The News - Monday, 27 April 2026

BBC News

Trump says he 'wasn't worried' during Washington press dinner shooting

CBS News, the BBC's US partner, reports the suspect wrote a document saying he wanted to target Trump administration officials. He is due in court on Monday.

King's visit to 'revitalise' relationship with US, says UK ambassador

The UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

Healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor has widened, study finds

Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying causes of the fall.

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire

The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks.

Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club

An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights

In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war

British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

President Trump said on Saturday that the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.

Death toll in Colombia highway bus bomb attack rises to 20

Political violence has escalated in Colombia ahead of next month's presidential election.

Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner

President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much

Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star.

The Papers: 'Washington in shock' and 'King keeps calm'

The shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner dominates Monday's front pages.

The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas

Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

With presidents, cowboys and A-listers - King Charles in US over the years

The British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades.

Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

Missing 5-year-old girl likely abducted from Outback home, police say

Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.

Canada's Carney has enjoyed a long political honeymoon. Now comes the test

Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney's first year as Canada's PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises.

World's longest tiramisu record broken in London

One-hundred Italian chefs gathered at Chelsea Town Hall to break the world record.

Car bomb explosion at police station treated as attempted murder

The police believe the attack may have been carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

Bournemouth Echo

1970s photos capture spirit of Poole and Bournemouth

From school traditions to international adventures, these images document a period of high civic engagement and local pride.

Road to remain closed while firefighters tackle blaze

A road will remain closed overnight while firefighters deal with a blaze.

Formula 1

5 incredibly close season match bets and who to back

Our betting experts look at which season match bets are worth considering backing this season.