Great Britain's women begin their attempt to qualify for EuroBasket 2027 with a comprehensive win over Switzerland in Manchester.

Great Britain women's basketball players celebrate

GB women win EuroBasket 2027 qualification opener

World number one Luke Humphries earns a comfortable win against Jurjen van der Velde in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts.

Ruthless Humphries into Grand Slam quarter-finals

South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.

Han Dong-hyun from Seoul School for the Blind reads a braille practice exam, with the standard printed version placed beside it

Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world's longest exam days

The pair were left lying helpless on the road with serious pelvic and leg injuries after the crash.

Two motorcyclists stand behind a bike and in front of a lake 

Injured motorcyclists rescued after bike sent SOS alert

Manchester United's Jess Park reflects on an "incredible" night at Old Trafford as her side beat Paris St-Germain 2-1 in the Women's Champions League.

Park reflects on 'incredible' win over PSG at Old Trafford

The country's transport networks are set to be tested in the coming weeks as winter brings an increased likelihood of extreme weather.

a woman walks through knee-deep muddy water on a flooded street with a group of flats behind her. She is wearing a green coat, jeans and black hat and carrying a rucksack and a black and grey scarf

How prepared is Scotland for severe weather over the winter?

It comes a month after the judge leading the inquiry into Mr Bayoh's death in police custody stood down.

Sheku Bayoh photographed in a pub or restaurant setting smiling at the camera

First minister to meet Sheku Bayoh family

The best-selling author is be given the award from the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Diana Gabaldon has long black hair and is wearing a blue, patterned shirt. She is smiling as she stands in an auditorium. 

Outlander's Diana Gabaldon to receive honorary doctorate

Eastern Airways had operated the subsidised flights before it entered administration.

A Loganair passenger jet. The aircraft has a white fuselage, red jet engines and a tail decorated with a red, black and white tartan. The jet has its wheels down as it comes into land.

Loganair looking at taking over Wick-Aberdeen route

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

Front pages of South Wales Evening Post and South Wales Echo

Wales' papers: 'Home intruder horror' and Cardiff to kick off Euros

The BBC's Ione Wells asks two indigenous leaders what they want from the climate talks.

Brazilian indigenous leader stands during interview with BBC at COP30

Brazil's indigenous groups want to be heard at COP30

Manchester United continue their winning run in the Women's Champions League, beating Paris St-Germain on Mary Earps' return to Old Trafford.

Man Utd's Fridolina Rolfo and Melvine Malard

Rolfo & Malard score as Man Utd beat PSG

England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is a leading target for Barcelona, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton tops Chelsea transfer list, Juventus halt contract talks with Kenan Yildiz, plus more.

Kane a top target for Barcelona - Thursday's gossip

In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president.

A photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump at a 1997 event. 

What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump

Police have launched a murder investigation after 50-year-old Robert Best's body was discovered in a field in Inverclyde field.

Robert Best is seen wearing glasses, a light blue flat cap, and a tan zip-up jumper stands in front of a white wall with a large minimalist clock showing the numbers 9, 10, and 11.

Man named after body found in field

Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.

A young man with brown hair smiles as he lies in a hospital bed, with wires around him

Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it

Ada Myers, 92, began raising money for the RNLI in Whitby when she was just a child, her son says.

A smiling woman wearing glasses and a white headpiece that resembles a bonnet. Grey hair is visible beneath the head covering and she has a dark top on. 

Funeral held for stalwart lifeboat fundraiser

A Ballymena man has been handed a four-year sentence in connection to rioting in the town during the summer. 

A man with short brown hair and a beard. He has tattoos on his neck and hand. He is wearing a black sweatshirt.

Man jailed for two years over Ballymena riots

The Point is part of a £1.8m project to expand the SEND provision at The Oaks Specialist College.

A picture of Louise and son Oliver at the new SEND college in Tonbridge, Kent. Louise is wearing a pink and black dress and Oliver, who is in a specialist chair with a headrest, is wearing a grey shirt. 

New SEND facility a 'significant step forward'

With the county title celebrations now long gone, attention turns to the provincial campaign with the champions of Antrim, Derry, Down and Donegal set to battle it out for Ulster club hurling's biggest prize.

Slaughtneil's Mark McGuigan and Conor McAllister lift the Four Seasons Cup last year

Your guide to the Ulster Club Hurling Championship

Councillors vote for one council to cover the entire borough in government-imposed shakeup. 

The front entrance to the Gloucestershire Shire Hall has four pillars in front of it and some flowers on the side. There are people walking past it on the street in front.

Overhaul will see one authority run county 

Paris St-Germain's Olga Carmona fires home an "extraordinary" equaliser for her side in their Women's Champions League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Carmona scores 'extraordinary' equaliser for PSG

The Irish Football Association says it is "fantastic news" that the qualifying draw for Euro 2028 will be held in Belfast.

Patrick Nelson, Conrad Kirkwood and Rob McConnell

'Proud moment' as Euro 2028 qualifying draw set for NI

Manchester United forward Melvine Malard beats Mary Earps with a superb curling effort to give her side the lead against PSG in their Women's Champions League match at Old Trafford.

'A stroke of genius!' - Malard fires Man Utd ahead against PSG

India's government says it unequivocally condemns the "dastardly and cowardly act" that killed eight people.

Police officers and officials walk around the nighttime scene of a deadly car blast in India's capital city, Delhi. Behind them is the charred wreck of a burnt out car and a fire engine. The road is wet from firefighting efforts and covered in debris.

Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says

John David Martin Mills, 45, is charged following the death of John Gerard Boyle in Kettering.

John Gerard Boyle has short white hair and is wearing black and white framed glasses and a blue jumper over a white shirt. He is smiling broadly.

Man charged with murder of 71-year-old grandfather

Cardiff will host the opening game of Euro 2028, with the semi-finals and final set to take place at London's Wembley Stadium.

Cardiff to host opening match of Euro 2028

The actor remembered the primatologist as “gentle, curious, funny, and absolutely unstoppable."

A man in a suit standing at a church lectern.

Leonardo DiCaprio honours Jane Goodall at funeral in DC

Lord Mandelson was sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US in September over his links to the paedophile financier.

Mandelson still in contact with Epstein in 2016, emails show

England boss Thomas Tuchel rules out Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden starting together in his side's current system.

England captain Harry Kane (left) high fives team-mate Phil Foden

Bellingham, Foden & Kane can't all start - Tuchel

Brendan Murphy, a photographer who captured memorable moments of the Troubles, has died aged 84.

A black and white picture of Mr Murphy, has long dark hair and has a moustache. He is wearing a light coloured waterproof coat. 

Tributes paid to photographer who captured the Troubles

Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.

Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal poses in a brown jacket and grey scarf beside a newspaper kiosk in Paris in 2015

French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis

Rhi Evans had no memory of buying the egg, but decided to put her all into hatching it.

Rhi Evans cuddles an emu in a field. Ms Evans is wearing a black baseball cap and a red plaid shirt. 

Woman fulfils childhood dream of rearing an emu

Cancer-free and a new dad, Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks is more determined than ever to play for Wales at a World Cup. 

New dad Brooks determined to realise World Cup dream

More than 250 people were infected with cryptosporidium at a baby animal bottle-feeding event.

A large brick-built barn at Hazelgrove Farm with metal barriers and bales of hay blocking one open side.

Petting farm owner fined after hundreds fall ill

A Brighton coroner says they cannot say how Darnel Kimbia came to fall in Thailand.

A man with short dreadlocks and a beard wearing a suit and a graduation gown.

Coroner cannot say if fatal fall was deliberate

The Republican bill, which would fund the government through January, passed the Senate on Monday.

A large group of people stand on the steps of the US Capitol

US House set to vote on ending government shutdown 

Three teenagers are accused of killing Ibrahima Seck, 14, who was stabbed in Manchester in June.

A young teenager sits smiling and giving a thumbs up to the camera. 

Accused boasted 'we just done a murder', jury told

The motorcyclist is taken to hospital following the incident in Chigwell on Wednesday afternoon.

A police car is on the road on the left of the picture. The road has traffic lights in the middle and a line of cones to stop traffic. On the left are rows of shops. The scene is illuminated by a blue police light.

Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in crash

Watch BBC Alba coverage and follow live text commentary as Glasgow City meeting Sporting in the Women's Europa Cup.

Watch Glasgow City v Sporting in Europa Cup

Protesters gather outside the States Assembly after a private company is chosen to run a lido.

Protestors from Love Our Lido gather outside the States Assembly. One man is in a suite and speaking into a loudspeaker. Other protesters are holding placards that say "flawed tender process" and "listen to the voters".

Review of seaside lido tender process announced

Karl and Sarah Marsh's love is "inspiring", say staff at Katharine House Hospice.

A blonde woman in an off-the-shoulder wedding dress holding a bunch of pink and cream roses and purple flowers, with her face angled towards a man in a black shirt propped on a pillow on a bed. He is looking to his right back at her. He has a cream flower in his lapel. He is wearing glasses and has a dark beard. The pair are in a room with pink walls and glazing behind them.

'Our hospice wedding was the best day'

A motorbike rider is in hospital in a stable condition following the Gateshead crash, police say.

Google view of the B1426 Sunderland Road, near to the junction with Stoneygate Lane. Four cars have stopped at red traffic lights. Three pedestrians have just crossed the road.


Man arrested over 'deliberate' crash with bike

Castleford Tigers sign hooker Aiden Doolan on a two-year deal as part of their revamped squad for 2026.

Aiden Doolan about to make a pass during a match for Widnes Vikings

Castleford bring in hooker Doolan

The women's 100m final will take place on day one of the 2028 Olympics, with the men's on day two, as athletics is moved to the first week in Los Angeles.

The 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles

Women's 100m final on day one at LA 2028 Olympics

A man accused of stalking the ex-MP says he only wanted to "shake her hand" and "congratulate" her.

Dame Penny Mordaunt walks out of a building with a binder folder under her arm. She wears a navy coat and has flowing blonde hair. 

Mordaunt stalking accused says actions 'harmless'

The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints. 

A Foster's pint glass is being filled from a pub draught tap

Heineken UK cuts Foster's alcohol strength to 3.4%

Port Vale's versatile attacking midfielder George Hall needs more opportunities to play higher up the pitch says boss Darren Moore.

Port Vale midfielder George Hall in action

Vale's Hall has to play higher - Moore

The operator says there will be more frequent and direct services on the revised timetable.

A purple East Midlands Railway train at a railway station in Derby.

East Midlands Railway announces timetable revamp

The couple are losing hope and feel let down by the UK government, Joe Bennett says. 

A man and woman are on holiday. They pose for a photo with a sea and sunset behind them. 

British couple held in Iran are on hunger strike, son says

Hundreds brave the rain in Sheffield for the opening of a potato-based social media sensation.

A security guard looks out at a large crowd of people in a long queue in a town centre. Some have hoods up, others carry umbrellas.

'Why I queued for almost 24 hours for a jacket potato'

William Joyce, 38, was sentenced to life in prison after beating up Darren Leach so badly he was unable to escape from a blaze.

A man staring straight ahead. He has a ginger and grey-coloured beard with very short hair.

Man jailed after assault victim dies in fire

Cardiff council wants to bring in a levy that it hopes would raise £3.5m a year.

City's overnight visitors could face £1.30 per night tax

The bus was carrying 60 passengers when it collided with a truck and careered off the road in the Arequipa region.

A frame from a video showing a wrecked passenger bus at the bottom of a deep ravine. The terrain is rocky and sandy with a shallow river snaking across the bottom of the ravine. The bus looks utterly destroyed.

At least 37 killed in Peru after bus plunges into ravine

Thousands of staff at one of Europe's largest defence firms start the first of several walk-outs.

A large group of Leonardo workers waving red flags promoting Unite the union. They are standing outside the Yeovil factory and most are wearing coats and hats. 

Leonardo staff begin first strikes over pay

Jonathan Le Tocq is charged with creating images of children.

A picture of a man with no hair and a grey beard. He is wearing a navy suit jacket with a white shirt and red and yellow striped tie.

Former chief minister's case sent to Royal Court

Matt Jarvis says a return to Molineux would have been a "huge pull" for former Wolves team-mate Rob Edwards, who has been confirmed as their new manager.

'Huge pull' for Edwards to return to Wolves - Jarvis

Scottish Rugby made a loss of £3.7m last year, in line with the union's own target, as revenue reached a record £79.4m.

Scottish Rugby sign on Murrayfield stadium

Scottish Rugby loses £3.7m but 'on track' to profit

Dexter Henson stars in the short film Waiting for Burton, set in Wales in the 1970s.

A screenshot of Dexter Henson in the short film. He has short brown hair and is looking at someone

Charlotte Church's son makes acting debut in short film

An inquest hears from call handlers who spoke to Shafiqul Haidhar's brother before he died.

A photograph of Shafiqul Haidhar, a south Asian man, with a long beard wearing a prayer cap and standing in front of decorate display of white flowers. He is smiling subtly and wearing a smart jacket.


Call for help 'not logged' before brother's M1 death

Former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace says the team are "absolutely prepared" after comments about their limited preparation in Australia led captain Ben Stokes to describe some of his critics as "has-beens".

England are 'absolutely prepared' - Farbrace defends Stokes

The veteran broadcaster and champion of Doric died in 2023 aged 87.

Robbie Shepherd is an older man with white hair. He is smiling and is wearing glasses, and a tartan jacket over a white shirt with a bow tie.

Robbie Shepherd memorial to be installed in Dunecht

FRSA claims the government has not "adequately invested" in the service for years.

Two firefighters in hi vis look at a large pile of debris.

Explosion failings 'due to under-investment'

Police say the death is not thought to be suspicious as they try to trace his next of kin.

Two police officers standing at the edge of a river.

Man found dead in city river was in his 70s

The invitation has been received by the Department of Education "within the last couple of days". 

Paul Givan is standing inside the Stormont Building, he is speaking to press. He has short white hair and is wearing a dark suit. 

Education minister invited to make second Israel visit

The company plans to spend two-thirds of that to upgrade wiring and increase high-voltage grid capacity to get power from the north to customers in the south.

A helicopter flies in a blue cloudy sky above a power line

SSE to invest £33bn in upgrading Scotland's electricity grid

The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle.

A teenage girl, wearing a navy school tie and a white shirt, with glasses on her head, smiling at the camera.

From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event

Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of footwear.

A display of eight brightly coloured knitted iPhone Pocket bags, two with iPhones in them, coloured from the left yellow, orange, purple, pink, turquoise, blue, brown and black. 

£220 ‘for a cut-up sock' - Apple's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online

Oliver King's dad reveals plans to open the UK's first cardiac disease testing centre in Liverpool.

Oliver King has short brown hair and is wearing a white shirt and a dark-coloured top. He is smiling at the camera.

'We don't want more families to lose loved ones'

Emergency services were called to the A4117 in Cleobury Mortimer at about 18:00 GMT on Tuesday.

A view of a road with grass verges and hedges on either side. An electricity pole is on the left and trees and cars are in the distance.

Six people treated by paramedics after bus crash

Reading re-sign former player Andy Rinomhota in a deal to the end of the season.

Andy Rinomhota of Cardiff City during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Watford

12 November 2025