The News - Sunday, 11 October 2026

BBC News

Twelve killed and 300 injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh

Saudi and US officials blame the attack on Yemen's Houthis, who have not commented on the latest strike.

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal

Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage

The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.

UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather

The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.

Bid to overturn ruling which stops police being sued for failings

MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent.

Northern Lights stun UK down to England's south coast

The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

Three friends on their student debt: one paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up

Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.

Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted

Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.

AI is creating a 'human premium' for art made by people. But will it hold?

Amid a surge in AI content, many are placing extra value on art that's obviously made by a human. But can that last, asks Ros Atkins

I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar

Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.

US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution

Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.

Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army

A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.

Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?

A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.

'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'

The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.

Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island

The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance.

King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics

The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.

Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US

Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days

The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities.

Riyadh airport attacks another dangerous moment in already tense conflict

The Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Saudi Arabian soil, and while the physical damage can be quickly repaired, its reputation for stability is taking a battering.

Buildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal

A flash flood at the Budhi Gandaki River has swept away several buildings and bridges, two months after catastrophic floods hit the country.

Wildlife park remains closed after fatal tiger attack

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after a man entered the tiger enclosure and was fatally attacked on Saturday.

Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung

The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".

Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says

The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.

Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant

It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.

Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says

The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured.

Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army

A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.

Northern Lights dazzle skies across the UK

The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?

A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.

Man, 36, arrested six years on from double murder

Junior Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were gunned down at a lockdown party six years ago.

Swinney backs Flynn in ferry gas leak row and says 'nobody's perfect'

The first minister says he has confidence in his transport secretary, who denies being briefed about the ferry incident.

Bournemouth Echo

Meet Wimborne's volunteer-run community cinema exclusively showing classic films

The story of High Contrast Cinema, Wimborne's not-for-profit, volunteer run community cinema showing films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Upcoming road works in BCP set to cause delays from October 12 to October 18

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole drivers face road closures and temporary road works in October due to BCP Council and utility works. Expect delays

Poole care home saddles up for country tunes, cowboy hats and line dancing

The Lindsay Bupa Care Home in Poole hosted the themed honky tonk event during Line Dance Week,

Live-action Ghost Train rolls into the New Forest for Halloween this half-term

Exbury Gardens will present The Curse of the Haunted Circus, an immersive adventure on the Rhododendron Line from October 25 until October 31.

Pet owners urged not to overlook signs of dental disease in older cats and dogs

Stokewood Vets has launched a dental health campaign and is offering free dental assessments for cats and dogs aged six years and over until December 18.

Footpath in Poole to be temporarily closed for several months for safety reasons

Footpath 76, which starts at its junction with Pearce Avenue, will be shut due to construction works by Matrod Frampton.

'Parents must step up to help keep our communities safe'

The age-old saying that it takes a village to raise a child still rings true today.

The People's Emergency Briefing to be shown at Bournemouth Pavilion this month

Bournemouth Pavilion will show The People’s Emergency Briefing on Tuesday, October 20, at 6pm, organised by Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Bournemouth business to donate entire day’s car wash takings to charity

A1 Car Wash and A1 Garage will donate 100 per cent of money raised from car washes to the Dorset Children's Foundation.

Ikos Resorts-inspired dining event comes to Westbourne later this month

Agent Nouveau hosts an Ikos Resorts-inspired six-course Mediterranean tasting menu and cocktail supper club at its Westbourne venue on October 22. Tickets £67.

National Dance Company Wales coming to Bournemouth venue next month

National Dance Company Wales will perform Blue | Glas at Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) in Bournemouth on November 13

Roman fortress in Wimborne taking centre stage in new heritage event

Uncovering Roman Wimborne is a two-day Roman Heritage Weekend taking place at Allendale House in Wimborne.

Beautiful Dorset cottage with undisrupted castle views and a secret past now for sale

Dorset cottage with panoramic Corfe Castle views on the market for £600,000

Bournemouth company seeking to change existing goods vehicle operator's licence

Scott Francis, trading as Francis Scott Limited, has applied to add an operating centre for one goods vehicle at Harrow Wood Farm, Poplar Lane, Bransgore.

Bournemouth’s former Happyland arcade remains shut as its future is undecided

Bournemouth’s former Happyland arcade remains shut as BCP Council and Meyrick Estate discuss redevelopment.

‘Signs of life’- Striking image shows New Forest recovering after devastating fire

A photographer has captured a striking image of new life growing in the New Forest just months after a devastating fire.

Blue Badge parking crisis - UK areas where disabled drivers face the biggest struggle

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier.

PHOTOS - Youngsters race along the prom as Run Bournemouth returns

Hundreds of youngsters pulled on their running shoes and took to the promenade as the first Run Bournemouth events got underway.

The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

PHOTOS - Magical scenes captured as Northern Lights dazzle over Dorset

Magical scenes have been captured across Dorset overnight as the Northern Lights put on an incredible display.

Road remains closed over building safety concerns in Wareham

A road in Wareham remains closed amid fears debris could fall from a building and cause injury.

Ringwood man among three arrested after "disorder" at south coast derby

Police have launched an investigation into "disorder" after three people were arrested following a high-risk football match between Southampton and Portsmouth

Car destroyed after fire in New Forest spreads to fence

A car was destroyed in a vehicle fire on a New Forest street

Comedian taken to hospital after collapsing at Poole wedding

A comedian was reportedly taken to hospital after collapsing at a wedding in Poole, according to the Daily Mail.

LIVE - Properties evacuated and road closed due to 'unsafe structure'

South Street in Wareham has been closed due to an 'unsafe structure'.

PHOTOS - Fundraisers, families and fancy dress runners shine at Run Bournemouth

Thousands of runners took to Bournemouth’s roads and seafront over the weekend as Run Bournemouth returned with races ranging from children’s events to the half marathon.

Nine teenagers banned from Bournemouth town centre after 'anti-social behaviour'

Nine teenagers have been banned from Bournemouth town centre for 48 hours after reports of anti-social behaviour.

Two men detained with suspected drugs after trying to flee Boscombe police patrol

Two men have been detained after being found with suspected drugs during a police patrol.

World famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive to visit Dorset

Flying Scotsman visits Swanage Railway in Dorset from October 23 to November 1, hauling Devon Belle Pullman trains during the heritage line’s 50th anniversary.

The Dorset village where kings once hunted and poachers later roamed

The Dorset village of Cranborne was at one time a place where kings hunted and poachers roamed

The best places to enjoy the New Forest's amazing autumn array of colours

The New Forest is set to come alive with a burst of autumn colour - here's the best places to enjoy it

PHOTOS - Runners light up the night for Supernova 5k race

Runners lit up the night on Bournemouth seafront on Saturday, October 10.

RECAP - Run Bournemouth continues today with road closures in place

Run Bournemouth continues today with the 10k and half marathon races setting off from Hengistbury Head this morning.

Formula 1

Our Singapore Grand Prix Bet Builder picks made

We have picked a three-leg Bet Builder for Sunday’s Grand Prix, including podium and top-six finish selections.

What are the tyre strategy options for the Singapore GP?

Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Why F1 fans should keep emotions out of Singapore GP

Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key areas to avoid letting your emotions run wild during Sunday's race at Marina Bay.

'It is serious' – Stella addresses Norris and Piastri's clash

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has shared his reaction to the collision that occurred between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on the final lap of the Singapore Sprint.

What To Watch For in the Singapore Grand Prix

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in Singapore

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Sprint and Qualifying at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, ahead of the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.

The F1 drivers Verstappen joins with 50 poles or more

After securing his 50th F1 pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has joined an exclusive group of drivers who have achieved this feat.

All the key moments from the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix

Max Verstappen continued his 2026 resurgence in Singapore, beating Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli to a long-awaited Grand Prix victory around Marina Bay.

Hamilton apologises after ‘painful lesson’ in Singapore

Lewis Hamilton has conceded that the decision to stay out on track rather than pit under the Virtual Safety Car during the Singapore Grand Prix was his, labelling it as a "painful lesson".

‘It was a mistake’ – Vasseur on Hamilton’s strategy call

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has explained how a podium finish slipped out of Lewis Hamilton’s hands at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Russell rues ‘difficult’ Singapore GP as ‘story of season’

Mercedes' George Russell faced a challenging drive at the Singapore Grand Prix, having climbed through the order from P19 to P9.

Antonelli reacts as Singapore P3 puts him on brink of title

Kimi Antonelli amusingly appeared to be taken by surprise when informed that his podium finish in the Singapore Grand Prix has put him on the brink of clinching this year’s World Championship title.

Norris 'not happy with a P4' finish in Singapore GP

Lando Norris admits that he is "not happy with a P4" finish in the Singapore Grand Prix, with the reigning World Champion demanding more from McLaren as they "want to fight for wins".

Leclerc ‘gave it all’ to secure P2 in Singapore

Charles Leclerc has reflected on his return to the podium at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Verstappen thrilled with first Singapore win at 10th attempt

Max Verstappen expressed his pride and satisfaction after claiming a long-awaited Singapore Grand Prix win – the result coming in the Dutchman’s 10th attempt.

Verstappen your Singapore Driver of the Day after dominant win

His first-ever Grand Prix win in Singapore, but his fifth consecutive Driver of the Day triumph - Max Verstappen was simply untouchable around Marina Bay as he and a resurgent Red Bull powered to glory over Ferrari and Mercedes

Verstappen seals commanding Singapore victory

Red Bull's Max Verstappen continued his winning form by triumphing in the Singapore Grand Prix on his 250th Grand Prix start.

Windows Central

WH40K: Dawn of War 4 releases new Space Marine gameplay trailer

Deep Silver has released a new faction gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, this time showcasing the Space Marines' jack-of-all-trades playstyle and weapons of mass destruction.

Windows 11 26H2: how to install without waiting for Microsoft

Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out now. Here's how to install the 2026 Update using Windows Update, the Installation Assistant, an ISO, or USB media.

Laffgaff

Scout Finch narrates her childhood experiences and racial injustice in which Pulitzer-winning novel?

To Kill a Mockingbird.

Robot Engineer

Why is a robot engineer never lonely? Because he's always making new friends.