The News - Friday, 21 August 2026

BBC News

Will Harry's return heal rift with his brother? Don't hold your breath

The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.

Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.

Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated

Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

My student day out in London turned to terror - now survivors like me won't be forgotten

The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.

The town whose council wants migrants to move in

Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,

Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.

Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell

Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination

It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism

There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism

What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.

Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore

The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.

Newspaper review: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'

The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages.

Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins?

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

Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university

Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.

Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.

UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project

European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building

Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

Bournemouth Echo

Lifeboat crew face five-hour rescue after boat runs aground

A lifeboat crew spent more than five hours assisting a motorboat after it ran aground.

High street store announces permanent closure after more than a decade in the town

A health food store has confirmed it will close its doors after more than a decade in Ferndown.

Vacant Bournemouth care home to be turned into block of 20 retirement flats

A vacant care home will be transformed into retirement flats after plans were approved by councillors.

Drum and Bass on The Bike DJ said the Bournemouth ride was something "truly special"

THOUSANDS took over the streets for a ride in the sun and a day of drum and bass.

£700k food inspection contract awarded to two London firms by BCP Council

BCP Council has awarded a contract worth nearly £700,000 for external food inspection services to two London-based companies

More than 220 bikers ride to Poole Quay for memorial event

More than 220 motorcycles took part in a memorial ride which ended at Poole Quay.

Meat your match - shoplifter caught after £4k theft spree

A serial cereal stealer who helped himself to thousands of pounds worth of supermarket goods has admitted 44 counts of theft.

Man caught with nine bags of cocaine in Bournemouth Airport - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Emergency services called to home after death of retired pharmacist

An inquest has opened following the death of a woman from Christchurch.

Teens help tackle fire after spotting smoke on Wales hiking trip

A group of Christchurch teenagers helped contain a fire after spotting smoke during a hiking trip in Wales.

Dorset street with most parking fines named as more than 950 PCNs issued

The Dorset street with the most parking fines has been named for the 2025/26 period, with half of the top 10 being in Weymouth

Formula 1

When to target in-race betting at Zandvoort

When the lights go out at Zandvoort, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.

All the stories that got the Zandvoort paddock talking

Max Verstappen stole the headlines as the Formula 1 fraternity regrouped after the summer break when he announced a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030. But that was just one of many stories tickling the Zandvoort paddock on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.

Mekies on Verstappen’s new deal, Hadjar and Lawson

Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies sat down with F1.com at the Dutch Grand Prix following the announcement of Max Verstappen's contract extension.

Why Verstappen's Red Bull re-signing is so significant

Max Verstappen is set to break the record for the longest stint with a single team after the four-time World Champion ended speculation surrounding his future by committing to Red Bull until at least the end of 2030.

NFL team owner acquires stake in Aston Martin

Woody Johnson has been appointed to Aston Martin’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman.

Windows Central

Microsoft Surface and other Windows on Arm PCs can't use Outlook or Teams right now

A recent Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update is breaking Microsoft Teams and the New Outlook on Surface and Windows on Arm PCs. Here is what is happening.

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Low-Profile TKL 8KHz Review: The thin green line of speed tuned for pro‑level play

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Low-Profile Tenkeyless 8KHz is an esports powerhouse crammed into an ultra-slim chassis. Featuring lightning-fast low-profile optical analog switches, 8,000Hz polling, and browser-based Synapse Web control, it sets a new gold standard for work and play.