The News - Wednesday, 01 April 2026

BBC News

Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says

The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Man charged after seven people hit by car in Derby

The pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a black Suzuki Swift on Saturday night.

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.

What it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch

Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force

Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Prince Harry's latest feud with the press is over (for now). Here are seven key takeaways

As the case draws to a close, we look back at the toughest newspaper court battle yet.

US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families

People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US

Seizing the stockpile would be one of the "most complicated special operations in history", a former defence official tells the BBC.

Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war

Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

Diplomatic challenges facing King on US visit

King Charles will be expected to improve UK and US relations on his state visit next month.

From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you

A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

The Papers: Trump tells UK 'go get your own oil' and 'King sent to US'

US President Donald Trump's latest comments about European allies as the war in Iran rages on dominate Wednesday's papers.

India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census

The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.

How English-only condolences undid one of Canada's top CEOs

The episode is the latest reminder of the complicated politics around language and identity in Canada.

When is Nasa's Moon mission launch and what will Artemis do?

The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in April, ahead of a future lunar landing.

Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in going to the Moon

A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University

Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.

Amateur rapper whose XL bully killed his mother-in-law jailed for 10 years

Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.

Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom

The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was a "steward" of the White House, not the owner.

Taylor Swift pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor with surprise music video

The star's new music video compiles clips from Elizabeth Taylor's movies and public appearances.

'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

Everard, 33, was raped and killed by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens in London in 2021.

Labour suspends outspoken backbench MP Karl Turner

The Hull East MP says he was suspended because of his "robust" criticism of the government's policy on jury trials.

Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.

BBC knew about Scott Mills sexual offences investigation in 2017

The corporation also says it is "doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC".

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says

It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

Police are carrying out inquiries into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

Stella McCartney's clifftop 'forever home' gets planning consent

The fashion designer and her husband plan to build the house overlooking a sea loch in the Highlands.

Officers investigated after black child suffers broken knee in police search

The IOPC is investigating six Met officers, looking at the level of force and whether race was a factor.

Trump to give primetime address on Iran war as questions swirl over his next move

The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.

Girls arrested as 'online trends' fuel disturbance

Six teenage girls are arrested after online trends spark anti-social behaviour in south London, the Met says.

Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

The personal items the crew are taking with them

The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure

Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.

Watch Carol Kirkwood's emotional goodbye and funniest moments as she leaves the BBC

As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction

Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming

The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures.

I thought I had a tummy bug, but it was bowel cancer

Marie McGrath says it is "unfathomable" that bowel cancer screening in Northern Ireland begins at 60, a decade later than the rest of the UK.

What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?

Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.

'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families

People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's control

Attacks have continued as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of south Lebanon.

Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says

The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Over 100 driverless cars stop mid-traffic in Wuhan in 'system malfunction'

Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

Families cram into Greek court for trial into deadliest train crash

Fifty-seven people were killed when two trains collided in 2023 in the worst rail accident in Greek history, with 36 accused in a trial expected to last years.

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact

Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Arrest in Tyne-Wear derby racist abuse probe

A Gateshead man is arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida.

Brazil judge blocks Sugarloaf Mountain zipline

The project to build a zipline linking the popular Rio tourist spot to Morro da Urca proved controversial.

Two migrants die in Channel crossing attempt

French authorities rescue eight people who get into difficulty boarding a small boat, but two of them died.

Bournemouth Echo

Calls for Bournemouth Goats licence to be revoked as animal 'abuse' captured on video

An animal welfare group has urged authorities to strip the Bournemouth Goats’ licence holder of their permit after video footage appeared to show the animals being abused at a Southbourne even last year.

Families welcome new SEND funding but call for it to go 'where pressure is greatest'

FAMILIES have welcomed new government funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), said it should be directed to the areas “where the greatest pressure is felt.”

Prison officer caught smuggling drugs and phones in protein powder tubs behind bars

A PRISON officer smuggled drugs and smart phones in protein powder tubs into a Dorset prison, worth up to £190,000 behind bars.

Royal Mail responds to reported delivery delays as NHS appointment letters 'missed'

Royal Mail has responded to reported delivery delays in Dorset areas.

Bournemouth names published on ‘Current list of deliberate tax defaulters’ list

Multiple Bournemouth residents have been named on the HMRC’s ‘Current list of deliberate tax defaulters’ in its latest 2026 report.

More than 1,000 potatoes ordered ahead of Spudman's Easter Sunday arrival

Jacket potato lovers are expected to turn up in droves this Easter Sunday as a viral TikTok chef brings his famous baked potatoes.

Murder trial set after disappearance of man whose body has never been found

A MURDER trial has been set for later this year after two men, including one from Bournemouth, have been accused of killing a missing man from Leicester.

'It's part of the history': Plea issued as beloved 'pub badger' stolen

A pub in Wimborne is looking to the public for help after their beloved badger was reportedly taken from the site last week.

In The Dock: Poole man banned from Boots for a year

The following cases were heard in Poole Magistrates' Court:

New Forest car boot sale returning for two days this Easter

A New Forest car boot sale is returning for two days of bargain hunting this Easter weekend.

Couple celebrate 70 years of marriage with 'fuss' and a card from the King

Maurice and Noreen Guy of Dorset celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at Upton Manor Care Home, receiving a congratulatory card from King Charles III.

'What has happened to Bournemouth town centre?'

I visited Bournemouth this weekend.

'Fabulous' female osprey captured seconds before it was 'bombarded' by birds

A woman captured a 'fabulous' female osprey during a trip around Poole Harbour.

Environment Agency finds more than 280 improvements needed at Wessex Water sites

According to The Environment Agency, it completed over 790 inspections of Wessex Water’s wastewater assets between 2025 and 2026.

Looking back at the 'Bond Street of the South' - how a picture evoked memories

The Facebook post drew a long thread of comments that amounted to an impromptu group portrait of a lost town

94-year-old Dorset care home resident publishes her first poetry book

Ann Scriven, 94, resident at The Potteries care home in Broadstone, Poole, publishes her debut poetry book, celebrating lifelong passion for poetry.

New Forest motorcycle museum café named Coffee Shop of the Year

Sammy's Pit Stop Café at the Museum wins Coffee Shop of the Year at the 2026 New Milton Advertiser & Times Awards, praised for service, menu, and biker events.

Dorset golfer appointed to England Golf Women's and Girls' Selection Committee

Hayley Davis of Ferndown Golf Club joins the England Golf Women's and Girls' Selection Committee, bringing international and amateur championship experience.

Hundreds of stalls and more than 1,700 people expected at Easter antiques fair

Grandma’s Attic Antiques & Collectors Fair returns to Eastleigh’s Places Leisure Fleming Park on Easter Monday, 6 April, with 330 stalls and free parking.

MP launches call for urgent improvements to maternity care at hospitals

Liberal Democrat MP Vikki Slade calls for urgent maternity care improvements at Royal Bournemouth Hospital after CQC 'requires improvement' rating.

Bournemouth woman prepares annual wheelchair dash fundraiser for charity

Lydia Livingston from Bournemouth launches annual sponsored wheelchair dash on 27 June, raising funds for Cash for Kids, supported by Magic Radio.

New partnership launched at Dorset venue to support arts and community

HK Law partners with Lighthouse Poole’s arts centre, to support local culture, creative education, and community projects following new Poole office opening.

'Morebus service is just wonderful'

Last year, I sustained an injury affecting my ability to drive for a while.

Millions to take part in UK’s largest event for nature and climate this June

Join over 2 million people for Great Big Green Week 2026, the UK’s largest nature and climate event. Take part in local activities and eco-friendly events.

Next of kin appeal for 46-year-old man who died at home in Poole

Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Bryn Lloyd-Burton, 46, found dead in Poole. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900 with info.

More than a million could be offered Wegovy to cut heart attack and stroke risk

Wegovy weight-loss drug set for NHS rollout to over 1 million UK patients with heart disease, after NICE draft guidance.

It's National Pet Month - share your photos with us!

We're a nation of pet lovers.

Free clinics offering dementia advice at Nationwide branches return this month

Admiral Nurse dementia clinics by Dementia UK and Nationwide launch in South West branches, offering free specialist support and advice for families.

Fire engine visit delights children and care home residents in Bournemouth

Children from Tops Day Nurseries Pokesdown and Southbourne Beach Care Home residents enjoyed a fire engine visit, boosting intergenerational bonds.

Wimborne travel agency with more than four decades of experience acquired

Fred. Olsen Travel acquires Saville Travel in Wimborne, Dorset, expanding UK retail presence. Saville Travel to retain name and staff after takeover.

Iconic theatre production comes to Christchurch venue with a local twist

Milton Musical Society presents Funny Girl at The Regent, Christchurch (30 Apr–2 May 2026), inspired by Fanny Brice’s unseen memoirs held by her grandson.

New development of 'high quality' homes coming to popular New Forest village

Wilberforce Green by Wyatt Homes launches new energy-efficient homes in Bransgore, New Forest, offering 2-5 bed properties with 10-year warranty.

Bournemouth University named one of the UK's top apprenticeship providers

Bournemouth University ranked among UK’s top 5% apprenticeship providers by the Department for Education, excelling in degree apprenticeships.

One month left to apply for free voter ID ahead of May elections

Eligible UK voters without photo ID must apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate by 5pm, 28 April, for May elections. Apply online via local council.

Local Dorset care home marks five years of supporting residents in style

Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy, run by Barchester Healthcare, marks 5 years of residential and dementia care with staff, residents and live music.

Dorset residents help shape council response to climate change

Dorset Council’s Citizens’ Climate Panel publishes community-led recommendations to boost climate resilience shape Dorset’s adaptation strategy.

The Range invites shoppers to rediscover upgraded Christchurch superstore

The Range Christchurch unveils its refreshed superstore at Retail Park, with expanded departments, new homeware, arts and crafts, and a Homebase garden centre.

Bournemouth Horticultural Society Spring Show set to take place next week

Bournemouth in Bloom Spring Show returns on 7 April at St Francis Church Hall, featuring flowers, veg, crafts, homemade cakes, plant sales, and tombola.

Car 'egg-spert' advises how to beat bank holiday traffic jams this Easter

Easter bank holiday travel warning: 21 million UK drivers face motorway delays. Expert tips from ChooseMyCar.com to avoid traffic and prepare your car.

Care home fined nearly £100k after resident death

A care home company has been fined £70,000 following the death of a vulnerable resident in it's Boscombe dementia specialist location.

Bournemouth teenagers banned from every pub, bar, nightclub and hotel in UK

Two drunken young women who trashed a Bournemouth hotel reception after they were asked to leave have been banned from every pub, bar, nightclub and hotel in the UK.

Woman and daughter racially abused in Bournemouth

A WOMAN and her daughter were reportedly racially abused.

School to close after 63 years due to 'rising costs and pupil decline'

A BOARDING school is set to close after 63 years due to ‘falling pupil numbers, declining birth rate and VAT costs’.

Youths caught smoking cannabis and drinking alcohol in park by patrolling police

YOUTHS smoking cannabis and drinking alcohol were caught by police in a Bournemouth park.

Police hunt for driver after pedestrian injured in ‘hit and run’

POLICE are continuing to hunt for a driver after a pedestrian was injured in a reported hit and run.

BCP Council give formal notice of town council elections

BCP Council has formally given notice of elections for Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone town councils.

Stolen vehicle taken from Sussex recovered in Dorset after multi-week search

A stolen vehicle taken from Sussex has been recovered in Dorset following a multi-week police search.

Councillor paid £1,410 out of own pocket for Winton Christmas lights

Significant changes and council cuts left a councillor with a bill of more than £2,000 to install Christmas lights in Winton, which has led to a community fundraiser being launched.

‘Conservatives have clearly abandoned Poole’, says Lib Dem councillor

Following the Conservative group’s announcement that it will not be standing candidates in the Poole or Broadstone town council elections, Councillor Millie Earl has said that the “Conservatives have clearly abandoned Poole”.

Sandbanks ferry prices increased from today as company goes cashless

Passengers and frequent users of the Sandbanks Chain Ferry have been reminded that its prices have increased from April 1.

Person trapped and injured inside Poole property

A young male sustained injuries after being trapped inside a property in Poole.

Poole Park works 'an attempt to make gate closure a permanent feature'

A councillor has said improvement works to an existing cycle route in Poole is an attempt to make the closure of Poole Park Whitecliff Gate into a “permanent and irreversible feature”.

Popular pizza chain closes in Bournemouth town centre

A popular pizza chain has shut its doors and stripped its signage in Bournemouth town centre, just a year after announcing a refurbishment.

Food market restaurant in licence hearing after objection over alcohol bid

Plans for a food market restaurant to serve alcohol in Bournemouth town centre has been heard at committee after one objection to the proposal was submitted over concerns for public safety.

Warning after fire caused by cordless vacuum cleaner

A fire caused by a cordless vacuum cleaner has prompted a safety warning from fire service.

Put your questions about council tax in BCP to our local democracy reporter

Do you have a question about council tax that you would like answering?

Some Dorset road verges to only be cut twice a year from now on

VERGES in some parts of Dorset will only be cut twice this year – compared to a more frequent pattern in previous years.

Formula 1

The 10 youngest drivers to lead the F1 standings

Kimi Antonelli's victory last weekend in the Japanese Grand Prix moved the Italian teenager to the top of the Drivers' Championship for the first time, and in the process, break yet another record.

Why Cadillac had their 'strongest race so far' in Japan

Cadillac may not have any points to show for their efforts, but they have already ticked off several milestones in the opening races.

Trivia: Who am I?

Think you know Formula 1 inside out? Test your knowledge with our Trivia Challenge and try to guess the mystery F1 figure we're talking about.

Doohan’s racing plans for 2026 revealed

Haas reserve driver Jack Doohan has confirmed his racing plans for 2026, with the Australian due to take on the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) endurance competition.

Laurent Mekies on relishing the challenge at Red Bull

Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies is Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s Beyond The Grid podcast.

Lawson and Lindblad reflect on mixed Japanese GP for Racing Bulls

Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad have reflected on a mixed Japanese Grand Prix for Racing Bulls, which resulted in another points finish for the team last weekend.

Four-time F1 champion Vettel to take part in London Marathon

This year’s London Marathon will feature a legendary F1 personality as Sebastian Vettel puts on his running shoes around the English capital.

QUIZ: The youngest Grand Prix winners in F1 history

Kimi Antonelli recently became the second-youngest driver to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix, behind Max Verstappen.

Windows Central

I finally found a 1TB NVMe SSD resistant to inflated storage costs — Kingston's NV3 is down to just $109 for one day only

Storage prices keep rising, and it's getting ever more difficult to find affordable SSDs for PCs and laptops. That changes with this 1TB Kingston NV3 SSD, nearly 50% off for one day only.

The RAM Crisis is price-gouging storage units, but the "definitive" 1TB SSD for gaming handhelds is sideswiping them with this sweet 25% discount

Amazon is hosting a special 25% discount for the vaunted WD_Black SN770M SSD in honor of World Backup Day, allowing portable gamers to upgrade their handheld console's storage size for less.

The March Windows 11 Insider Update adds 9 fresh features and improvements worth knowing

Windows 11 Insider builds for late March add Administrator Protection, NPU insights, shared audio upgrades, and accessibility features.

The transition to "Windows App" is complete — good luck searching for that name on Google

Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on the legacy Remote Desktop client, forcing users into the "Windows App" as the March 27 support deadline passes.

5 more awesome ID@Xbox indies for a fresh Spring: Witchy gardening, big hit brawling, and a dark platformer you might've missed

Hundreds of new indie games have sprung up on Xbox this month, so Windows Central is highlighting a few that caught our attention this March.

Halo Studios says Campaign Evolved won’t include a shop, but cosmetic skins will still be available — cue the arguments

Halo Studios confirms that Halo Campaign Evolved will not include a shop, despite introducing skins through a Fanta promotion.

I didn't expect a "NAS" to change how I protect my Windows PC, until I tried one. Here's how it affected my backup habits.

I started my NAS setup as a home media server, but it's quickly evolved to a personal Windows backup drive. It's a fantastic option for mindful users.

Do you hate Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price hike? Then use this discounted gift card to skip it and save money buying your most wanted Xbox titles

Newegg is offering a 3% promo code for $25 Xbox Gift Cards. With this voucher, you will be able to shave off $25 off Xbox games or Xbox Game Pass subscription fees for 3% less.

Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X's native SSDs are too tiny for storing games — fortunately, this amazing 1TB microSD with 245MB/s read speeds is now 41% off

The SDSQXH9-1T00-GZ6MA model of the SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSD UHS-I Card is one of the best ways to upgrade your Xbox Ally/Xbox Ally X's storage size, and it's now on sale for a 41% discount thanks to World Backup Day.

Xbox Ally X just got a big Xbox app upgrade with a new display widget and smarter controls

Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.

Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with Fanta partnership with exclusive rewards for Forza Horizon 6, Halo, Call of Duty and more

Xbox has officially unveiled its 25th anniversary partnership with Fanta, offering themed in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Forza Horizon 6, alongside prize giveaways and live event experiences.

New Halo: Campaign Evolved leak hints at prequel missions, returning characters, and a bold new direction for the series

A new Halo: Campaign Evolved leak points to prequel missions, returning characters, and a fresh direction for the next campaign.

NVIDIA's Dynamic MFG 6X arrives with more "fake" frames than ever — Testing results are largely positive, proving that software is the new GPU frontier

Early tests of NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 features, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and MFG 6X, have shown positive results. It certainly seems like AI-assisted software is the new GPU frontier, and one day that won't be controversial.

Nintendo's crusade against Palworld just got a reality check from the US Government as "summon and fight" patent rejected

Nintendo’s legal crusade against Palworld just hit a massive roadblock in the United States. Following a rare, high-level review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent examiner has issued a "non-final" rejection of all 26 claims in Nintendo’s controversial "summon and fight" patent.

The RAM pricing crisis continues to attack affordable computing with more (and significant) hikes on Raspberry Pi but there are "there are some brighter spots in the picture"

The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.

Xbox just made PC game development way easier — and it could speed up how fast games ship

Microsoft has unveiled Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite designed to streamline deployment, testing, and debugging for Windows game developers across remote devices.

Microsoft Teams finally fixes the Enter key — Here is everything else new in March 2026

The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.

Fallout Season 2 is a massive hit for Amazon's Prime Video as 83 million watch the adaptation of Bethesda's legendary RPG

Fallout Season 2 has reached 83 million viewers within its first 13 weeks, making it one of Prime Video’s biggest returning shows and highlighting strong demand for the franchise.

Microsoft faces a UK regulator probe, again. This time, it's over AI and interoperability concerns in Windows and business apps

The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

Microsoft’s new OpenClaw AI agents want to “help” you at work… what could go wrong

Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.

Laffgaff

What is the name of the headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books?

Dumbledore.

Scariest Dinosaur

What was the scariest dinosaur? A terror dactyl.

Itsfoss

ONLYOFFICE Gets Forked as "Made in Europe", Sparks Licensing and Trust Debate

Euro-Office is a new European fork of ONLYOFFICE. Here’s why it was created, what it changes, and why it’s already controversial.

Arch Installer Goes 4.0 With a New Face and Fewer 'Curses'

The release drops curses in favor of Textual, but that's just the highlight.

GNOME 50 Drops Google Drive Integration (For a Valid Reason)

Nobody stepped up to maintain a key package, and its security baggage eventually led to this.