BBC News
Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".
US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US military says it hit missile sites and command centres while Iran says it attacked US bases.
'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.
Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated
Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
Tom Holland on his 'last chance to play a boy' in The Odyssey
The Spider-Man star is appearing in his first Christopher Nolan movie.
Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?
Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script
The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.
The Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce'
Nigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's papers.
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.
Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency, after questions from the media.
Search under way for cargo plane that vanished off Pakistan coast
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.
Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
Bournemouth Echo
Pictures showing the day 10,000 people cheered the Olympic torch in Dorset
In the summer of 2012, the relay brought Olympian-sized crowds to the streets of Dorset, turning roads into red, white and blue cheer lines.
Popular coffee chain to open shop in Bournemouth town centre
A popular coffee chain is opening a shop in Bournemouth town centre in the near future.
'Of course I care for my animals' - Goat keeper speaks out after welfare concerns
The man who looks after Bournemouth's cliff-top goats says years of criticism and abuse from members of the public have left him feeling "hounded."
‘Total scumbags’ - Thieves slash lorry curtains and steal pallets of goods
Thieves slashed through the curtains of two lorries before making off with hundreds of pounds worth of stock.
18-year-old man caught with knife, offensive weapon in public - In the Dock
The following cases were heard in Poole Magistrates' Court:
I hand-fed Bournemouth Oceanrium's loggerhead sea turtle - here's how it went
I stepped behind the scenes at Bournemouth Oceanarium to hand‑feed Carrie the loggerhead turtle – and discovered how training, conservation and close encounters go hand in hand.
Hospice chief speaks out after 82 homes scheme approved
The chief executive of a hospice has spoken out after controversial plans for houses on neighbouring land were given the green light.
Windows Central
Amazon has a slop problem and this extension cleans it up
A new Chrome extension lets you filter out the flood of noisy, caps-lock pseudo-brands ruining your Amazon searches.
Report: Microsoft will make even more of its games exclusive to Xbox — as multiplatform strategy totally fails. What's going on?
Xbox's loathed "Project Latitude" strategy which saw Microsoft support its biggest rival with content is ending, with CEO Asha Sharma doubling down on exclusives.
"We hope our pain was worth it": As Microsoft's Xbox layoffs axe half of id Software, one DOOM dev has a scathing message for anyone "celebrating" them
Following Microsoft's mass Xbox layoffs that have resulted in half of id Software being cut, a DOOM dev has biting words for those "celebrating" them.
"Not every app needs to bundle the universe": This tiny notepad app shows why Windows has become so bloated
Former Windows engineer Dave Plummer built a working notepad app that's just 2,686 bytes. The app illustrates how bloated modern software has become.
Gears of War: Reloaded leads Xbox Game Pass's July batch, just in time for new and old fans to catch up in preparation for Gears of War: E-Day
Xbox has announced July 2026's first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, which includes Gears of War: Reloaded, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and many more titles that will be added throughout the month.
Xbox's Backwards Compatibility Program and Cloud Gaming lead has been laid off from Microsoft after 37 years — "I wish the team nothing but success"
Microsoft's VP of Xbox Platform Kevin LaChapelle, who led the creation of Xbox Backwards Compatibility and Xbox Cloud Gaming, has been laid off.