The News - Wednesday, 28 October 2026

BBC News

Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general election

Two polls project that veteran PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither winning a majority.

Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?

Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.

Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises

Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.

Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Brazil cancels his passports

The defeated presidential candidate's arrival in the US came hours after he failed to turn in his passports to Brazilian authorities.

King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins

The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

Neil Young again sues Trump campaign for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally

The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned

Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case

The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs

The Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years

Authorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.

Tax on banks, energy bill help and minimum wage rise - what could be in the Budget?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

Who is Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary

The softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science

AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare

As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.

China's families are now supporting more old people than kids

The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.

The Papers: 'Budget for a difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'

Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.

Healey to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget

The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.

Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford

Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase

Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.

UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement

Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.

Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard

The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.

Manhunt under way for Tennessee killer who escaped prison through a fence

Morley was given a life sentence for the 2022 killing of his co-worker Cody Birchfield.

Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears

The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.

Bournemouth Echo

The heavy human cost behind the armour displayed at Bovington Tank Museum

Explore The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, from early prototypes to modern armour, immersive exhibits, veteran stories and popular events.

MPs urge Dorset households to stock up on essentials amid threat from Russia

Households across Dorset have been urged to prepare for emergencies by stocking up on essential supplies amid concerns over the threats posed by Russia and extreme weather.

‘Brothel’ graffiti and red paint attack spark organised crime fears in Bournemouth

Residents fear organised crime links after red paint was thrown over a Bournemouth patisserie and cars, with police investigating the vandalism.

More than 200 back plans to restrict through traffic on key Bournemouth route

More than 200 people have backed proposals to restrict motorists from using a key route into Bournemouth town centre.

Residents accuse council of 'ignoring' objections to mosque expansion

Angry residents claim a Liberal Democrat-led council was too scared of being labelled racist in approving controversial plans to expand a busy mosque in a residential suburb.

Bournemouth MP welcomes new Respect Orders to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour

An MP has welcomed greater powers to tackle anti-social behaviour as “hugely welcome”.

Falling pupil numbers and rising costs force school closure

A school is closing after falling pupil numbers and rising costs left it unable to meet its financial obligations, its chief executive has said.

'Severe' delays due to incident on main road

The A31 is partially blocked with an average speed of 10 mph

Formula 1

The 5 drivers most likely to win in Mexico

We look at the betting odds and analyse the chances of the five drivers most likely to win at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

PALMER: Was Antonelli’s Austin victory his most dominant win yet?

F1 TV analyst and former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer examines Kimi Antonelli's dominant victory at the Circuit of The Americas.

Windows Central

Shipment arrives in Modern Warfare 4 to save the camo grind

The first 'new' post-launch map has just dropped in Modern Warfare 4, and it's the promised return of Shipment, the original brainrot map. But given how multiplayer has been going, it's a welcome sight.

We Are Mass Effect fundraiser hits target in 20 minutes

The #SaveMassEffect campaign just hit its fundraising target in a matter of minutes and has paused donations.

WoW caught in a lie by selling housing items tied to player races for real money

World of Warcraft has released new premium Housing items for sale based on the Kul Tiran race. However, players are not happy, as they feel Blizzard broke their promise not to sell housing decor items with ties to players' race for real money.

Why nobody is reviewing games on Xbox

Why Call of Duty has no Xbox Metascore, and how Microsoft's cumbersome review system is hurting its own platform.

Copilot goes missing from the Edge Sidebar during Microsoft's awkward migration

Microsoft is temporarily disabling Copilot in Edge for some users during a migration to a new experience.

This is 'scrcpy': An open-source alternative to Phone Link for Android mirroring that barely uses any RAM

I found a free, open-source app on GitHub that integrates my smartphone into my workflow, and it's even more useful than Microsoft's Phone Link.