within three minutes after texting 'it's my lucky day'
Michael Lordson, 25, died after texting his girlfriend to say it was his ‘lucky day’ when he found an abandoned joint while at work at a casino – a coroner found he died of fentanyl poisoning
What caused Titan sub implosion finally laid bare by detailed report
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published its final report on the disastrous hull failure and implosion of the OceanGate Titan submersible in June 2023
Pete Hegseth’s plane forced to make emergency landing in the UK
All passengers onboard are safe and the cause of the crack is still being investigated
Man is charged with killing woman, 24, five years after her death
Daniel Birtwistle is charged with the manslaughter of tattoo artist Georgina Ward, 24, after she was found dead at home in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, on November 24 2020.
'Superfit' student, 20, dies hours after complaining of a stomach ache
Joshua Adiefeh, 20, was found unresponsive in his accommodation on September 2 just two weeks into starting at the Manchester Metropolitan University.
Kremlin fears coup attempt to topple Putin by exiled oil tycoon
Russian authorities opened a fresh investigation against Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once the country’s richest man and one of Putin’s fiercest critics.
Students told Margaret Thatcher had 'similar leadership style to Adolf Hitler'
‘We’re not even doing a politics degree’
Horror moment cop shoots rampaging XL Bully after it charged police
Police shot the XL Bully, named Ghost, after it went on the rampage in Hillsborough, Sheffield – Sophie Zaherali, 31, pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dog that was dangerously out of control