Two breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds. 

Brain scans in the background in a dark blue, while a gloved hand holds a medical vial in the foreground

Breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs too pricey for NHS

Category 3 storm causes power cuts, some damage and floods, with forecasters predicting it will dissipate by Friday.

Mexican Navy members help with repair tasks following the passage of Hurricane Erick in Bahia Principal, Puerto Escondido, state of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Mexico begins clean-up after hurricane Erick hits southern coast

The tragedy happened as Air India was on the "final climb phrase" of its brand transformation after the Tata buyout

Relatives and neighbours of Akash Patni, a 14 years old tea vendor who died in Air India Boeing 787 Crash, mourn as they wait for the dead body at his residence, on June 15, 2025 in Ahmedabad, India. 

Devastating crash threatens Air India's ambitious turnaround 

Speculation over whether Donald Trump will join the conflict in the Middle East dominates Thursday's papers.

A composite image of the front pages of the Metro and the Daily Mirror on 19 June 2025

'Trump keeps world waiting' and 'ArmageDon' 

Mark Robson reveals he "buried" the abuse he endured by Lindsay Brown while attending Bangor Grammar.

A balding grey haired man with blue eyes and a blue fleece taking a selfie with mountains and a lake behind him. 

Rugby commentator was 'in denial' over school teacher sex abuse

The central bank decides to hold interest rates at 4.25% with inflation remaining above its target level.

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Bank holds interest rates but hints at future cuts

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Costa Rica v Dominican Republic

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran.

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

The deal would mark the most expensive sale of a US sports team in history. 

Laker players LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić slap hands on the basketball court

Los Angeles Lakers to sell majority ownership in historic deal

Asked if he agreed with his adviser that Iran was not building a nuclear bomb, Trump replied: "I don't care what she said."

Ghosts of Iraq War lurk behind Trump and Gabbard split

Social media accounts of applicants will now be screened for posts or messages that can be deemed hostile to the US or its culture.

US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting 

The pair, from Bristol, are due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Thursday 19 June. 

Two charged over shooting of 15-year-old boy

Trent Alexander-Arnold is heavily involved in a mixed debut for Real Madrid as the post-Liverpool spell of his career truly begins.

Alexander-Arnold's debut analysed - and when did he really learn Spanish?

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola defends Rico Lewis, calling the referee's decision to send him off in their Club World Cup opener as "unnecessary".

Lewis red card 'unnecessary' - Guardiola

An inspection of Newtonmore Primary raised concerns around leadership and pupils' attainment.

The school is behind a high stone wall. It is a low building with a peaked slate roof and cream-coloured walls with square windows.

Parents accuse council of failing primary school

President Donald Trump is weighing whether the US will join Israel's strikes on Iran as the two Middle Eastern countries continue attacks.

Two Americans are looking at the camera after talking to a reporter.

Watch: Americans divided on possible US involvement in Iran

US singer Chris Brown will perform for thousands of fans at the Principality Stadium on Thursday.

Chris Brown, who will perform at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Thursday, pictured performing in Detroit Michigan in April. He wears a black jacket with red flames on it, with a microphone in his left hand. He looks away from the camera and pokes his tongue out to the side of his teeth. 

Chris Brown to perform in Cardiff ahead of court case

Operator Nadara has proposed decommissioning the existing turbines and installing new ones more than twice the size.

A generic image of a wind turbine. It has three blades and is white in colour. The turbine is pictured against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Plan to remove 34 turbines from Highland wind farm

Campaigners want tougher air rules as over 200 Welsh schools may face unsafe pollution.

The four girls are pictured on their school yard in front of flower beds. They are all smiling looking at the camera. Seren, on the left, is wearing a white t-shirt and has long blonde hair, which is draping on her left shoulder. Next to her is Eleanor, who again is wearing a white t shirt, black shorts and has light brown shoulder-length hair. Fatima is standing next to Eleanor. She is wearing a green Roath Park Primary School t-shirt and has a blue jumper tied around her waist. Fatima has black hair in a ponytail, with a middle parting. Ada, on the right, is wearing a red Roath Park Primary School t-shirt. She wears glasses and has light brown hair which is in a ponytail. 

Demand for better air quality targets at schools

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

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Wales' papers: Reform tops poll and doctor died in 30ft fall

The £10m project has been a huge undertaking for the remote community between Shetland and Orkney.

Five puffins are on a moss-covered cliff top. 

Fair Isle bird observatory reopens six years after fire

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Pachuca v Red Bull Salzburg

Quality Meat Scotland says the cumulative effect of international trade deals could destabilise Scottish agriculture.

A herd of different coloured cows and calves mostly facing the camera in a small pasture in the Scottish borders.

Scottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meat

More than 40 firefighters are tackling the fire at Nolan Recycling in Bridgend. 

A wide picture of the Nolan Recycling warehouse unit behind open grey gates. The sun is shining in the background of the image.

Fire crews battle large blaze at recycling centre

Israel's Prime Minister has long warned that Iran is close to developing nuclear weapons. BBC Verify's Ros Atkins explains what we know about its programme.

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins overlay over a map of Iran showing an explosion

Ros Atkins on... How close is Iran to a nuclear weapon?

The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

A mother and daughter put laundry into a washing machine together in their home

Millions more to get £150 off energy bills

Surrey go top of the T20 Blast's South Group as champions Gloucestershire and Worcestershire also win.

Reece Topley bowling for Surrey in the T20 Blast

Wins for Surrey, Glos and Rapids in T20 Blast

Portsmouth have signed Australia Under-23 forward Adrian Segecic from Sydney FC for an undisclosed fee.

Adrian Segecic in action for Sydney FC last season

Portsmouth sign Australian forward Segecic

Alex Garland and Danny Boyle have reunited for a follow-up to their 2002 classic. It has visual flair, terrifying adversaries and a scene-stealing performance from Ralph Fiennes.

Edvin Ryding, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes in 28 Years Later (Credit: Miya Mizuno)

28 Years Later is a 'never-dull' mash-up

The boy was declared dead at an address in Maidenhead on 10 June.

Woman charged with murder of four-year-old boy

Local residents cited concerns over congestion, over-development and pressure on the school.

A large open field beside a road, separated with a trimmed hedge. 

Housing development approved despite 554 objections

Dame Diana Johnson told MPs harmful content online was "fuelling violent sexual encounters". 

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Minister pledges ban on strangulation pornography

Reform UK's Martin Griffiths says putting solar panels on good-quality farmland is "ridiculous".

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Put solar on roofs not farms, says Reform leader

The auction was showcasing the postcard written by Edith Cavell in Mundesley, Norfolk.

A postcard with a green stamp in the top right hand corner. The message on the postcard has been written in pencil and says "Mundesley much changed & much grown". On the right hand side is the address.

Rare postcard from WW1 heroine sold for €1,000

Opposition councillors criticise the ruling Labour group over its plan for the city’s future.

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Councillors clash over 'arrogant' vision for city

Kieran Winder, 32, has 45 offences on his criminal record dating back to 2007, a court hears.

Police mugshot of Kieran Winder, of Hunday Court, Workington, who has been jailed for attacking his ex-partner and helping to break into a property while the owners slept inside. He has brown hair which is combed over to the side and is wearing a serious expression.

Violent offender jailed for assaulting ex-partner

A panel of BBC experts answer your questions on what is happening in Iran - and what could happen if the conflict escalates.

Smoke rises from an Israeli attack on Shahran oil depot in Tehran on June 15 

Your questions answered on the Israel-Iran conflict

British number one Jack Draper jokes that his body used to break down easily despite "looking a bit like a Ferrari", but feels he now has the strength and energy to deal with long matches.

Jack Draper celebrates on his way to winning at Queen's in the second round

I looked like a Ferrari but broke down easily - Draper

Manchester City stepped into a new era in their Club World Cup opener - but it was their old boy Phil Foden who stole the show.

'New season, fresh me' - Foden shines after 'rough' ride

The council says it is paying half of the bill which was a total of £3,744.

Attleborough town sign. It's on a green in front of green trees, with shops visible in the background.

Ex-employee at council racks up £3,700 phone bill

Tom Robinson is heading out on a 26-date UK tour in the coming months.

Kathy Caton and Tom Robinson pictured outside the recording studio for the Out With Kathy show.

'LGBT rights must be defended with all our might'

Read had pleaded not guilty to the charges, with her lawyers arguing that she was being framed for her boyfriend's death.

Watch: Cheers erupt outside court as Karen Read found not guilty

Stephen Bunting produces a dazzling display to beat Jermaine Wattimena and win the 18th Players Championship of 2025.

Bunting wins first Players Championship title since 2021

The woman, in her 20s, was hit by a lorry on the A31 Hogs Back at Puttenham on Tuesday afternoon.

Two cars drive down the A31 Hogs Back at Puttenham, near Guildford.

Woman dies after being hit by truck near Guildford

After three wins in her debut season on the Ladies European Tour, England's Mimi Rhodes is excited to play in her first major at the Women's PGA Championship in Texas.

Rhodes excited to make major debut after three wins in debut LET season

Paul Hunt, a former custodial manager at HMP Hewell, was handed a 12-month community order.

A red brick wall at the side of a road, saying 'Welcome to HMP Hewell' in white lettering. Wooden gates and grass are at the side of the road.


Prison boss who sexually assaulted staff sentenced

Watch highlights as Portugal come from behind to beat England 4-1 in the Women's U19 European Championship at Stadion OSiR Wisła.

Portugal U19s stun England with second-half comeback

British wild card Francesca Jones misses out on the chance of back-to-back quarter-finals at Nottingham.

GB's Jones knocked out of Nottingham

Israel's military says troops in central Gaza fired warning shots at a group posing a potential threat, but that it was unaware of injuries.

Palestinian women mourn at the funeral of people who were killed while seeking aid in northern Gaza, at al-Shifa hospital, Gaza City (18 June 2025)

Eleven killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid in Gaza, rescuers say

MPs reject an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill which would have enforced the act.

Further delay in enforcing sexual harassment law

Voters tell the BBC how they chose the candidates they want to win in the Guernsey general election.

A man with short dark grey hair and a white goatee beard looking at the camera. He is wearing a mustard yellow polo and has sunglasses resting on his head. You can see a red and silver motorbike in the background

'I didn't want to vote but I did last minute'

Leon Penman was murdered using a knife bought online when the defendant was 17, a court hears.

A police mugshot of Jacob Zuco, who has brown hair that is cut just above his eyebrows. He has stubble and a serious look on his face.


Judge warns of knife 'scourge' as teen is jailed 

Her lawyers argued she was being framed for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.

Karen Read smiles as the not guilty verdict is read during her trial. She is wearing a light blue suit and is flanked by her legal team.

Karen Read found not guilty of murdering Boston police officer boyfriend

Stockport County agree a three-year deal with Doncaster Rovers defender Joseph Olowu, who becomes the League One club's first signing of the summer.

Joseph Olowu in action for Doncaster Rovers

Stockport sign Doncaster centre-back Olowu

A £450m project to transform Coventry city centre is underway

Catherine Bartlem, co-founder Coffee Tots, stands in front of City Arcade. She is wearing a grey Coffee Tots t-shirt and City Arcade behind her is surrounded in hoardings.

Coventry City Arcade demolition work starts

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Slovenia U21 v Czech Republic U21

Five teens accused of murdering a 17-year-old boy in Bedford have gone on trial at a Luton court.



Thomas Taylor is looking at the camera. He has dark, curly hair and is wearing a black jacket and a white shirt


Teen stabbed and left for dead, murder trial told

Two men are jailed after police uncover a large cannabis farm in an industrial unit. 

A police officer with his back to camera walking through a cannabis farm in a property, with lights shining

Watch: Police bodycam captures £700k cannabis raid

Scottish Rugby chief executive Alex Williamson is keen to retain national team head coach Gregor Townsend, along with Franco Smith at Glasgow Warriors and Sean Everitt at Edinburgh. 

Townsend backed for third World Cup as SRU chief expects 'positive' talks

St Helens forward Joe Batchelor is facing four weeks out with a calf tear he suffered against Salford Red Devils.

St Helens forward Joe Batchelor is facing four weeks out

St Helens forward Batchelor facing four weeks out

Viktor Gyokeres rejects talks with Sporting as he tries to force through move, Newcastle want Marcus Rashford, and Liverpool are prepared to break the British transfer record for Alexander Isak.

Gyokeres rejects Sporting talks - Thursday's gossip

According to the president, the two flag poles are 100ft (30.5m) tall and paid for out of his own pocket.

A US flag is held up by workers who are readying it up to be hung on a tall pole outside the White House as Trump and others look on.

Watch: Trump installs enormous US flags at the White House 

The work and pensions secretary defends cuts that have angered more than 100 Labour backbenchers. 

Kendall 'firm in convictions' ahead of welfare vote

Councillors Neil Stevens and his brother Tony were reported by fellow Reform councillor and Ed Hill.

Neil Stevens wearing a white shirt, a pale blue tie and a navy blue jacket at teh election count held at Riverside Leisure Centre in Exeter

Reform councillors reported to police by colleague

A new bridge will enable wildlife to avoid a busy road, as well as providing a crossing for people.

A large bridge structure made of brown steel beams on a building site. It has not yet been lifted into place but is surrounded by construction vehicles including vans, a tanker and a yellow digger.

Footage shows progress on long-awaited A417 scheme

The annual event, which celebrates the county's farming industry, is in its 140th year.

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Crowds bask in the sun at Lincolnshire Show

England reach the quarter-finals of the European Under-21 Championship despite a 2-1 defeat by Germany.

England into quarter-finals of U21 Euros despite loss to Germany

Spanish giants Real Madrid are held to a draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid held by Al Hilal on Alexander-Arnold debut

Forward Sam Walters will stay at Wigan Warriors until the end of 2029 Super League season as he signs a new contract. 

Sam Walters playing for Wigan Warriors in their away kit

Wigan forward Walters signs contract until 2029 

Scotland suffer back-to-back defeats in their T20 Tri-Series as they lose out to the Netherlands by 17 runs in Glasgow.

Michael Levitt batting for the Netherlands

Levitt leads Dutch to comfortable win over Scotland

Women's T20 Blast leaders Surrey thrashed Lancashire at the Oval and the Bears are back in second place with a win over Essex.

Ryana MacDonald-Gay celebrating taking a wicket for Surrey

Surrey and Bears win in Women's T20 Blast

BBC Sport looks at what is going on with the relationship between gambling, tennis, women in sport and online abuse.

Tennis player Katie Boulter looks on while on court during a match.

Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on?

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says

A black Radio Teleswitching System (RTS) box on a board

Old meter switch-off is pushed back

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