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England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
Prince William, Kane and Shearer in campaign to use sport to prevent suicide
The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.
Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.
Failures 'contributed to' death of Sir Richard Branson's wife
Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.
We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed
Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration
The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.
Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
The Papers: 'Farage faces Met inquiry' and 'Ready for departure?'
Thursday's front pages are dominated by a police investigation into Reform UK and UK airport chaos.
Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks
Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia.
August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
'It's been a nightmare': Passengers face airport chaos after air traffic issue
Thousands are still stranded as people describe sleeping on floors and "carnage" in baggage reclaim halls.
Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham
The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
Funeral for second officer killed in A66 crash to be held
PC Tom Clough's family say they are grateful for the public's support.
Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case
Rev Bernard Randall reaches a confidential agreement with Trent College.
'An injustice' or 'righting a wrong': British Jews debate sanctions move
The UK's decision to sanction trade with illegal settlements has prompted a range of opinion among the British Jewish community.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
Bournemouth Echo
Man who led six-week Paris-to-Beijing challenge in £100 cars
Christchurch man David Walker led a £100-car Paris-to-Peking challenge in 2007, crossing 15 countries, the Himalayas and Gobi Desert for Unicef.
Date set for decision on pub car park camera plans
A decision date has been set on plans to introduce number plate cameras at a village pub car park.
Dorset volunteers pull Boeing 737 to raise £6,900 for families in need
Volunteers across Dorset took on the challenge of pulling a Boeing 737 to raise vital funds for families in need.
Property in Bournemouth ordered to stop running as unauthorised HMO by BCP Council
A family home in Bournemouth has been ordered to stop running as an unauthorised House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Poole motorcyclist suffers serious arm fracture in Dorset Way crash
A Poole motorcyclist suffered a serious arm fracture in a crash on the Dorset Way near Mannings Heath Roundabout.
‘Disgusted and furious’ swimmers forced to cancel session after sewage discharge
Swimmers left 'disgusted and furious' were forced to cancel their club session after reports of sewage discharges into the sea off a Blue Flag beach.
Redundancy fears as Bournemouth car dealer loses franchise
A car dealership will close in Bournemouth after a change in franchise strategy by the VW Group.
'Angry' residents left with seven weeks worth of rotting food waste
Tuckton residents at Cranleigh Court say food waste went uncollected for seven weeks, leaving overflowing bins, flies and maggots before a reporter intervened.
Dorset family take over the reins of country pub in new partnership
A Dorset family is bringing fresh energy to a much-loved village pub.
Couple marry after finding love at community choir
A DORSET couple found love at a Poole-based community choir seven years ago and have recently celebrated their wedding.
Man on trial for rape denies allegation and tells court he was 'shocked and sickened'
A man on trial for rape told the court he was “shocked and sickened” by the allegations and maintains he “did not” rape her.
Drivers warned as 10 week road closure in New Forest pushed back by SGN
A busy road in Hythe is set to face a 10 week closure for gas works – but the start of the disruption has now been postponed.
Family issues appeal to 'extremely vulnerable' missing 27 year-old
The family of an "extremely" vulnerable man are appealing to the public for help to locate him after not hearing from him for 24 hours.
Windows Central
Xbox has acquired rights to publish Hideo Kojima's 'PHYSINT' from PlayStation — "We're honored that Kojima-san has chosen to work with Xbox."
In a major coup, Xbox has confirmed that it will be publishing Hideo Kojima's long-awaited action-espionage title "PHYSINT."
First it was Neo, and now it's iPhone Duo — Apple keeps robbing Microsoft of its Surface device names, and I'm mad about it
As a Surface Duo fan, I can't believe Apple has just announced a folding phone called iPhone Duo. Are we really doing this?
Xbox is quietly turning nostalgia, identity, and cloud gaming into its biggest console advantage
Microsoft's newest Xbox Insider build introduces startup animation choices, expanded profile customization, improved Remote Play quality, better search tools, and cloud gaming enhancements. But the real story isn't any individual feature. It's Microsoft's growing focus on personalization and flexibility, suggesting Xbox's future is less about hardware generations and more about creating a gaming platform that follows players everywhere.
Microsoft speeds up Windows 11 parental approvals and expands age verification across the OS
Microsoft just announced new family safety features for Windows 11 that speed up parental approvals. The tech giant also introduced new developer APIs that bring controls to more apps.
Spyro’s 27th birthday comes with a surprise — a sneak peek at A Realm Beyond’s first level
Toys for Bob is showing off a brief new look at Spyro: A Realm Beyond's first level, while celebrating the Spyro franchise's 27th birthday with fans for Spyro Community Day.
AI Vibe coding is moving so fast Microsoft had to overhaul how it reviews Edge extensions
Microsoft is automating routine Edge extension reviews to keep up with an influx of submissions driven by AI development tools.
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Broadcom Kills Public VDDK Access to Tighten its Grip on VMware
Existing copies still work; getting a fresh one is another matter. They seem to have "forgotten" to announce this.