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People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discovers
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in an English village.
At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Russia launched its biggest strikes on the city in weeks with children among the "significant number" of casualties, Ukrainian officials say.
'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
More than 300 arrests in crackdown on illegal trade and organised immigration crime
The National Police Chiefs' Council says said the five-day operation led to hundreds of arrests and seizures of more than £1m in cash.
Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.
'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'
Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.
Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
Teenage boy injured after shooting in Birmingham
The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for "potentially life-threatening" gunshot injuries, police said in a statement.
Watch: Couple scale Empire State Building, get engaged and are arrested
The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.
Watch: Fans react to tense World Cup game
England Captain Harry Kane rescued England from a major upset, with two late goals, after DR Congo took an early lead.
From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.
Apple butter, sightseeing and puppets: How UK is marking US independence milestone
As America turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.
As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to tie the knot, we look back at their relationship
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.
Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices?
When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.
Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
'Kane to the rescue' and 'defence black hole triples'
England Captain Harry Kane's World Cup goals against DR Congo dominate Thursday's front pages.
How a man's fatal fall at a fort in India sparked a trial by media
A young woman's arrest after her fiance's death has dominated headlines and set off a flurry of speculation.
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.
Burnham calls for grooming gang ringleader to be deported
The Labour leadership hopeful says he will "ask the home and foreign secretaries to review all possible options".
Judge 'wrong' to spare boy rapists from custody, court told
Three teenage boys convicted of rape should have been detained, the Court of Appeal hears.
Greek politician's mother dies of wounds after arson attack
Three separate attacks involving petrol bombs and other improvised devices took place in Thessaloniki in the early hours of Wednesday.
Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.
Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
The four-time Emmy winner said his movements, speech and memories have slowed since receiving his diagnosis.
Bournemouth Echo
"Beehive" of work as Vitality Stadium project on schedule so far
The Cherries’ redevelopment of the Vitality Stadium is on schedule so far, with “projects within the project” well underway, Jim Frevola said.
Coroner criticises ‘extraordinary’ decision in death of New Forest cruise passenger
A driver of a lorry that crushed a British pensioner while she was on a cruise excursion escaped prosecution because the collision did not occur on a public road, an inquest has heard.
Mysterious insect lost to the New Forest and a chance to bring it home
By the 1980s, this unique acoustic experience was rapidly fading from our local soundscape.
Sex shop gets support from community as it seeks to renew its licence
A Bournemouth sex shop has applied to extend its licence amid community support
Sandbanks Ferry scraps plan to impose expiry date on paper tickets after backlash
Residents have claimed victory after the Sandbanks Ferry scrapped plans to put an expiry date on pre-bought paper tickets following a backlash from customers.
RAF aircraft set to be relocated at Bournemouth Airport
RAF aircraft including the A400 Atlas and C-17 Globemaster are set to be temporarily relocated to Bournemouth Airport.
Dozens arrested and drugs seized in week long south west police crackdown
A week long, multi-force drugs crackdown across the South West which included Dorset, has led to dozens of arrests, drug and cash seizures and safeguarding of vulnerable people as part of Operation Scorpion.
I tried the 'unbeatable' £25 breakfast that only two people have finished so far
I challenged myself to eat one of the biggest breakfasts in BCP in one sitting and I left with a full stomach and an empty dream.
Detention ‘only appropriate sentence’ for teenage rapists, Court of Appeal told
Detention was the "only appropriate sentence" for three teenage boys spared custody for raping two girls, the Court of Appeal has been told.
Cherries couple quickly becoming lucky charm for England after latest victory
A flag on display at England’s World Cup round-of-32 victory over DR Congo in Atlanta may have caught the attention of eagle-eyed Cherries fans.
Formula 1
How every Silverstone corner got its name
As F1 prepares for the 2026 British Grand Prix this weekend, we explore the origins of the corner names at one of the calendar’s most historic tracks.
Windows Central
I thought Windows 11 broke GIFs, but the real reason was Google quietly pulling the plug on this service
Windows 11 emoji panel showing "GIF service is not available"? Here's why GIFs disappeared, how to fix the problem, and why results have changed.
New details emerge on Xbox 'Positron', Microsoft's disc-to-digital program — as it seems likely Xbox Helix will drop discs too
Xbox Helix is likely to be joining PlayStation 5 in dropping discs. A new report describes how Microsoft plans to mitigate the issue.