BBC News
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
NI secretary to ban the Drumcree parade
The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.
Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.
Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine
After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.
Queen reflects on reading 'forbidden' Lady Chatterley's Lover under the pillow
In BBC documentary The Book That Changed My Life, the Queen speaks about memorable moments in her own reading.
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leaving
Michael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".
Watch: Can the Fort Hood shooter's execution be livestreamed?
Rules on the recording and filming of executions differ between state, federal and military regulations.
What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.
Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.
Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
'Airlines sound alarm on costs crisis' and 'King's £1.5m bailout'
The weekend edition of the Financial Times highlights what it is calling a "mounting crisis" for airlines.
'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation
Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.
Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.
US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child
Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.
Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership
Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr on making history at her NFL half-time show
The Nigerian star will become the first African artist to headline the show at an international NFL game.
US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution
Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.
Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park
The visitor attraction near Doncaster was evacuated on Saturday and remains closed for the weekend.
Head of Met's volunteer force fired after AI tool found deleted intimate images on work phone
Special chief officer James Deller copied intimate images on to his work phone, AI monitoring finds.
Watch: 'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest
Thousands of security personnel were deployed in Delhi ahead of the Gen-Z led Cockroach Janta Party protest on Saturday calling for electoral reforms.
King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics
The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.
Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago, why are they resuming now?
The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr on making history at her NFL half-time show in London
The Nigerian star will become the first African artist to headline the show at an international NFL game.
Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people including three children
Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.
Nobel peace laureate says US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'
Navi Pillay says the Trump administrations' sweeping penalties on the international tribunal were "unheard of".
Sara Sharif's grandfather granted guardianship of her siblings in Pakistan
All five children have been living with him in Pakistan since 2023, when 10-year-old Sara was murdered.
Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave US police fake tip in unsolved murder case
Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.
Green Party MP wants to make sure it is 'not vulnerable to extremists'
The party's Westminster leader Ellie Chowns made the comments after ex-leader Caroline Lucas said some members had joined to vote in the Zionism motion.
Several injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh
The US embassy says it is "aware of attacks on King Khalid International Airport", which come days after Yemen's Houthis said they had struck it.
Headmaster detained after BBC investigation into alleged sexual abuse of students
Former students launched their own investigation, spending years collecting evidence and testimonies from others who say they were abused by the headteacher.
'My donated Brummie accent gives me confidence'
Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who".
We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.
Scotland's 'Chornobyl' housing scheme takes starring role in new horror film
Sci-fi horror comedy, Behind, features scenes filmed in Port Glasgow's Clune Park shortly before it was demolished.
How student went from YouTube to Bake Off
A Birmingham student in the Channel 4 show taught himself after "stumbling across a YouTube video".
Bournemouth Echo
Photos reveal the dramatic transformation of Boscombe's Christchurch Road
Explore 60 years of Boscombe’s Christchurch Road, from 1960s nightlife and Victorian landmarks to the Sovereign Shopping Centre and more.
BCP's highest-rated curry restaurant praised for 'exceeding expectations every time'
Everest-29032 in Wallisdown is rated as the BCP area's highest-rated curry restaurant on Tripadvisor
Bournemouth road to temporarily for one week later this month for utility works
Bournemouth’s Columbia Road will close from October 24 to November 1 for Dorset Drainage Services works, with parking bans and a diversion route in place.
Six-bedroom detached house with a swimming pool in Poole listed for £3 million
A six-bedroom detached home in Poole with a swimming pool and its own annex has gone on the market for £3 million.
Bournemouth MP praises campaigner after his efforts secured play area's future
Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, congratulated campaigner Rio after his efforts secured the future of the Mallard Road Play Area
Tapas and wine spot in Bournemouth wants to extend its opening hours to midnight
Michael Davies has applied to vary a premises licence at 585 tapas & wine, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Comments close October 19 2026.
UK homeowners warned doorstep pumpkins could trigger £5,000 fines
Property owners in England and Wales are being urged to inspect doorsteps and pathways before welcoming trick-or-treaters
M&S, Asda, Tesco, Home Bargains and more issue recalls over health hazards
Retailers including Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Primark, Asda and Home Bargains have issued recall notices alongside alerts from national safety regulators.
Drivers urged to use this 'batch' trick to cut fuel costs
Repeated cold starts force an engine to warm up from scratch, burning extra petrol or diesel.
Ocean Colour Scene frontman Simon Fowler to perform at Ringwood venue
Long-lost songs by Ocean Colour Scene frontman Simon Fowler will form the basis for a new book, record, and tour.
Dorset Council takes next step joining up health and care records for residents
Health and care professionals in Dorset will have access to a wider range of information to help them make informed decisions about treatment, care and support
The DVLA system that can help drivers overturn rogue driving fines
Official DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.
Strictly stars to bring dance routines and 'no holds barred' honesty to Ringwood
The tour coincides with the release of their new book, Dance Rebels, a collector’s hardback.
Volatile Agents to play charity concert for community leg care club
The Volatile Agents will play a charity concert in Hamworthy on October 17, raising funds for The Adam Practice’s Best Foot Forward Leg Club and patient support.
Student’s eco-friendly wheelie bin store design becomes full-size prototype
The prototype is now on display at Ringwood Library, thanks to support from Hampshire County Council, allowing residents to see the project in person.
UK speed limits explained and the road rules catching drivers out
A complete guide to UK speed limits featuring expert insights on van speed traps, street lights and camera leeway myths.
Blue Badge warning over hidden disabilities including ADHD, autism and epilepsy
People with conditions including ADHD, autism, epilepsy and chronic fatigue may be eligible for a Blue Badge, even if they do not have an obvious physical disability.
All to know on Poole-to-Cherbourg ferry service as historic route comes to an end
The Poole-to-Cherbourg route is set to come to an end after many decades of service on Monday, October 12
New business accelerator launches to support more than 150 Dorset businesses
A new business accelerator programme is set to support more than 150 early-stage businesses across Dorset over the next two and a half years
UK's biggest daytime indie party for over 30s coming to Bournemouth in December
An Afternoon of Indie, which is currently held in 18 cities across the country, will come to the O2 Academy in Bournemouth on Saturday, December 5.
Free talks on managing pain and pelvic health to be held in Christchurch
Bridge Health & Wellbeing in Christchurch will host the series of sessions to help residents improve their health.
Hundreds of visitors gather to see Fastnet Race-winning yacht at Beaulieu River
Around 300 visitors were welcomed to an open house with Fastnet Race winner Tally Ho while the historic wooden gaff cutter was moored on the Beaulieu River.
Charity warns young adults are experiencing epidemic of mental health breakdown
Social media pressure and economic hardship are fuelling a sharp rise in mental health struggles among young adults, a Dorset charity has warned
Outdoor workshops from university lecturer coming to New Milton and Wimborne
AUB lecturer Briony Hartley is bringing her sensory workshop series Nocturne: Nature by Night to Dorset and Hampshire this autumn.
In The Dock: Man guilty of assaulting two police officers
THE following cases were heard at Weymouth Combined Court:
Taxi drivers welcome ‘fairer’ system at train station after eight-month campaign
A long-running campaign has welcomed a fairer system for taxi drivers at a major transport hub.
Electric unicycle rider unable to slow for standstill traffic before fatal crash
An electric unicycle rider, described as a 'kind' and 'caring' man with the 'most infectious smile', died after he was unable to slow down his vehicle when approaching standstill traffic, an inquest has heard.
Bournemouth's Flirt Café & Bar put up for sale after five years under current owner
After five and a half years at the helm, Ed Watts is preparing to say goodbye to Flirt Café & Bar, Bournemouth’s iconic town centre venue.
Lithuanian burglar jailed for break-in after breaching UK deportation order
A man who broke into an unoccupied residential dwelling in Poole after illegally entering the country has been jailed.
When will Winter Fuel Payments arrive? Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter
Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.
New Forest school closed after incident as deputy head provides statement
A New Forest school was evacuated following a medical emergency involving a pupil this morning.
MP raises concerns on future plans for Roundhouse Hotel
An MP has raised concerns over the future plans for The Roundhouse hotel building
King Charles chooses new neighbours for Andrew amid investigation
King Charles III has chosen new neighbours for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid an ongoing police investigation.
Sudden closure of Poole nursery as 'children may be at risk of harm'
A nursery in Poole has been closed by Ofsted after 'issues' were raised.
Kite surfer 'in difficulty' sparks search after equipment is found
A kite surfer was in potential difficulty in Christchurch Bay, prompting a search by Lymington RNLI.
Fire breaks out in minibus and starts spreading to thatched property
A vehicle fire which flared up last night in a rural Dorset town started spreading to a thatched property, firefighters said.
New Forest A31 wildfire leaves fire service facing £600,000 bill
A record-breaking wildfire in the New Forest left Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire service facing an estimated £600,000 bill.
New Forest drivers hit again as parking fees set to rise under £1.25m plan
Drivers face a hike in parking charges in the New Forest under plans to plug a £1.25 million budget gap
Dance through the decades and raise money for dementia charity
A charity event will take place next month to support those living with dementia.
RECAP - Hundreds take part in Run Bournemouth events today
Hundreds of people will take part in Run Bournemouth today with children's races and a dusk event taking place.
Police warn of risk of death after youths climb 60-foot building
Young people have been pictured climbing on the roof of a 60-foot building in Bournemouth town centre.
Bournemouth Film Festival shines spotlight on social realism and real stories
Bournemouth International Film Festival returns to The Hilton on October 9 and 10, celebrating social realism, real stories and emerging UK filmmakers.
'Save SOBO Beach' petition launched ahead of council vote on venue's future
A petition with 4,300 signatures seeks to save Southbourne’s SOBO Beach as BCP councillors prepare to decide its future lease on October 13.
184 student flats approved in Bournemouth town centre regeneration drive
A developer has set out an ambitious vision to revive Bournemouth town centre, with 184 student flats already approved as part of the regeneration drive.
Plans to demolish town centre office building and build 105 student flats approved
Plans to demolish an office building in Bournemouth town centre and build a block of 105 student flats have been approved.
Police encourage reporting of hate crime during awareness campaign
Dorset Police urges victims and witnesses to report hate crime during Hate Crime Awareness Week, highlighting support for affected communities from October 10.
Author sheds light on wonders of the New Forest in new book
A new book is shining a light on the hidden wonders and challenges of the British countryside
Formula 1
Who will go fastest in Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying?
Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at Marina Bay.
Drivers to watch closely in the Singapore Sprint race
We’ve picked out the best value bets to help you make your Sprint predictions.
How Verstappen could prove tough to beat in Singapore Sprint
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto delves into the data from Sprint Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Wolff fires back at ‘brainless’ driver treatment rumours
Toto Wolff has reiterated Mercedes' equal approach to their drivers after criticising "nonsensical" accusations of favouritism towards Kimi Antonelli over George Russell.
Why Verstappen avoided a penalty after Sprint Qualifying
Max Verstappen was summoned by the stewards after Sprint Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix, but the Red Bull driver did not receive a punishment.
Russell trying to understand why Mercedes 'didn't feel the same'
George Russell believes that his Mercedes in Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix "didn't feel the same" following his crash in Saturday's earlier Sprint.
Hadjar ‘really p****d’ to miss out on Singapore Qualifying
Isack Hadjar qualified in last place at the Marina Bay Circuit after a gearbox fault prevented him from completing a timed lap.
Antonelli now ‘seeing the potential’ in Mercedes’ upgrades
Kimi Antonelli declared that he and Mercedes are now “starting to see the potential” in the upgrades they recently introduced, after enjoying a “better day” around Singapore’s Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Leclerc reveals ‘misjudgement’ that cost him Singapore pole
Charles Leclerc believed that there was more potential in his Ferrari after he narrowly missed out on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix.
'We are where we should be' – Norris on Singapore Qualifying
Lando Norris believes that fifth on the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix is "where we should be", as McLaren continue to struggle to match the pace of the leading runners this weekend.
Verstappen boosted by ‘very special’ pole for Singapore GP
Max Verstappen was suitably delighted after securing pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, declaring that “this is the one I wanted” as he chases a maiden triumph at the event.
Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole position for Singapore GP
Max Verstappen denied Charles Leclerc pole position at Singapore's Marina Bay Circuit.
Stewards decision on McLaren Singapore Sprint clash revealed
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have both escaped punishment after the McLaren team mates collided on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint.
Perez and Stroll reflect on Singapore Sprint clash
Cadillac's Sergio Perez and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll both suffered an early exit from the Sprint at the Singapore Grand Prix, with the pair colliding less than one lap into the event.
AS IT HAPPENED: Verstappen secures Singapore GP pole
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
Windows Central
Owlcat's upcoming samurai CRPG that I wish was on Xbox gets its PC release delayed
Owlcat Games has announced it is delaying the release of its Steampunk, samurai-themed CRPG, Shadow of the Road, to next year to give the developers more time to refine gameplay and iron out issues.
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ will be playable EARLY — here's how
In a last-ditch play for your pre-orders, Activision has announced an early access period for DMZ in Modern Warfare 4, coming just days after the campaign gets its own early play time.
Laffgaff
Who was the only US president to speak English as a second language?
Martin Van Buren.
Frog Chat
I heard two frogs having a chat. Ribbiting conversation.
Itsfoss
BentoPDF Handles PDFs Locally, So You Don’t Have to Upload Them to Websites
This open source, browser-based PDF toolkit is free to use and ships with a surprisingly long list of tools.