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MPs to vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.
Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.
Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of AI that could develop biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.
Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.
Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic?
Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.
Watch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?
Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.
Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul
The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.
Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.
People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.
I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
The student behind 'cockroach' protests that forced an Indian minister to quit
It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.
Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
Are interest rates on the way up again?
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.
The Papers: 'Day that changed the world forever' and 'Mayors plot hols tax'
A levy on overnight stays in England and Wales, 9/11 anniversary and Dame Esther Rantzen lead Friday's papers.
Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
'We never recovered him': Quest to identify remains from Ground Zero continues
New York officials are working with new, complex technology to find traces of more than 1,000 victims.
Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
The attack in Pavlohrad city centre was the third Russian strike on a mall within days, local media report.
Bernie Sanders speaks to the BBC about proposal to ban AI superintelligence
The senator has also proposed a sort of sovereign wealth fund in which the US would take a 50% stake in AI companies.
Use all powers necessary on anti-migrant protests, home secretary tells police
Two anti-migrant protests took place in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend.
More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.
Bournemouth Echo
Ed Sheeran's early Bournemouth gig featured a one-man loop pedal set
Ed Sheeran’s early Bournemouth O2 Academy gig showcased the future superstar’s loop-pedal talent, folk, hip-hop and grime influences.
81-year-old twins return to table tennis decades after dominating the sport
Twin sisters who dominated the table tennis scene more than 60 years ago have reunited for a birthday celebration.
BCP Council cuts pier repair funding by more than £4m to fund other coastal projects
More than £4million is being reallocated from pier repairs to other projects.
Man's 'buzzing' mission to help bees and restore lost wildflower meadows
A new biodiversity business is creating a buzz at a farm in east Dorset, aiming to regenerate the area’s ecosystems and habitats.
Charity that decorates Wimborne with flowers appeals for help to avoid closure
A much-loved community group says it may be forced to close without urgent help from new volunteers.
Golf club greenkeeper jailed after raping woman in her sleep
A greenkeeper at a prestigious golf club has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for raping a woman while she slept.
Milford on Sea celebrates completion of major tower repairs
Church bells rang out once again as a community gathered to celebrate the completion of a major restoration project.
Luxury clifftop apartments in Southbourne open for viewings
A new collection of high-specification clifftop apartments at a luxury coastal development are now available for viewing.
Much loved community centre is set to reopen its doors next week
A community centre is set to reopen its doors following improvement work.
Glastonbury performance 'Primary School Bangers' set to show in Poole this weekend
A viral sensation who brought classroom singalongs to Glastonbury is bringing his nostalgic live show to Poole.
Prevention charity warns of "hidden signs" of suicide often mistaken as recovery
Suicide prevention charity founder warns of "hidden signs " of a crisis that can be misinterpreted as signs of recovery. Alice Hendy MBE, and founder of Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity is urging the public to get to grip with the hidden signs of suicide in a drive to save lives.
Serial shoplifter stole nearly £300 worth of Jellycat toys - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
The world's only surviving ocean going paddle steamer turns heads at Poole Quay
Wonderful to see Paddle Steamer Waverley back in Poole as part of her South Coast and Isle of Wight Cruises!
Free student hub offering study and social space to open in Bournemouth
A new student hub is opening in a Bournemouth venue, offering a free space for students to study, socialise and relax.
Man pleads not guilty to alleged kidnapping, assault and threats to kill of woman
A man accused of assaulting and kidnapping a woman has pleaded not guilty.
Consultation launched on proposed changes to school travel support policies
A public consultation has been launched on proposed changes to home-to-school transport policies.
Elderly woman reunited with sentimental Rolex gift from 25 years ago after losing it
An elderly woman was reunited with her Rolex watch after dropping it at at Ringwood garden centre.
Southbourne Women's Institute supports lifesaving CPR training for women
Members of Southbourne Women's Institute have raised funds for an anatomically accurate female resuscitation manikin for Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club.
Rare Pre-Raphaelite 'masterpieces' go on display at the Russell-Cotes
Rarely seen Victorian portraits by two leading artists have gone on public display.
Dorset courier and logistics firm wins finance transformation award
A Dorset logistics company has been recognised for its financial transformation at the 2026 Finance Awards.
Care home residents revisit Avon Beach to rekindle special memories
A Hampshire care home resident’s wish for a day by the sea led to a heartfelt outing filled with memories.
£6m Lymington SEN unit gets green light
Plans for Hampshire’s first specialist educational needs unit of its kind have moved a step closer after £6 million in funding was approved to transform a former Lymington infant school.
The council could 'destroy the last surfing spot' with restoration plans for the pier
Concerns are swelling within the surf community as they say BCP Council will ‘destroy’ the last surf spot along the coast with their plans to restore Bournemouth Pier.
Family’s horror as three-year-old battles ‘horrific’ E. coli after harbour swim
A Christchurch mother has described her family’s ordeal after her three-year-old daughter contracted E. coli following a swim in Christchurch Harbour.
Formula 1
Norris assesses title chances compared to Mercedes duo
Speaking ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Lando Norris believes his McLaren is not good enough everywhere to challenge for this year's title.
All the stories that got the Madrid paddock talking
George Russell was pragmatic about his championship hopes when he faced the media in Madrid ahead of the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new track.
‘Best day of my life’ – Antonelli reflects on Monza triumph
Just a few days on from the Italian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has shared the unbridled joy that came with his victory.
The key challenges F1 drivers will tackle at the Madring
The Madring hosts its first ever F1 Grand Prix weekend as the sport's drivers prepare to take on a brand-new circuit.
How Verstappen and Lawson rate Red Bull's chances in Madrid
Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have rated Red Bull's chances at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, with the Madring set to host its inaugural Formula 1 event.
‘My team mate has done a better job than me’ – Russell
George Russell has another opportunity to cut the gap to Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish Grand Prix, but insists that he’s remaining realistic about his chances.
'Insane' – What the F1 drivers make of the new Madring
The drivers have offered their reactions to the purpose-built Madring before they take to the circuit for the first time.
Windows Central
Microsoft adds Bigfoot and Copilot key remapping in latest Windows 11 preview build
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build lets you turn the dedicated Copilot key back into a standard Right Control key. It also adds support for Emoji 17.0 and improves File Explorer.
GameSir has to defend its controllers against internet misinformation about "built-in cheats" — or has turned it into a perfect marketing tool
GameSir has come out and defended itself against misinformation about "built-in cheats" in its controllers, because the internet is a terrible place.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance seems to return the Insect Glaive's playstyle to its roots with a new weapons showcase
Capcom has released the 9th weapon showcase gameplay trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and it's showing plenty of new ground-based attacks for the normally aerial-focused Insect Glaive.
Itsfoss
Linux Kernel is Getting Ready to Purge Old 32-bit Arm Platform Code
These thirteen patches would delete the deprecated platform code, and the driver cleanup will follow later.