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Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader
Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.
Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.
'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at Spain draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.
What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran?
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.
Williamson: Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
No, there’s no plot to make you allergic to meat
Viral conspiracy posts claim there is a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms to trigger an allergy to red meat.
'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'
Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.
Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.
California's Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations said they had been ongoing for "roughly a year'".
Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
Henry Nowak killer's sentence referred to Court of Appeal under unduly lenient scheme
The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.
Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.
UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".
Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.
Prince George to attend Eton College from September
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench
The Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed to honour Dame Judi's contribution to the performing arts.
Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies
Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.
'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending
Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?
How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.
Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal
The supermodel is appealing the ban against her, telling an appeal tribunal that fake emails were used to misdirect funds.
Captain of seized Russian shadow fleet tanker appears in court
Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian national, has been charged with sanction offences.
'Little hero', 12, rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair
Tamika and Sofia-Ann were cut off by the tide and pulled under water by the waves at Abergele.
Grammy Awards add Asian Pop and Latin song categories
The music awards adds five new categories after wins from Bad Bunny and KPop Demon Hunters.
Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges
The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse.
Donaldson sex abuse allegations cannot be 'brushed under the carpet any longer', jury told
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Bournemouth Echo
PICTURES - New seats installed as work well underway on Vitality Stadium expansion
Work is well underway on the Vitality Stadium expansion and the ground is a hive of construction activity.
Ancient mystery and Jedi Knights in sleepy New Forest village
Quirky nostalgia of Pennington in the New Forest, from its 18th-century sea salt empire to the 19 Jedi Knights of today.
Bournemouth MP calls for a national monument honouring Sir David Attenborough
Tom Hayes MP urges Government to honour Sir David Attenborough with a national monument, recognising his environmental legacy and impact on UK conservation.
Dorset MP joins first ever Pride celebration event in Wimborne
Wimborne hosted its first ever Pride event at Wimborne Folk Festival, marking a moment of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community with Vikki Slade MP attending
Dorset predicted to be one of the oldest ageing regions by 2036
New analysis from Opera Beds shows the Dorset is likely to see 36.9% of its residents aged 65 and over by 2036, the fourth oldest region in the UK.
Railway launches £25,000 appeal to help fund conversion of two carriages
Swanage Railway has launched a £25,000 public appeal to help convert two former British Railways Mark One carriages into fully accessible coaches.
Families to enjoy free Bournemouth Pier access and discounts this summer
Adventure Attractions is offering free access to Bournemouth Pier and a 25 per cent discount on its RockReef and PieirZip adventure experiences.
Puddletown, Shitterton and Melbury Bubb, Dorset's most mispronounced places
Visitors heading to the various pockets of Dorset are once again being caught out by quirky place names that are not always pronounced as they appear.
Mr England beauty pageant finalist from Wareham becomes WWE wrestler
A Mr England finalist has swapped beauty pageants for the squared circle after becoming a superstar WWE wrestler.
National Express invites passengers to nominate their Coach Heroes
National Express has launched the Coach Heroes initiative, inviting passengers to nominate members who have "gone above and beyond" during their journey.
Britain's favourite choirmaster to perform in Bournemouth as part of UK tour
Renowned choirmaster Gareth Malone OBE will perform at Bournemouth Pavilion on November 12 as part of his Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies UK tour.
MP presses UK Government to prioritise closing asylum hotels in Bournemouth
A Dorset MP recently met with Home Office minister for border security and asylum, Alex Norris to press the case for Bournemouth to be prioritised in the ending the use of asylum hotels by 2029.
Support in Dorset is helping people with lung conditions breathe easier
NHS teams in Dorset are shining a spotlight on free pulmonary rehabilitation courses, designed to help people with long‑term lung conditions breathe easier.
Bournemouth charity honours two local volunteers with awards
BCP charity WithYou presented Peter Lee-Overy and Debbie Millward with volunteer awards for going above and beyond supporting people struggling with drugs and alcohol.
£60,000 funding boost now available for grassroots community groups in Dorset
Offered by Dorset Community Foundation (DCF), the Neighbourhood Fund is open for applications until July 2 and is aimed at groups with an income under £250,000.
'Scumbag' dad jailed after six-year onslaught of abuse and control of partner
An “insecure” man who repeatedly beat the mother of his children and controlled her life over a period of six years has been jailed for more than half a decade.
New report names most and least expensive coastal locations across England
Sandbanks has been named the priciest coastal location in England.
Parking prices soar as Bournemouth Airport named second most expensive in UK
New figures show that a week of parking at Bournemouth Airport now costs more than return flights to Spain and places second in the list of most expensive airports for parking across the UK.
Christchurch man walking more than 700km to raise money for hospice care
Eric McNeil from Christchurch is walking more than 700km for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, a Dorset charity supporting people with life-limiting illnesses.
Rare collection of ceramics to go under the hammer in Dorset this month
Two wally birds, and a small group of vases made by the Martin Brothers, are estimated to sell for £40,000 at Charterhouse's auction on June 25.
Suspended sentence for Bournemouth man who strangled woman - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Children's hospice charity launches new short film for Children's Hospice Week
Julia’s House children’s hospice in Dorset launches film for Children’s Hospice Week to highlight family support, funding challenges, and vital care.
Countdown as more than 100 classic and vintage motorcycles to go to auction
The countdown to a major vintage motorcycle sale is on, with nearly 150 classic bikes set to go under auction in the coming days.
Four travel agents shortlisted for industry's most prestigious travel awards
Four travel agents, from The JLT Group, are in the running for honours at the Travel Weekly Travel Agent Awards and the TTG Media Awards.
Dorset's disability charity offering crafting fun in Christchurch and Poole
Dorset charity Diverse Abilities has launched a programme of craft workshops, offering creative activities in Christchurch and Poole.
Dorset Police celebrates outstanding commitment of neighbourhood policing teams
Dorset Police is recognising its dedicated neighbourhood teams for their ongoing commitment as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action 2026.
Community Bournemouth pharmacy changes ownership after 22 years
A busy community pharmacy in Bournemouth has now been sold to a new owner after more than two decades under the same management.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brings community together at Poole care home
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brought music and community together at Care South's Marjorie House care home in Poole with an event.
Charity volunteers celebrated at special wellness event in Christchurch
Family-run Bridge Health & Wellbeing in Christchurch, Dorset, hosted volunteers from charity Chill Dorset for a free Wellness evening.
Past meets future as AUB students transform Dorset school's new sixth form hub
New series of installations at Wimborne's Canford School, celebrating a collaboration between Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) students and the school.
Residents invited to enjoy some of Poole’s best scenic views at free event
Platinum Skies Vista in Poole, located on Mount Road, will host a free discovery day on Thursday, June 18 from 10am to 4pm.
Under-16s social media ban 'a major step' taken to protect children
A major step has been taken to protect children in the digital world.
Vets urge dog owners to consider ‘couch potato’ days as temperatures rise
Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth has issued advice on keeping animals safe as temperatures begin to rise.
Next of kin appeal for 74-year-old woman who died at home in Poole
Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Linda Holley, 74, of Poole, who died on Glencoe Road. Anyone with information, please contact 01202 123900.
Call for singers and musicians to join community theatre project
Singers and musicians are being invited to join a community theatre project in Wimborne.
Camp Bestival founder says Dorset is the perfect place for festival
The sun is shining and the day is full of summer promise when I interview Camp Bestival founder, Rob da Bank.
UK pizza restaurant chain launches grassroots kit sponsorship competition
Fireaway, the UK’s fastest-growing pizza franchise, has launched its Champions of the Future kit sponsorship competition, open to grassroots teams across the UK
Three arrested and residents displaced overnight after 'bomb' located
Further arrests have been made after a suspected explosive device was located at an address in Christchurch.
LIVE - 'Bomb' removed and arrests made after major incident in Christchurch
A 'bomb' has been removed from an address in Christchurch and three people have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after an incident sparked a cordon.
Off licence faces licence review after 'public nuisance' complaints
A Bournemouth off licence is facing a licence review after complaints of the store not preventing public nuisance.
Car keyed in town centre may be linked to other damage reports, police say
A car that was keyed earlier this week in Gillingham is believed to be linked to similar reports of criminal damage.
Mother says BCP Council ‘don’t care’ as she faces homelessness
A mother has said the council “don’t care at all” as she and her teenage daughter are facing homelessness
Ship captain held in Bournemouth appears in court over seizure of 'Russian' tanker
A ship captain has appeared in court after his Russian-linked tanker was seized in the English Channel.
Arrested man still on bail after pensioner left with 'life-threatening' injuries
A man who was arrested after he allegedly hospitalised a man with "life-threatening" injuries remains on police bail, Dorset Police has said.
Play area gets new equipment after £11k investment
New play equipment has been installed at a seaside play area
Poole Town Council confirms next meeting date amid online speculation
Poole Town Council has confirmed the date of its next meeting after concerns were raised online about residents being “left to play a guessing game”
New 20mph limits and parking restrictions proposed for dozens of Poole roads
A 20mph zone will form part of a new proposal to extend walking and cycling routes
Police apologise after girl grabbed by neck of unknown man in Asda 'assault'
Dorset Police has apologised to a teenage girl after officers did not attend to an incident where she was reportedly “strangled” by a man in Asda.
Inquest into death of Oasis fan who fell from Wembley adjourned until September
A date for the full inquest into the death of an Oasis fan who fell to his death has still not been set.
Man sought after two people 'assaulted' on Bournemouth-bound bus
A man is wanted after “assaulting” two people on a bus travelling to Bournemouth. Police say both victims sustained minor injuries.
Changes to busy New Forest roundabout called 'accident waiting to happen'
The sudden change to road markings on a busy New Forest roundabout have been labelled “an accident waiting to happen” by concerned residents.
Urgent appeal for missing Poole woman who 'seemed upset'
A woman from Poole has gone missing. 26-year-old Krystal was last in contact with a friend at around 9pm on 15 June (Monday) — when she “seemed upset”.
Government
Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL]
A Bill to introduce a system of proportional representation for locally elected bodies in England if agreed following a public consultation and a referendum of registered voters in the area affected; and for connected purposes.
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision about the misuse of litigation to suppress freedom of expression.
Formula 1
How Hamilton bounced back by ‘unplugging from the matrix’
Lewis Hamilton has outlined how he turned his performance at Ferrari around to secure a maiden win with the team in Barcelona.
Why Racing Bulls have ‘mixed feelings’ despite double points
Racing Bulls on paper had a great weekend in Barcelona-Catalunya, with both drivers scoring points as they continue their pursuit of Alpine in the Constructors’ Championship.
PALMER: Can Hamilton mount a title tilt after his first Ferrari win?
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday in Barcelona. Now second in the standings, could he mount a serious championship charge in 2026?
McLaren lodge notification of appeal against Gasly’s Monaco P3
Pierre Gasly regained P3 in the Monaco Grand Prix following a successful Right of Review by Alpine.
POWER RANKINGS: Who impressed our judges in Barcelona?
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.
McLaren reserve driver Fornaroli set for test outing with Haas
McLaren reserve driver and reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will test for the Haas Formula 1 team this week.
TECH WEEKLY: The Ferrari updates that helped Hamilton win in Barcelona
Major updates to Ferrari's 2026 challenger at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix helped Lewis Hamilton storm to his first victory with the team.
Sainz says Williams must go ‘back to the drawing board’
Williams had a weekend to forget in Barcelona-Catalunya, with neither car able to score on Sunday.
Barcelona GP a 'reality check' for Red Bull, admits Mekies
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies admits that the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was a "reality check" for the team, as neither Max Verstappen or Isack Hadjar troubled the leaders.
INSIGHT: How Hamilton transformed himself into a Ferrari winner
Lewis Hamilton well and truly banished the demons of 2025 by charging to victory in Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, reminding the F1 world of the talent and determination that took him to a record-equalling seventh world title several years ago.
Windows Central
Head of Xbox's Call of Duty studio Treyarch retires after 22 years — here's who's stepping up to fill the role
After 22 years working at the Call of Duty developer Treyarch, its studio head Mark Gordon has left his position and Microsoft and Xbox.
Xbox studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and others "at risk of being shuttered" according to new report — "active negotiations" for independence are ongoing
Microsoft and Xbox may soon close several of its game studios as part of a planned reorganization of the brand's business, according to a new report.
I dug through the Windows 11 Insider builds for June 2026 and found 7 features worth paying attention to
Windows 11 Insider builds add Screen Tint, Low Latency Profile, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, File Explorer fixes, and fewer restarts.
"We’re helping brands become part of those moments": EA just made an entirely new division for putting ads in its games, and they're already here
Electronic Arts has opened a new Advertising division that will enable "brands to integrate directly into gameplay" with in-game ads.
Microsoft and Xbox may close South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games — it was just hiring for a "fascinating, intriguing, brand new IP" [UPDATED]
As Microsoft and Xbox prepare for a huge business reset, it reportedly has plans to shut down South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games.
Microsoft is gearing up to let you spread the cost of Xbox purchases — partnering with Klarna and PayPal
Microsoft is exploring ways to help Xbox customers manage the cost of living crisis, adding the ability to split costs in over weeks or even monthly instalment payments "interest free."
Capcom is removing paid DLC and making its content earnable — and it’s a move worth copying
Capcom is removing several controversial microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2, in preparation for its updates and DLC expansion. I've never seen a company do this before, and it gives me hope that companies are realizing people don't like microtransactions and will stop charging for them.
Want an early access code to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta? The upcoming Call of Duty Endowment Bowl is your chance to score — Here's when and how to watch
Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit founded in 2009 to assist military veterans in finding high-quality civilian careers after service, is celebrating its 7th annual C.O.D.E. Bowl, presented by USAA, during NASCAR's San Diego Race Weekend on June 20.
The most hated Call of Duty game gets another chance at life in Xbox Game Pass' second wave of titles for June 2026
Microsoft has announced the second batch of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass for the second half of June 2026, including Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.
"Context matters a lot": New Steam Machine CPU benchmark numbers are underwhelming, but they're far from the full picture
New Geekbench 6 CPU performance numbers from the Steam Machine have appeared online, and compared to gaming handhelds already on the market, they're perfectly middling. Here's why I'm not worried.
"The rumors are false": No, Microsoft isn't already looking to 'reverse course' on Xbox exclusives — but it's not hard to understand why these rumors spread
Rumors picked up over the weekend spread by anonymous forum posters that Microsoft wasn't truly committed to exclusive games. Microsoft has denied them.
"My jaw dropped": Dell just launched its new $599 XPS 13, and I don't think the Windows 11 laptop market will ever be the same
Dell's new XPS 13, which was just unveiled at Computex, is now available to buy. Prices start at $599 for students and $699 for everyone else, and I'd say it sets a new bar for what affordable Windows 11 PCs should look like.
Microsoft will finally include a keyboard with its new Surface Pro 12, but only for a limited time
After years of asking, Microsoft will throw in a Surface Pro keyboard for free if you order the new Surface Pro 12th-Gen before June 30.
Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 with Snapdragon X2 chips, featuring better performance and battery life, and higher price tags to match
As expected, Microsoft has unveiled refreshed Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices with Qualcomm's latest SoC and new colors, but are $500 and $600 more expensive than their predecessors.
This portable 1TB SSD is just what I need to store my PC and Xbox games while traveling — without costing me a fortune
Amazon is offering a 31% early Prime Day discount for the Samsung T7, a modest and affordable portable SSD with 1TB of space, great performance rates for work and gaming purposes, and an integrated fingerprint scanner to keep its files safe from thieves.
Investors say Microsoft inflated Copilot's success and OpenAI partnership — as Azure stumbles with growth concerns
Shareholders accuse Microsoft of masking cloud struggles while betting big and investing billions on AI infrastructure.
Windows Central Podcast: A massive week for Windows and Xbox
On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac discuss Windows' massive week across Computex and Build, new NVIDIA RTX Spark, and the Xbox Showcase + drama.
The world's most popular truck simulator games will be much easier to learn with a future patch for Windows and Steam Deck
SCS Software plans a Multi-Function Display (MFD) to simplify the extensive list of controls in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator on PC.
Laffgaff
Which African capital city’s name comes from the Greek for ‘Three Cities’?
Tripoli.
Farmer Headaches
I'm a farmer and I keep getting headaches after harvesting my crops. The doctor says it's my grains.
Itsfoss
Arch Linux Pulls the Plug on New AUR Registrations After Malware Flood
More than 1,500 AUR packages got hit, and new waves kept coming.
To Make Things Easier, CachyOS Created a RUST-Based GUI Package Manager
There are a couple of graphical package managers for Arch-based distros, but CachyOS created a new one in Rust.