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Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
Southport dads: 'Running for our girls has made us like brothers'
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.
Singer D4vd had 'significant amount' of child sex abuse images when arrested, prosecutors say
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour
Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.
No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police
The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made 'a confused report'.
Steve Rosenberg: Kremlin's tightening grip on internet fuels public discontent
Throughout Russia, internet usage has become seriously restricted. Citizens are drawing comparison to Soviet censorship and today's digital blackouts.
Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.
Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.
The Papers: 'Stop sharing data with China' and 'Shoot and kill'
A data breach at Biobank and Trump's new orders to US troops in the Middle East lead Friday's papers.
'Missing scientist' cases have stoked wild speculation. For loved ones, the theories are hurtful
Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.
Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales
Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl - named Dippy - and bringing it home to Leicester.
US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.
Three men guilty of 'callous' Brighton beach rape
The men, who are all asylum seekers, had denied targeting the woman in the early hours of October 4.
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Health data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breach
The government said medical data was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
PC Andrew Harper's widow unveils 'hero' memorial
A stone tribute honours PC Harper, who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves.
Bournemouth Echo
Bournemouth suburb has secret paved map of American political power
In a quiet suburb of Bournemouth, there's a secret, paved map of American political power.
Lollipop lady warns ‘children will lose their lives’ as council scraps patrol
A LOLLIPOP lady fears ‘children will lose their lives’ after the council prepares to axe her position outside a school.
Man beat woman at park cafe - In The Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Freehold of two properties in Dorset to be auctioned with prices over £2.5 million
The freehold to a mixed use property on Winton high street is set to go for auction with a guide price of more than £2.95 million.
Primary school receives glowing Ofsted praise for 'happy pupils'
A primary school in Christchurch has received praise for its inclusive approach and strong pastoral support following its most recent Ofsted inspection.
Ferry service announce timetables for 2027 sailings
Brittany Ferries has announced their timetables for trips to France and Spain for 2027.
Woman issued £100 fine after eight-minute stay in car park
A woman was hit with a £100 fine after an eight-minute stay in a Poole car park, saying she was unable to pay despite multiple attempts.
Lib Dem leader visits nature reserve after land saved from private sale
Sir Ed Davey recently visited Upton Heath after a section of the nature reserve was saved after being 'under threat' from a private sale.
Person taken to hospital by air ambulance after major A338 crash
Ambulance crews have responded to a major crash on the A338.
Formula 1
How bettors can back Stroll despite Aston Martin woes
Yet to record a classified finish in 2026, Lance Stroll needs Aston Martin to turn their fortunes around before betting opportunities arise.
Windows Central
Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase — new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more
Couldn't catch the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase live? No worries — we've got a full overview of everything announced right here.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred will release earlier than expected in the US, and teams up with Overwatch for some of the coolest skins I've ever seen
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred will launch in the US a day early to accomodate a worldwide simultaneous launch, and we're getting an Overwatch event to boot.
"Xbox will be where the world plays": Microsoft confirms Xbox is once again looking into acquisitions, huge manifesto for the future detailed
In a new memo penned by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and its CCO Matt Booty, Microsoft details its vision and plans for the future of the Xbox brand
A PC gaming headset with peerless sound and serious comfort that outperforms pricier rivals
The Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed is a PC gaming headset that won our hearts for its premium-grade sound and wireless performance, and it's pricey has taken a massive 46% discount
Echo Generation 2, the long-awaited sequel to one of my favorite indie Xbox RPGs, has announced its release date with an insane new trailer
During Microsoft's recent ID@Xbox Showcase 2026, a new trailer for Echo Generation 2 appeared, revealing more gameplay, insane bosses, and its release date.
Xbox is back as Asha Sharma scraps Microsoft Gaming in favor of the 'Return to Xbox' initiative
Microsoft is scrapping its corporate "Microsoft Gaming" brand to refocus on its core identity: the "Return of Xbox."
Xbox has a new Game Pass tier in testing: "Starter Edition" appears in the code, includes limited cloud streaming and first party games
Ahead of an official announcement, the code for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming suggests that a new "Starter Edition" may be imminent for reveal.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remake finally has its release date after its full reveal, and preorders are live — oh, and there's a Collector's Edition, too
Ubisoft has revealed the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remaster — Black Flag Resynced — in full, detailing its new features and pushing preorders live.
Did Blizzard just drag Korn out of retirement for Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred?
Korn just dropped their first song since 2022, Reward the Scars, which is inspired by Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 03 Reloaded has a release date and a HEAP of content, as well as a dose of RoboCop
Call of Duty's latest mid-season update is upon us, and alongside the new maps in Multiplayer and Zombies, new modes in Warzone, and new missions in Endgame, is a collaboration with RoboCop.
Itsfoss
5 Reasons to Upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 (and 3 Reasons to Stay Away)
Should you skip this new release or jump on the bandwagon and upgrade to 26.04? Let me help you with that.
Lubuntu 26.04 LTS Ships LXQt 2.3, and Keeps Wayland on the Backburner
The lightweight Ubuntu flavor hits the 30 release mark with a refreshed app stack and Wayland support still in the works.
Kubuntu 26.04 LTS Drops X11 Support and Goes All in On Wayland
You also get Plasma 6.6, Linux 7.0, and three years of standard LTS support.
The Awesome New Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is Here
App replacements aside, there are quite a few interface upgrades worth knowing about too!