The News - Friday, 10 July 2026

BBC News

Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum in dead of night

The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.

'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.

BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's

In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.

Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says

The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.

Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip

It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.

Melanie C says Spice Girls' 30th anniversary was 'emotional'

The pop star reflected on the band's legacy as she picked up a global impact award in London.

Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

How much sunscreen do you need to protect your skin?

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.

All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture.

How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers

Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.

The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age

Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like.

Weekly quiz: Why did Australia's PM apologise to Kylie Minogue?

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

We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

The Papers: 'Bereaved families' fury' and 'Happy feet'

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are pictured posing with penguins on a number of today's papers during the UK heatwave.

'I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends'

Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.

Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan

A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.

Acclaimed pianist loses Gaza speech case against Melbourne orchestra

Jayson Gillham sued the orchestra for workplace discrimination after they cancelled one of his shows.

Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story

Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.

Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale

The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.

'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler

The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.

Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'

Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.

Bournemouth Echo

5 of the best Dorset restaurants with 'stunning' outdoor seating and views

Restaurants in Christchurch, Burton Bradstock, Wareham and more are among the best in Dorset for outdoor seating and views

Marine group which clears litter from our beaches needs support

A charity has launched a fundraising campaign to help buy a van

Does AFC Bournemouth owe its nickname to a once-nearby orchard?

One of the most famous football clubs on the South Coast owes its identity not to the pitch, but to the earth.

Dorset women's campaign group fiercely criticise UK Government puberty blocker trial

A UK Government trial investigating the effects of puberty-suppressing medication in children and young people has received strong opposition from Dorset campaigners, residents and one MP.

Plans for new ‘Dorset Metro’ being explored to improve rail connectivity

Plans for a new ‘Dorset Metro’ are being explored to improve rail connectivity.

£2.5m Dorset dream home with seven secret doors up for grabs

A £2.5 million home complete with seven hidden doors is up for grabs in the latest Raffle House prize draw.

Bournemouth charity celebrates 50 years producing news for visually impaired people

A talking newspaper which provides a free audio service supplying news and magazine features for people who are blind and visually impaired is celebrating 50 years of service with a special edition recording for its listeners.

Fundraiser set up for well-known DJ 'legend' after serious motorbike accident

Fundraisers are set to take place in support of a DJ, who's described as 'a cornerstone of the entertainment scene', after he was involved in a serious motorbike accident.

Bournemouth hotel named among top 10 per cent worldwide by Tripadvisor

A hotel in Bournemouth has been named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner ranking it among the top 10 per cent of hotels worldwide.

MP's social media post sparks misinformation concerns

The Echo is raising concerns about the spread of misinformation after MP Jessica Toale claimed on social media on Tuesday night that the two people arrested immediately after the alleged stabbing incident were visitors to the area rather than residents

Windows Central

"I have no idea how they'll continue": Bethesda dev is worried Xbox layoffs could end Fallout 76 updates without help from "an external studio"

Microsoft's cuts at Xbox and Bethesda have one developer worried that the studio won't be able to continue updating Fallout 76 without outside help.

Windows now uses AI to find and help fix vulnerabilities, but it's not replacing humans

Microsoft is deploying a massive multi-agent AI system called MDASH to defend Windows.

"This has had a crushing effect on morale": The Elder Scrolls 6 devs fear Microsoft's Xbox layoffs at Bethesda will cause delays and crunch for the RPG

Bethesda devs on The Elder Scrolls 6 say that Microsoft's Xbox layoffs will have a "substantial and cascading effect" on the studio and the upcoming RPG.

Against all odds, Palworld 1.0 proves that Pocketpair has built the ultimate Pokémon alternative and Nintendo should be very worried

Palworld 1.0 drops tomorrow! A hype new trailer shows exactly why Nintendo should be quaking.

After nearly two decades, Minecraft is finally letting players take a rest on something other than a regular bed in its latest update

Mojang has released the patch notes for Minecraft's Preview 26.40.30 update, which will add new cushion and straw bed items along with many gameplay changes that will be rolling out today.