Marcus Rashford produces arguably his best display as Aston Villa come close to completing a stunning comeback against Paris St-Germain.

Marcus Rashford in action for Aston Villa

'He was on fire' - so was Emery wrong to replace Rashford?

The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.

Picture of woman's hand holding a colourful vape.

Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration.

An outline image of the USA filled with microchip parts in green

Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Deportivo Pereira vs Deportivo Cali in the Primera A

Deportivo Pereira v Deportivo Cali

A range of stories on the front of Wednesday's papers including the latest on bin strikes in Birmingham.

Front pages of the Daily Mirror and Daily Mail for 16 April

'Bin strike blues' and China 'access to NHS' data

The chip manufacturing giant will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.

Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address during the Nvidia GTC 2025 at SAP Center on March 18, 2025

Nvidia shares plunge amid $5.5bn hit over export rules to China

A consultation, which ends on Wednesday, focuses on five Belfast parks - Ormeau, Woodvale, Falls, Belmont and Botanic Gardens.

A man with a beard and a black hoody and hat. He is looking down the lens of the camera and has his lips pursed. He is standing in a park with grass and trees behind him.

Should public parks stay open later?

Aston Villa fell short against PSG - but Unai Emery's side showed they now belong in this elite company, writes Phil McNulty.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery falls to his knees after his side miss a chance against Paris St Germain at Villa Park

'Despair for Emery, but Villa showed they belong'

Jennifer Cousins says it is "unfair" that there are no commissioned services for ADHD in Northern Ireland.

A woman with short blonde hair wearing a green jacket and white top smiling at the camera. She is sitting on an orange armchair in front of wall paper with a flower pattern.

Adult ADHD diagnosis 'tough but totally made sense'

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Platense vs Rosario Central in the Liga Profesional Argentina

Platense v Rosario Central

Arsenal keep their Women's Super League title hopes alive with a comfortable 5-1 win over struggling Leicester City.

Arsenal thrash Leicester to keep title hopes alive

The US president has also called for the institution to lose a valuable tax break, saying it has not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus.

'It's not right' - Students react to $2bn Harvard funding freeze

LA 2028 organisers overlook hosting the Olympic cricket tournament in the East Coast of the USA in favour of temporary stadium located in a California fairground.

Snoop Dogg performs at the official handover for LA 2028 last year

Fairground to host cricket at LA 2028 Olympics

Warning of "no tolerance for gamesmanship", the judge said she would determine whether to hold the government in contempt of court.

Protesters gather outside a federal court in Maryland over the case of Kilmar Ábrego García

'Nothing has been done' - judge warns Trump officials in deportation case

Unai Emery says he is "proud of everything" Aston Villa achieved during their run to the Champions League quarter-finals which ended in an agonising defeat by PSG.

Emery 'proud of everything' Villa achieved

The landmark ruling could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales.

Two women hold hands in the air in celebration in a doorway

Supreme Court backs 'biological' definition of woman

Michelle Collins is making her Edinburgh debut as the Fringe looks to the future with a new leader.

The actress Michelle Collins in a Marilyn Monroe styled blonde curly wig and black polo neck and leggings with white stilleto shoes sits on the steps of a rather grubby caravan. She looks very angry.

Eastenders star playing her part in keeping the Fringe fresh

Rhian and Andrea have been friends for 13 years after meeting in the most tragic of circumstances.

Rhian and Andrea standing close together are smiling at the camera. They are wearing matching kimonos. Rhian has dark hair tied back away from her face and Andrea has a short blonde wavy bob. 

My unique friendship with the last person who held my baby

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Front pages of Western Mail and Daily Post

Wales' papers: US paedophile abused schoolgirl and A55 death

The group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.

A demonstrator holds a sign showing the face of Israeli hostage Edan Alexander during a protest calling for action to release the remaining hostages held captive in Gaza

Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage

Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.

An aerial photo shows smoke billowing from trees on the side of a mountain and a line of fire under the smoke.

UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires

Security services say the suspects obtained explosives, planned to make drones and trained individuals.

File photo showing Jordanian security forces deployed during a protest against the Gaza war in Amman, Jordan (27 March 2024)

Arrests in Jordan over rocket and drone plots

Daniel Wells triumphs 10-9 in a final-frame decider to shock Gary Wilson as he reaches the televised stage of the World Championship for the first time.

Wells stuns Wilson to earn Crucible debut

Did Blue Origin's rocket have 'no carbon emissions?'

League Two club MK Dons have named former Derby County and Rotherham United boss Paul Warne as their new head coach.

New MK Dons boss Paul Warne while in charge of Derby County

MK Dons appoint Warne as new manager

The girls aged 13 and 14 admit assault and blackmail for attacks at a school and college in Bridgend.

A stone wall at the entrance to the school. A blue sign behind it has the school name on it along with a yellow coat on arms. A flagpole with a Welsh flag can be seen behind the sign, with grass in the background. A 5mph sign can be seen to the left of the school sign. 


Teens kick victims in head and film blackmail video

Keanna Macinnes wins the 200m butterfly on the opening night of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, with Kara Hanlon taking gold in the 50m breaststroke.

Keanna Macinnes swam a lifetime best to make the World Championships qualifying time

British titles for Macinnes and Hanlon

Six men in Bangladesh tell the BBC about how they were forced into detention under the now-deposed government.

Mir Bin Ahmad Quasem stands in a detention centre looking at the camera, he wears glasses, a dark polo shirt and light trousers and has a beard. He is stood in front of a hole in the wall exposing inner brickwork with a pile of rubble just in frame to his right.

His memories uncovered a secret jail - right next to an international airport

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Alianza vs Deportivo Pasto in the Primera A

Alianza v Deportivo Pasto

Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen wants to stay in the Premier League amid interest from Real Madrid, Manchester United are monitoring Aaron Ramsdale and other keepers, and Chelsea are keen on Georginio Rutter.

Huijsen wants Premier League stay - Wednesday's gossip

The driver of the tractor, also a teenager, was taken to hospital for treatment.

Side of a marked police car with the logo of The Garda Síochána on the door.

Teen passenger killed in crash involving a tractor

The former officer said they accessed the data "purely for their own knowledge". 

The back of a police officer, who is wearing a hi-vis coat with the word "police".

Police officer admits unlawful access to personal data

Jersey Bulls are one victory away from winning the Combined Counties Premier South title after beating Abbey Rangers 2-1. 

Jersey Bulls in control of title after Abbey Rangers win

The man, who had been arrested, died on Monday following the fight in Stocksbridge at the weekend.

Floral tributes at the scene on Knoll Close in Stocksbridge, with balloons spelling out the word "dad".

Man dies from injuries after street fight

Officials in the US and El Salvador have been unwilling to return the man home, sparking a legal battle.

A person holds a sign with a picture of Kilmar Ábrego García

Who is the man in middle of Maryland deportation case?

The Grade II listed building in Aberystwyth will reopen in spring 2026.

A shot from inside the museum displaying the balconies and the outskirts of the ground floor. You can see the Edwardian theatre stage on the left.

Ceredigion Museum set to close until next year

The ex-Labour MSP has been charged over offences in Glasgow between 2022 and 2024.

Glasgow City Chambers building on George Square taken at dusk 

Former council leader charged over fraud offences

The Old Crown, now known as Paradise Bar, was closed in March after a man was knocked unconscious.

A brick building which looks like a house. A black sign above the front door has the words "PARADISE" in white and "BAR" in red printed on it. Two red cars are parked on the road in front of it.

Pub can reopen despite lock-in violence

Some carers have been told to pay back thousands of pounds after being overpaid the benefit for years.

A woman wearing a white top puts her hand on the back of a woman wearing a pink top, sitting in a wheelchair facing away from the camera,

Extra staff to check Carer's Allowance overpayments 

Jersey swimmer Filip Nowacki wins his first-ever senior medal at the British Championships after getting a bronze in the 100m breaststroke.

Jersey's Nowacki wins bronze at British Championships

Two-time Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty says he is motivated to continue in the sport to the next Olympics by the message it sends to his son.

Adam Peaty looks on from the pool after a race

'Don't give up' - why Peaty was convinced to go again

A male pedestrian, 35, was found dead near the A55 at Kinmel Services on Tuesday morning. 

The A55 dual carriageway during the day with cars passing a green sign for the services. 

Lorry driver arrested after pedestrian found dead

British number four Harriet Dart apologises after asking the umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant during her first-round loss at the Rouen Open.

Dart apologises for asking Boisson to 'put on deodorant'

The FTC is trying to prove that Meta unfairly dominated the market through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. 

A view of the front doors to E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. District Court, where Meta Platforms and the Federal Trade Commission are facing off in a trial. The facade of the building has the name and is stone and the doors are brass and glass. A man is entering the building. 

Zuckerberg defends Instagram purchase in Meta monopoly trial

The council said it was working at 'rocket pace' to reopen Yarborough and Birchwood leisure centres.

A head and shoulders photograph of councillor Naomi Tweddle. She is standing in a room with table and chairs behind her and is wearing a bright pink suit jacket.

City leisure centres could reopen within months

The price rise would likely impact four in five of the 300 people estimated to use the daily service. 

Two metal takeaway containers with cardboard lids on rest on a leather surface, next to an empty glass and a landline phone. Behind them the torso of an elderly woman can be seen. She is wearing a beige knitted cardigan. 

Price hike proposed for 'lifeline' meals on wheels

Cara Harper said everyone was "so upset" to find the dog "slung like it was a bag of rubbish".

A pink hardshell suitcase with a pattern rubbed off is laid on the grass. The suitcase is closed and it has two handles on it. 

Walker and children find dog remains in suitcase

Appeal is launched to locate mystery family after 'remarkable' find on footpath.

Discovery of lost camera sparks appeal for owner

The front of the Essex Pizza and Chicken unit appears to have been blasted on to the ground.

Three men stand outside the Essex Pizza and Chicken takeaway. The front of the building is completely open and you can see into the takeaway unit.

Takeaway temporarily closes after windows blown out

A number of homes were evacuated after the fire at a commercial building in the Meadows.

An image of the burnt out building with its roof gone and scorch marks clearly visible. It is surrounded by fencing and police tape

Resident felt 'left in the dark' after fire

Aston Villa come close to a stunning comeback but Paris St-Germain edge through to the Champions League semi-finals.

Heroic Villa comeback falls just short against PSG

Borussia Dortmund can't recover from a first-leg demolition by Barcelona to reach the Champions League semi-finals despite winning the reverse fixture 3-1 thanks to a Serhou Guirassy hat-trick.

Guirassy hits Dortmund treble but Barca reach semis

A burglar who ran over the resident of a property he had just burgled is convicted of manslaughter.

Mugshot of Errol Woodger, who has short black curly hair, a beard and is wearing a grey top

Burglar convicted of killing victim with own car

Helen and Gordon Mills died instantly in the crash in France, an inquest heard.

A couple sat at a restaurant laughing. The woman has short blonde hair and glasses with a pearl necklace and green jacket. The man is wearing glasses with a striped shirt and blue jumper. 

Parents who died in holiday crash 'sorely missed'

Ellie McCartney produces the swim of her career so far to qualify for the World Championships in Singapore in July.
The 20 year-old from Enniskillen stormed to victory in the 200m breaststroke semi-finals in a time of 2:24.35 which was huge personal best, a championship record and well inside the ‘A’ time for the worlds set at 2:25.91.


Ellie McCartney celebrates at the finish of the 200m breaststroke

NI's McCartney qualifies for World Championships

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Farsley Celtic vs Radcliffe in the National League N / S

Farsley Celtic v Radcliffe

A panel finds a Seaford College teacher sent inappropriate messages to two female pupils.

Rows of grey, empty desks and blue chairs in a classroom.

Teacher banned over 'intimate' messages to pupils 

Jonny Clayton wins the 14th Players Championship of the year as he averages a superb 103.59 at the tournament in the Netherlands.

Jonny Clayton wags his finger in celebration 

Imperious Clayton cruises to Players Championship win

Zak Coyne, 24, designed a site for other criminals which scammed victims of a total of £100 million.

Mugshot of Zak Coyne who set up the LabHost service

Mastermind of 'one-stop shop' fraud website with one million victims jailed

Doncaster Rovers miss out on the chance to go second in League Two after a 1-1 draw with Salford City.

Jordan Gibson of Doncaster Rovers looks dejected after missing a chance

Doncaster miss chance to go second with Salford draw

The co-founder of a food shop says the government should support affected businesses in St John.

Kaspar Wimberley is standing in front of SCOOP, a wooden shop. He is wearing a striped cap and black jacket and looking at the camera.

Trader seeks compensation for roadwork issues

Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video.

Nigel Farage sits in a TV studio wearing a black suit, white shirt and hot pink tie with sliced limes on it.

Man in court accused of threats to kill Farage

Punjab Kings set an Indian Premier League record for the lowest total successfully defended as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs.

Punjab set IPL record as they defend 111 against KKR

Ruben Amorim will either recall or drop goalkeeper Andre Onana for Man Utd's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon - and it's a big call for several reasons.

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana lies on the ground

Why Amorim's next move on Onana is a big call 

The BBC's Laura Bicker stands amidst businesses at Canton Fair in Guangzhou

'A number of businesses in limbo' in China after US import tariffs 

Ports authority says largescale release of racing pigeons poses a hazard to aircraft.

A flock of pigeons take flight against a blue sky. There is one pigeon up close in the air in front of the camera. 

Safety concerns halt mass flights of racing pigeons

A total of 64 women came forward to police after he was first jailed in 2023.

David Glover wearing a grey blazer and floral shirt and blue-tinted sunglasses. He is outside walking from left to right.

Photographer filmed models with hidden camera

Anna Alexandrova denied posting anti-war messages, insisting the case was motivated by a land squabble.

Russian hairdresser jailed over neighbour claim of spreading fake news

The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, held a knife to a pupil's neck area in a school toilet.

Cardiff Magistrates' Court is a two-storey light brown brick building with a large entrance, tall windows on the second floor and domed grey slate roof

Teen pulled knife in Cardiff school toilets 

Arsenal hit five against Leicester in the Women's Super League to cut Chelsea's lead at the top to three points.

The former president broke with his practice of not criticising policies or leaders on social media to praise Harvard's stand

man sits in chair while holding microphone

Obama calls Trump's freeze of Harvard funding 'unlawful'

Hull KR forward Michael Mcllorum faces three months out with a bicep injury.

Hull KR hooker McIlorum facing three months out

The person who spat on cyclist Mathieu van der Poel during last month's E3 Saxo Bank Classic is identified and fined by Belgian police.

Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel grimaces after winning the 2025 E3 Saxo Bank Classic

Person who spat on Van der Poel during race fined

Catch-up on BBC coverage from day one of the GB Swimming Championships from London with James Guy AND Freya Colbert among those in action.

Watch: GB Swimming Championships - day one

The Lincolnshire force had previously warned it could cut 400 jobs due to a £14m budget shortfall.

The side of a marked Lincolnshire Police car, which is white with yellow and blue squares with police on the side and the force's badge

15 April 2025