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No new pledge on Ukraine missiles after Starmer-Biden talks
Ukraine has repeatedly urged the UK and US to let it fire long-range missiles against targets inside Russia.
Chris Mason: Washington talks were about second-guessing Putin
The war in Ukraine hung over talks between the UK prime minister and US president in Washington.
'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events
New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex.
780,000 eligible pensioners to lose out on fuel payment - DWP
Pensioners aged 80 and over would take the biggest financial hit, a government analysis found
Strictly returns, hoping to 'recover and move forward'
The new series starts on Saturday night, after a rocky few months for the show.
Myanmar hit by deadly floods after Typhoon Yagi
Myanmar's ruling junta has requested foreign aid as large areas are inundated, state-run media report.
Trump vows mass deportations from town rocked by 'pet-eating' lies
Trump says Springfield in Ohio has been "destroyed" and repeats baseless claim that migrants are eating pets.
Women moved by defiant Gisèle Pelicot in France mass rape trial
As her story has emerged, she has become a symbol of courage and resilience.
'Femininomenon' Chappell Roan inspires devotion on UK tour
The American singer is already an icon to some as she embarks on her UK tour.
Dangers for FOMO mortgage hunters as rates fall
Competition between lenders is intense ahead of the next interest rates decision from the Bank of England.
Pope urges Catholics to pick 'lesser evil' between Trump and Harris
Pontiff calls candidates "against life", criticising Trump on immigration and Harris on abortion.
Being left behind was hard, say stranded astronauts
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore say they watched as the malfunctioning Starliner craft departed without them.
Ukrainians warn of being surrounded as Russia advances in east
Speaking to the BBC, soldiers in eastern Ukraine fear that Russia is trying to surround them.
'Stop delays,' says Zelensky, and 'a tear for Sven'
Friday's papers cover a mix of stories, including Zelensky's urge for Western support and Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral.
Brexit truce as pro-EU Lib Dems focus on long game
Lib Dems manage expectations of steps towards rejoining the EU ahead of their autumn conference.
'Our winter fuel payment goes into the holiday kitty'
Some pensioners say they don't need the extra cash of up to £300 - and want better means testing.
She spotted dolphin in Wales before her death - now it shares her name
A mum says she's honoured that two dolphins have been named after her daughter who died in April.
What counts as junk food in upcoming UK online advert ban
Online restrictions will start in October 2025, with junk food adverts on TV banned before 21:00.
‘Bipolar, colour and me’ - an artist’s spreadsheet of emotion
How using colour to track his bipolar disorder allowed artist Joseph Awuah-Darko to express his emotions.
Spray, sculpture and spacewalks: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
Government talks with 'possible buyer' for Grangemouth - minister
Scotland's public finance minister Ivan McKee tells the BBC there is "absolutely a potential buyer" for the oil refinery.
US and British citizens among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo coup trial
Christian Malanga, a US national of Congolese origin, the suspected plot leader, was killed during the attack.
Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-boyfriend to be buried
The death, after being set ablaze, of marathon runner Rebecca Chepetegei shocked the world.
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.
MI5 'monitored' teen terror suspect who took her own life
Rhianan Rudd, 16, took her own life in May 2022, months after terror charges had been dropped.
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.
Government will not fund Casement for Euro 2028
NI secretary says there is "a significant risk that it would not be built in time" for Euro 2028.
Government talks with 'possible buyer' for Grangemouth - minister
Scotland's public finance minister Ivan McKee tells the BBC there is "absolutely a potential buyer" for the oil refinery.
Drivers demand thousands of 20mph limits are axed
Despite widespread opposition to the plan, police point to a drop in casualties and crashes.
Starmer wants to act tough to fix long-term problems - but is he avoiding the trickiest?
The PM wants you to believe he's solving long-term problems, but insiders point to serious issues he's not touched.
One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use
Ormiston Academies Trust is removing access to phones for 35,000 pupils at its 42 schools.
'Our winter fuel payment goes into the holiday kitty'
Some pensioners say they don't need the extra cash of up to £300 - and want better means testing.
How woman with coconut placard was tracked down, taken to court - and acquitted
When Marieha Hussain posed for a photo with a homemade placard, she had no idea what it would lead to.
Trailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29
A war orphan from Sierra Leone, DePrince moved to the US and ended up performing with Beyoncé.
Torrential rain sweeps through central and eastern Europe, killing four
Evacuations are under way in Poland and the highest flood alert is active in 38 locations in the Czech Republic.
'Femininomenon' Chappell Roan inspires devotion on UK tour
The American singer is already an icon to some as she embarks on her UK tour.
Prue Leith like you've never seen her before on London catwalk
The Bake Off judge swaps her trademark bright colours for a striking black latex outfit.
'You can't rely on your famous parents for success'
The independent artist describes her sound as "soul with a cinematic edge".
Smiling Lib Dems plan to make the most of election success
The party will be focusing on a message of hope, and the health service, as they gather for their conference, Chris Mason explains.
Women moved by defiant Gisèle Pelicot in France mass rape trial
As her story has emerged, she has become a symbol of courage and resilience.
Labour MPs 'shocked' at no full winter fuel assessment
Labour MPs are not speaking out publicly despite concerns, as some hope mitigations will come in the Budget next month.
Ukrainians warn of being surrounded as Russia advances in east
Speaking to the BBC, soldiers in eastern Ukraine fear that Russia is trying to surround them.
Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline
Sir Ed Davey says the NHS needs billions more in funding, as he opens his party's conference.
Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine
The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection.
Trump vows mass deportations from town rocked by 'pet-eating' lies
Trump says Springfield in Ohio has been "destroyed" and repeats baseless claim that migrants are eating pets.
Fake retro video game ring worth €50m smashed in Italy
More than 47 million pirated copies of games including and Mario Bros. and Street Fighter II were seized in raids across Italy.
Sepsis death mum not examined for hours
Jessica Bonner's family say their world was turned upside down when she died following surgery.
Murder arrest after body of woman found in east Belfast
Police discovered 43-year-old Rachel Simpson's body in the garage beside a house in the Castlereagh Road area.
Meeting planned to discuss Glasgow's 2026 Commonwealth Games bid
The Scottish government and the president of Commonwealth Games Australia are expected to discuss the bid within 72 hours.
Bournemouth Echo
Councillors offered 'fig leaf' deferral over contentious incinerator plans
THE decision on a major planning application for a new incinerator has been deferred following legal concerns.
BCP Council respond to 'dogs on Blue Flag beaches' petition
Nicky Crowe, founder of Merlin’s Pet Food Bank has started a petition to allow dogs on Blue Flag beaches across Dorset on September 1 instead of October 1.
Swedish cafe that donates all earnings to charity is Trader of the Week
Gary Bushell, Mike Bushell and James Metcalf own Fika, a popular café with a Swedish twist offering coffee, cakes and a community feel.
'If there had not been a knife present, Cam would still be alive with us today'
The GRANDMOTHER of a young man who was stabbed to death in Bournemouth has campaigned for tougher rules on knife crime.
Security worker 'fears for their safety' as they call for stab vests
A worker at the security company has raised an issue with his company due to the ongoing rise in knife crime across Dorset and the lack of protection workers are offered.
Vikki Slade pressures government to act on SEND funding crisis
Mid-Dorset and Poole MP, Vikki Slade, has urged for governmental action to address the SEND funding crisis.
Fire service workforce shrinks by a quarter
The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service workforce has shrunk by nearly a quarter since 2010, new figures show.
Independent shops doing 'exceptionally well'
New figures suggest that more than 300 independent shops opened across Dorset following the pandemic
Bournemouth hotel staff member nominated for hotel awards
A staff member at a Bournemouth hotel has been nominated for a Boutique Hotelier Award.
Plans for 67 homes in Lymington taken to consultation by developers
A SOUTH-West developer has launched a consultation for its proposed plans to build 67 homes in Lymington to give the public a chance to give feedback.
Amazing Grace: wartime heroine who lied about age to join army turns 100
A wartime heroine who lied about her age to join the army so she could meet a soldier only to end up helping shoot down enemy planes has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Teenager walks 630 miles from Cornwall to Poole for RNLI
A TEENAGER from Rugby has walked 630 miles along the UK's longest coastal path from Minehead, Cornwall, to Poole for the RNLI.
Saxon warriors, powerful kings and a disbanded monastery
The town's name itself hints at its origins. "Shaftesbury" comes from the Saxon term "burh," meaning a fortified settlement.
'Do we really need outdoor smoking ban?'
SUSAN Stockwell gives a root and branch assessment of the ills of smoking (Smoking Concerns – Echo Sep 7).
This is why thousands fail their driving tests before even getting in the car
According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel
Thousands of families eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers
The NHS Healthy Start Scheme offers support to families with young children, as well as pregnant women, who are on a low income
Streets 'packed' with people gathering to get a taste of Wimborne Food Festival
Foodies flocked to Wimborne to get a taste of the town's highly anticipated food festival.
Pedestrian in his 20's taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' following crash
A PEDESTRIAN has been taken to hospital for serious injuries following a crash in Blandford.
Body found in search for missing man
A body has been found by police searching for a missing man believed to be in Swanage.
Parents urged to book their 2 and 3-year olds in for nasal flu vaccines
Parents in England have been urged by the NHS to book their 2 and 3-year-olds in for nasal flu vaccines ahead of the winter months.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Friday in Azerbaijan
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024 at the Baku City Circuit.
PRACTICE DEBRIEF: It's a four-way fight at the front in Baku – but who looks to have the edge?
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on Friday – but he also ended up in the barriers on what as a dramatic and absorbing day of practice in Baku, ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Gasly disqualified from qualifying at Azerbaijan Grand Prix over fuel flow breach
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly has been excluded from the results of qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after the stewards determined that his car had breached the fuel flow limit.
MUST-SEE: Albon’s Q3 hopes in Baku blown by bizarre incident as Williams leave fan attached to car
Williams impressed with a double Q3 showing in Saturday’s qualifying session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but there was one element of their performance that made headlines for the wrong reasons.
Piastri ‘had a lot less to lose’ in qualifying as he outlines plan to take early race lead in Baku
After qualifying on the front row in back-to-back races, Oscar Piastri has revealed he will target polesitter Charles Leclerc to claim the race lead in Baku and finish McLaren’s rollercoaster weekend on a high.
RACE PREDICTOR: Vote for who you think will finish on the podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Predict who you think will finish in the top three spots for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
‘We were on it’ – Colapinto reflects on stunning Q3 performance in second Grand Prix weekend in Baku
From hitting the barriers in Free Practice 1 to making the final segment of qualifying in only his second ever outing – Franco Colapinto witnessed quite the turnaround in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, as he spearheaded a double Williams Q3 performance at the Baku City Circuit.
WATCH: Ride onboard for Leclerc’s breathtaking pole lap in Baku qualifying
Charles Leclerc claimed a nail-biting pole position in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of the lead McLaren of Oscar Piastri and fellow Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.
Verstappen ‘not happy with the car’ as he rues changes that 'made it worse' in Baku qualifying
Max Verstappen lamented Red Bull’s set-up changes for an underwhelming qualifying result at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as team mate Sergio Perez out-qualified him for the first time this season.
FIA post-qualifying press conference – Azerbaijan
DRIVERS 1 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari) 2 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren) 3 – Carlos SAINZ (Ferrari)
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the qualifying action from Baku as Leclerc claims pole while Norris suffers bombshell Q1 exit
With four teams in contention for pole position, it was Charles Leclerc who put together a remarkable fastest lap of 1m 41.365s ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz around the streets of Baku.
Leclerc hails ‘amazing’ Baku pole run as he hopes Ferrari can ‘play a team game’ to keep rivals behind on race day
Charles Leclerc expressed his satisfaction after charging to a fourth consecutive pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, having fended off McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz in Saturday’s qualifying session.
FACTS AND STATS: Perez ends 33-race streak of being beaten by Verstappen as he out-qualifies the Dutchman in Baku
Charles Leclerc grabbed a fourth pole at the Baku City Circuit, the Ferrari man turning into something of a specialist around this track. It was a good qualifying full stop for Ferrari, with Carlos Sainz in third for the Scuderia – setting them up perfectly for the race. But McLaren endured a mixed session, and Max Verstappen couldn’t fully capitalise on his title rival Lando Norris’ misfortune. Here are the best facts and stats from qualifying in Azerbaijan…
F2: Duerksen dominates to claim victory in Baku Sprint Race
AIX Racing’s Joshua Duerksen claimed his maiden Formula 2 victory with a dominant performance in the Baku Sprint Race, going from fourth on the grid to the top step of the podium.
Norris reacts to Q1 elimination in Baku as he fears making progress from P17 will be ‘pretty much impossible’
Lando Norris was left to rue what might have been after suffering a shock Q1 exit during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leaving the McLaren driver back in 17th on the grid for Sunday’s race.
Leclerc beats Piastri to pole in Azerbaijan as Norris suffers shock Q1 exit
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc made it four successive pole positions at the Baku City Circuit by beating Oscar Piastri to the top spot during Saturday’s qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while there was drama for the other McLaren of Lando Norris in the form of a Q1 elimination.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Live coverage of Saturday's qualifying session for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the FP3 action in Baku as Russell tops the timesheets while Bearman crashes
George Russell bounced back from his Friday issues to top the timesheets in FP3 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
Zhou gets sent to back of Azerbaijan Grand Prix starting grid with pre-qualifying penalty
Kick Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu will start Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the back of the grid after power unit changes between practice sessions triggered a penalty.
WATCH: Bearman smacks the wall in Baku to bring out red flags in FP3
Ollie Bearman's promising Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend came to an abrupt halt after the Haas super-sub collided with the barriers in FP3.
‘He’s still got an RB17 to finish’ – Horner describes Aston Martin’s presentation of Newey as ‘slightly premature’
Christian Horner has commented that while news of Adrian Newey’s future move to Aston Martin did not come as “a great surprise”, he feels the announcement was “slightly premature” given the design guru is still employed by Red Bull.
FP3: Russell leads Leclerc and Norris in final Baku practice as Bearman crashes
George Russell put Mercedes at the top of the times during third and final practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris in a session interrupted by further red flags – including a crash for Ollie Bearman.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from final practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Live coverage of Saturday's third practice session for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Windows Central
This Xbox controller is its best looking yet, and it's already a HUGE $25 off with this code
Love transparent Xbox controllers? You've probably already seen the Blue Cipher Special Edition, but here's a deal to grab it with a sizeable discount.
Overwatch 2 crosses over with World of Warcraft, bringing new skins for characters like Reinhardt — here's when it begins
A new Overwatch 2 crossover with World of Warcraft is bringing skins for characters like Reinhardt and Widowmaker, and it's kicking off on September 17.
This underrated survival-horror PlayStation Studios game is just $10 on PC for Friday the 13th
Bend Studio's Days Gone is an underrated survival-horror game in the PlayStation Studios lineup, and you can grab it cheap on PC right now.
Xbox Game Pass 'Standard' goes sub-standard: Games like Starfield, Diablo 4 go retroactively missing from the console's Game Pass "mid-tier"
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service underwent some "changes" earlier this summer, and the service has taken a big value hit in some regards. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate remains the best option, but the new "Standard" edition is leaving a lot to be desired right now.
Millions of Microsoft Teams users are about to get a new translation feature, no AI required
Microsoft is putting the final touches on a new feature that will improve the interpreter experience within Teams. Soon, the platform will support swapping the direction of translation with a button press.
"At the moment, we are exploring how to attract more players while still cherishing existing players." Palworld creator talks about potential for a free-to-play model
In a recent interview, Palworld's creator discussed a potential move to a free-to-play model for the game and touched on the AI rumors that plagued it earlier this year.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions improves the wizarding sport's weird rules but still feels badly imbalanced
Unbroken Studios reduced how many points Seekers earn by catching the Snitch, but other aspects of Quidditch gameplay need serious fine-tuning. Our review.
How to monitor drive activity on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you have at least two ways to monitor the drive activity to determine the performance at a given time, and in this guide, I will show you how.
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How many children do Homer and Marge have in The Simpsons?
Three.
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If you're lost in the woods, start talking loudly about politics. Someone will come to argue with you.