Sir Declan Morgan says the body investigating Troubles-related killings receives about 11 new cases every month.

A man with short-receding grey hair stairs into the camera. He wears clear-lensed glasses, a grey suit, blue shirt and navy tie. 

Legacy body dealing with more killings than Met Police - commissioner

A Democratic member of the House Oversight Committee tells the BBC the prince needs to explain his connections to the late convicted paedophile.

A man in a blue suit and blue striped tie looks off camera to his left as he stands in front of blurred out trees behind him.

Prince Andrew urged to testify to Congress over Epstein

The star spills the beans on her famous collaborators, and the "crisis" that inspired her new album.

Brandi Carlile: 'Joni Mitchell is wild. She'll drink you under the table'

It was another night of mounting tension as the faithfuls hoped to finally catch a traitor.

A giant traitor on a giant chessboard on The Traitors

Sabotage, Claudia's ire and the chess board is back as things heat up on The Traitors

McLaren must be prepared to "dig deep" if they are to hold off "cut-throat" Max Verstappen, says seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren must be ready for 'cut-throat' Verstappen - Hamilton

Brendan Rodgers got the response he was looking for after criticising his Celtic players after their defeat at Dundee.

Liam Scales celebrates scoring for Celtic

'Celtic motor but still long road ahead for Rodgers'

Crystal Palace's first home game in a major European competition didn't go to plan as they were beaten by AEK Larnaca, but manager Oliver Glasner said "maybe the whole environment needed it to stay humble".

Palace 'needed' shock defeat by Larnaca to 'stay humble'

Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

A man adds an empty plastic bottle to a large pile of plastic bottles.

Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?

JLR shutdown after hack drives UK car production to worst September since 1952

A stock image shows two people in reflective vests inspecting the chassis part of a car before assembly with the rest of the car, at a car manufacturing plant in the UK.

Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack caused UK car production to slump by a quarter

A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts.

Two planes sit side-by-side on the tarmac at Gatwick airport with a footbridge and control tower in the background, with trees in the foreground.

Expansion of airports put climate targets at risk, MPs say

The discovery was made after a security alert in Keady, County Armagh.

Yellow and blue police car at the scene of security alert in Keady, County Armagh. Car has a blue police logo on the side. There is police tape and trees and grass in the background.

Two men charged over pipe bomb found during security alert

It now involves itself in securities fraud, gambling and online sports betting, prosecutors say.

Two Brooklyn police officers point at the line-up of members from the organised crime syndicate Murder Inc. circa 1940 at the Brooklyn police department in Brooklyn, New York

'The mafia ain't what it used to be' - FBI's gambling case highlights mob's evolution

Another new era for Forest dawns as Sean Dyche opens with a Europa League win over Porto.

Another new era for Forest dawns under Dyche

Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.

A royal flush in poker - that includes an ace, king, queen, jack and 10 of clubs - are fanned out on a green poker table with a $1 bill and orange chip.

X-ray tables, high-tech glasses, NBA players: How a poker scheme allegedly stole millions

Aston Villa have fixed their goalscoring issues, but their terrible record from the penalty spot is a growing problem.

Villa 'must be more clinical' as penalty problem grows

The Cambodian national is charged with running scam compounds that stole from people all over the world.

The mysterious owner of a 'scam empire' accused of stealing $14bn in crypto

About 100 people gathered at the Citywest Hotel but there was no repeat of violent scenes seen on Tuesday and Wednesday.

A row of a couple dozen men in hi-viz police jackets. It's dark and there are tall green trees behind them. A steel silver fence separates the police form the road. 

Dublin asylum hotel protest peaceful after two nights of disorder

Manager Brendan Rodgers is pleased with the way his Celtic players bounced back from their defeat at Dundee, with victory over Sturm Graz.

Celtic 'not quite a Ferrari but a Range Rover Sport'

The players have to pick who among them the traitors would consider weakest.

From left to righ, Jonathan Ross, Stephen Fry, Kate Garraway, Lucy Beaumont and Nick Mohammed

The celebs discuss who they think the weakest player is

An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.

A man wearing a hat looks out of the window of a fishing boat

South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?

Ellie Roxanne Johnson was photographed after she got out of the shower for a delivery.

A woman in a towel holding a parcel, a woman laughing with a towel round her head

Woman goes viral after delivery photo catches her in just a towel

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

Front pages of Western Mail and South Wales Evening Post

Wales' papers: Six found guilty of rioting and vape shop raids

Ellie Roxanne Johnson was surprised to be photographed after she got out of the shower for a delivery.

A composite image, the one on the left is a woman grabbing a parcel in a towel, and the one on the right is a woman laughing with a towel on her head. 

Woman in towel sees funny side of doorstep delivery photo

Ellie is pictured, looking awkward, standing at her front door while holding two parcels dressed only in a grey towel.

More than £500,000 has been announced by the UK government to further explore the use of drones in the area.

Drone flying in an island community, carrying a Royal Mail box

Drones could fly medicines and mail in Argyll and Bute

There were plans to relax some of the rules around one of the event's most popular competitions - but this has been abandoned.

Bùrach Gaelic Choir compete in the Royal National Mòd on October 17, 2024 in Oban. Six members of the choir are in the frame. The five women and one male singer are dressed in black and are singing. Just in shot, but blurred, is a hand of the person conducting the choir.

Mòd will not change choir contest rules for next year's festival

President Trump says he wants to tackle the drugs trade but many believe he is trying to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro.

Images of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and US President Donald Trump, in front of a warship with a US fighter jet in the sky. 

Warships, fighter jets and the CIA - what is Trump's endgame in Venezuela?

The party says tracking decoy stolen bikes could help the police uncover wider criminal networks and reduce thefts. 

An image of a red bike attached to a bike stand

Lib Dems push 'bike bait' plan to trap cycle thieves

Michael van Gerwen survives a scare as he comes back from 4-2 down to beat fellow Dutchman Wessel Nijman 6-5 in the first round of the European Championship.

Van Gerwen survives scare at European Championship

Andrew Greengrass, 36, is charged with murder over the death of Nigel Booth in Stamford.

A Lincolnshire Police car. It is white with yellow and blue flashes. "Police" is printed in large blue letters on the site of the car.

Man charged with murder after death of 67-year-old

Manchester United identify a six-man midfield shortlist, including Chelsea's Andrey Santos, while Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade has ambitions of playing for Bayern Munich.

Chelsea's Santos on Man Utd shortlist - Friday's gossip

Polling suggests Plaid Cymru and Reform are fighting to challenge Labour's dominance.

Eluned Morgan looks out to the audience during her speech at the 2025 Welsh Labour party conference. It is a close up image. She has short brown hair and is wearing a grey suit with a pink shirt.

Labour to lose by-election, say multiple party sources

Brendan Rodgers' Celtic come from behind to beat 10-man Sturm Graz for their first Europa League win of the season.

Improved Celtic fight back for first Europa League win

Eight candidates are seeking to represent Caerphilly in the Welsh Parliament following Hefin David's death.

Tense battle between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK in Caerphilly by-election

The man is understood to have been removed under the "one in, one out" scheme a month ago.

A large group of migrants are seen wading through the shore to board a small boat in France

Removed migrant who returned to UK will be 'fast-tracked' to France, PM says

The building has been torn down to make way for the construction a new $250m (£186m) ballroom at the White House.

President Trump sits in the ovals office holding up a picture of a glitzy ballroom.

How Trump's comments on East Wing demolition evolved

Captain James Tavernier is left "raging" after Rangers' "disgraceful" 3-0 defeat by Brann left them bottom of the Europa League table.

Tavernier 'raging' at 'disgraceful' Rangers defeat

Willie Miller called Aberdeen's record 6-0 Conference League defeat by AEK Athens "embarrassing" - and given the club legend was captain in one of their previous heaviest losses in Europe, he is well-qualified to say.

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin insists his side will "learn" from AEK Athens defeat

Why Thelin can't cover up 'embarrassing' Aberdeen loss

Police say both women were grabbed from behind and threatened with a sharp object to their necks.

A close up of a police officer wearing a high vis police vest

Attacks on two women thought to be linked

Follow live BBC coverage of Day Two of the Track Cycling World Championship from Santiago, Chile.

Great Britain's #120 Harry Ledingham-Horn, #121 Matthew Richardson, and #124 Joseph Truman compete

Track Cycling World Championship - Day Two

In the last few seasons, Rangers went toe-to-toe with Athletic Bilbao, Benfica, Red Bull Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund. Now they're getting routed by Brann.

'Red flags for Rohl as Rangers routed in first game'

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Scott Carson has been described as a "legend" and "The Goat" after announcing his retirement aged 40.

Scott Carson touches the Champions League trophy after Manchester City complete the Treble in 2022-23

Man City cult hero keeper Carson retires at 40

The pair announced on Thursday they will be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after the show's Christmas episode.


Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly holding hands on Strictly Come Dancing stage

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's Strictly moments through the years

A 20-year-old man has been charged with possessing a firearm with intent to danger life.

Image of the front of a house, with a board over the glass panel in the front door.

Third man charged after bullets found at damaged house

Bristol Rovers sign Wales defender Tom Lockyer on a one-year contract almost two years after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game.

Lockyer returns to football with Bristol Rovers deal

Paul Martin, who said there was no pandemic, urged people to stage an armed revolt, his trial hears.

Paul Martin walks to court - seen outside the Old Bailey - wearing a black jacket, light coloured shirt and a cross-body bag. He has long grey hair tied back in a ponytail and a long grey moustache and beard

Covid denier found guilty of encouraging terrorism

The resumed inquest into the death of Ian Paterson patient, Jenny Lloyd-Faux, is being heard.

A faded image of a woman with curly blonde shoulder-length hair and tinted sunglasses smiling. Bright sun is shining in her face, and the woodland behind is partially in shadow. She is wearing a checked red and white dress.


Paterson delay 'likely' caused earlier cancer death

Thieves stole €88m worth of French crown jewels in broad daylight on Sunday morning.

Two thieves dressed in dark clothing with one wearing a yellow hi-viz vest descend on a ladder 

Watch: Video appears to show alleged Louvre jewel thieves escaping

Watch highlights as India secure the last spot in the Women's World Cup semi-finals, eliminating New Zealand and Sri Lanka with victory over the White Ferns in Navi Mumbai.

India's Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal

India secure last semi-final spot with win over New Zealand

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Ornate crown that was stolen from the Louvre

Weekly quiz: Whose crown was stolen from the Louvre?

'We have never ran, ever. But for Mr Worldwide we showed up.'

A runner dressed as Pitbull, smiling holding a blow up globe and mic.

Runners dress up as Pitbull for a 5K in Manchester

Former Russian general Victor Kiryanov returns to the leadership of motorsport's governing body, the FIA, despite being under UK and EU sanctions for his alleged involvement in the Ukraine war.

Victor Kiryanov, president of the Russian Automobile Federation, with then-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone at the Russian grand prix in Sochi in 2017

Sanctioned Russian ex-general back in FIA fold

Residents say plans for Druids Heath will price them out of the area and break up their community.


Michael is a man in his 70s, wearing a coral polo shirt and a black puffer coat holding a sign that says "Naomi Morris from the Birmingham City Council Regeneration Team said 'Someone has got to take the hit. In this case it's the pensioners and homeowners.'"

Anger as estate regeneration plans narrowly approved

Exeter City beat Plymouth Argyle 2-0 to win their first Devon derby in six years and keep their rivals in the League One relegation zone.

Exeter too good for poor Plymouth in Devon derby

Northampton boss Kevin Nolan calls for referees to join club training sessions to break down the 'them and us' relationship with players.

A cross-looking Kevin Nolan, the Northampton Town manager, crosses his arms as he watches the action

Nolan's plan to end 'them and us' with referees

Authorities said the "mind-boggling" fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.

Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball during the second half in a preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Kaseya Center on October 17, 2025 in Miami, Florida. 

NBA injuries, rigged poker games and the mafia: What we know about gambling arrests

Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal

A white flag bearing a gold apple logo hangs outside the stone front of an apple store

Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling

India secure the final spot in the World Cup semi-finals and eliminate New Zealand and Sri Lanka with a 53-run victory (DLS) over the White Ferns in Navi Mumbai.

India's Pratika Rawal celebrates her century

India beat New Zealand to take last semi-final spot

Around 40 riders came to light up the night to advocate for safer streets for women cycling.

Ladies wearing different coloured helmets and high vise jacket smiling in front of the camera with their bikes. 

Women light up town for night safety cycle

Sir Keir Starmer urges the school trust to "match the positivity and the courage" of Millie, 12.

Sir Keir Starmer has his his arm around Millie, who has short blonde hair, wearing a white top, with a cream jacket, with a lanyard round her neck. She is smiling and standing by a brown wood-panelled wall. Sir Keir is wearing a blue suit, with blue tie and white shirt. He has glasses is on and is also smiling. 

PM 'implores' school trust to install field ramp

Weather warnings for wind and rain were cancelled on Thursday for Devon and Cornwall. 

A rainbow semi-circle. The sky is filled with grey cloud. The right side is lit up by sunlight. There are trees in the foreground and background. 

Rainbows wow storm watchers as warnings cancelled

Steve Tandy's first Wales squad and former Wales international turned endurance athlete Richard Parks are on the agenda.

Ellis Jenkins (back left) with present Lauren Salter and front L-R Richard Parks and Jonathan Davies

Scrum V The Warm Up: Tandy's first Wales squad

Police said Army recruits told officers of non-recent sexual abuse during enlistment medical exams.

Close up shot of the legs of British soldiers who are in uniform and marching through the street

Appeal into sexual abuse of Army recruits launched

Dr Steven Roberts touched two women and "made inappropriate and sexually motivated comments".

Outside of Hull Royal Infirmary showing a blue hospital sign in the foreground and the main multi-storey building in the background

Doctor struck off for sexually harassing colleagues

The 41-year-old grime MC is accused of driving off after hitting a man in north-east London.

Rapper Ghetts charged after fatal hit-and-run

Belfast City Council teams up with Dolly Parton's Dollywood Foundation to give free books to 75 babies registered at Belfast City Hall.

Cardboard image of Dolly Parton reading book

Dolly Parton library 'opportunity for kids to get a head start'

Lorna White MBE celebrates her milestone birthday with a party at her care home in Redditch.

An elderly woman with white hair and glasses sits in an armchair, wearing a blue top and with military medals, and surrounded by 100 birthday cards. She holds a card with a picture of King Charles and Queen Camilla on the front. 

War veteran toasts 100th birthday with 1,200 cards

A boat designed for wheelchair users took on water and flipped, trapping the victims.

The image shows two separate individuals in a side-by-side layout. On the left side the person is seated outdoors, wearing a red cardigan and holding a clear plastic jug with an orange drink. There are trees and people in the background. On the right side the person is standing in front of green foliage, wearing a light-coloured shirt with blue printed designs and text.

Home fined after two disabled residents drowned

BBC News NI's Dublin Correspondent Gabija Gataveckaite recaps the runners and riders in the Irish presidential election.


COmposite image of Gabija Gataveckaite, Jim Gavin, Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly

Who's in the running to become the next president of Ireland?

The event in March will include two parades across Hull which will end in Queen Victoria Square.

Queen Victoria Square in Hull. A grand building has a blue domed ceiling with pillars coming out the front in a sandy colour. People can be seen sitting and walked around in the concrete space in front of it with pigeons dotted about.

New event planned to celebrate city's identity

Researchers say a new imaging technique allowed them to see what was happening.

Close-up of two small bare feet resting on a soft, light-colored surface, with toes slightly curled and background softly blurred

IVF test could misjudge embryo health, study finds

The trust said looking after smaller reserves had become "very expensive" to maintain.

A wooded area with fences and a gate. There are two fields in the background, separated by a hedgerow and trees.

Wildlife trust sells woodland 'as resources low'

Truro City sign former Bristol City and Cambridge United forward Seikou Janneh on a free transfer until the end of the season.

Seikou Janneh during his time with Cambridge United

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