The potential $895m deal will give Australia long-range strike capability from ships or submarines.

Australia plans to buy 220 cruise missiles from US

The BBC understands the report will criticise the Met's tolerance of wrongdoing within its ranks.

Met expected to be heavily criticised in new report

World number one Iga Swiatek continues her pursuit of back-to-back Indian Wells titles as she cruises past Sorana Cirstea to reach the semi-finals.

Defending champion Swiatek into Indian Wells semis

A report by the UN says over 16,000 children have been transferred to areas under Russian control.

Deportation of Ukrainian children is war crime - UN

England head coach Steve Borthwick says Henry Arundell has an "incredible future" after handing the wing a first Test start against Ireland on Saturday.

Arundell has incredible future - Borthwick

Arsenal beaten by Sporting on penalties

Eintracht Frankfurt are due to play the Italian side in the Champions League round of 16.

German football fans clash with police in Naples

Ramblers Scotland starts a petition against a 652-acre development at Coul Links near Embo.

Walking group opposes fresh golf course plans

Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February's earthquakes that killed more than 44,000 people.

Truck washed away as floods hit Turkey earthquake zone

A region which has had no traffic wardens for years looks at their return - but would it be welcome?

'Free for all' parking and no traffic wardens

Andrew Chisholm's bakery in North Lanarkshire produces thousands of traditional rolls before sunrise each morning.

Andrew Chisholm, owner of Christie's the Baker, standing next to bread rolls

'How to make the perfect Scottish morning roll'

The collapse of a major Scottish producer highlights the breakfast staple's enduring popularity.

How the morning roll became a national treasure

Lydia Reid will finally be able to bury her son Gary after decades of campaigning for answers.

Mum gets baby son's remains after 48-year fight

The party has lost its leader, its chief executive and its spin doctor - where could this row go next?

What next for SNP as post-Sturgeon era looms?

Ethan has Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and says the star has made the condition easier to talk about.

Boy gives Bieber tips for dealing with condition

Ethan, 8, and Justin Bieber both have Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), which can cause facial paralysis.

Boy thanks Bieber for raising awareness of illness

Police Scotland hopes to reduce violence by dealing with 'involuntary celibate' culture.

Silhouette of man's head in front of computer monitor light at night

Plan to cut violence against women tackles incels

He is forecast to earn $300m from a telecom sale, cementing his status as a Hollywood business icon.

The multi-million dollar business of Ryan Reynolds

About 25 firefighters tackled the blaze which happened on Thursday afternoon.

Investigation launched into industrial site blaze

Man Utd ready to join bidding for Bellingham, Newcastle want to make Maddison signing a priority, plus more.

Man Utd ready for Bellingham bid - Friday's gossip

Welsh rugby is at the centre of a storm about sexism and misogyny.

Issues off pitch cast shadow over rugby, says FM

Feyenoord equal the record for the biggest Europa League knockout win as they thrash Shakhtar Donetsk 7-1 in last 16.

Feyenoord players celebrate their 7-0 win

Feyenoord hit seven in record-equalling win

The dead include at least two senior militants and a 16-year-old boy, Palestinian officials say.

People gather at the site where Omar Awadin, a 16-year-old Palestinian boy, was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, (16 March 2023)

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin

Bowen scores twice as West Ham cruise

Irvo Otieno's death in police custody echoes George Floyd's, the family's lawyer says.

Video of man's death shows police torture - family

Warren Gatland says it has been a challenge to keep his players focused during a troubled Six Nations campaign.

Tough to keep Wales players focused - Gatland

Defending champions, including two-time winner Viktor Axelsen, fell on a day of shock results at the All England Open.

Defending champions fall at All England Open

WTA chief executive Steve Simon insists his organisation is doing as much as it is able to for players from Ukraine.

Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina

WTA doing all it can for Ukrainian players - Simon

The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth.

A small boy in traditional outfit for Chinese New Year in Beijing.

What China’s baby woes mean for its economy

Coachless Castleford Tigers battle to their first Super League win of the season in a tight game against Leeds Rhinos.

Faraimo helps Cas beat Leeds for first win of 2023

The allegations include misogyny and sexism, breaching confidence and mocking political correctness.

FAW members suspended for inappropriate behaviour

James Martin and Ross White, star and co-director of An Irish Homecoming, received heroes' welcomes at a reception in Belfast following their Oscars glory at the weekend.

Irish Homecoming stars welcomed back to Belfast

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire says he has "an important role" to play after the Red Devils reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United

'I have important role' - Man Utd captain Maguire

Jordan Briscoe, 25, was found with stab wounds in Arnold Road but died later in hospital on 5 March.

Third person charged over fatal Tottenham stabbing

France's president has sidelined MPs and forced through plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64.

Protester stands with flare by fire during demonstrations in Paris

Protests as Macron orders pension reform without vote

Rory Griffin dragged the female care worker off a bench and punched her in the head, police say.

Patient jailed for attacking care worker

The presidential candidate reacts on the BBC's Americast to allegations of staff mistreatment.

Marianne Williamson responds to 'hit piece' allegations

There are fears the motto, dating back 75 years, could be mistranslated as "white world".

Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod motto

Eisteddfod 'white world' racist translation fears

Family and friends gather for a homecoming with co-director Ross White and star James Martin.

A Belfast hello for Oscar winner An Irish Goodbye

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead.

Protests as Macron pushes through pension reform

Leon Edwards receives a terrific reception from fans in London before his welterweight title defence against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London on Saturday.

Leon Edwards during a press conference before UFC 286

Edwards celebrated by fans before UFC 286

Chris Kaba was shot dead by a Met Police officer and the police watchdog is investigating.

Kaba family concerned about watchdog resignations

Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 11 runs to secure their second win in the Women's Premier League.

Gujarat Giants all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner celebrates a wicket

Giants beat Capitals to secure second win in WPL

Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of administering fatal doses of air to two baby brothers.

Unusual amount of gas in baby, Letby trial hears

Man Utd beat Sporting to progress

Christian Pulisic says the controversy that led to Gregg Berhalter no longer being the United States head coach has been "extremely childish".

Gregg Berhalter talks to Christian Pulisic after the United States' World Cup exit

Berhalter controversy 'childish' - Pulisic

North West 200 director Mervyn Whyte says he was concerned that an inability to hold the meeting in 2023 could put the entire future of the event in jeopardy.

Whyte's 'relief' as 2023 North West 200 is saved

A gene variant known to increase the risk of breast cancer has been found in people with Orkney heritage.

Breast cancer gene linked to Orkney islands

Nigeria's Kamara Usman says he is 'just having fun' as he bids to reclaim his UFC welterweight title fighting Leon Edwards for the third time.

Kamaru Usman in shades and suit pulls face at camera

'A fun Usman is a dangerous Usman'

Jayne Huddleston believed her contraceptive coil had fallen out after a GP failed to spot it.

Woman did not know she had coil fitted for 29 years

A new law prevents companies from silencing former workers about their job experiences. The changes could be good – but they may not go far enough.

The pressure keeping US workers silent

She is due to visit Northern Ireland along with her husband, former US President Bill Clinton, next month.

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was speaking in Washington

Clinton hopes Brexit deal resolved before NI visit

Newcastle's Alexander Isak scores a dramatic stoppage-time winner over Nottingham Forest to keep their hopes of a top-four finish firmly alive.

Newcastle's Isak scores late winner at Forest

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Black Honey guitarist Chris Ostler to make predictions for this week's FA Cup quarter-final ties and Premier League games.

Sutton's FA Cup & PL predictions v Black Honey guitarist Chris Ostler

A recital by Richard Burton in a film about rugby is among 500,000 clips available to watch.

Archive from 1930s to be made publicly available

Teachers walked out for two days this week in their long-running dispute over a fully-funded pay rise.

More than half English schools disrupted by strikes

A new homeless facility named after a vulnerable woman who died in Belfast city centre guarantees her legacy, her sister says.

Homeless facility is my sister's legacy

Michael Gifford-Hull murdered his wife Kirsi in 2005 before making a TV appeal for her safe return.

Wife-killer set to be freed after parole hearing

The state's years-long drought is not over, but right now residents are flush with water.

Californians get a break from drought after storms

The Preston venue closed in 2019 after the firm running it went into administration.

Guild Hall reopening plan drawn up by council

Reece Radford is alleged to have been murdered by Dereck Owusu and Louis James in Sheffield.

Passer-by stabbed to death 'after protecting girl'

A panel featuring a picture of Everton chairman Bill Kenwright that was stolen from outside Goodison Park has been found in a canal.

Kenwright panel stolen from Goodison found in canal

Jump Inc Leeds says it closed after an "emergency medical incident" involving a teenage boy.

Trampoline park closes after 'medical emergency'

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says he does not expect the club to sack him before the end of the season.

Conte 'joking' about sack before end of season

Greater Anglia trains will now offer a peak time morning and evening service.

'Delight' as more trains to stop at small station

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says finishing in the Premier League's top four would be a "good achievement" and wants to see England captain Harry Kane stay at the club for the rest of his career.

Top-four finish would be good achievement - Conte

If approved the club says it hopes to use the track every weekend for its practice sessions.

Motorsport club aims to build practice track

Julian Alvarez signs a one-year contract extension at Manchester City to keep him at the club until 2028.

Alvarez signs Man City contract extension

Northumberland County Council has given the new owners more time to complete the project near Blyth.

Britishvolt's proposed gigafactory in north east England

More time given for gigafactory to be built

The Angel Inn hotel in Sussex was housing Ukrainian refugees but no casualties have been reported.

400-year-old hotel engulfed by blaze

Two North Yorkshire Police officers face a misconduct hearing over messages shared on WhatsApp.

Officers' racist texts impact policing, panel told

David Hall is jailed for six years after spending his ill-gotten funds on holidays and fine dining.

University employee stole £2.4m over 30 years

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari team are in a "bad situation" at the start of the Formula 1 season.

Ferrari's start to season a bad situation - Sainz

Community group secures £45,000 from UK government to buy pier where the Vital Spark was once docked.

Community grant for pier once home to famous puffer

The majority of abortions in the US use a two-pill regimen including mifepristone.

How safe is the abortion pill mifepristone?

Eric Larsen is the only person to ever trek the North Pole, South Pole and Mount Everest in the same year.

Polar explorer returns to adventure after cancer

The Georgia football star was involved in a crash that left two dead in January

NFL hopeful Jalen Carter sentenced to probation

The former flagship store in Birmingham closed during the Covid pandemic, five years after opening.

Plans approved to repurpose former John Lewis shop

A temporary suspension could attract more workers to the Isle of Man, the enterprise minister says.

Views sought on work permit system suspension plan

The council says it will create about 600 school places for children with special educational needs.

Council awarded £49m for SEND school places

The New Saints retain the Cymru Premier title with a goalless draw at Connah's Quay Nomads.

New Saints draw at Nomads to take 15th Welsh title

A clifftop homeowner facing a demolition order hires heavy lifting equipment to move his bungalow.

Watch: Home dragged back from crumbling cliff edge

Heavy rain in the state has caused major flooding, power outages, evacuations and landslides.

Pool dangles off cliff after California landslide

Rachael Blackmore will bid for a repeat on A Plus Tard in Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup after making history 12 months ago.

A Plus Tard's winning jockey Rachael Blackmore kisses the Cheltenham Gold Cup after they won the 2022 race

Blackmore seeks Gold Cup repeat with A Plus Tard

It is hoped the studios on a 26-acre site near High Wycombe will bring 1,200 jobs to the area.

Plans for eight-stage film studios approved

The IAEA previously announced that two and a half tonnes of uranium ore were missing.

Video appears to show missing uranium found in Libya

The 1992 K-reg Mercedes was a 21st birthday present to Stella McCartney from Beatle dad Paul.

Baby you can drive my car - Macca Merc up for sale

Joshua Buatsi says an offer to face WBA 'Super' light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol came with "many caveats" and agreeing to the fight would have been "very short-sighted".

Bivol offer came with many caveats - Buatsi

Maxine Wahome pleads not guilty to killing fellow rally driver Assad Khan at their home in Nairobi in December.

Maxine Wahome in the dock in court following proceedings

Kenyan rally driver charged with boyfriend’s murder

Christopher Manning, 38, was found guilty of all 21 child sex abuse charges he faced after a trial.

Paedophile jailed for 'campaign of rape'

Eight women are found by police in Hull as three men are held on suspicion of inciting prostitution.

Three arrests after city sex trafficking raids

Cricket chiefs will discuss Afghanistan's international status next week amid the ongoing exile of the women's team.

ICC to discuss Afghanistan full member status

Turner's watercolour painting of Chepstow Castle in 1794 is said to be in "immaculate condition".

Undated handout photo issued by Cheffins auctioneers of a JMW Turner painting of Chepstow Castle overlooking the River Wye which is to be sold at auction. The British artist was 19 years old when he created the watercolour painting, which has been kept in a private family collection in London since 1956. The artwork is signed 'Turner' and dated 1794, with the attribution confirmed by leading Turner scholar Andrew Wilton, Cheffins auctioneers said. Issue date: Thursday March 16, 2023.