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King to defend 'democratic values' as US state visit begins
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday's gun attack.
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
Political violence jolts the US once again - with a familiar response
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.
My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.
Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
Terror trial to begin for man accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosectuors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A., received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse
Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.
Man who murdered British dad in Australia declared mentally unfit for trial
A judge found Royce Mallett's killer, who was displaying symptoms of psychosis at the time of the attack, could not be found criminally responsible.
Man pleads guilty to murder two decades after death of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
Jay Bryant, 52, changed his plea on Monday, admitting that he helped others get into a building to ambush the pioneering rapper and deejay.
In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.
Newspaper headlines: 'United King Don' and 'PM battles to block sleaze vote'
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US dominates Tuesday's papers.
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
'I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back'
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.
Babies among those tied up and allegedly abused in Indonesia childcare centre
In a case that has gripped the nation, dozens of children have allegedly been mistreated at the centre in Yogyakarta.
'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal Indonesia crash
Two trains collided on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital on Monday, killing at least 14 people.
Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are 'absolute nonsense'
Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation over Instagram posts she made about the star of her film The Deb.
Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
Executions in North Korea ramped up significantly during pandemic - report
Some of the offences were related to culture - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.
Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.
Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
Bournemouth Echo
Bournemouth Town Council election candidate accused of making antisemitic remarks
A woman standing for in the upcoming town council election has been accused of making offensive and antisemitic remarks.
Summer of overnight road closures announced
Dismay as overnight road closures confirmed for major Dorset road this summer
Innocent explanation for hilariously named New Forest area - not Sandy Balls
Another brilliantly titled spot flying slightly under the radar and tucked away near Burley village in the forest is Slap Bottom.
Precision engineering company doubles in size after opening second site
A precision engineering company has announced major expansion plans with the acquisition of a second site.
Bournemouth homeless charity opens soap shop in Southbourne
A local homelessness charity’s not for profit soap business has committed to sending a free bar of soap to local foodbanks for every bar sold in the shop.
Lidl reveals Dorset 'wish list' and offers finder's fee for site suggestions
Lidl has announced its wishes to expand by publishing a "wish list" of locations as part of it's store opening programme.
New Dinosaur trail at Museum of East Dorset
Families are invited to become intrepid explorers this May as Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset unleashes a month-long celebration of all things prehistoric with an action-packed Dinosaur Adventure, running from Saturday, May 2 to Saturday, June 6.
Popular Dorset arts hub launches internships in marketing and techincal sectors
A prominent arts hub in Swanage has announced it will be launching internships for aspiring professionals in the arts industry.
Major National Grid transformer to bring rolling road closures
A major transformer delivery is set to cause some disruption in the area next month.
DCF and BCP Council launch £425,000 poverty fund
DORSET Community Foundation and BCP Council have launched a £425,000 fund aimed at supporting grass roots charities and voluntary groups in helping people to overcome poverty and build a better future for themselves.
Emergency response as woman 'stuck on cliff' after trying to retrieve bank note
A woman reportedly got stuck down a cliff after attempting to retrieve a bank note.
Popular café enters new era as founders step back after six years
THE OWNERS of a popular café in Ferndown are stepping down from the business as new ‘passionate’ people prepare to take it on.
Established car parts business doubles size of Poole operations
A car parts distributor is expanding its footprint in Poole.
Man threatened to assault woman nearly 10 times over voice notes - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Plans for £1.8million extension to Christchurch leisure centre tabled
A proposal for a £1.8million extension to a leisure centre in Christchurch has been submitted for approval.
Council looking for operator for community cafe
BCP Council is looking for an operator to run a community café in Bournemouth until 2031.
Former Bournemouth taxi driver exposed as 'Black cab rapist' in new ITV drama
A new ITV true crime drama which the chilling case of the ‘Black Cab’ rapist, a former taxi driver in Bournemouth is set to be released very soon.
Windows Central
Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss gave its employees a huge bonus for hitting 5 million copies sold across Xbox, PC, and PS5 — "I express my deep respect and gratitude"
To celebrate selling over 5 million copies, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly paid out a $3,400 bonus to each of its employees.
Forza Horizon 6: What transfers from previous games? (Vinyls, decals, liveries, EventLab, and custom tuning setups)
Forza Horizon 6 is a brand new entry in the franchise but that doesn't mean ALL of your previous creations have to be left behind. Here's what you need to know.
I dug into the numbers and Xbox users are putting more time into this Sony game than PS5 players. Here’s why it surprised me.
New data from Circana shows a PlayStation developed title leading average playtime per user on Xbox in the U.S, outperforming PlayStation and Steam despite not even being in the top 10 most played on Xbox.
"That's exactly what Xbox needs": Former Meta colleague of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says her non-gaming background doesn't matter because she has "the spine to push hard calls through"
As Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma wins faith from fans with beneficial changes, her former Meta colleague says her drive is "exactly what Xbox needs."
“Microsoft didn’t mention these 4 hidden Windows 11 features” and they might matter more than the ones they did talk about
Windows 11 build 26300.8289 adds hidden features such as a new Run dialog, Taskbar relocation, spinning animation, and Storage tweaks to the Experimental channel.
Valve’s new Steam Controller keeps leaking — and the rumored price suggests Steam Machine is quietly gearing up for a real comeback (but will fans pay?)
Valve’s Steam Controller continues to leak through images, early reviews, and backend updates, revealing a $99 price, key features, and a possible May 2026 launch window.