Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce major reforms to the asylum system on Monday.

Shabana Mahmood sits in a high backed grey chair and speaks into a mic in front of a blue background

Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms

BBC Sport looks at what the future holds for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn following their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face off before their rematch

Retirement? World title shot? What next for Eubank and Benn?

BBC Sport Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English dissects Scotland's World Cup chances after dramatic lifeline from Belarus.

'Scotland resuscitated after World Cup dream almost dies thrilling death'

Antrim champions St John's defeat Setanta 3-20 to 0-12 to progress to the final of the Ulster Club Senior Hurling Championship.

St John's see off Setanta to book place in decider

The protest comes weeks after the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan.

A protester wearing a gasmask and mustard-coloured gloves holds up a fence during a demonstration near the National Palace in Mexico. 

Thousands protest against government in Mexico over violent crime

Watch highlights as Scotland lose 3-2 in Greece but still have hope of automatic qualification for next summer's World Cup after Denmark are held to a 2-2 draw by Belarus. 

Highlights: Scotland go down in five-goal thriller in Greece

Luke Littler moves one win away from becoming world number one for the first time as he comes from behind to beat Josh Rock and reach the semi-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts.

Littler one win away from world number one spot

Mark Selby reaches the final of the Champion of Champions by beating Neil Robertson in a match which included a 63-minute frame decided on the black.

Selby into final after 63-minute black-ball frame

The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

A still image from video, released by the Russian Defence Ministry, shows what it said to be Russia's strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine

The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means

Conor Benn puts on a dominant performance to earn revenge over bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr on points in their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Conor Benn lands a punch on Chris Eubank Jr

Benn masterclass crushes Eubank in rematch

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley says there is "no point" being intimidated by the level of opposition they will face in their play-off for the 2026 World Cup.

Conor Bradley applauds supporters in Kosice

NI 'won't fear anyone' in World Cup draw - Bradley

Ms Bacik made the call for a "unity referendum" in a speech during the party's annual conference on Saturday evening.

A woman with short blonde hair is pictured talking in front of a red background with white spots. It's a close up but the collar of a white top she is wearing can be seen.

Irish Labour leader calls for border poll timeline

More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.

A side-by-side image of a man with short brown hair and clear glasses and a bud of cannabis, which is a green-grey colour and behind some glass 

'I didn't tell anyone about my medical cannabis prescription'

A letter written by the last woman to be hanged in Britain says her solicitor knows "the truth".

Ruth Ellis in black and white photo taken before her arrest wearing striped scraf and dark collared jacket, long earrings and she has short blonde hair. 

Last woman to be hanged calls for 'truth' in final letter 

Steve Tandy admits he could not watch Jarrod Evans' match-winning penalty for Wales against Japan that left Eddie Jones frustrated.

Jarrod Evans (right) celebrates with Dan Edwards with the pair scoring 14 out of 24 points for Wales in the 24-23 win against Japan

Tandy could not watch Wales' winning kick

Mack Hansen scores a superb first-half hat-trick to help lift Ireland to a comprehensive win over Australia in an entertaining Test at Aviva Stadium. 

Hansen scores hat-trick as Ireland thrash Wallabies

Devon McCarthy has seen a positive impact since getting a cannabis prescription for his depression.

'Medical cannabis dramatically altered the course of my life'

Ryan Christie's goal in Greece gave Scotland hope despite ultimately going down 3-2 in World Cup qualifying.

Christie crashes in second for resurgent Scots

About 50,000 people in the UK have a medical cannabis prescription, but some still feel a stigma attached to it.

A man with short brown hair and light stubble looks at the camera. Behind him are a row of terraced houses and a Welsh flag. 

He takes medical cannabis everyday - but worries people think he's a lazy stoner

Stand-in boss Piet Cremers says banned head coach Craig Bellamy was "calm" about Wales' unconvincing win in Liechtenstein.

Piet Cremers applauds at the end of Wales' win in Liechtenstein

Banned Bellamy 'calm' as Cremers takes Wales reins

England manager Thomas Tuchel tells his players to avoid any needless red cards against Albania on Sunday that could mean a World Cup ban.

'No red cards' - Tuchel wary of World Cup bans

Ben Gannon-Doak crashes in Scotland's first goal in Greece to reduce the deficit to two in their World Cup qualifier.

Gannon-Doak gives Scotland lifeline in Greece

Cardiff Devils suffer the second successive defeat of their three-game weekend in Scotland as Saturday hosts Dundee Stars fight back to win.

Cole Sanford in action for Cardiff Devils

Dundee Stars 5-4 Cardiff Devils

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti says Gabriel will be assessed on Sunday after the Arsenal defender suffered a groin injury in a friendly win over Senegal.

Gabriel walks off the pitch holding his right thigh

Gabriel suffers groin injury in Brazil friendly win

Breakthrough teenage wing Noah Caluori scores a try as England A earn a hard-fought win over Spain in Valladolid.

Caluori scores as England A edge past Spain

Lainie Williams, 17, of Cefn Fforest, was pronounced dead at the scene on Thursday. 

Man, 18, charged with murder of 17-year-old girl

Fly-half George Ford is a pivotal figure in England's win over New Zealand, after costly misses against the same opposition last autumn.

'Phenomenal' Ford central to beating All Blacks

State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wears his customary black shift and holds his index finger in front of his face. 

Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal

AFC Rushden & Diamonds says it is "deeply concerned" by the comment made to the female referee.

The lower bodies of three football match officials standing on grass. The photo is taken from behind and they are wearing black and yellow kit.

Match abandoned after 'sexist' abuse of referee

Watch as Scotland are pulled apart after just six minutes in their penultimate World Cup qualifier against Greece.

Watch as Scotland stunned early on by Greece

Elliot Anderson is a winter target for Manchester United and England striker Ivan Toney will reportedly not leave Saudi Arabia in January.

Anderson Man Utd's priority target - Sunday's gossip

The county council is warning of "significant disruption to bus services" during the closure.

A busy tree-lined road with cars travelling on the left

A6 to close for a week as trees pose risk to public

Torquay aceept a £2,500 FA fine for abuse directed at Weston-super-Mare player in April 2024.

General view of Torquay United's stadium, Plainmoor, from behind a goal net.

Torquay apologise after fine for racist abuse

Great Britain's Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski are said to be splitting as a doubles team, but they have an ATP Finals title match to play first.

Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski raise their racquets in celebration

GB to have ATP Finals champion as duo hunt history

Ethan Ampadu is "gutted" to be suspended for Tuesday's decisive final World Cup qualifying group game against North Macedonia.

Ampadu 'gutted' to miss crunch North Macedonia tie

After last week's heart-breaking loss to New Zealand, Scotland must prove they can move on quickly and beat a fearsome Argentina side, writes BBC Sport Scotland commentator Thomas Duncan.

Scotland’s Matt Fagerson (L) during a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 08, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland

Can Scotland shun heartbreak & beat strong Pumas?

Replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans secures victory for Wales against Japan with the last kick of the game in Cardiff.

Wales fly-half Jarrod Evans is congratulated by prop Rhys Carre with both players having previously played for Cardiff

Late Evans penalty gives Wales win against Japan

England's win against New Zealand was the high point of a Steve Borthwick reign that has slowly won over Twickenham.

How Twickenham learned to love the bomb and Borthwick

Centre Stewart Moore marks his debut with a hat-trick as Newcastle Red Bulls move up to second in Group B.

Stewart Moore scores a hat-trick on debut for Newcastle Red Bulls

Newcastle boost fortunes with cup win over Northampton

Great Britain are defeated 85-81 by Austria in their bid to qualify for EuroBasket 2027.

Austria beat GB women in EuroBasket 2027 qualifier

A kayak and gloves are among the items being sent back to Canada after 100 years in a Vatican museum.

Pope Francis wearing Native regalia and kissing the hand of a chief

Vatican returns dozens of indigenous artefacts to Canada 

Stephen Comer says the outside of his Nelson home floods every time there is prolonged rain.

Stephen Comer wearing a baseball cap and a green jumper sitting on a couch in his home. He is sitting in front of a window showing the garden in the background.

Man's help plea over 'depressing' repeat flooding

Hear from England boss Thomas Frank and captain Harry Kane before the Three Lions' final World Cup qualifier against Albania.

Recap Tuchel and Kane news conference before England's final World Cup qualifier

Demonstrators marched through the city centre on a day of global action to coincide with the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.

A large group of protesters marches down a street holding a wide black banner that reads “Scotland’s Climate March” and “A Better World Is Possible” in bold coloured letters. People at the front appear to be chanting, while others behind them hold signs with messages such as “Climate Crisis = Class War,” “Planet Over Profit,” and a peace symbol. The crowd is tightly packed, and buildings line the street in the background.

Thousands take to streets of Glasgow to highlight 'climate emergency'

Robertson signs new three-and-a-half-year contract with the League Two promotion hopefuls.

Scott Robertson playing for Notts County with his left arm raised as he points to something. 

Notts County hand Robertson new deal

Follow all the build-up, radio commentary and live text from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn renew their rivalry in a middleweight rematch.

Chris Eubank Jr falls down as Conor Benn runs after him

'End of saga' - Relive Eubank v Benn rematch 

Wales crawl to an unimpressive win in Liechtenstein as they stay on course to finish second in their World Cup qualifying group.

Wales crawl to unimpressive win in Liechtenstein

Coach Jess Thirlby says England "need to smarten up" after they lose 61-58 in the opening game of the three-match series.

New Zealand beat England in series opener

Gloucester Hartpury's unbeaten start to their Premiership Women's Rugby campaign continues with victory over Sale Sharks, but Saracens keep the pressure on the league leaders with an emphatic win against struggling Leicester Tigers.

Alex Matthews playing for Gloucester Hartpury

Gloucester continue unbeaten start - PWR round-up

The 20-year-old woman's body was recovered by coastguards and a mountain rescue team.

The ruin of a large castle on a hill surrounded trees in front and a river running along the fornt.

Woman, 20, dies while kayaking on river

You share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria as autumn draws to a close.

Looking out to sea at Tynemouth. The sky is largely dark but to the left there is a bright orange and red patch which looks to be spreading further right. The priory is to the right of the photo and is completely in shadow. In the distance the pier and lighthouse can be seen.

Your pictures: Final days of autumn

The boy's family are being supported by officers, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says.

A Google Maps picture of Winchester Road and Pittard Road, residential streets in Basingstoke.

Motorcyclist, 17, dies after collision with car

Follow build-up, team news, score and text updates as Ireland host Australia in the Autumn Nations Series.

Post-match reaction after six-try Ireland beat Australia

A Blue Islands plane was meant to provide Skybus' Newquay to London Gatwick route.

The end of a Blue Islands Channel Island airline plane at Jersey Airport.

Flight route will still run despite airline's collapse

At the new equipment's deployment in Redhill officers received five positive alerts, police say. 

Two police live facial recognition vans are parked on a high street

Arrests made using facial recognition technology

Police Scotland say the alarm was raised on West Nile Street at about 16:35 and confirmed it had been closed from Renfield Street to Bath Street.

Firefighters at the scene of a reported fire in Glasgow city centre

Firefighters tackle six-storey building blaze in Glasgow

A spokesperson says the suspects "arrived in a flatbed tipper" before taking the vehicles.

Police probe as six vehicles stolen from dealership

Basil Fawlty burst onto our screens 50 years ago in one of the most beloved British TV comedies.

Actor John Cleese is seen smiling and waving at the camera. He has white hair and is wearning a cream suit jacket, blue watch and black jumper.

John Cleese wrote 'terrible' Welsh Fawlty Towers joke

Scotland lose a five-goal thriller to Greece but remain in the fight for automatic qualification for next summer's World Cup.

Scotland down but not out after thrilling Greece defeat

The work is the most cost-effective way of protecting the district from flooding, the council says.

Shingle to be moved to protect coastal communities

Drivers faced long delays leaving a shopping centre after a faulty traffic light caused gridlock.

A line of cars trying to leave a high-rise car park. The ceiling is white and there are white lines and road markings painted on the floor. 

Four-hour queues to exit car park amid city gridlock

Samir Zitouni's family say they are "really happy" but that he faces a significant recovery.

Samir Zitouni is smiling at the camera in a close-up shot of his face. He has a moustache and a beard.

Train stabbings hero discharged from hospital

Lauren Hemp is awarded Player of the Match after scoring a stunning goal on her first WSL start since September. 

'It's important we stay humble' - Hemp on Man City's derby win

David Hughes leaves his role as Newport County manager after six months in charge.

David Hughes pictured during his Newport reign

Manager Hughes leaves struggling Newport 

Watch highlights as Fraser Bryden nets four goals as Crusaders beat Glenavon 4-1 to move out of the bottom-two in the Irish Premiership. 

Highlights: Bryden stars as Crues overcome Glenavon

La Voix and Karen Carney are among the final eight, one week from Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

YouTuber George Clarke in tears after personal routine on Strictly Come Dancing

A woman who runs a community food pantry says it is devastating how short of food families are.

A woman with short grey hair is talking in the BBC Radio Merseyside studio

'A boy's going hungry so his pregnant mum can eat'

Watch highlights as Portadown and Bangor draw 1-1 at Shamrock Park.

Highlights: Portadown and Bangor share spoils at Shamrock Park

Building on previous deals it covers humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and more.

Qatar's chief negotiator Mohammed al-Khulaifi (C) observes as Sumbu Sita Mambu (L), a high representative of the head of state in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 executive secretary Benjamin Mbonimpa (R) as they shake hands during the signing ceremony of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the DRC Government and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, on 15 November.

DR Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace in Qatar

England roar back from the concession of 12 early points to beat New Zealand and claim the greatest win of coach Steve Borthwick's three-year reign.

England rally to claim famous win over All Blacks

When you are already top of the WSL table and are able to recall a fully fit Lauren Hemp, you know you are in a strong position.

How dazzling Hemp can boost Man City's title hopes

Four kittens were saved after they were found malnourished and riddled with fleas and worms.

Four malnourished kittens saved from landfill site

Fraser Bryden nets four times as Crusaders beat Glenavon 4-1 to extend their advantage over the Lurgan Blues at the bottom of the table to 10 points. 

Crues beat Glenavon as Ports and Bangor draw

The bat-wielding suspect allegedly ransacked the office of New Jersey prosecutor Alina Habba on Wednesday.

Habba seen last year, wearing a white blazer and a diamond earring

Suspect accused of ransacking US attorney Habba's office arrested

Reaction as Wales narrowly beat Japan in the Autumn Nations Series.

Reaction as late penalty clinches victory for Wales against Japan

First-half goals from Rebecca Knaak, Khadija Shaw and Lauren Hemp secure a comfortable victory for Manchester City against Manchester United in the Women's Super League. 

Dominant first half helps Man City beat Man Utd in derby

If the plan is approved, the charge at the centres will be introduced from 14 January 2026. 

A picture from Ardley tip in Oxfordshire, with a collection of cardboard and a white van towing a trailer in the background.

Out-of-county tip visitors set to be charged

Liam Livingstone is released by defending Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a disappointing season.

A split graphic of Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer and Liam Livingstone

Buttler & Archer kept as Livingstone released in IPL

Wales crawl to an unimpressive win in Liechtenstein as they just about manage to stay on course to finish second in their World Cup qualifying group.

Demonstrators marched through Glasgow city centre on a day of global action to coincide with the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.

15 November 2025