The News - Saturday, 25 April 2026

BBC News

Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars

Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down'

Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".

King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign

The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

Man charged with murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit after extradition

Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, who was also known as Angela, was stabbed in Westminster in 2024.

I'm A Celebrity 'legend' crowned in heated live final

Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends

Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust

The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.

China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US

With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction

Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.

'My living nightmare': Rob Reiner's son on how he found out parents were dead

Jake Reiner says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance".

'Animals are traumatised too': Pet rescuers under fire in Ukraine

Animal rescue teams reveal the risks they take to rescue dogs, cats and other animals from the war in eastern Ukraine.

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping

Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me

Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

The Papers: 'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'

Many of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, which suggests the US could back Argentine sovereignty of the Falklands.

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband

The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

How Australians celebrate Anzac Day with a bit of gambling

Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list

The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

Starmer plans new powers to ban state-backed terror groups

The new powers would allow ministers to label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terror group.

US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

Zack Polanski calls for Trump to be 'kicked out' of his Scottish golf courses

Trump International responded calling the Greens leader an "imbecile" after he shared his personal opinion on the Holyrood campaign trail.

Bournemouth Echo

25 years ago a memorable summer's day took a twist in the New Forest

Beneath the brilliant August sunshine, it treated the crowds of people to a quirkier spectacle than the usual twirling batons and playing bands.

Postmaster staged two armed robberies and stole £93,000 to pay off debts

A postmaster staged two armed robberies and stole £93,000 to pay off his own debts, a court has heard.

'Much-loved' micro pub reopens under new ownership

A micro ale pub in Milford-on-Sea has recently opened under new ownership.

Family run mobile café uplifting customers from a converted horsebox in Poole

A new family run mobile cafe is bringing a taste of homemade hospitality to Poole by serving coffee and sweet treats from a wooden trailer.

Wild Swimming challenge set to take place throughout stunning Jurassic coast

Open water swimmers are being invited to take on an unforgettable new challenge along the breath taking Jurassic coastline.

Dorset and New Forest residents gear up for Sunday's London Marathon

Residents from across Dorset and the New Forest will take on the London Marathon this weekend— competing for a host of good causes.

Formula 1

Drivers' Championship odds update after three races

Races in Australia, China and Japan have changed the odds, so we look at where the value now lies for bettors.

Windows Central

Devs behind canceled Xbox game are hiring for an unannounced AAA open-world title — are they reviving one of my favorite action game franchises?

New job listings at Avalanche Studios suggest that it might be returning to the Just Cause franchise with an open-world "unannounced AAA project."

Microsoft just confirmed major Windows Update improvements for Windows 11 – here's what's changing

Windows 11 is adding new update controls, including skipping updates during setup, longer pause options, clearer restart choices, and fewer monthly reboots.

Windows Insider reboot begins: Here's what's new in the first-ever Experimental Preview build

Microsoft has started moving Windows Insiders into the new Experimental Channel and the updated Beta Channel as part of a broader reboot of the program. The first Experimental Preview build is now available.

FFXIV announces new expansion Evercold during Fanfest 2026 keynote, and whoa, it already has a release date — here's where we're going after Dawntrail

During the FFXIV Fanfest 2026 keynote in Anaheim, director Yoshi-P announced that the game's next expansion is called Evercold, and its release date, too.

"I want to make the right decision": Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft will "make some calls" on exclusive games, but won't rush to make "the fastest decision"

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says she's reconsidering Microsoft's position on exclusive games, though won't rush because "I want to make the right decision."

This tool brings Linux to Windows 95 without using virtualization

WSL9X runs a modern Linux kernel inside Windows 95, 98, and ME without virtualization, letting classic Windows systems run Linux tools next to native apps.