The News - Tuesday, 09 June 2026

BBC News

'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn

Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan

Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.

Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.

'Pay ransom or lose a kidney': Illegal migrants bound for UK kidnapped in Libya

The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch

The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories

Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand

Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

Who is David Sullivan - football boss, 'king of porn' and alleged sexual predator?

The ex-West Ham boss has long boasted of sexual conquests, but is now accused of exploitative behaviour.

The Papers: 'Israel and Iran step back' and 'Is uni a waste of money?'

Several front pages cover the agreement between Israel and Iran to halt attacks on one another, following an exchange of fire on Monday.

How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party

Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.

Schoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake

Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.

US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties

The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

Recycling plant fire causes severe rail disruption

The fire is under control after a day which saw rail services through the area brought to a halt.

Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King

Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine.

Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.

Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.

Bournemouth Echo

A school is banning smartphones for all students - this is the reason why

A school is enforcing a full ban on smartphones to keep students safer and help them focus in class.

Bizarre railway dance that never bothered commuters

For more than two decades, a journey from London to Dorset entailed one of Britain’s oddest railway rituals - a high-speed electric dash succeeded in a blink by a chugging, rattling diesel shove.

Increasing beach waste capacity would create 'sea of bins', council say

The council have insisted there is enough bin capacity in beach hotspots — and state that increasing the number could create a “sea of bins”.

Christchurch company launches new ITV documentary featuring England football legends

A new documentary produced by a Christchurch-based production company, which shines a light on one of football’s most iconic figures and the personal tragedy that changed his life forever, has been broadcast on ITV.

Eight new homes in Bournemouth to house Afghan families and locals in need

Eight new homes are being built in Bournemouth to house Afghan families and those in need of temporary accommodation.

Formula 1

How Antonelli became Mercedes’ betting market leader

The Italian is now a clear favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship title after securing a memorable win in Monte Carlo.

Windows Central

Microsoft Build ignored the most barren part of Windows 11, and it's one only third-party developers can fix

Microsoft highlighted AI agents and native apps at Build, but the Windows 11 Widgets panel saw no improvements and still lacks useful options.

Warhammer 40,000’s Total War debut looks chaotic enough to win over newcomers like me

At the PC Gaming Showcase, Creative Assembly showed more gameplay footage of its highly anticipated Warhammer 40,000 strategy game, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, while talking about its gameplay and a closed beta that's launching soon.

"These decisions are never easy": Ninja Theory cancels Project Mara to focus on new game Senua

Ninja Theory has confirmed the cancellation of Project Mara, with the studio shifting all 85 developers onto Senua. New details suggest the upcoming game will feature expanded combat, exploration, puzzle-solving, and a significantly larger world than previous Hellblade titles.

Itsfoss

Bambu Lab Keeps Locking Down, The Community Keeps Building Up

As Bambu Lab tightens its grip on its ecosystem, tools like Bambuddy are giving owners back control of hardware they paid for.