BBC News
Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West
Keir Starmer made the comments as he travelled to Washington for talks with US President Joe Biden.
Russia's targeting of 'enemies within' evokes ghosts of the Soviet past
More Russians have been reporting each other since Ukraine invasion - what are the implications?
Prince Harry: I was anxious about 30, I'm excited about 40
The Duke of Sussex tells the BBC his mission is to continue "doing good in the world", as he turns 40.
Trump rules out another presidential debate against Harris
Two days after the pair's first showdown, the Republican says his Democratic rival only wants a rematch because he won.
Winter fuel payment cut impact was not assessed, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer says it was not legally necessary to carry out analysis on changes to the payment.
Stephen Lawrence would have been 50 today. Is there still a chance to get justice for him?
On the day Stephen Lawrence would have turned 50, how there may be an opportunity to secure justice.
Assisted dying law change backed by 'citizens' jury'
The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.
Northern Lights seen across parts of UK
Forecasters say to look to the northern horizon for the best chance of spotting the lights.
Mystery tremors were from massive nine-day tsunami
Scientists launched an investigation after being baffled by seismic signals picked up across the world
Boeing workers to strike as 25% pay rise rejected
More than 30,000 workers will walk out after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike.
Butterfly thieves handed $200,000 fine
Two Italian men were arrested at a Sri Lankan wildlife park after they were found with hundreds of protected insects.
Richard Osman: I'm terrible at playing detective
The top-selling author says he is not as successful as he would like to be at solving TV crime shows.
The Papers: UK missiles 'vital' to stop Putin, and 'nanny Starmer's ad ban'
Friday's papers cover a mix of stories, including the upcoming UK and US talks on the war in Ukraine.
Weekly quiz: Who blew out the Paralympic flame?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.
'We got married on Friday 13th - in a cemetery'
Mathew and Hannah Parfitt tied the knot on Friday 13th in a room once used to lower coffins.
Ban on rental bidding wars is on the way - but will it work?
Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents.
David Hockney backs Bradford City of Culture project
The first part of the city's year-long programme of cultural events for 2025 is unveiled.
Why Starmer’s NHS reforms may give you a sense of deja-vu
The PM is promising major change, but this is not the first time such ideas have been tried
'Earth sure looks like a perfect world': First private spacewalk a success
Isaacman said the Earth looked like a "perfect world" as he stepped out into space for the first time.
FBI search for 'all Lockerbie victims' ahead of suspect's US trial
A US judge is considering whether to allow remote access to the trial for people directly and emotionally affected by the case.
Hospital staff 'disciplined' over missing Andrew plaque
The plaque's disappearance sparked a "significant event" investigation by health officials in Belfast.
Laura Loomer: Who is conspiracy theorist travelling with Trump?
She joined Trump at an event on Wednesday, and travelled to the presidential debate the day before on his plane.
'Undemocratic overkill' in Pakistan as Imran Khan's followers push to free him
Protests and arrests mark the latest flashpoint in a fierce game of cat and mouse between Pakistan's political parties.
Farmers and students star in China's viral new football league
The Guizhou Village Super League is a small football festival that has grown in popularity in China
Royal Observatory's photographer of the year won with eclipse image
Baily's beads, a galaxy shot from Namibia and a nebula that took 260 hours to capture are among winners.
Police 'did not breach standards' over boy's death
The police watchdog ends its probe into the deaths of Bronson Battersby and his father in Skegness.
Hospital staff 'disciplined' over missing Andrew plaque
The plaque's disappearance sparked a "significant event" investigation by health officials in Belfast.
FBI search for 'all Lockerbie victims' ahead of suspect's US trial
A US judge is considering whether to allow remote access to the trial for people directly and emotionally affected by the case.
Cancer patient misses checkups in ‘cut off’ village
People in Llangwm near Usk, Monmouthshire, say the issue is causing them a number of difficulties.
TV host Jay Blades charged with coercive behaviour
The host of the BBC's The Repair Shop is charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against his estranged wife.
Rosenberg: Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles
Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine using the West's long-range missiles would mean Nato countries "fighting with Russia".
William and Kate donate funds to burgled food bank
The Prince and Princess of Wales saw reports about the burglary at Southwark Foodbank and decided to donate.
Woman who depicted PM as a coconut is cleared of racial charge
Marieha Hussain held a placard at a protest depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts.
Inside gallery where Banksy artwork was stolen
Two men have been charged after the artwork was stolen from a central London gallery, the Met Police has said.
Timberlake pleads guilty in drink-drive court deal
The pop star is ordered to pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge and do 25 hours of community service.
Police still hunting 100 suspects over Leeds disorder
Dozens of people who took part in the disorder in Leeds in July remain at large, police say.
Teenager who showed his cricket skills in Flintoff's TV series dies in crash
Umar Mahmood, 18, had featured in Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams BBC series following young cricketers.
Census may have overestimated number of trans people in England and Wales
Language barriers may have seen some people mistakenly say they consider themselves to be trans.
Stephen Lawrence would have been 50 today. Is there still a chance to get justice for him?
On the day Stephen Lawrence would have turned 50, how there may be an opportunity to secure justice.
Northern Lights may be seen in UK skies again tonight
Forecasters say the lights will likely be confined to the north of the UK, with those in Scotland best placed to see them.
John Legend: Why abortion issue is personal for Chrissy Teigen and me
The singer spoke to BBC Newsnight about his wife's abortion in 2020.
One in six children sexually abused in Jesus Army cult
Details of hundreds of alleged perpetrators are passed to police.
The Force is with Ewan: McGregor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The Star Wars and Trainspotting actor said he was "very touched" to receive the movie award.
Plan quashed for UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years
A High Court judge rules the decision to give permission for the mine was "legally flawed".
Murder arrest after three die in tower block
Police find a firearm and arrest an 18-year-old on suspicion of murder.
Hospital bosses deny suppressing Letby concerns
A public inquiry into the serial killer nurse heard senior managers felt they had acted reasonably.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first person to hit 1bn social media followers
The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet.
N Korea releases rare photos of Kim at uranium facility
Mr Kim called for the site to increase its production of nuclear warheads, state media said.
MI5 'monitored' girl who took own life after charge
Rhianan Rudd, 16, took her own life in May 2022, months after terror charges had been dropped.
Government rejects public inquiry into Sean Brown murder
The 61-year-old was shot dead in 1997 after being abducted by loyalists.
Two charged with murder after assault victim dies
Joseph Dix and Macauley Ruddock appear in court, charged with killing a father-of-two.
Bournemouth Echo
Vegans claim 'people from around the world' will move to BCP if council ditches meat
Vegans have said more people from around the world would come to Bournemouth if BCP Council implemented a plant-based diet.
Demolished 'inadequate' care home could become block of flats with no parking
PLANS are in place to build a new block of flats on the site of a closed Bournemouth care home.
Home forced to close after 'serious drug related nuisance' concerns
A home in Bournemouth was forced to close to help deal with “serious drug related nuisance and disorder”, the council has said.
Inspirational strongman targets world titles after turning life around
Smyth will challenge for the title of Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man.
BCP Council investigating cladding issues across the conurbation
Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, a number of homes have also been altered as a result of the fatal incident.
Couple on nationwide pub crawl visit Bournemouth
A couple whose goal is to visit every pub in the country visited 20 in Bournemouth and Poole in one day.
New café serving Turkish coffee and pastries set to open in Christchurch
A new café offering homemade Turkish baked goods is set to open in Christchurch.
Hush Club says bye to Cafe Riva despite petition signed by thousands
The Hush Club has thanked residents for their support after it held its final event at Cafe Riva during the Bournemouth Airshow.
Para surfing roadshow comes to Bournemouth to break down barriers
A para surfing event on Bournemouth Beach has been fully booked with the event receiving double the normal interest.
"What are we supposed to do? Fly out of the window? It's a joke."
A Bournemouth man living with Parkinson's in an over-60s residency has complained after months of continued issues.
Woman on "last chance" after shoplifting and breaching court order
Lauren Weekes, aged 36 of Castle Close, Dorchester, pleaded guilty after stealing £120.05 worth of items from ASDA on Newstead Road, Weymouth.
Consultation seeks views on 'extensive network of cycle routes'
New Forest residents and workers are being asked to give their views on new walking and cycling proposals in the area.
Poole Lighthouse appoints new head of programming
A POOLE entertainment venue has appointed a new head of programming to its senior management team.
Free Dorset Bird Festival at nature reserve to take place this month
RSPB Arne is to host its first free Dorset Bird Festival at the nature reserve later this month.
West Howe residents learn maths in free course
RESIDENTS in West Howe have taken part in a Bake Off-themed course which improved their practical maths skills.
'Up to 20 per cent' of Dorset private schools could close due to new VAT rules
The government’s decision to impose VAT on Dorset’s private schools could lead to a closure rate of between 10 and 20 per cent within three years, a sector specialist has warned.
From windswept dune to luxury hotspot - postcards from Sandbanks
Its history is one of transformation from a desolate, windswept dune to a bustling resort destination and luxury hotspot.
'Put memorial plaques on Bournemouth Pier'
On Yarmouth Pier there are names all along the pier of people from the IoW who have passed away and have been remembered by their family.
High speed police chase ends in arrest and criminal damage
After failing to stop, officers pursued the vehicle until the driver made off on foot and was detained shortly after.
'We make no exceptions': Police condemn top officer for drink driving
Dorset Police has condemned one of their top serving officers after he pleaded guilty to driving three times over the drink drive limit
20-year-old charged over serious crash after Volvo 'stolen'
A 20-year-old man from Poole has been charged in connection with a serious crash.
LIVE: Road closed after car rams into wall during police chase
Police are currently at the scene of an incident at Hightown Road.
Senior police officer admits drink driving more than three times the limit
A police force’s former head of professional standards has pleaded guilty to drink-driving at more than three times the limit
Emergency response to locate missing man from Swanage
HM Coastguard, an NPAS helicopter and Dorset Search and Rescue have all been involved in the search.
Suspected Bournemouth drug dealer charged with supply offences
Abdul-Azizh Kamara, 31 has been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
Hunt for driver after rolled over car left in hedge
The incident occurred on September 13 at around 12pm on the Bakers Arms Roundabout in Poole.
Passenger flight diverted almost 100 miles from airport
The twin-jet Airbus A320 jet was forced to divert its flight to Southampton Airport due to ‘strong winds’.
New and improved Greggs officially opens in town centre
The new shop stocks prepared Greggs favourites, such as the on-the-go-retailer’s popular Sausage Roll, Steak Bake and delicious vegan alternatives.
'Coldest September morning for six years' as temperatures plunge
BCP sees 'coldest September morning for six years' on Friday, September 13.
Venerable Rhiannon King named new bishop of Southampton
The suffragan bishop of Southampton which plays a key leadership role which covers parishes, chaplaincies and school across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Lyndhurst has been selected.
REVIEW: Ghost the Musical, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Grab your tissues - you’re going to need them from this one!
Lines reopen towards Bournemouth after points failure
"Train services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 12pm."
DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests
How Tesco shoppers can claim double Clubcard points until end of September
Tesco is offering shoppers double Clubcard points with Evri until September 30, 2024.
Lidl introduces new self-service till rule for shoppers at some stores
One customer said stopping people from paying with cash at some self-service tills is a 'huge misstep from Lidl'
Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners
Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets and people
Government
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision in connection with the recognition of the State of Palestine.
Formula 1
Bearman reflects on ‘really good’ opening day with Haas in Baku as he identifies weekend goal
Haas rookie Ollie Bearman had a successful incident-free Friday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, paving the way for a ‘clean’ performance as he undergoes his first full F1 race weekend.
Leclerc explains rollercoaster start to Azerbaijan GP weekend after FP1 crash and peculiar FP2 problem
Charles Leclerc experienced an up-and-down first day on the streets of Baku as the Ferrari driver overcame a crash during first practice and car troubles in the second session to finish at the top of Friday’s timesheets.
WATCH: Ride onboard with Leclerc for the fastest lap of Friday in Baku
Charles Leclerc navigated the tricky corners of Baku to set a rapid fastest lap in second practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, clocking an impressive 1m 43.484s ahead of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez.
'I was struggling' – Russell insists he needs to ‘step up my game’ after tricky Friday in Baku
It was a mixed day for Mercedes on Friday in Baku, with Lewis Hamilton showing a decent turn of speed for the team as he finished second and third. But George Russell had a much tougher day, missing some running thanks to reliability woes – and he admitted to ‘struggling’ with the car out on track.
Norris says he's a 'long way off' as he assesses McLaren’s low-key performance in Baku practice
Lando Norris has explained McLaren’s struggles during the opening practice sessions in Baku after the team found themselves lingering further down the timesheets than expected.
HIGHLIGHTS: Relive the action from FP2 as Leclerc goes fastest in Baku
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in FP2 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, edging out Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton as the drivers were repeatedly caught out by Baku’s challenging layout.
Red Bull drivers hail ‘positive’ and ‘promising’ first day in Baku with Perez confident of being ‘in the mix’ for pole
Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen both expressed optimism after Red Bull appeared to take a step in the right direction with the RB20 on the opening day of practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
F1 EXPLAINS: Organising new races, planning for the future and prioritising sustainability – How the F1 calendar is created
Planning the order and logistics of the extensive Formula 1 calendar is not a straightforward job. From choosing new race locations to scheduling each round, the intricacies of a season require a lot of planning.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Azerbaijan
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing), Alessandro ALUNNI BRAVI (Kick Sauber), Ayao KOMATSU (Haas)
FP2: Leclerc leads Perez and Hamilton during second practice in Azerbaijan
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc set the pace during Friday’s second practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, overcoming car problems to lead the way from Red Bull rival Sergio Perez and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton.
F2: Verschoor edges out Antonelli to take pole position in Baku
Richard Verschoor was in excellent form on Friday afternoon as the Trident driver put in a phenomenal final lap in Qualifying to beat Andrea Kimi Antonelli to Pole Position in Baku.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from second practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's second practice session for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from FP1 as Leclerc and Colapinto crash while Verstappen sets the pace in Baku
Max Verstappen set the pace during FP1 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc and Franco Colapinto crashed out on the streets of Baku.
Leclerc says Ferrari ‘value the group more than an individual’ after Newey signs for Aston Martin
Charles Leclerc has offered his take on Adrian Newey agreeing to join Aston Martin, with a host of other Formula 1 teams, including Ferrari, showing an interest before he put pen to paper.
WATCH: Leclerc brings out red flags in FP1 as he strikes the barriers in Baku
Charles Leclerc's hopes of backing up his famous Monza win with another triumph in Baku didn't get off to the best start as he found the barriers in the first practice session.
MUST-SEE: Colapinto hits the wall in Baku to bring out third red flag of FP1
Franco Colapinto's second full F1 race weekend got off to a bumpy start as he collided with the wall in Baku, bringing out the red flags again in FP1 after Charles Leclerc's earlier collision.
FP1: Verstappen goes fastest as Leclerc and Colapinto crash out in disrupted session in Baku
Max Verstappen left it late to set the pace during opening practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as last year’s pole-sitter Charles Leclerc crashed out in his Ferrari.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from first practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
'It’s a bit of a waiting game' – Bottas gives update on future negotiations as other drivers linked to Kick Sauber seat
Valtteri Bottas says talks with Audi about a seat next season are “progressing” and that he will “most likely” be in Formula 1 – however he is not yet in a position to confirm his plans.
Windows Central
The entire staff of gaming publisher Annapurna Interactive have left the company
Annapurna Interactive staff have left the company following a dispute with the owners, according to a new report.
Unity backtracks on controversial Runtime Fee, takes major step in restoring eroded trust
Unity killed its controversial Runtime Fee today. Announced last year, the Runtime Fee drew harsh criticism for its per-install pricing.
The Black Ops 6 beta was the biggest in Call of Duty history
Treyarch Studios shares that the recent Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 two-weekend beta made history as the franchise's biggest beta ever.
Treyarch Studios team says they are on "a journey to get where we want to be" with the Call of Duty experience
The user interface of the Call of Duty launcher has been a point of contention for both the developers of the record-breaking FPS and players alike. A new initiative from all Call of Duty studios is currently underway to improve and streamline COD HQ.
"It may sound shocking, but Call of Duty is one of the most accessible AAA titles," and Black Ops 6 takes it even further
Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 6 takes the accessibility of the franchise even further with an intelligent movement system. The game supports automating certain movements to reduce the number of button presses needed to perform maneuvers.
This overlooked Amazon MMO is about to get a huge relaunch on Xbox, and its open beta goes live this weekend
New World: Aeternum, Amazon Games' upcoming relaunch of its floundering 2021 MMO, is coming to Xbox, PS5, and PC in open beta this weekend.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 should end the reign of 'movement kings' that use slide canceling to dominate competitive play
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 features a new movement system that marks a dramatic shift gameplay. Our Cole Martin went hands-on with Omnimovement and spoke with the Black Ops 6 development team about the system.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 sees Prestige return — but with a new twist
In our exclusive interview with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 devs, we talked about how Prestige will work in the upcoming game from Treyarch.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't include one big feature on Xbox One and PS4 — here's why
The last-generation versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will not include the Theater mode featured in the Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5 versions of the game.
“I’m so damn happy with where we’re at today.” Talking Black Ops 6 development and the future of Call of Duty with Treyarch Studios at COD NEXT
With COD Next and the beta for Black Ops 6 in the books, let’s take a moment to reflect on the state of the Call of Duty franchise and revel in the anticipation of the year to come.
These discounted gaming PCs are cheaper than the real price of the PS5 Pro
Sony's new PS5 Pro costs $700, and that's without a stand or a disc drive. That price tag has left many looking for a gaming PC that's a better bargain than a PS5 Pro. Luckily, there are several to choose from.
OpenAI's Strawberry AI models ship with advanced reasoning capabilities synonymous with humans, though they'll need "an extra moment to think" — Sam Altman says it "doesn't constitute AGI"
OpenAI recently unveiled a new series of next-gen AI models dubbed OpenAI o1 and o1-mini with advanced reasoning capabilities across math, science, and coding.
"Definitely wanted to, first and foremost, get keyboard and mouse right" — My first Ara: History Untold experience and new insights into PC and console, modding support, and strategy gameplay
During Gamescom 2024, Ara: History Untold surprised me so much I ended up playing it three times. Afterward, I had a chance to chat with Oxide about its upcoming game.
What is the AppData folder? Windows 11 app data storage explained.
Windows 11 (and 10) include the AppData folder and "Local," "LocalLow," and "Roaming" subfolders, and in this guide, I will explain what you need to know about them and when to use them.
Make your own Minecraft movie with Microsoft's new Clipchamp templates
Microsoft added Minecraft and Sea of Thieves templates to Clipchamp recently. You can also enhance your videos with images, sound effects, and stickers from the Minecraft franchise.
ASUS' ProArt PZ13 is the first Copilot+ PC to challenge the Surface Pro 11, but some of these cost-saving component choices won't threaten Microsoft's 2-in-1 dominance
ASUS' new Snapdragon X Plus-powered 2-in-1 is a cost-saving OLED Surface Pro 11 variant for artists packing a free kickstand keyboard case.
A new e-sports brand challenges Razer Kishi with 'Vagabond' mobile controller
The ELO Vagabond is an interesting-looking mobile controller at a premium price, but it is packed with tech to turn your mobile into a bonafide console on the go.
Is Towerborne on Steam Deck?
Towerborne seems like a perfect Steam Deck game, and it's just gone into Early Access on Steam, here's everything we know about Towerborne being playable on the Valve handheld.
Google may have a ChatGPT problem as users are subtly adopting AI-powered tools as their go-to search engines — but it could be eons before it becomes an actual threat
A new survey by Evercore indicates that 8% (up 1% from the previous month) of the study's polled participants use ChatGPT as their default search engine, while Google's market share dropped by 6%.
Microsoft wants to beef up Windows security to prevent CrowdStrike-like fiascos, but there are critical concerns: "A world where only Microsoft can provide effective endpoint security is not a more secure world"
Microsoft is in talks to develop a new platform that could satisfy the needs of security vendors following the massive outage caused by a faulty CrowdStike that left over 8.5 million Windows devices with BSODs for hours.
Laffgaff
The Kissimmee River in the United States brings water to what national park?
Everglades National Park.
Doctor Diagnosis
The doctor said the bad news is that my organs are all shutting down since I've only been eating dried, salted meats. But the good news is that I'm cured.
Itsfoss
How to Check GPU Usage on Linux Systems
Here are a couple of useful tools that help you monitor GPU usage on Ubuntu and other Linux distros.