The News - Thursday, 05 November 2026

BBC News

Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war

The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology

British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients

Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years

Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.

Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years

Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'

Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago

British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK

The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.

More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp

MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

Police in Scotland to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder

As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Anthony Zurcher: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now

Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat.

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly

From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad

After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress

Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

How voter shifts in Texas helped elect a Democratic senator and governor

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the state's long track record of voting Republican and what was different in this year's election.

Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me

Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition.

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?

The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

The Papers: 'Crushing midterm rebuke' and 'Trumped'

The Democrats sweep in the US midterm elections is the focus of Thursday's papers.

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau

The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film

A Hollywood giant and singing superstars caused a stir after arriving in a Welsh seaside town.

Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada

Authorities in British Columbia say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved in the women's deaths.

Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome

Pope Leo had previously quoted Dylan's work in the preface of a book warning against nuclear rearmament.

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing

At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

£200m taxpayer-funded trains sit barely used for three years

The final piece in a £2bn rail project is late, with less than half of the trains tested.

Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years

The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.

Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leaked

In the letter, the late French actress says her partner Bernard de Chiara was "incapable" of giving "support, a tenderness, a presence".

Bournemouth Echo

Man discovers 52 new relatives aged 80 after believing his father died in infancy

Reginald Mills discovered aged 80 that his father lived until 1981, then met 52 half-siblings and relatives in Dover after decades of searching.

Iron Age British king was actually female, reveals new research

An Iron Age British king was actually female, reveals new research.

Developer who blocked homeowner's sea view with brick wall finally tears it down

A homeowner has won a planning battle with a developer who built an illegal wall blocking her sea view.

£2m mansion with 15-metre indoor pool and panoramic harbour views for sale

A luxury mansion with panoramic harbour views and a 15-metre indoor swimming pool has gone on the market for nearly £2 million.

Fire service issues statement on huge fire on Canford Heath

THE FIRE service has issued a statement as it continues to tackle fire on Canford Heath tonight.

PICTURES: Huge fire rages on Canford Heath

A FIRE continues to rage on Canford Heath tonight.

LIVE: 'Significant amount of smoke' as crews tackle heath fire

Fire crews are tackling a blaze on Canford Heath - updates as we get them

Drivers banned from the road for offences - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Bournemouth resident creates AI-generated plans for town centre revival

A Bournemouth resident is using AI to reimagine the town centre through a series of striking visual concepts.

Formula 1

Our early Bet Builder picks for Brazil

Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, two podium finishes, a top six selection and a driver with points potential.

Windows Central

GOG is hosting its first gaming showcase event — here's where and when you can watch it

GOG, a beloved digital storefront for releasing DRM-free PC games and long-awaited PC ports of classic games, has announced its very first "GOG Showcase" event, where it will reveal new games, features, and more. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft confirms direct Wi-Fi for the Xbox Nano controller plus you can use your phone as a TV gamepad.

Microsoft has launched two Xbox Cloud Gaming previews: direct Wi-Fi "Cloud Connect" for the Nano controller, and a virtual smartphone controller for Smart TVs.

Start11 v3 gives Windows 11 a Mac-like makeover, and I love it

Start11 v3 brings Start menu widgets, Taskbar Islands, and app grouping to Windows 11 in a major update for desktop customization.

Itsfoss

Schools That Say No to Google’s AI Will Be Saying Goodbye to its Search Too

Meanwhile, schools in six German states can choose an open source cloud solution.