A US-funded flight carrying a group of 59 refugees landed in Virginia on Monday after leaving Johannesburg on Sunday.

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Watch: Why US is granting white South Africans refugee status

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from River Plate vs Barracas Central in the Liga Profesional Argentina

River Plate v Barracas Central

Neil Beckett groomed schoolgirls and used his position at the school to access vulnerable young women.

A girl with long brown hair and a green blazer sits with her back to the camera. To her left is the main building of Lagan College. The school's name is emblazoned in large metal letters on the front of the building.

School didn't do enough to stop abuse - victims of jailed welfare officer

Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.

A lunar rover from the 1972 Apollo mission on the moon.


How to avoid a puncture on the Moon

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Santos vs Ceará in the Serie A

Santos v Ceará

All you need to know as the second men's major of 2025 gets under way at Quail Hollow, Charlotte in North Carolina.

US PGA Championship - dates, tee times, favourites & how to follow on the BBC

Bristol City head coach Liam Manning says the club's play-off exit to Sheffield United has to be a "lesson". 

Play-off exit has to be a 'lesson' - Manning

Davide Ancelotti will reportedly become Rangers' new head coach after leaving Real Madrid along with father Carlo, while the Ibrox club are linked with two emerging 22-year-olds.

Real's Ancelotti poised to become Rangers boss - gossip

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.

Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade

The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. 

A sketch of prosecutor Emily Johnson points to Sean "Diddy" Combs in a courtroom

Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears

Buying New Douglas Park instead of moving to Cumbernauld next season could "almost certainly have finished" Hamilton Academical, chairman Jock Brown claims.

Staying at Hamilton stadium 'could have finished Accies'

The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.

A collection of pills and tablets against a plain background

Trump's order on US drug prices: What's in it, and will it work?

Ysgol Dyffryn Aman teacher John Hopkin found his wife in a pool of blood after the stabbing.

Liz Hopkin, who has blonde hair, just longer than shoulder length and a fringe and glasses 

Stabbed teacher worried about safety in other schools

Teachers are calling on the Scottish government to urgently publish new guidance following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Two high school age girls wearing blue school uniforms - pictured from shoulders to knees. They are both carrying books and wearing backpacks

Teachers want clarity on single-sex spaces in schools

MSPs will debate the general principles of the assisted dying bill later in Holyrood.

Tricia Donoghue has shoulder-length ginger hair with a fringe. She wears dark glasses and a black top and appears to be sitting on a couch in a living room.

How do Scots feel about the assisted dying bill?

The proposed legislation would allow terminally-ill Scots to seek medical help to end their lives.

Doctor Geri Hignett (left) protests against the proposed law on assisted dying outside the Scottish Parliament. A large group of pro-assisted dying demonstrators are in the background.

MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland

One mum says she was told "it isn't the Hilton" when asking for a pillow.

Rob Channon (right) kneels next to his son Gethin, who sits in a wheelchair. Rob is bald and has brown eyes and wears a black polo shirt. Sian Channon kneels on the left of the wheelchair, she smiles at the camera and has short brown hair and has black rimmed glasses. Their daughter sits on Sian's knee on the far left. She has mousy brown curly hair and smiles at the camera. The back of their house is seen behind them. 

'Hospital failings left my son unable to move'

The PM knows cutting immigration is crucial to his credibility, political editor Chris Mason writes.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks in Downing Street, London, Britain, 12 May 2025. The prime minister's speech announced some of the proposals contained in the Government's Immigration White Paper.

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Some residents say the town is 'overrun', but public services desperately need immigrant labour.

Violet Gutu wears a green lanyard and black t-shirt studded with three gold buttons. She is side on to the camera

The view on immigration from a town transformed by it

Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow's involvement, which the Kremlin denies.

Black smoke seen in the sky above the burning Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw

Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media

The move comes after the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of "woman".

A crowd of people including Angela Rayner and Sir Keir Starmer walk behind an LGBT+ Labour banner, surrounded by LGBT+ labour flags at a Pride march

UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy will meet with former footballers and their families to hear more about "the devastating impacts" that neurodegenerative diseases have had on them.

Nandy to meet football families over brain diseases

The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.

Rapper Tory Lanez seen holding a microphone at an event. He has on multiple diamond chains, rings and a silver diamond bracelet. 

Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack

Mancester City want AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, Liverpool winger Luis Diaz pledges future to the Reds, Manchester United set to keep faith with boss Ruben Amorim.

Tijjani Reijnders leads the BBC Sport gossip column

Man City target Reijnders - Tuesday's gossip

Belgium's defence ministry said approximately 10 other soldiers also sustained hearing damage during the incident. 

A military ambulance, believed to belong to Belgian forces at Kinloss. The vehicle is green but has a red cross marking on it. 

Belgian soldiers injured in live firing incident

A care home boss says government plans to cut immigration will make the shortage of workers worse.

A tall red-brick building with a pink reception entrance. A white and pink sign at the front reads "Saint Cecilia's nursing home".

Immigration plans a 'devastating blow' - care boss

The outboard engines, weighing 200kg and 300kg, are stolen from a marine equipment supplier.

A picture of the side of a Devon and Cornwall police van. It is parked on a pavement on a long road 

Boat engines worth thousands stolen in break-in

Three of the men faced conspiracy charges and were remanded in custody after making no plea.

Six men arrested in gangland probe appear in court

Deputies will investigate whether the proposals go far enough.

A police car is parked in a car park. In the background the sea can be seen. 

Review into plans to make Jersey waters safer

Harborne's annual street event will not take place but organisers hope it will return in 2026.

People walking down a high street with lots of stalls on the left and shops on the right. 

Carnival called off over public safety concerns

Sean Brown's daughter said Simon Harris had been "very emphatic" about their father's case. 

A group of nine people are gathered on a street outside a building - there are six standing behind three women. Of those three, two younger women flank an elderly woman. The three are standing in front of two news microphones. It is during he daytime and a city streetscape can be seen in the background. 

Family of murdered GAA official meet Irish deputy PM

BBC Sport breaks down the complex character of "imposing yet softly spoken" Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

Evangelos Marinakis speaks to Nuno Espirito Santo

'A winner, imposing, controversial' - who is Forest owner Marinakis?

Bristol City will not change their approach to transfers this summer after reaching the Championship play-offs, says owner Steve Lansdown.

Steve Lansdown watching Bristol City's first leg semi-final play-off against Sheffield United from the stands at Ashton Gate

No changes to Robins' transfer strategy - Lansdown

Manchester United's players will be restricted to two free tickets each for next week's Europa League final with the club not planning any parade should they lift the trophy.

Manchester United players acknowledge their fans after the 3-0 Europa League victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mames Stadium

Man Utd to celebrate with BBQ if they win Europa League

Police say a man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.

A man with blonde hair and a bear, wearing a blue football shirt, wears a serious expression as he sits on a wicker chair in a garden.

Dad's shock as son, 8, 'mauled by dog'

The man, aged in his 50s, is charged after about 90kg of cannabis was discovered.

Multiple silver parcels are piled up on the ground in front of two blue signs, one for the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and the other for Irish Revenue. 

Man charged after €1.8m cannabis seizure 

Edan Alexander, 21, is the first hostage to be released by Hamas since a ceasefire ended in March.

Edan Alexander, who was held hostage by Hamas, smiles after being reunited with his parents

US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas

Blue Lights co-creator Declan Lawn brought his (surprisingly heavy) Bafta to the Evening Extra studio to discuss his surprise at taking home the prize. 

A man with headphones on in a radio studio. In the foreground, in front of him, we can see the front of a computer screen used by the radio programme presenter. In the background is a screen showing the BBC News Northern Ireland logo

'Blinding moment of being overwhelmed' as Blue Lights wins Bafta

Mohammed Khan, 22, suffered fatal knife wounds in Walsall on 17 March.

A brick building with a blue gate. Lettering on the wall reads "Wolverhampton Crown Court".

Five deny murder of man who was fatally stabbed

Five crews are at the scene of the blaze on Clarel Avenue in Saltley, Birmingham. 

A thick plume of smoke in the sky above buildings and trees.

Recycling centre blaze sees smoke rise over city

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Atalanta v Roma

Reading's takeover "continues to progress towards completion" the English Football League says in a statement.

Reading sale progressing towards completion - EFL

Cumbria is one of 48 areas in England developing their own nature recovery strategy.

General view of the countryside at Rannerdale in the Lake District, Cumbria, with Crummock Water and mountains in the distance.


Consultation begins on nature recovery project

Firefighters were sent to the blaze at the Ox184 bar in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon.

Fire crews extinguishing a fire at OX184 in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh.

Fire crews battle bar blaze on Edinburgh's Cowgate

The mother of a man missing for 19 years renews an appeal to try to find out what happened to him.

A composite of four images of Luke Durbin, a young white man with dark hair. In two of the photos he is wearing a dark baseball cap.

Anniversary of son's vanishing is 'crushing' - mum

Sheffield United beat Bristol City 6-0 on aggregate in their Championship play-off semi-final to reach the final at Wembley.

Sheff Utd outclass Bristol City to reach play-off final

Watch highlights of Sunday's Scottish Women's Premier League games, including Celtic against Rangers.

Watch: SWPL weekend highlights

Permission is granted for four houses on site of the former cadet barracks on Great Hampton Street.

A single-storey building with a black fence separating an exercise yard from the pavement. The building has a set of blue double doors and a series of windows and wooden cladding.

Former cadet barracks to be replaced with homes

The Galactic Carnival closed early so an investigation into ride safety could be carried out.

A fairground waltzer ride with one car detached

Children hurt as fairground car crashes off ride

The next leader of Lancashire County Council Stephen Atkinson says he "can't wait to start".

Councillor Stephen Atkinson standing outside County Hall in Preston smiling. He has short fair hair and stubble and is wearing a red rose badge on his navy blue suit jacket.

Reform UK announce new leader of county council

Kobi Macharia Dooly was found with multiple knife wounds in his cot, the court hears.

Wearing an oversized black coat and a red jacket with a spider motif, four-year-old Kobi Macharia Dooly looks directly at the camera. 

Mother killed son hours after school, court told

Anne Dunham was determined not to give up on her sport when she was diagnosed with MS aged 27.

Anne Dunham is sitting on a horse with a fist in the air in black riding gear. She is smiling. 

Gold-winning Paralympic equestrian star dies aged 76

There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey.

A crowd of protestors hold yellow flags featuring the face of Abdullah Ocalan.

Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband

St Nicholas Church of England First School is found to have maintained its high standards.

The entrance to a school with a number of cars parked in a small car park bounded by hedges. There is a white sign with black writing that identifies the school and a banner on a gate.

Praise for school where reading a priority

The States will have 38 seats up for grabs in the poll in June.

Inside the Guernsey States Chamber. Paintings in frames and a crest are on the wall while microphones sit in front of seats lining the sides and throughout the room.

Guernsey election 2025: Candidate list

Harlow Council says it is facing "massive pressure".

Dan Swords, who has medium length, light brown hair. He is standing in front of a block of flats with a serious expression on his face. He is wearing a navy suit jacket, white shirt and light blue tie.

'Housing Londoners is heaping pressure on council'

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Den Bosch vs Cambuur in the Play-offs 1/2

Den Bosch v Cambuur

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Al Okhdood vs Al Nassr in the Saudi League

Al Okhdood v Al Nassr

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Železničar Pančevo vs Napredak in the Super Liga

Železničar Pančevo v Napredak

Sharing the screen with Michael B Jordan, Woody Harrelson or Rebel Wilson comes lots of laughter.

Hailee Steinfeld's funniest moments on set

Defender Nathan Smith is to leave Port Vale at the end of the season after 16 years with the club.

Long-serving Port Vale defender Smith to leave

A general view of The Principality Stadium, home of Welsh Rugby.

'Every position affected' says concussion claim data

Gabriel Johnston, 22, from Belfast, was the driver of a car that collided with a lorry in Lisburn.

A man in a grey chequered suit, white shirt and gold tie looks at the camera. Behind him are flowers on the wall. 

Man dies a week after collision between car and lorry

NHS bosses propose keeping services in Stafford and Lichfield closed amid a shortage of midwives. 

A woman holds a baby as it sleeps against her.

Birthing unit closures could be made permanent

The government has outlined plans to "significantly" cut immigration - what are the challenges it faces?

A photo of a crowd of people walking away from the camera. The BBC Verify colours are visible in the background of the image

What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?

The one place in the world the Doctor feels at home

As trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from the saddle, we look at her impact and success in jump racing.

Rachael Blackmore with the Cheltenham Gold Cup after winning on A Plus Tard in 2022

'Box office Blackmore' - pioneer who transformed racing

Essex bat through the entire final day to draw their Championship game with Yorkshire, with their last-wicket pair at the crease at the end.

Essex hold out for draw against Yorkshire

Fifty residents were evacuated after there were initial fears of carbon monoxide poisoning.

A police car and van are parked either side of police tape at Gainsborough Care Home. A uniformed officer stands guarding the cordon.

Police end investigation into care home deaths

Thieves set off an explosion while targeting a cash machine at a Northumberland petrol station. 

The front of Hedgeley Services petrol station. A person is withdrawing cash from the machine to the side of the brown brick one-storey building.

Bomb squad called to petrol station ATM blast

A man, 18, and two 15-year-old boys, deny murdering Reuben Higgins who died last year. 

A teenage boy wearing a dark top. He has thick curly brown hair. He smiles at the camera. Behind him, there is a brown wall with the bottom of a picture frame visible.

Vape shop murder accused denies role 'in tragedy'

Developers now have three years to begin building the space, which will include a cafe and party rooms.

A computer-generated depiction of a brightly coloured climbing centre. A climbing wall can be seen to the left and a four-level soft play area with balls and punching bags are seen on the right. There are chairs and tables with visitors sat around.

Climbing zone at shopping centre gets go-ahead

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from IFK Göteborg vs Djurgården in the Allsvenskan

IFK Göteborg v Djurgården

Wales' world champion Lauren Price is preparing for a potential homecoming fight in August – and hopes Tom Jones will sing her into the ring.

Lauren Price with her title belts after victory over Natasha Jonas in March 

Price wants Tom Jones backing in homecoming fight

Ireland captain Caelan Doris faces a spell of four to six months on the sidelines after having surgery on a shoulder injury.