The News - Friday, 30 October 2026

BBC News

Crypto giant Binance hit by 'largest hack in history'

The world's biggest crypto exchange said $6.3bn of digital assets had been impacted by the incident.

Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions

Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.

Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race says she put others at risk

In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.

Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix

Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.

Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street

Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw

Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode?

'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio

Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.

What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?

BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.

Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election

The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia

Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.

Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say

Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.

Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare

The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart

Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.

I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work

Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.

Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene?

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

The Papers: 'No welfare cuts before election' and 'Police probe Epstein's Balmoral stay'

Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers.

From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream

A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.

Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies

President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.

Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport

The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing in a field adjacent to a highway.

New York police will investigate Cornell sex complaints, governor says

The change was announced amid backlash over the school's handling of gang rape allegations involving a fraternity on campus.

Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm

It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.

Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence

A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.

Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father

The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.

King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'

As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".

Bournemouth Echo

10 photos that take you straight back to Boscombe in the 1980s

Explore 1980s Boscombe, Bournemouth, from Sovereign Centre construction and Christchurch Road shops to the 1988 Christmas Day sea swim.

Remembering Charlie the boozy, DIY-loving parrot that captured our hearts

Poole electrician Peter Palladino formed a remarkable bond with Charlie the green-cheeked conure.

Forgotten 1966 photos capture Dorset amid major change

Photographs from 1966 in Dorset and Hampshire, including Bournemouth Arcade, Brockenhurst and Poole’s Bournemouth Gasworks grandstand.

Child has future 'pulled from underneath him' after sudden school closure

A mother says her teenage son has had his future “pulled from underneath him” after the sudden closure of his school left families scrambling to find alternative places.

Bournemouth Football club pitch decision deferred over floodlight concerns

A decision on plans to replace a grass football pitch in Bournemouth with an artificial surface has been deferred after councillors raised concerns about the proposed floodlights and their effect on neighbouring homes.

Give your Halloween pumpkins an afterlife this year with these unique recipies

Don’t let your pumpkin go to waste this Halloween.

Plans to demolish Bournemouth hotel and build 55 flats refused

Plans to demolish a family-run Bournemouth hotel and replace it with a five-storey block containing 55 flats have been refused

Councillors refuse revised Southbourne Crossroad roof terrace

Revised plans for a roof terrace at the former Southbourne Crossroads car park have been refused after councillors concluded that concerns about noise, privacy and neighbouring living conditions had not been resolved

Fairmile service station expansion approved despite traffic concerns

Plans to expand Fairmile Service Station and introduce a food-to-go outlet have been approved by councillors, despite concerns about deliveries and additional traffic.

Award-winning project tackling loneliness expands to connect with younger generation

An award-winning community project is helping people of all ages overcome loneliness through friendship, creativity and real-world connection.

Bournemouth banking apprentice teaching robotics to hundreds of kids

A 21-year-old banking apprentice is working to share her love of robotics with young girls in Bournemouth.

Food kiosk in Mudeford Sandbank unanimously approved

A food kiosk associated with the Beach House Café at Mudeford Sandbank has been unanimously approved by councillors

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86, statement confirms

Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for appearing and leading in the X-Men film series and the Star Trek franchise, has died aged 86.

Harry and Meghan leave UK after King Charles considered stripping titles

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are leaving the UK after it was claimed that King Charles considered stripping their titles.

‘Come and see for yourself’ BCP council leader challenged to walk through town centre

Opposition councillors have challenged BCP Council leader Millie Earl to walk through Bournemouth town centre with them after her claims about the number of new businesses were debunked.

BCP council leader claimed 40 new firms opened in Bournemouth – but we found just 27

A claim by BCP Council leader Millie Earl that 40 businesses have opened in Bournemouth town centre in the past year has been debunked after checks found only 27 of the council’s listed openings took place during that period.

Formula 1

All the stories that got the Mexico City paddock talking

Lawrence Barretto rounds up the big talking points to emerge during media day at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Why Tsolov has complicated Racing Bulls’ 2027 plans

Nikola Tsolov’s FP1 appearance in Mexico has intensified the battle for a Racing Bulls seat in 2027.

Norris defends McLaren's progress ahead of Mexico City GP

Lando Norris has defended McLaren's 2026 development progress ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, and believes that "we've had a pretty good year" after a tough start to the campaign.

‘I don’t care’ about the Drivers’ Championship – Verstappen

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has outlined his priorities for the remaining races of the 2026 season.

Hamilton outlines Ferrari's objectives for Mexico and beyond

Lewis Hamilton believes ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix this weekend that the "next five races are like test races", as the Briton pushes Ferrari to build a car capable of challenging for next year's titles.

Leclerc assesses Ferrari's chances in Mexico City Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari have the potential to win this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix, but that "we've got to be perfect" in order to beat the likes of Mercedes and Red Bull.

Russell opens up on relationship with Antonelli this season

George Russell has reflected on how he and team mate Kimi Antonelli get along amid their contrasting 2026 seasons.

AS IT HAPPENED: Build-up to the Mexico City Grand Prix

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.

Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix

As F1 heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

Windows Central

World of Warcraft on Xbox? Blizzard name-drops Project Helix while talking about WoW’s future beyond PC

GamesRadar+ recently conducted an interview with Blizzard Entertainment to talk about World of Warcraft: Forever

Edge's Reading Mode became an unlikely ad blocker when my plugins couldn't keep up

Reading Mode is a standard feature in Microsoft's Edge browser on desktop PCs, and it's also available on smartphones, where I've been using it to skip ads.

Trying a €70,000 Porsche racing simulator spoiled my own sim racing setup for good

Somehow I was allowed to try out a ridiculously expensive Porsche sim racing rig at a recent event. It's a glowing endorsement of how far this technology has come in recent years.

Microsoft Edge is first to get Windows 11's new app launch speed boost

Microsoft's browser is the first to support Windows 11's accelerated app launches, which can significantly reduce launch times.

Warhammer 40K: Battlesector is getting Xbox Play Anywhere, cross-platform multiplayer, and a massive free update

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, a turn-based tactical game set in the grim dark universe of WH40K, has announced a ton of new features coming soon over the winter seasons, including Xbox Play Anywhere, a new campaign, and more.