The papers say there is increasing pressure on the Keir Starmer following his third "political crisis" in 10 days.

The headline for the Guardian reads: "Crisis for PM grows as aide quits over lewd remarks about Abbott".

'Crisis for PM grows' and Owen Cooper wins Emmy at 15

Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

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Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.

Smiling, with long dark hair Anja-Sara Lahady stands in front of pink cushions.

AI challenges the dominance of Google search

Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.

Yanique Clarke, a nursing student in Manhattan who identifies as lower-income, shops in the grocery section of a Target location on 10 Sept. 2025. She is holding two bags of produce reaches out to grab a drink from a grocery aisle.

Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises

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Bahia v Cruzeiro

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes the club messed up badly with their summer transfer strategy and lack the "quality" needed to fit manager Ruben Amorim's controversial 3-4-3 system.

Quality not there - Scholes criticises Man Utd policy

Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-led city despite opposition from its mayor.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing a Presidential Memorandum in the Oval Office Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN).

DC-style crackdown on crime coming to Memphis, Tennessee, Trump says

Lily McGarry thought she had "fresher's flu" but it was a condition that nearly claimed her life.

Lily in a hospital bed after having all four limbs amputated

Triathlete ready to face life with no limbs after sepsis 

The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.

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Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says

Barcelona optimistic about signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Liverpool face competition from City for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, Everton rebuff interest in centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more

Manchester City's Erling Haaland leads the BBC Sport football gossip column 

Barca confident on Haaland move - Tuesday's gossip

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes discusses where he thinks his former team will finish this season under Ruben Amorim.

What should Man Utd's ambitions for this season now be?

Sea Change Festival is held on Tiree in the Inner Hebrides.

In an outdoor scene, Jennifer Saunders, left, has shoulder length blonde hair, dark glasses and a dark suit jacket. She is holding a mobile phone in her hands. Kerry Fox stands next to her. She has her dark hair tied up and is wearing a purple wool coat.

In pictures: Scottish celebration of female film-making

A contract is awarded to build a new replica of Henry Bell's steamship "Comet" that first sailed from Port Glasgow in 1812.

A black and white drawing of the original Comet, a ship with a slim funnel and a sail to provide extra power. There is smoke coming from the funnel and a number of people on board.

Clydebuilt ship that changed the world celebrated with new replica

Police are carrying out a complete reinvestigation into the unsolved killing of Alistair Wilson 20 years ago.

Alistair, who has dark hair and is wearing a black t-shirt, is pictured with one of his young sons in a bathroom. Alistair is smiling.

'Significant' work done on doorstep murder cold case

Figures released by the Scottish government reveal that 17,240 households were in council-funded properties in March 2025.

A woman with tied back blonde hair stands on what appears to be a balcony. Netting marks the edge of the balcony and the woman leans on the railing and looks off to the side. She wears dark glasses and a pink t-shirt with a black and white picture of an eye on it. A residential street can be seen down below with cars parked along it, as well as grass and bushes outside the flats across the road.

Record high number of homeless people in temporary housing

The government also wants to raise the bar for a guilty verdict as part of wide-ranging justice reforms. 

Angela Constance, who has short, purple hair, smiles as she walks in the Scottish Parliament. She is wearing a stripy purple and black top and silver earrings. 

Why was Scotland's not proven verdict abolished?

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes tells the Monday Night Club that Kobbie Mainoo does not have the right midfield partner to succeed at Old Trafford.

Mainoo doesn't have the right midfield partner - Scholes

The proposed law would force public bodies to co-operate with investigations into major disasters.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones and Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer walk down a street alongside Hillsborough campaigners and families with colourful wreaths in their hands as they approach the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield on Monday.

Hillsborough Law will include duty of candour 

Following the news that an agreement has been reached on the long-awaited Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, the BBC's Judith Moritz looks at its history.

Liverpool's supporters hold banners reading messages paying a tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster at the start of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 13, 2025.

Hillsborough Law - what is it and how did we get here?

The fire service advised residents to close windows and doors while crews tackled a blaze in Truro.

The front right-hand side of a fire engine. It is red and has fluorescent yellow checks along the side. The grill has a Mercedes Benz logo and the number plate reads WK54 BBO.

Community centre fire leads to smoke plume warning

Ex-WRU chair Gareth Davies says an "almighty crisis" could follow current regime plans that could see the professional tier reduced from four to two clubs.

Gareth Davies speaks to the Scrum V podcast

'Almighty crisis' could follow Welsh rugby changes

A 25-year-old woman is due in court after suspected cocaine was found at a house in west Belfast.

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Woman charged after £300k cocaine seizure

The architect is remembered as having "endless curiosity about how things are made".

The Eden Project. Biomes are built within a former quarry whose sides are covered with trees. There are palm trees in the foreground next to a path with a neatly trimmed hedge running along it. Near the biomes are trees and varied planting. 

Eden Project architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw dies

France back row Axelle Berthoumieu has her 12-match ban for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer reduced to nine - but will miss Saturday's semi-final against England.

The alleged incident involving Axelle Berthoumieu and Aoife Wafer

Berthoumieu has biting ban cut to nine games

East Midlands mayor Claire Ward said it was a framework of how best to invest money in the region.

Mayor Claire Ward, looking at the camera while posing in front of a reception area

Growth report aims for billions boost to region

Italian skier Matteo Franzoso dies following a training crash in Chile on Saturday in which he suffered a major head injury.

Italian skier Franzoso dies after training crash

Police had reports of a "disturbance" on Monday and found a teenager with stab wounds.

The scene of the stabbing with a police car in the foreground and a blue forensic tent in the background

Teenager arrested after 15-year-old dies in Manchester stabbing

A 21-year-old woman had to be rescued from a flat in South Ayrshire after it was set alight.

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Flat with woman inside set on fire in murder bid

Carrick Rangers forward Paul Heatley says he hopes his injury against Bangor on Saturday will highlight the urgent need to release funding to clubs to upgrade stadium facilities across Northern Ireland.

Clubs need funding to create 'safe environment' - Heatley

Joshua Allen rang the woman up to 100 times a day and sent a picture suggesting he was nearby.

Custody image of Joshua Allen. He has a flushed face, beard and light moustache. He has a thick crop of styled brown hair. His black clothing is only visible under his neckline.

Man jailed over two-month stalking campaign

Actor David Threlfall was a regular at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester in the 1980s and 90s.

David Threlfall smiling with shoulder-length hair and grey beard

Shameless star to play King Lear in Manchester theatre return

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Espanyol v Mallorca

A murder inquiry begins after a 42-year-old man found with serious injuries dies in hospital. 

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Two arrested over murder of man in Lisburn 

An investigation finds Nick Kemp did not breach Newcastle City Council's code of conduct.

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Former council leader cleared in bullying probe

South London neighbours Crystal Palace and Millwall face off in cup competition for the second season running.

Romain Esse of Crystal Palace shields the ball under pressure from Millwall's Raees Bangura-Williams in the sunshine at Selhurst Park

The derby that 'defines which side is first in south London'

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel urges his side to push on from reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs last season.

Peel raises Scarlets targets for URC campaign

Cycling's governing body the UCI questions Spain's ability to safely host major sporting events after the final stage of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned on Sunday.

Pro-Palestinian protesters standing on top of upturned barriers and holding flags

UCI questions Spain's ability to host major events

A woman whose baby was stillborn asks for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services.

Emily Barley - Ms Barley has long blonde hair and is wearing glasses and a black top.

Bereaved mum calls for further maternity inquiry

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Como v Genoa

The Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday and attended by the King, Queen and other senior royals. 

Duchess of Kent's coffin brought to cathedral ahead of funeral

Ireland Women will begin their maiden FIH Pro League campaign in Dublin in December.

Ireland begin maiden Pro League campaign in Dublin

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. 

Benjamin Netanyahu looking down as he speaks on stage

Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?

The US vice-president said the late conservative influencer played a "critical part" in getting President Donald Trump re-elected.

JD Vance sits at a desk in front of an American flag, speaking into a microphone.

Watch: JD Vance hosts Charlie Kirk's daily talk radio show

A man was treated at the scene after a fire in a touring caravan at the site in East Yorkshire.

Three firefighters wearing yellow helmets and brown uniforms have their backs to the camera as they handle hoses attached to the back of a red fire engine. Compartments are open showing various pieces of equipment. A ladder is on the roof.

Crews called to fire at caravan park

St Helens have confirmed second-rowers Joe Batchelor and James Bell will leave the club at the end of the season.

James Bell looks on with hands on his hips.

Bell and Batchelor set to leave Saints

Police say a 45-year-old woman and a man, 43, died at the scene near Slochd south of Inverness.

The A9 at Slochd. The road is single carriageway and there is a sign warning of the potential of rockfalls, another with the word "Slochd" in English and Gaelic.

Two people die after car and van crash on A9 

Danny Kruger's East Wiltshire constituents share mixed views after his defection to Reform UK.

Andrew Smithson stands on a high street and looks at the camera, he wears an open wax jacket, with maroon jumper and blue collared shirt

Worry and delight grip constituents as MP defects

Raymond Cosgrove, 33, was found dead at the scene after police were called to an incident at the park in Wemyss Bay.

A man with short fair hair and wearing a black top is sitting in the front seat of a car

Man who died after incident at holiday park named by police

Asaan Hussain and Sima Khan were found guilty after denying their involvement in the shooting.

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Pair told they face jail after gun fired at house

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Almere City v Eindhoven

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PSV II v Roda JC

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Dordrecht v AZ II

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Ajax II v ADO Den Haag

Phillip Sheridan, who was serving a life sentence at Full Sutton, died of a heart attack aged 70.

A sign reading HMP Full Sutton on a small brick wall surrounded by bushes. 

Watchdog urges better checks after prisoner death

Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Poland's territory earlier this month

UK jets to defend Polish skies after Russian drone incursion

Loose forward Will Gardiner is one of six players that will leave Hull FC following the 2025 season, the Super League side have confirmed.

Gardiner among confirmed departures from Hull FC

Ionut-Cristian Bold of no fixed address, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Monday.

A close up of a sign that says magistrates' court in metallic capital letters on a concrete backdrop. 

Man pleads not guilty to synagogue attacks

The BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus.

Smoke and small explosion rise over military training ground

Why are Belarus and Russia staging joint military drills?

Lincoln City assistant head coach Tom Shaw signs a new contract with the League One club until the summer of 2029.

Lincoln City assistant head coach Tom Shaw

Lincoln assistant boss Shaw agrees new deal

More than 30 firefighters are deployed to the scene on Colmore Circus Queensway in Birmingham.

A hydraulic aerial platform is by a tall building. Four fire engines are in front of the building on the image.

Crews tackle blaze on city centre tower rooftop

Lancashire condemn "misogynistic comments" on social media after Liam Livingstone was controversially given out lbw.

Liam Livingstone protesting to the umpire after being given out LBW.

Lancs slam 'misogynistic' reaction to lbw decision

Three people remain in hospital after all seven were admitted following the incident in Wells.

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Seven teenagers hurt as car crashes into tree

Matt Fisher and Gus Atkinson share nine wickets between them as Surrey bowl out title rivals Notts for 231 on the opening day of their game at The Oval.

Surrey pace pair run through Notts

Rizwan Ahmeed died on 3 September but officers have been unable to find his next of kin.

A library photo of a Tube train pulling into Edgware Road station. 

Police seek family of man killed on Tube track

Health bosses say concerns over safety and staffing at Yewdale Ward remain a "major problem".

Josh MacAlister standing outside Yewdale Ward. He has short brown hair and a neat beard. He is wearing a light blue shirt and dark jacket. There is a sign for the ward on a wall behind him.

Hospital ward closure branded a betrayal

Ysgol Kingsland and Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn shut over unconfirmed reports of someone carrying an axe.

Wide image of Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland behind metal silver gates. On the brick building, there is a large display of the school's red logo with the school's name printed on.

Woman arrested after two schools locked down

Stephen Webb, who was the co-head of English at Hastings High School, died on Sunday.

Stephen Webb is pictured with black glasses

'One of a kind' teacher dies after cancer diagnosis

After years of complaints, a firm is asked not to store a certain type of waste at Warrenpoint port.

A view of the Warrenpoint Harbour Authority building on a sunny day. The two-storey building is painted grey and has a steeply-pitched roof. It is attached to a large grey industrial warehouse-type building. Thre are several planters with flowers along the edge of the harbour. 

Authority calls for change to prevent port stink

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Häcken v IFK Göteborg

Cambridge United captain Michael Morrison was not expecting to get straight back into the team after a lay-off with a bruised lung.

Michael Morrison is helped from the pitch after being injured in an accidental clash with his own goalkeeper

Morrison out to build rhythm after injury lay-off

Firefighters receive reports of cyclists and walkers by-passing the closure signs on Langdale Moor.

A picture of a smouldering moor, with some flames and smoke, with a tractor in the background on the right and some firefighters on the left.

Don't ignore closure signs, fire service warns

The Scottish government has committed to supporting the treatment of up to 20 Palestinian youngsters.

Palestinian children hold out pots at a charity kitchen in a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. They have pained looks on their faces and there is a crowd of people behind them

Critically ill children arrive in Scotland from Gaza

The Metropolitan Police also issued an appeal to trace 11 more people they want to speak to.

Police officers in helmets and high-visibility jackets, some on horseback, form a line facing a large crowd waving Union Jack flags during a rally.

15 September 2025