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Harris defends White House record in high-stakes first interview
Harris said her "values have not changed" when asked about past policy positions in her first interview as a presidential candidate.
10,000 homes on ex-military bases were never built
A deal to build houses at seven sites across England was quietly shelved, the BBC can reveal.
Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.
Ex-Strictly star held on suspicion of domestic violence
Online jail records say Artem Chigvintsev was booked into a Californian county jail on Thursday.
Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease
The government hopes the new scheme will save lives and help ease the pressure on the NHS.
Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee
Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long".
'We were fined £50 each over £3 extra train fare'
The transport watchdog says ticket inspectors need to treat fare dodgers differently from people who make genuine mistakes.
Workers could get right to four-day week
Labour is said to be considering giving people more power to choose flexible working hours.
Aboriginal teen dies by suicide in Perth youth prison
It is the second death of an Aboriginal boy in Western Australia in under a year.
Israel agrees to pauses in fighting for polio vaccine drive
It will be rolled out in three separate stages across the central, southern and northern parts of the strip.
Gyms to display cancer message stickers
The NHS initiative, promoting body awareness, aims to get more people diagnosed early.
Trump says insurance or government should pay for IVF
The campaign pledge comes after Democrats have hammered his administration's effect on abortion and reproductive rights.
Weekly quiz: Which of Amy’s songs was up for sale?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.
The Papers: Anger at PM's 'cigs ban plan' and removal of 'Maggie's portrait'
Sir Keir Starmer's plan to curb outdoor smoking has not gone down well, according to some papers.
Gary Oldman on Slow Horses, farting and the honours system
The esteemed actor says he does not know why he not yet received a UK honour for his work.
'A sniper is right outside the house': Inside Jenin's sealed-off refugee camp
The camp has been sealed off by the Israeli army as part of a huge military operation in the occupied West Bank.
Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?
Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?
Rizzle Kicks: We needed to grow up out of the spotlight
Eight years since their last single, the duo talk to BBC Newsbeat their return to music.
Waiting 32 years for justice in an Indian rape case
In 1992, powerful men in Ajmer city raped young girls and used photos and videos of the act to blackmail them.
Man on office retreat 'got left behind on mountain'
He survived stormy weather and multiple falls after reaching a Colorado mountain summit on his own.
New Zealand's Māori King Tuheitia dies
The 69-year-old died peacefully, surrounded by family, after heart surgery.
Marr 'ignored' offer to reunite The Smiths for tour next year, says Morrissey
The singer says his former bandmate turned down a "lucrative offer" to tour together in 2025.
Arlington Cemetery worker 'pushed aside' by Trump aides - Army
The campaign is disputing reports of the incident, which stemmed from federal rules on filming military burial sites.
X braced for Brazil ban as judge's deadline passes
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.
Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
SNP conference: Can John Swinney unite fractured party?
John Swinney will address the SNP conference for the first time as first minister this weekend.
Rally gears up to bring millions to local economy
More than 140 competitors from 14 different countries are set to take part in Rali Ceredigion.
'Ants are everywhere': Labour MP's tenants reveal condition of flats
Jas Athwal rents properties with black mould and ant infestations, the BBC discovers.
Fact-checking Kamala Harris’s first campaign interview
BBC Verify looks into claims the vice-president made on CNN about fracking, child poverty and green jobs.
Badger culling to end in England within five years
Efforts to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis will now focus on vaccinating badgers not killing them.
Appeal after boy, 13, killed in stabbing attack
Police have launched a murder investigation following the attack on Thursday afternoon.
Stop being ageist and misogynist, Noel Gallagher's daughter tells long-time Oasis fans
Anais Gallagher weighs into a debate over whether long-time fans deserve tickets more than others.
Retired vicar and wife named as crash victims
Two pedestrians who died following a crash in a seaside town are named as Stephen and Kathy Burch.
Russian fighters to leave Burkina Faso for Ukraine
The Russian mercenaries were helping Burkina Faso fight Islamist insurgents, who recently staged a huge attack.
Prison population hits record high after riots
Nearly 1,000 people have been jailed in the last month in England and Wales, many linked to recent disorder.
Harry and William attended uncle's memorial service
The memorial service took place on Thursday, close to the royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
What is polio and what is the plan to vaccinate Gaza children?
Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.
Why Ethiopia is so alarmed by an Egypt-Somalia alliance
Tensions flair with the arrival of Egyptian planes in Mogadishu and the planned deployment of troops.
‘I lie awake at night’ says mum after daughter's Costa allergy death
Hannah Jacobs, 13, died after having a severe reaction to a Costa hot chocolate drink.
Could 'super potatoes' save the tattie industry?
A major scientific breakthrough could halt a devastating pest and save the Scottish potato industry from collapse.
Israel says Hamas leader killed on third day of West Bank operation
Israeli forces say they killed the head of Hamas in Jenin and two others in an overnight operation.
Woman who fed ducks followed home by wardens
Two "aggressive" council wardens issued 82-year-old Faye Borg with a £150 penalty for littering.
'Deaf people can love music as much as anybody'
Actor Rhiannon May on exploring Beethoven's deafness in the Aurora Orchestra's BBC Proms performance.
Molly-Mae Hague speaks out on her 'very sad' split
The influencer says it "doesn't feel right" to talk publicly about why she split with Tommy Fury.
Priti Patel defends record on rising immigration
Tory leadership candidate says as home secretary she made changes allowing ministers to control migration.
Ukraine calls on Mongolia to arrest Putin ahead of visit
Moscow says it has "no worries" about the visit, which is expected to happen next week.
Man caught upskirting at British Museum jailed
Jake Verano Gomez was spotted by an off-duty police officer secretly filming a woman.
Winter fuel payments in NI to be means tested
Gordon Lyons said while he did not agree with the move, Stormont will follow the rest of the UK.
American student who pushed woman on to rail track jailed
Cheyenne Naeb shoved railway worker Brittany Mansfield in front of a train at Glasgow's Queen Street station.
Woman arrested for murder after boy, six, dies
Police say the boy and the woman lived together and detectives were not looking for anyone else.
Bournemouth Echo
Bournemouth Air Festival 2024: what's flying on day two
It's day two of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2024.
Ex-drug addict turned support worker raising awareness of overdose
An ex-drug addict turned support worker is raising awareness of overdose after beating addiction.
Business owner 'raging' after café is broken into
Ed owns Flirt, a vibrant café in The Triangle that often holds engaging events and a friendly atmosphere.
More than £45m owed to BCP and Dorset councils
RESIDENTS owe the two councils in Dorset tens of millions of pounds in unpaid council tax.
Engineers warn library is 'risk to public safety'
Engineers have warned a library in Bournemouth is now a “risk to public safety” following a report into its structural state.
Bournemouth law firm shortlisted for three awards
A Bournemouth-based law firm is celebrating after being shortlisted for three awards.
Police catch 120 driving offences from a lorry cab
FORTY-SIX drivers not wearing a seatbelt, 35 using a mobile phone while driving and 10 deemed ‘not in control of their car’.
Engineers believe temporary traffic lights will finally be down this week
TEMPORARY traffic lights causing major disruption to the A35 are likely to come down this week.
In The Dock: Town centre retailer targeted by thief
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
New block of flats proposed for Bournemouth town centre
Developers are looking to build a new block of flats in Bournemouth town centre.
Dorset care home raises hundreds for charity through garden open days
A Dorset care home has raised £700 for charity through two garden open days.
'Most voters will regret it'
AM I surprised, some of us will lose our Winter Fuel Allowance.
Cheese festival comes to Dorset next month
A cheese festival is coming to Dorset next month.
Haunting adaption of Frankenstein comes to Poole this autumn
An adaptation of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' is coming to Lighthouse Poole this November.
LIVE: Huge plumes of smoke come from Bournemouth seafront cliff
A fire has broken out on the seafront cliff in the area of Southbourne
PICTURES: Air show returns stronger than ever with two new fighter planes
SUNSHINE basked down on Bournemouth for the first day of 2024’s air festival.
Night Air undisrupted by heath fire on seafront cliff
FIREFIGHTERS quickly extinguished a fire that sent plumes of smoke into the sky on East Cliff.
PICTURES: Night Air dazzles the sky
THE night sky lit up with dazzling colours during day one of Night Air at this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival.
LIVE: Bournemouth Air Festival day two - as it happens
It's day two of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2024. We will be bringing you live updates.
Motorcyclist in hospital seriously injured after A31 crash
A MOTORCYLIST has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a car.
Popular Bournemouth butchers shuts down
A popular Bournemouth butchers has closed its doors to the public.
Men charged after stealing from shop with imitation firearm
TWO men have been charged after they stole alcohol from Tesco while carrying an imitation firearm.
Police smash their way into town centre flat after welfare concerns
POLICE officers smashed their way into a town centre flat after a concern for welfare call came in.
Thieves target Mercedes cars from driveways
THIEVES tried and failed to steal a Mercedes AMG from a driveway in Bournemouth.
RECAP: Road reopens after A31 crash
The A31 near Henbury Farm is currently closed due to a crash.
Multi-storey car park to remain closed after devastating fire
A MULTI-STOREY car park is to remain closed after vehicles caught fire and caused damage to the structure of the building.
Extinction Rebellion protest Bournemouth Air Festival
Extinction Rebellion flew kites at Hengistbury Head to protest the air festival.
Amber fire warning in place for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
An amber fire warning is in place for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
'Don't look back in anger' - Scamming prevention tips for Oasis tickets
The highly anticipated reunion has created a surge in demand for tickets, providing an opportunity for fraudsters to exploit eager fans.
This was Bournemouth in 1964
Bournemouth in 1964 was a vibrant seaside town, experiencing a significant surge in popularity.
The 'little-known' dog collar law that could see pet owners face £5k fine
The pet experts at dog food brand Harringtons have warned owners that their pups’ collars may be incorrectly labelled which could lead to a £5000 fine.
Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out
This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay
Brits issued false widow spider warning as woman almost loses her foot
False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s
Formula 1
WEEKEND WARM-UP: McLaren vs Red Bull, Ferrari face the Tifosi and a rookie joins the grid as F1 heads to Italy
With Zandvoort having kicked off the second half of the 2024 season, it’s now time for F1 to head to Monza for part two of an exciting double header of races.
Verstappen gives verdict on whether Red Bull can win again in 2024 as barren run continues
Max Verstappen has admitted to doubts about whether he and Red Bull will stand on the top step of the podium again this season, with the driver and team’s win-less run growing to five races last time out at Zandvoort.
PADDOCK INSIDER: Why the dream of Hamilton and Newey joining forces at Ferrari looks to be over
When Formula 1’s design genius Adrian Newey announced he was leaving Red Bull after almost 20 years earlier this season, Ferrari emerged as the early favourites to sign him.
WATCH: Ride onboard with Hamilton for the fastest lap of Friday in Monza
Lewis Hamilton demonstrated fantastic speed in second practice for the Italian Grand Prix, narrowly pipping McLaren’s Lando Norris to claim the fastest lap of the day after clocking a 1m 20.738s.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Italy
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Peter BAYER (RB), Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Toto WOLFF (Mercedes)
WATCH: Magnussen slams into barriers in Monza to bring out red flags in FP2
Kevin Magnussen's second practice session in Monza came to a disappointing end as he spun off at Turn 7, finding the barriers after skidding over the gravel.
FP2: Hamilton leads Norris and Sainz during close second practice at Monza while Magnussen brings out red flags
Lewis Hamilton put himself at the top of the timesheets in a very tight second practice ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, with the leading five cars all within a tenth and a half of each other in a session that was briefly interrupted following a crash for Kevin Magnussen.
F2: Maloney beats rivals Hadjar and Aron to take pole in Monza
Rodin Motorsport’s Zane Maloney produced a stunning last lap effort in qualifying to beat his title rivals Isack Hadjar and Paul Aron to pole position at Monza, the first of Formula 2 career.
F3: Championship leader Fornaroli secures vital home race pole
Leonardo Fornaroli secured his third Formula 3 pole at the season finale in Monza. The Trident driver put in a 1:38.287 to lead the field and all five of his title rivals.
Wolff reveals what he said to Antonelli after ‘unfortunate’ FP1 crash as he insists incident has ‘zero effect’ on 2025 driver call
Toto Wolff has opened up on what he told Kimi Antonelli both before and after the teenager crashed during his debut FP1 outing for Mercedes at the Italian Grand Prix, an incident that Wolff also insisted will have no bearing on the team’s driver decision for 2025.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from second practice for the Italian Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's second practice session for the 2024 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
HIGHLIGHTS: Catch the action from FP1 at Monza as Verstappen goes fastest while rookie Antonelli crashes out
Max Verstappen found his feet during FP1 at the Italian Grand Prix, leading the way from Ferrari favourite Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris as the drivers adjusted to the latest circuit changes.
F1 EXPLAINS: Split-second decisions, DRS trains and powerful undercuts – Bernie Collins on how strategists thrive under pressure
A driver’s race can be rescued or ruined by the myriad of choices made by their strategists over the course of the weekend. These crucial team members have a lot resting on their shoulders, so how do they deal with the pressure?
Hamilton admits Monza ‘feels a bit different’ ahead of Ferrari move as he shares excitement about connecting with tifosi
Lewis Hamilton has conceded that the Italian Grand Prix weekend feels slightly different for him this year amid his impending move to Ferrari in 2025, with the seven-time world champion voicing his excitement about connecting with the team’s tifosi fanbase.
‘He’s here for a reason’ – Drivers offer ‘talented’ new Williams racer Colapinto advice on his F1 debut
At the beginning of the week, Franco Colapinto was preparing for the next round of Formula 2, never expecting that within a few days he would become a Williams Formula 1 driver. His competitors have revealed the rollercoaster nature of the weekend he’s about to experience, offering him some advice for his debut.
FP1: Verstappen heads Leclerc during first practice at Monza as Antonelli crashes on debut
Max Verstappen set the pace during first practice ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli brought out the red flags after suffering a crash on his debut FP1 outing for Mercedes.
MUST-SEE: Drama at Monza as Antonelli crashes out of F1 practice debut with Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli was only 10 minutes into his Formula 1 weekend debut with Mercedes when he dramatically crashed out of Friday afternoon’s opening free practice session for the Italian Grand Prix.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from first practice for the Italian Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2024 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
Vowles on why Colapinto got the nod over Lawson and ‘good but not special’ Schumacher for Williams seat
Williams team boss James Vowles has confirmed that there were three clear candidates to slot in as Alex Albon’s team mate once he decided to part ways with Logan Sargeant – as he revealed why the team’s academy driver Franco Colapinto got the nod.
Windows Central
Report: Black Myth Wukong may have a secret exclusivity deal with PlayStation, preventing an Xbox release
Black Myth: Wukong has yet to launch on Xbox Series X|S consoles, but new reports indicate an exclusivity agreement with PlayStation is the reason why.
Diablo 4's next update makes Season of Loot Reborn look like a hotfix — a new level cap of 60, new difficulty levels, and the return of Runewords all in Season 6
The Diablo 4 developers showed off the Patch 2.0 update, which will bring a new level cap, difficulty tiers, and Runewords to the game when Season 6 launches.
The Fallout games you've (probably) never played are free for a whole week — grab 'em while you can
For the next several days, you can get your hands on the Fallout games that kicked the legendary franchise off without spending a penny.
The First Descendant's biggest update yet is here with new content, Descendant and farming buffs, a limited-time event, and more
Nexon has released The First Descendant's massive 1.1.0 update, which kicks off Season 1 "Invasion" with a ton of new content and even more changes.
Remedy Entertainment is teaming up with Annapurna Interactive to bring Alan Wake and Control to film and TV — and there's news for Control 2
Remedy Entertainment is self-publishing Control 2 thanks to a team-up with Annapurna Interactive, with the latter also helping the former with film and TV adaptions.
The 7 stand-out games from Gamescom that I added immediately to my wishlist
I went to Gamescom for the first time and tried numerous games, but these 7 have left an impression on me (and my wishlist).
I’ve never seen this powerful mini PC so cheap, and it’s all thanks to our exclusive discount
Geekom's GT13 Pro Mini PC is a great option if you'd like to save space and money while still landing a ton of power. Our exclusive discount code knocks $100 off Core i7 and Core i9 models, plus you get a free keyboard and mouse for a limited time.
Move over Copilot, this updated app brings the latest GPT models to the Windows 11 desktop
The latest update to Stardock's DesktopGPT brings support for the most recent GPT models and lets you use your own API key.
Sony has a rare (and colossal) miss with a PlayStation game on PC, and there's only one thing that could try and save it
Sony's latest PlayStation title to hit the PC has been a rare miss of fantastic proportions, and it seems like there's only one way to try and rescue it.
Microsoft's AirDrop alternative for Android is baked right into Windows 11 — here's how to get it
The latest optional update for Windows 11 adds the ability to send files from a Windows PC to an Android device through Windows Share.
Over 10K people have added this game to their wishlist — and now, after playing a demo I'm joining them
Winter Burrow could be a dark horse, or should I say mouse, in the indie game category for Game of the Year in 2025. After playing at Gamescom here's why I think you should add the game to your wishlist.
Star Wars Outlaws beginner's guide: 7 tips and tricks to turn you into a veteran scoundrel
Star Wars Outlaws is here, and there is a lot to keep in mind when exploring a new slice of the Star Wars universe. Here are 7 tips and tricks to help.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 adds hilarious feature that lets you whisper sweet nothings to your enemy — and it's going to get a lot of people in trouble
Treyarch has announced a bunch of new stuff for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 during the NEXT event, including this Body Shield mechanic that lets you whisper in the ears of your enemy.
ChatGPT surpasses 200 million weekly active users, but Meta's AI is already giving it a run for its money
ChatGPT has surpassed 200 million weekly active users. This is twice as many users as it had one year ago.
Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA will reportedly bail out OpenAI from the shackles of bankruptcy, pushing the ChatGPT maker’s market valuation to over $100 billion
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise funding which could push its market valuation to over $100 billion, with Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Apple as the top investors.
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What is the only dwarf planet in the asteroid belt?
Ceres.
Tree Sap Business
My tree sap collection business is going great. Just opened up another branch.
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How to Reset Raspberry Pi Password
Resetting a forgotten Raspberry Pi OS password is not too complicated. Here's what you need to do.