Doctors in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of creating a 'second' womb for premature babies.

The world's first artificial womb for humans

Thousands of people will watch their homes implode in southern India after a high court ruling.

The families waiting for their homes to be blown up

They felt "ambushed" by Donald Trump's offer to meet suspect Anne Sacoolas at the White House.

Harry Dunn's parents reject 'bombshell' meeting

Our most inspiring and influential women of 2019 give us their vision of a female-led future.

BBC 100 Women 2019: Who is on the list?

Saudi Arabia rolls out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin, signalling a seismic shift in relations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (14/10/19)

The Sword and the Bear: Saudi Arabia warms to Russia

A new play in Leeds shows the impact of the Yorkshire Ripper's reign of terror on ordinary women.

There Are No Beginnings at Leeds Playhouse

Returning to 'the birthplace of modern fear'

BBC London follows Skai Campbell as he packs his bags and heads off to university.

Young, black and off to study at Oxford

Bury FC fan: "The fans are still here, they still exist. They just haven't got a game to go to."

Female Bury FC having their photo taken inside the stadium at Gigg Lane.

The female football fans with no games to watch

Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge is the first in the UK to achieve the rating in all five areas.

New hospital achieves 'outstanding' first

A second consultation into expansion at Luton Airport opens today and includes plans for a second terminal.

Airport expansion 'reckless and irresponsible'

Dean Lushington vows to make the most of his "second chance" after being "zapped back to life".

Runner 'died for three minutes' after race

Where do voters stand on Brexit, after more than three years of debate and negotiation?

Have UK voters changed their minds on Brexit?

Rachel Pighills needs £135,000 surgery as her neck can no longer support the weight of her head.

Head-risk mum seeks life-saving treatment abroad

Norway's border with Sweden – and the EU – is a potential hotspot for smugglers. How is it policed?

A faint line in the road marking the Norway-Sweden border

Brexit: Can the UK learn from Norway's EU border?

The population first ravaged by commercial whalers in the 1900s is almost back to where it was.

Southwest Atlantic humpbacks recovering

Southwest Atlantic humpbacks return from the brink

More police, firefighters and ambulance workers are taking time off for mental ill health.

'It's OK to have something wrong with you'

The British family of a man accused of spying in Moscow has called on the UK government to do more to secure his release.

Is this man a hostage of Russia or a spy?

Former Norwich striker and BBC Radio 5 live pundit Chris Sutton says his old side are heading back to the Championship unless they dramatically improve defensively.

Why Norwich are 'sitting ducks'

Syria is a disaster of the president's own making and could cost him the election, says PJ Crowley.

Viewpoint: Syria could be beginning of end for Trump

The BBC's Bethany Bell speaks to politicians about Brexit ahead of the EU summit this week.

A picture taken on September 18, 2018 shows European flags displayed on a street outside the Hofstallgasse, on the eve of the start of a two-day European Summit on migration and Brexit in Salzburg, Austria

A Brexit message to UK from Central Europe

To mark the Channel Tunnel's 25th anniversary the BBC was given exclusive access behind the scenes.

Did you know the Channel Tunnel leaks?

Wednesday's papers focus on the PM's Brexit proposals and how any deal could be received by MPs.

Composite of Wednesday's Guardian and Times front pages

Johnson 'on brink of Brexit deal' amid late talks

With two weeks to go, the National Audit Office warns governments and firms are not fully prepared.

lorry next to customs sign at French terminal

Criminals 'could exploit' no-deal Brexit gaps

The call by regional heads of the CBI business lobby comes amid worries HS2 could be scaled back.

HS2 must be built in full, say employers' chiefs

The advert for clothes in skin tones was not socially responsible, the UK advertising watchdog rules.

'Send nudes' Boohoo ad banned after complaint

Australia pair Steve Smith and David Warner are among the most expensive players available to be drafted for the inaugural season of The Hundred.

Smith among most expensive Hundred stars

Interface Message Processors built the Arpanet, which led to the internet of today.

UCLA professor of computer science Leonard Kleinrock with the first IMP

And 'Lo!' - How the internet was born

CEO Gordon Wilson says his way to stop execs infighting is for people to open up about themselves.

Gordon Wilson, the chief executive of tech firm Advanced

My way to stop boardroom infighting

New research reveals a geographical split in how the cost of renting a UK home has changed in a year.

The UK cities where rent is rising the fastest

Team GB's women's beach soccer team set up a gold medal match against Spain at the inaugural World Beach Games in Qatar.

GB reach beach soccer gold medal match

The Reds prevail 4-3 in the shootout after the game at Windsor Park finishes 2-2 after extra-time.

Cliftonville players celebrate victory over Linfield in penalty shootout

Cliftonville into Shield semi-final after shootout win over Blues

Real Madrid want N'Golo Kante, Mario Mandzukic told to reduce wage demands, Olivier Giroud warns Chelsea, plus more.

Wednesday's gossip column

A building was cordoned off before bomb disposal officers arrived on the scene in West Lothian.

'Suspicious device' found to be firework

A shot of a predator-prey confrontation wins the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Yikes! Fox and rodent battle is top wildlife photo

A councillor is cleared over a post saying "Hitler had the the right idea" about travellers.

Councillor cleared over Facebook Hitler remark

Scotland's Stephen Maguire loses 4-0 to Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the first round of the English Open.

Maguire out in English Open first round

Sinn Féin dubs the move to recall the Northern Ireland Assembly a "political stunt".

DUP urge Stormont recall to stop abortion reform

Riot police held off demonstrators from storming government buildings.

Tensions flare in second day of Catalan protests

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy is relishing a 'cup final' with Denmark for a Euro 2020 spot after defeat by Switzerland.

McCarthy welcomes Denmark 'cup final'

The couple are being held in an immigration centre with their three-month-old baby.

Jailed British holidaymakers 'to be released soon'

Another motorist is in hospital and police say he is in a critical condition.

Man, 63, dies in two-car crash on A465

England players wanted to thrash Bulgaria to make their fans "suffer" for their racist abuse, says midfielder Jordan Henderson.

England wanted Bulgaria fans to 'suffer'

Researchers hail robot hand as step in the right direction towards a multi-purpose robot at home or at work.

The robot hand took, on average, around four minutes to solve the Rubik's cube

Robot solves Rubik’s cube, but not grand challenge

Clashes with police continue in the Spanish region following the sentencing of Catalan separatists.

Riot police stand next to a fire in central Barcelona

Thousands return to streets in Catalonia protests

Cliftonville, Ballymena United, Glentoran and H&W Welders win their quarter-finals in a dramatic night of County Antrim Shield action.

Cliftonville beat Linfield on penalties

To the average person, Russians broadcasting about borsch may seem obvious and innocuous, but not so for Ukrainians, who consider the soup to be their national dish.

The battle over borsch

The SNP leader's party conference speech carried strong messages on Brexit and Scottish independence.

'Independence referendum next year'

Last month the tour firm went under but, with hundreds of shops taken over, it's back to business for thousands of staff.

Former Thomas Cook staff back at work

Henry Curtis-Williams took his own life five days after being discharged by a health trust.

Henry Curtis-Williams with his mum Pippa Travis-Williams

Mum's life a 'living hell' after son's death

Each conversation brings new contradictions as Westminster speculates on the chances of a deal.

Brexit has a new phrase - difficult but possible

Full-back Liam Williams epitomises the calm confidence within the Wales squad as he predicts his nation can win the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Williams confident of World Cup success

Prince Harry takes a moment as he talks about becoming a father at the WellChild Awards.

Harry's emotional moment over Meghan's pregnancy

Cardiff Devils have been knocked out of the Champions Hockey League at the group stage after losing to reigning champions Frolunda Indians.

Cardiff Devils 2-9 Frolunda Indians

Saracens prop Josh Ibuanokpe is banned for five weeks for "striking with the head" in his side's victory against Harlequins.

Ibuanokpe handed five-week suspension

One man was hit on the head while another fell and suffered gunshot wounds to his stomach.

Two injured after 'reckless' Forkhill incident

Insects are being touted as an eco-friendly protein source, but do bug burgers pass the taste test?

Could bug burgers help save the planet?

Police video footage shows PC Gareth Phillips being knocked down before the car ran over him.

Man who ran over PC with patrol car jailed

Eddie Nketiah scores a hat-trick as England Under-21s maintain their 100% winning record in Euro 2021 qualifying by easing past Austria at Stadium MK.

Nketiah nets hat-trick in England U21 win

The UK teenager says Cypriot police "forced" her to retract her claim that she had been raped.

Ayia Napa false rape claim accused 'was scared'

Police say David Lawal, 25, died from a single stab wound in Thetford.

Eighth arrest made in roadside murder case

Goalkeeper David de Gea is a doubt for Manchester United's Premier League game against Liverpool on Sunday after coming off injured on Spain duty.

Injured De Gea doubt for Liverpool game

Sturgeon: 'Independence referendum next year'

Despite a London-wide police ban, a group called Extinction Rebellion Grandparents continue to protest.

'I rebel so I can look my grandchildren in the eye'

Edward Griffith of Gwynedd flip-flopped between two wives in a similar way to Henry VIII.

Henry VIII divorces ‘led to copycat splits'

The UK's best-known stockpicker shuts his firm after a crash in the value of his multi-billion-pound funds.

Neil Woodford closes crisis-hit investment empire

Cpl Joshua Hoole died during an Army fitness march in Brecon, Powys, in July 2016.

Soldiers 'showed no signs of heat exhaustion'

Serco was named the preferred bidder to continue running the service but CalMac says its tender was cheaper.

CalMac challenges Northern Isles ferry decision

At least 5,000 firefighters from across France demanded better pay, pensions and working conditions.

Firefighters stand with flags and banners to protest in Paris

French firefighters hit Paris streets in protest

Natalie Harker was found dead in Brough with St Giles, near Catterick on 9 October.

Murder arrest over woodland body find

Baby Abiman Ramanan is born with a little help from Essex Police.

Firearms officers help expectant mum to hospital

Teenage Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour says it would be "a dream come true" to play for the senior Scotland national team.

Scotland cap dream come true - Gilmour

Referee and former Wales international Cheryl Foster has been appointed to the International Football Association Board's Football Advisory Panel (FAP).

Former player and Fifa referee Cheryl Foster

Foster appointed to Ifab advisory panel

Pupils at Raheem Sterling's old school give their reaction to the abuse England players faced in Bulgaria.

Racist abuse of England stars 'utterly disgusting'

It is the second night running the party and Boris Johnson have met amid speculation a deal is close.

DUP says 'gaps remain' after Johnson meeting

Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals why he loves the Philip Pullman books ahead of the TV series' launch.

Lin-Manuel Miranda on his starring role in the new BBC series - and why he loves the Pullman books

Behind the scenes of His Dark Materials TV series

Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria.

Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorillas to humans

Jason Farrell repeatedly stabbed Sammy-Lee Lodwig at his flat in Swansea, a court hears.

Stabbing murder accused 'tied girlfriend to bed'

Local police chief became emotional speaking about the killing of a black woman by an officer.

'No excuse' for Texas bedroom shooting

Firefighters and aircraft are tackling a series of blazes amid hot weather and strong winds.

Lebanon battles worst wildfires in decades

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's European Championship Qualifying game between Gibraltar and Georgia.

Gibraltar v Georgia

The royal pair were arriving for a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner in Islamabad.

William and Kate travel by auto rickshaw

Swansea City forward Wayne Routledge says governing bodies have to start enforcing "really harsh" punishments to stamp racism out of football.

Changes needed 'from higher up' to fight racism

A trial hears how Daniel Hannam "deliberately fired" at armed officers during a siege in January.

Man 'fired at police' during stand-off 'rampage'

Flat racing's star horse Enable is to stay in training as a six-year-old, says owner Prince Khalid Abdullah.

Enable to stay in training, says owner

The number of pupils starting reception at Townhill Infant School fell by a third in September.

Homes revamp scheme 'causing pupil intake drop'

Last year, 117 animals were rescued by one centre - that figure has already been passed in 2019.

Henry, a four-year-old shih tzu pomeranian cross, is looking for a new home

Struggling owners abandoning pets over costs

Elise Christie is set to miss four World Cup races due to "ill health" and says she feels like a "complete failure".

Skater Christie out until January

Morecambe defender Sam Lavelle signs a new contract with the League Two club until the end of 2022.

Morecambe defender Lavelle signs new deal

Welcome to Yorkshire's new boss says oversight was "largely absent" from the tourist body.

Tourist body had a 'spend now worry later' culture

A couple from Moneymore had to pay for their wedding in Cyprus again when Thomas Cook collapsed.

'We had to pay for our wedding twice'

Could Bulgaria's latest football racism scandal change how it deals with the problem?

Bulgarian fans give Nazi salutes during the match against England

Bulgarian football and its problem with racism

Police say the attack in Skelmersdale was "targeted".

15 October 2019