The News - Monday, 01 June 2026

BBC News

Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday

A government spokesperson says the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".

'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed

BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

NHS single patient record to be debated for first time

Reforms to the NHS records system could result in 20,000 fewer visits to A&E annually, according to government projections.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

Athlete forced to travel 800 miles for meeting that boss didn't show up for wins £149,000

Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final straw".

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony

Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.

Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived

Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky

A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes

Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

The Papers: Cancer pill's 'precious gift of time' and 'I Dua'

A pill for patients with pancreatic cancer features on Monday's front pages - as well as Dua Lipa's reported wedding to Callum Turner.

Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk

Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days

China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade

Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.

Woman dies trying to rescue dog from sea

The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.

Shot fired as officer struck by stolen police car

A PSNI officer is seriously injured and a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

UK heatwave ends as cooler temperatures and rain forecast

Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK's hottest May day.

Bournemouth Echo

Historic 63-acre property saved from shutdown to become activity centre

Foxlease, a historic retreat in Hampshire. has been a cherished site for thousands of Girlguides since 1922,

Warning after mare killed in New Forest collision leaves foal orphaned

A New Forest road campaigner has issued a fresh warning after a mare was killed in a collision that left her two-week-old foal orphaned.

'Trolls say I'm too old to travel solo - I've seen 69 countries and counting'

A British woman went on holiday 16 years ago and never came home - and has no plans to stop solo travelling around the world.

Popular national stationery store to close in Bournemouth retail park

A national book and stationery store based in a popular Bournemouth retail park is to close in July. TG Jones in Castlepoint, whose store used to be part of the WH Smith business, is to close on the 11th of July.

Police call for responsible parenting after beach disorder

Dorset Police have appealed to parents to be responsible for their children after it was confirmed that the majority of those involved in last week’s Bournemouth Beach disorder were under 18.

Formula 1

The biggest F1 underdogs worth backing in Monaco

We look at the four underdogs heading to the Monaco Grand Prix in form and how bettors can take advantage.

Windows Central

Surface Laptop Ultra: Microsoft and NVIDIA reveal the 128GB RAM, mini‑LED, RTX Spark powerhouse redefining Windows on Arm

Microsoft and NVIDIA unveil the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 128GB RAM beast with Blackwell graphics and a mini-LED display that redefines performance for Windows on Arm.

"Prime competition for MacBook Neo": Dell's new XPS 13 starts at $599, and it has a few features that Apple lacks

Dell just unveiled a new XPS 13 for 2026 at Computex, and it's completely redesigned compared to previous models. Best part? It starts at just $599 for students, making it prime competition for the MacBook Neo.