Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat
BBC
The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".
September 11th 2026, 6:44 am
I watched as a hijacked plane flew over my home - moments later my wife was killed
BBC
A quarter of a century since the 9/11 attacks, Charles Wolf reflects on his wife's final moments.
September 11th 2026, 6:44 am
Five dead and dozens injured in coach crash in Swiss Alps
BBC
The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.
September 11th 2026, 5:30 am
Rybakina sets up blockbuster Sabalenka final at US Open
BBC
Soon-to-be world number one Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster US Open final between the tournament's top two seeds.
September 11th 2026, 4:29 am
As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
BBC
The convention offered a stark reminder that the Trump era is heading toward its final chapter, the BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush writes.
September 11th 2026, 3:30 am
UK economy grew faster than expected in July
BBC
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
September 11th 2026, 3:30 am
New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet
BBC
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.
September 11th 2026, 3:30 am
Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
BBC
Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.
September 11th 2026, 1:42 am
Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul
BBC
The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.
September 11th 2026, 12:58 am
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
BBC
Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.
September 11th 2026, 12:13 am
Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of AI that could develop biological weapons
BBC
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.
September 10th 2026, 11:29 pm
Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic?
BBC
Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.
September 10th 2026, 11:29 pm
MPs to vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
BBC
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.
September 10th 2026, 11:29 pm
Bernie Sanders speaks to the BBC about proposal to ban AI superintelligence
BBC
The senator has also proposed a sort of sovereign wealth fund in which the US would take a 50% stake in AI companies.
September 10th 2026, 9:44 pm
Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas
BBC
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.
September 10th 2026, 8:14 pm
Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
BBC
The attacks came to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy in the first decades of this century, the BBC’s security correspondent writes.
September 10th 2026, 8:14 pm
Watch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?
BBC
Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.
September 10th 2026, 2:42 pm
Can Trump deliver on his offer to pay $5,000 to every American adult?
BBC
Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.
September 10th 2026, 1:58 pm
Esther Ranzen says she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland to end life
BBC
The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".
September 10th 2026, 1:42 pm
Use all powers necessary on anti-migrant protests, home secretary tells police
BBC
Two anti-migrant protests took place in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend.
September 10th 2026, 1:42 pm
Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to UK public for first time at British Museum
BBC
Visitors tell the BBC it was a "real privilege" to be among the first to see the tapestry in England.
September 10th 2026, 1:42 pm
Police and army attend funeral for officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash
BBC
Former army colleagues attend PC Tom Clough's funeral alongside police and emergency workers.
September 10th 2026, 11:53 am
Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
BBC
The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.
September 10th 2026, 11:53 am
Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
BBC
Mokha's capture would bring the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait waterway, a key shipping route.
September 10th 2026, 11:53 am
Four in hospital after Bromley stabbing
BBC
Paramedics attended alongside London Air Ambulance crews at 14:19 BST on Thursday.
September 10th 2026, 11:53 am
Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City
BBC
Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.
September 10th 2026, 11:53 am
Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless
BBC
The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.
September 10th 2026, 10:08 am
Harry Styles extends tour, with Kylie as a support act
BBC
The pop star will play 25 more dates on his Together, Together tour, including three in the London.
September 10th 2026, 10:08 am
Gruffalo illustrator says rise of AI images 'worrying'
BBC
Axel Scheffler speaks to the BBC alongside author Dame Julia Donaldson, who reads an extract from their new book.
September 10th 2026, 10:08 am
Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
BBC
Police say the arrests are not connected to incidents linked to Jewish and Iranian communities in London earlier this year.
September 10th 2026, 10:08 am
Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
BBC
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.
September 10th 2026, 5:38 am
Group entered hotel where Pakistani cricketers mistaken for migrants were staying
BBC
Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.
September 10th 2026, 5:38 am
Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections
BBC
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
September 10th 2026, 5:38 am
RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online
BBC
Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.
September 10th 2026, 5:38 am
Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
BBC
Rescuers are searching for survivors after the vessel travelling from the mainland to a popular tourist destination caught fire.
September 10th 2026, 5:38 am
Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
BBC
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
September 10th 2026, 2:23 am
Trump pledges $5,000 to every American - and other takeaways from Republican midterms convention
BBC
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
September 10th 2026, 2:23 am
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
BBC
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
September 10th 2026, 2:23 am
Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
BBC
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
September 9th 2026, 10:59 pm
August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency
BBC
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
September 9th 2026, 10:59 pm
Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump
BBC
The president also tells reporters he does not think oil prices will come down until after the crucial November vote.
September 9th 2026, 10:59 pm
England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
BBC
The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
September 9th 2026, 10:59 pm
AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
BBC
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
September 9th 2026, 8:26 pm
Failures 'contributed to' death of Sir Richard Branson's wife
BBC
Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.
September 9th 2026, 8:26 pm
Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham
BBC
The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
September 9th 2026, 8:26 pm
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
BBC
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
September 9th 2026, 8:26 pm
BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series
BBC
Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.
September 9th 2026, 7:27 pm
RNLI volunteer targeted online and branded 'traitor' after Portsmouth protests
BBC
Lifeboat crew member wrongly identified as having helped small boat migrants speaks to BBC Verify.
September 9th 2026, 7:27 pm
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
BBC
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
September 9th 2026, 7:27 pm
Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
BBC
Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.
September 9th 2026, 7:27 pm
Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration
BBC
The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.
September 9th 2026, 7:27 pm
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
BBC
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
September 9th 2026, 7:27 pm
Prince William, Kane and Shearer in campaign to use sport to prevent suicide
BBC
The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.
September 9th 2026, 7:27 pm
Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
BBC
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
September 9th 2026, 12:09 pm
National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says
BBC
The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".
September 9th 2026, 10:41 am
Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move
BBC
The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.
September 9th 2026, 10:10 am
Watch: Sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Malibu house swallows driveway
BBC
The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
September 9th 2026, 10:10 am
'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal
BBC
Four women have chosen to waive their anonymity and speak publicly to the BBC documentary, Britain's Forgotten Girls, about how they were targeted by criminals when they were children.
September 9th 2026, 10:10 am
Actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences
BBC
Clarke has been charged with offences including sexual assault. BBC News has asked him for a comment.
September 9th 2026, 10:10 am
Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
BBC
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
September 9th 2026, 10:10 am
Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
BBC
The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been underway into other donations.
September 9th 2026, 10:10 am
Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
BBC
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
September 9th 2026, 5:56 am
Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests
BBC
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
September 9th 2026, 5:56 am
Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis
BBC
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time.
September 9th 2026, 5:56 am
Alan Carr holds back tears on special night at National Television Awards
BBC
The comedian and Celebrity Traitors win big - see a full list of winners and nominees from the 26th edition of the awards.
September 9th 2026, 5:56 am
Police officer's funeral to take place after A66 crash that killed seven
BBC
PC Matthew Blades' family say he brought light and laughter into every room.
September 9th 2026, 5:56 am
Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions
BBC
It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.
September 9th 2026, 5:56 am
Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
BBC
Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.
September 9th 2026, 1:38 am
'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
BBC
The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
September 9th 2026, 12:39 am
Watch: Archeologists discover ancient tomb in Peru
BBC
The burial site of the ancient pre-Incan Chimu culture was found largely intact.
September 9th 2026, 12:39 am
US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
BBC
Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.
September 8th 2026, 9:26 pm
US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
BBC
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
September 8th 2026, 9:26 pm
Thousands of teens missing education 'under the radar' of official stats, report warns
BBC
The children's commissioner for England says many are enrolled at college but aren't showing up.
September 8th 2026, 7:54 pm
The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised
BBC
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
September 8th 2026, 7:54 pm
'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on
BBC
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
September 8th 2026, 7:54 pm
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
BBC
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
September 8th 2026, 7:54 pm
LIV Golf players free to leave after bankruptcy protection filing
BBC
LIV Golf still intends to start its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States.
September 8th 2026, 6:54 pm
More flight delays expected after hundreds cancelled by air traffic control glitch
BBC
Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
September 8th 2026, 6:54 pm
RNLI boss says volunteers facing 'unacceptable' abuse
BBC
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
September 8th 2026, 6:54 pm
Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
BBC
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
September 8th 2026, 6:54 pm
Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump's stars and stripes map
BBC
Trump's territorial ambitions have repeatedly strained relations with neighbouring countries.
September 8th 2026, 4:23 pm
Prince George attends first day at Eton College
BBC
The 13 year old was dropped off at the all-boys boarding school by his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales.
September 8th 2026, 4:23 pm
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
BBC
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
September 8th 2026, 4:23 pm
Trump shares misleading video of King and fainting worker
BBC
The president shares a misleading video which appears to show Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit.
September 8th 2026, 4:23 pm
Glastonbury confirms ticket sale dates - and highest ever price
BBC
The festival will return in June after taking a fallow year, but tickets have topped £400 for the first time.
September 8th 2026, 4:23 pm
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
BBC
Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.
September 8th 2026, 4:23 pm
Kane among three of England's World Cup stars to make Ballon d'Or shortlist
BBC
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.
September 8th 2026, 12:08 pm
Ports denied request to land 120 migrants in RNLI boats
BBC
The King's Harbour Master and Southampton Port both declined to allow migrants ashore on Sunday.
September 8th 2026, 11:40 am
Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
BBC
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
September 8th 2026, 11:40 am
Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
BBC
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
September 8th 2026, 10:25 am
Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
BBC
Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.
September 8th 2026, 8:40 am
Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
BBC
The presenter said it had been "deeply rewarding" but added that "now is the right time for a change".
September 8th 2026, 8:08 am
Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
BBC
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
September 8th 2026, 8:08 am
English pupils ahead of rest of UK in international school tests
BBC
The latest Pisa report also warned of a global decline in teenagers' reading skills.
September 8th 2026, 8:08 am
Attacks victim's death 'potentially preventable'
BBC
The Nottingham Inquiry hears there was a chance one of Valdo Calocane's victims may have survived.
September 8th 2026, 6:39 am
At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
BBC
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
September 8th 2026, 6:39 am
Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
BBC
Several companies hope to use SaxaVord in Unst, the northernmost point in the UK, as a launch site for small commercial rockets.
September 8th 2026, 6:39 am
Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
BBC
A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.
September 8th 2026, 5:54 am
UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
BBC
Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.
September 8th 2026, 5:54 am
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
BBC
An investigation will be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", a union representative says.
