The News - Sunday, 14 June 2026

BBC News

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing

The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided, but it "will not be tomorrow".

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'

Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".

Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending

The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby

Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?

As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.

How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album

Myles Smith's debut album looks back at the experiences that shaped him pre-fame.

For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life

The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.

Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?

John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations

US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.

In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.

New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years

The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.

Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings?

A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.

The Papers: 'PM overrules Miliband' and 'We was robbed!'

Sunday's papers lead with stories including the prime minister's plans for the electric vehicle mandate.

Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine

The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 'back home' on two-day visit to Ireland

He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin.

Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.

Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.

Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement

The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry

Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

Sinkholes near Purley bridge halt Gatwick trains

Several sinkholes discovered near Purley station during engineering work meant the line is closed.

Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing

The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.

Former England captain Lewis Moody starts 500-mile cycle after MND diagnosis

The former England Rugby captain, aged 48, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.

Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win

Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.

Grenfell ninth anniversary 'particularly difficult'

Damel Carayol, from Humanity for Grenfell, speaks about his feelings nine years after the fire.

Norway's royals in turmoil, and staying quiet, as crown princess's son faces sentence

Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

Download festival 2026 mayhem in 18 photos

The three-day metal festival has put on a show at Donington Park in Leicestershire.

Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks

At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine

The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

Man charged after car crashes through bowling alley

The BMW crossed all 16 lanes before coming to a stop on the other side of the building.

Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister

Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.

Bournemouth Echo

Popular bagel shop praises 'teamwork' as two year anniversary approaches

A café specialising in fresh bagels and coffee has been named Trader of the Week just days before its second anniversary.

RECAP - Road closures after crash involving motorbike and car

Road closures are currently in place on the A352 Wareham Road after a crash at Warmwell Cross Roundabout.

Man in 'life-threatening' condition after 'assault' outside club

A man in his 60s has been hospitalised with life-threatening' injuries following a reported assault outside a club in Poole.

Men charged with arson after fire started involving stolen newspapers

Two men have been charged following a fire involving stolen newspapers in Southbourne.

Daisy Day charity drew hundreds to New Forest 20 years ago

The Lymington Daisy Day remains rightly celebrated as a shining example of local camaraderie and support.

'Faultless' venue in 'picturesque' spot among UK's top 10 for a ploughman's lunch

Clavells Restaurant in Kimmeridge has been ranked among the top 10 places for a ploughman's lunch in the UK

New Forest lido perfect for 'energetic family days out' named among UK's best

Lymington Sea Water Baths have been named among the UK's most refreshing, according to Country Living.

Vikki Slade MP calls for urgent green energy initiatives for Dorset

Vikki Slade MP urges government to appoint a South West energy minister to fast-track Dorset’s green energy projects and boost local economic growth.

Upcoming road works across BCP set to cause delays from June 15 to June 21

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in June due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Second biker killed in crash in Dorset

A second motorcyclist has tragically died following a crash near Weymouth.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on Dorset coast road

A 24-year-old motorcyclist has tragically lost his life in a crash on the coast road between Weymouth and Bridport

Motorbike catches fire after crash with car

A motorbike caught on fire following a crash with another vehicle near Poxwell.

PICTURES - Sea of pink as hundreds join Bournemouth Race for Life

Hundreds gathered by Bournemouth Pier for a morning filled with fun, laughter and love at the recent Race for Life event.

Lifeboat crew attend three call‑outs in one day

A lifeboat crew responded to three separate emergencies in one day along the Dorset coast.

Woman's house 'shook' as military helicopters flew over during Channel operation

A Poole resident described how her house 'shook' when Royal Marine helicopters flew overhead during a high-profile Channel operation.

Staff 'racially abused' and 'threatened' at Boscombe supermarket

Staff members at a Boscombe store were reportedly racially abused, threatened and had food thrown at them by two men.

'Cordon' put in place after armed police attend Poole property

A man has been arrested after armed police were called to a property in Poole.

Missing teenage girl is found, say police

A missing teenage girl last seen in Bournemouth in the early hours of this morning has been found, police have said.

Video footage shows Royal Marines boarding Russian shadow fleet vessel

A VIDEO released by the Ministry of Defence shows Royal Marine commandos boarding a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel

Pirates will wait for local plan before further discussions on Wimborne Road home

Pirates will wait to see BCP Council’s next local plan draft before they plan next steps around their Wimborne Road home, owner Matt Ford said.

Russian shadow fleet vessel anchored off Dorset after Royal Marine operation

A Russian shadow fleet vessel intercepted by Royal Marine commandos is now moored off the coast at Weymouth.

Superyacht 'with $200m price tag' arrives in Poole Harbour

Another superyacht with a reported price tag of $200m has been turning heads in Poole this morning.

Resident doctors in England call off strike action after Government offer

Resident doctors in England have called off strike action after the Government made a new offer which will be put to members.

RECAP - Hundreds to take part in Bournemouth Race For Life

Hundreds of people will take part in Bournemouth Race For Life today on the seafront. We will be bringing you live updates.

Dorset country estate on market with guide price of £4m

A country estate set in around 4.75 acres on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck which has a possible link to Ethiopian Emperor Haile Salassie, has gone on the market with a guide price of £4m.

Historic riverside hotel celebrates 50th anniversary

A historic riverside hotel is celebrating 50 years since it first open its doors to guests.

Urgent appeal for missing teenage girl last seen in early hours

A young woman has been reported missing.

Two famous forged medieval manuscripts to go under the hammer this month

Two medieval illuminated manuscripts, late 19th century-20th century fakes from The Spanish Forger, will be auctioned by Charterhouse in Sherborne on June 25.

14 caterpillars you can spot around Dorset and when you can see them

Dorset is home to a number of different caterpillars, according to the Dorset Wildlife Trust

Ofsted praises nursery for "warm" and nurturing early years care

A nursery in Christchurch has received high praise from inspectors at Ofsted for providing children with "consistent warm, attentive and nurturing care".

Bus operator offering discounted travel on Clean Air Day next week

To mark Clean Air Day on June 18, Morebus is offering 10% off Dayrider tickets in a bid to reduce car journeys and promote environmentally friendly travel.

Victoria Cross war hero to open Tankfest at Dorset museum this month

Warrant Officer Class 1 Johnson Beharry VC will open TANKFEST at the Tank Museum in Bovington by driving a Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle tank.

Motorbike rider dressed as a chicken raised nearly £10,000 for cancer ward

Steve Debben rode from Burnmouth to Bournemouth dressed as a chicken and raised £9,755.59 for the Nick Jonas Ward at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

Dorset nursery school visit ‘heartwarming’ for care home residents

Four residents from Colten Care’s Brook View care home in West Moors recently visited River House Nursery in Wimborne.

Verwood and Fordingbridge businesses celebrated at joint awards ceremony

Verwood and Fordingbridge recently held a joint awards ceremony to recognise outstanding achievements among their business communities.

Ryanair facing investigation over 'harsh' optional charge for parents on seating

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into Ryanair charging parents to sit next to their children on flights

UK supermarket to offer free chocolate bar for Father's Day to certain members

M&S is offering members of its 'The parent hood' programme a free Big Daddy chocolate bar for Father's Day

UK restaurant chain offers free meals to nation that missed out on World Cup

Zizzi restaurants in the UK are offering a free meal to Italians during the early stages of the World Cup, due to them not qualifying

HMRC confirms pension tax changes that could leave families with bigger bills

New HMRC guidance confirms unused pension pots will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027.

Formula 1

STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the options for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP?

Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Spain.

What To Watch For in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Michael Lamonato picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Spain.

Red Bull drivers surprised by 'better than expected' pace

Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar were left surprised by Red Bull's pace in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the pair set to start from the third row of the grid.

Our five-leg Bet Builder picks for Barcelona GP

We asked our expert betting writers to pick a five-leg Bet Builder, including two podium finishes and a top-six finish.

What the teams said – Qualifying in Barcelona-Catalunya

The drivers and team report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

McLaren will ‘have to push like crazy’ in Barcelona – Norris

Lando Norris narrowly missed out on a spot in the top three in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Norris insists McLaren will 'be there soon' after podium

Lando Norris believes McLaren have "just got to keep our heads down" in order to challenge for victories again, having finished on the podium in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Russell wary of ‘mighty impressive’ Ferrari after Barcelona P2

George Russell lost out on victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton reacts to magical maiden win with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton made the most of a flawless strategy to secure his first victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

'I feel a bit empty' – Antonelli on late Barcelona retirement

Kimi Antonelli admits feeling "a bit empty" after a late mechanical issue denied the Mercedes driver from claiming a podium in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Hamilton your clear winner after first Ferrari triumph

Leclerc reflects on tough Barcelona weekend after DNF

Charles Leclerc was left to rue a difficult weekend at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, having been forced to retire while Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton claimed victory.

Hamilton wins first GP for Ferrari as Antonelli retires

Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in style for Ferrari, finishing ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris in a thrilling race.

Camara victorious in strategic F2 Barcelona Feature Race

Rafael Camara converted pole position into a first FIA Formula 2 race victory.

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP

The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

AS IT HAPPENED: Hamilton wins in Barcelona as Antonelli retires

Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 MSC Cruises Gran Premio de Barcelona-Catalunya 2026 in Spain.

Windows Central

Better than Pokémon?! 'Monster Crown: Sin Eater' delivers — Pixel art, epic soundtrack, and monster fusion on your Xbox Series X|S.

Another creature collection title that's more than a simple Pokémon love letter.

On this day: Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels ahead of its time

Ten years ago, we revealed Moonraker, Microsoft’s unreleased smartwatch built during the height of the Windows Phone era. It was colorful, Metro‑driven, and surprisingly forward‑thinking, offering a wearable vision that never made it past the prototype stage. A decade later, Moonraker still represents one of Microsoft’s most intriguing “what if” moments — a stylish device that hinted at a wearable strategy that vanished just as the market took off.

“Bring Android apps to Windows.” Ten years later, Microsoft’s app-gap problem still exists, but we have AI and Phone Link as alternatives

Microsoft is using the Cortana notification sync feature in Windows 10 to add a "request app" feature if the notification comes from an Android smartphone.

Windows 11 users say Microsoft account requirements are creeping into everything and they are tired of it

A Reddit thread continues to show the growing frustration with Microsoft's mandatory account setup and confusion around BitLocker recovery.

There are too many Windows laptops, and I can't blame Microsoft for confusing choices — but there are ways it could help us all

Shopping for a Windows laptop is more complex than for its MacBook rivals, due to the sheer number of options. Microsoft could help simplify everything.

Should Xbox CEOs have term limits, and did this week show why the question matters?

Xbox’s financial troubles and leadership questions overshadowed Windows 11 updates and PC reboot fixes this week.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a DLC expansion along with long-overdue performance and balance patches — but will they be enough to pull me back in?

After Capcom announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, it launched a massive Quality-of-life patch for the base game of Dragon's Dogma 2 and plans to implement a long-awaited performance patch in August 2026.

Laffgaff

Which member of The Beatles wrote the song Octopus’s Garden?

Ringo Starr.

Dinner Date

I asked my wife is she wanted to go out to dinner tomorrow and she said yes. I'm pretty excited to have the apartment to myself for the evening.

Itsfoss

An AI Agent Infiltrated Fedora's Bug Tracker and Wreaked Havoc

A hijacked contributor account let an AI agent loose on Fedora's bug tracker, closing bugs, posting hallucinated fixes, and getting bad code into Anaconda.