BBC News
Second wave of Lebanon device explosions kills 20 and wounds 450
Walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah blow up a day after pager blasts killed 12 people.
Walkie-talkie explosions spark fresh day of chaos in Lebanon
A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 20 people, Lebanese officials say.
Late Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape by female staff
Five women who worked at the luxury store say they were raped by the billionaire - BBC documentary reveals.
Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters
Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.
Harm at risk of being normalised in maternity care, regulator says
Many of the maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are being seen elsewhere, England’s NHS regulator says.
Major US labour union declines to endorse either Harris or Trump
The decision is a blow to the Harris campaign's efforts to woo working-class voters in swing states.
Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN says
There are 21% fewer nursing students starting courses at universities across the UK than three years ago.
More families refusing to donate relatives' organs
Hundreds of patients died waiting for a transplant last year, amid concerns about consent rates.
Union criticises 'censorship' after play cancelled
A play was cancelled, reportedly in a dispute over references to the Israel-Gaza war and trans rights.
US interest rates cut by 0.5% in first drop in four years
The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected.
Many pharmacists to vote on cuts to opening hours
Half of community pharmacies will be balloted on "working to rule" in protest over budget cuts and workload.
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 5%
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead.
The debate: We need new homes, where should they go?
BBC Home Editor Mark Easton hosts a debate with three experts asking whether we should build on the green belt.
The Papers: 'Walkie-talkie blasts' and conflict's 'new phase'
Thursday's headlines are dominated by walkie-talkie blasts in Lebanon, a day after pagers exploded.
No holds barred in new film on Prince Andrew scandal
It is an angry, sweary version of the Duke of York in a new film about his interview with BBC Two's Newsnight programme.
US says Iran sent info from Trump hack to Biden associates
US officials say the info was sent unsolicited and there is no evidence any recipients replied
What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?
It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.
Demi Moore is over being perfect in new 'risky and juicy' horror role
The 61-year-old plays a fading TV star who goes to extreme measures to achieve youth and beauty.
What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.
Three Lions pioneer sells shirt but retains pride
The jersey worn when Viv Anderson became England's first black player is valued at up to £50,000.
'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough
Women who experienced traumatic pain from hysteroscopies reveal fears new clinical guidelines may not help.
Springfield grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problems
Locals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false.
X says its return in Brazil after ban ‘inadvertent'
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.
MrBeast and Amazon named in legal action over Beast Games
The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after judge refuses bail appeal
The musician has been denied bail twice after being charged with racketeering and sex trafficking.
More families refusing to donate relatives' organs
Hundreds of patients died waiting for a transplant last year, amid concerns about consent rates.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games - What do we know so far?
Full details are expected to be released soon when the proposals are confirmed by the Commonwealth Games Federation
Firm making drones for Ukraine plans more jobs
The company hopes to generate 200 jobs in the UK over the next three years across its two sites.
I’m in control, says Starmer after Sue Gray pay leaks
Anonymous briefings point to mounting tensions around the PM's chief of staff in Downing Street.
Japan firm says it stopped making walkie-talkies used to target Hezbollah
A Japanese firm whose name was on devices that exploded says it discontinued them a decade ago.
Secret gifts from public swell Treasury's coffers
So far this year 18 people have handed over almost £620,000 to the government without being asked.
Charity boss apologises to rape survivors over crisis centre failings
A rape support centre in Edinburgh, run by a trans woman, had not provided women-only spaces for 16 months.
PM defends corporate seats for Arsenal games
The PM says it would cost taxpayers a "fortune" in security costs for him to watch from the stands.
Genetic samples suggest Covid’s market origins
A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.
Some prisoners released early without being tagged
Some offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.
Video captures Beirut's skyline as devices explode across the city
Blasts were seen across Lebanon as thousands of walkie-talkies exploded in the country.
Boeing strike: 'My $28-an-hour pay isn't enough to get by'
BBC News speaks to Boeing workers on the picket line about why they feel they have no choice but to strike.
Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters
Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.
Ex-Arsenal player charged after £600,000 of cannabis seized at UK airport
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, was arrested and taken to Carlisle charged with the importation of cannabis.
Storm Boris batters Italy after wreaking havoc in central Europe
The storm has hit the north-east and central regions of Italy, days after causing widespread flooding in central Europe.
New York teen accused of taking subway train and crashing it
A teenage girl has been arrested over the alleged incident, which resulted in a crash but no injuries.
BBC Natural History Unit co-founder dies aged 95
Former BBC wildlife TV presenter, author and naturalist Tony Soper has died.
Race Across the World was 'exhausting' say winners
The final episode, broadcast on Wednesday, was watched by an average audience of 3.7 million.
Officer's affair with younger colleague 'abused position of trust'
Daniel Greenwood would have been sacked had he not already resigned, a misconduct panel finds.
Mum fears family targeted 'because of religion'
Leonie McLaughlin says her family have no choice but to leave their home after a second car is set alight.
Charity boss apologises to rape survivors over crisis centre failings
A rape support centre in Edinburgh, run by a trans woman, had not provided women-only spaces for 16 months.
Welsh NHS needs reform, Keir Starmer says
But the prime minister refuses to describe Wales' health services as broken, as he did in England.
Bournemouth Echo
‘Hopelessly drunk’ woman crashed into BMW, Land Rover, Audi and Ford
A ‘HOPELESSLY drunk’ woman crashed into a BMW, Land Rover, Audi and a Ford Fiesta in the middle of the day.
Man who was sacked from Waitrose for eating doughnut celebrates own business
A MAN who was sacked from Waitrose for eating a doughnut now has a business that exports to countries around the world.
New Milton Indian restaurant re-opens after 'staff emergency'
An Indian restaurant in New Milton has confirmed it will re-open after it gave Bangladeshi staff leave following the country's political problems.
Chaplin's in Bournemouth misses out on win at Great British Pub Awards
One of Bournemouth's favourite bars attended the Great British Pub Awards in Manchester and narrowly missed out on winning its category.
Two boys under investigation after man 'stabbed' in home
TWO teenagers remain under investigation after a man was ‘stabbed’ during a home burglary.
Night buses to return to Bournemouth and Poole
Night buses are to return to Bournemouth and Poole after a break of more four years.
MP says Bournemouth dentist patients 'are being told to go to Southampton'
MP JESSICA Toale has backed an independent and critical review of the NHS.
Dorset pub runner up in family-friendly category at Great British Pub Awards
AN EAST Dorset pub has been named as the runner-up at the Great British Pub Awards.
Son pays tribute to his 'kind and generous' father
The son of a man who passed away is honouring his father's final wish by raising funds for a Dorset hospice that cared for him in his final days.
In The Dock: Man found with axe among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
40 years of the BIC celebrated by those responsible for its introduction
AN ANNIVERSARY gathering to mark 40 years of the BIC was held by senior figures in Bournemouth.
Sainsbury's installs new EV charging points to supermarket
SAINSBURY’S has introduced a brand-new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub at one of its supermarkets.
Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins guilty over shoplifting offences
A 26-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded guilty to multiple shoplifting offences in Ringwood.
Bournemouth care home residents relax with exotic animals
Zetland Court Care Home in Bournemouth enjoyed a friendly visit from a number of exotic animals including a milk snake and albino ferret.
Town council 'remain hopeful' of taking ownership of leisure sites by end of year
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council ‘remains hopeful’ that the asset transfers of three leisure sites will be completed by the end of the year.
Former nurses ready to re-join the health service to 'ease staffing crisis'
A TOTAL of 26 former nurses are ready to re-join to the health service after completing the Return to Nursing Practice programme at Bournemouth University.
Autistic sixth form pupils enjoy new trampoline
STUDENTS at Autism Unlimited’s Portfield School Sixth Form are enjoying a host of mental and physical benefits from their new trampoline donated by a national rugby charity.
Boscombe festival entertained for an entire weekend
The weekend in July 2004, was a tapestry of creativity, where local talent took centre stage and the town transformed into a cultural wonderland.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
LIVE: Police called to incident in Bournemouth town centre
Emergency services have been called to an incident in Bournemouth town centre.
Next of kin appeal for Christchurch man who died
POLICE are searching for the next of kin for a man who lived in Christchurch.
Man sprayed in the eyes during racially aggravated assault
A MAN was taken to hospital after being sprayed in the eyes during a racially aggravated assault.
A31 congested after multi vehicle crash
The New Forest: A31 is partially blocked westbound due to a multi-vehicle collision near Stoney Cross with traffic backing up to the M27.
Police and ambulance respond to reported welfare concern in Bournemouth
Pedestrian rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash
Police have blocked the A35 in both directions after a crash The collision is on Kingston Pond in Dorchester Updates to follow
Air ambulance called after elderly woman falls down stairs
A Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter was seen landing on the Southbourne coast road after a woman reportedly fell down the stairs.
Opening date confirmed for new beach saunas
AN opening date has been confirmed for two new beach saunas in Christchurch.
Met Office warn of thunderstorms across Dorset
The Met Office has warned of thunderstorms across Dorset which includes a chance of 40mm of rain falling within an hour.
Poole RNLI launch manhunt for missing paddleboarder
Poole RNLI began a manhunt for a paddleboarder who had gone missing south of Brownsea Island.
Poole RNLI save 25ft foot speedboat stuck on Hook Sands
A 25ft speedboat was pushed free by Poole RNLI lifeboat station after it became beached on Hook Sands.
Broadstone First School pupils visited by neighbourhood police
Two Poole neighbourhood police officers attended Broadstone First School to give a talk and allow children to sit in a police car.
26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault
A 26-year-old man from Poole has been arrested in relation to a racially aggravated assault in Bournemouth.
New spa treatment inspired by the Highlands of Scotland to launch in Poole
A NEW spa treatment inspired by the Highlands of Scotland is being made available in Poole.
Julia's World Kitchen: Women have way to share their cooking
COMMUNITY kitchen run by female migrants is providing a world-food delivery service to residents of Bournemouth and Poole.
Haskins Garden Centre to open children's water play area
The Treehouse in Ferndown is a new facility run by Diverse Abilities, a charity dedicated to supporting children with disabilities.
You could win a £2m luxury Devon home with new Omaze Million Pound House Draw
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has revealed having 'suicidal thoughts' as he unveils a £2M home charity prize supporting a mental health charity.
Animal experts issue Alabama Rot warning to dog owners in the UK - how to spot
Dog owners are being advised to wash mud off their pets legs, tummy and paws as a precaution to avoid Alabama Rot
Formula 1
BEYOND THE GRID: Bernd Schneider on nearly denying Michael Schumacher his F1 debut and being team mates with icons
For a driver who only qualified for nine Formula 1 races in three seasons, German racing legend Bernd Schneider sure has some epic stories from his short stint on the grid in the late 1980’s and early ‘90’s.
PADDOCK INSIDER: Why Ricciardo's future in the Red Bull family looks unstable as the threat of Lawson looms
Daniel Ricciardo was up against it in the paddock on Thursday ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix as he faced a barrage of questions regarding his future in Formula 1.
WEEKEND WARM-UP: Title battles heat up as the F1 grid prepares for the physical challenge of Singapore
As Formula 1 returned to the dazzling streets of Marina Bay ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, there were plenty of topics to catch up on, with F1 TV’s Weekend Warm-up crew ready and raring to explore them all.
FIA Thursday press conference – Singapore
The drivers face the press ahead of the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix weekend from the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Hamilton explains approach in Singapore after conceding Baku left him feeling ‘slapped and surprised’
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he is adopting a “zero effs” approach ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix after feeling “slapped and surprised” by a difficult weekend last time out in Azerbaijan, with the Mercedes driver determined to stay positive no matter the outcome going forwards.
Leclerc hopes Singapore upgrade keeps Ferrari ‘on trend’ as constructors’ battle heats up
Charles Leclerc has revealed that Ferrari will be rolling out another upgrade at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix as the team aim to build on their encouraging recent form – but insists there are not yet any thoughts of fighting for the title.
Norris ‘working on something bigger’ amid championship goals as he admits race win celebrations have changed
Lando Norris has admitted that both he and the McLaren team have changed their approach when it comes to how they celebrate a race win, with the focus now on the bigger goal of winning the championship with seven races remaining.
Verstappen sets out target for Singapore as he predicts ‘not our easiest weekend’ for Red Bull
Max Verstappen is hopeful of having a better weekend in Singapore than he experienced in 2023 – where Red Bull faced one of their toughest outings in an otherwise dominant year – but the Dutchman acknowledges that the nature of the track could still be a challenge for the RB20.
Williams stand-in Colapinto responds to Audi seat rumours after eye-catching Baku performance
Franco Colapinto has made clear that he is fully focused on continuing to perform for Williams over the final seven rounds of the campaign amid speculation linking the F1 newcomer to a seat at Kick Sauber in 2025.
‘I know how it is and how it works’ – Ricciardo reveals when his RB future will become clear as he admits uncertainty
Daniel Ricciardo has stated that a decision about his F1 future – both in the short and long-term – will be taken after the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, with the Australian uncertain over whether he will still be on the grid in 2025.
BETTING GUIDE: Who are the favourites as F1 heads to Singapore?
Formula 1 arrives in Singapore for Round 18 of the championship and it looks to be an exciting weekend ahead. McLaren have now taken the lead of the constructors’ standings from Red Bull following Oscar Piastri’s victory in Azerbaijan – but do the odds favour the Woking outfit this time around, or could one of their rivals prove victorious at the Marina Bay Street Circuit?
SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX – Read the all-new digital race programme here
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
GALLERY: McLaren become latest F1 team to reveal special Singapore livery with nod to past
McLaren will join Mercedes and RB in running a one-off livery at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, having presented a Legend Reborn design with partner OKX.
NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix
Just a few days on from a thrilling race in Azerbaijan, Formula 1 heads straight to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix. Ahead of the event, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with stats, trivia, insight and much more. You can also see how fans have voted using our F1 Play predictor game.
Windows Central
Nintendo is suing Palworld developer Pocketpair for patent infringement "to protect the intellectual properties it has worked hard to establish over the years"
Palworld developer Pocketpair is being sued by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for patent infringement.
Starfield: Shattered Space DLC FAQ — Release date, price, Xbox Game Pass, features, and other questions answered
Answering all the biggest questions you have about Starfield's Shattered Space expansion, including what you need to know about its release date, price, availability, and more.
Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn't meet expectations for Square Enix
Square Enix confirms that PlayStation 5 exclusives Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn't meet expectations.
Microsoft and affiliates (not OpenAI) are secretly using your LinkedIn data to train AI models — Here's how to opt out of the experience
LinkedIn subtly rolled out a new feature (Data for Generative AI improvement), allowing Microsoft and affiliates' AI models to access your data for training without consent.
A concept designer's 'Windows 12.1' illustration demonstrates the minimalistic Start menu we've been begging Microsoft for on Windows 11 with less AI chaff
Concept designer, AR 4789 recently conceptualized what Windows 12 (actually Windows 12.1) would ideally look like, including Fluent Designs and minimalistic and interactive apps.
This $699 AI PC is the lowest price I've seen for a 2-in-1, and it's not even Black Friday
The Inspiron 16 2-in-1 (7640) is the latest version from Dell, and it offers a lot of impressive features for the asking price. Knock hundreds off with this Best Buy deal, and you might have found your next AI PC.
Microsoft and BlackRock want to raise $100 billion to 'emancipate themselves from the shackles' of insufficient power and increase data centers for their ambitious AI dreams
Microsoft and BlackRock have partnered to raise $30 billion to develop data centers for their AI ventures and the energy infrastructure to power them.
"We're most proud of... the sheer number of biomes and regions we're revisiting. We cover more of Thedas than we ever have before," says Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director.
After I spent roughly seven hours in a hands-on Dragon Age: The Veilguard preview and spoke with the game director and producer, I'm more excited than ever for this fantasy RPG.
"I think you have to be honest and trusting. You need to not treat them as business entities, but as partners." Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 team talks collaboration, community, feedback, and building a bigger sim.
I spoke to the teams working on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and also went hands-on with some of the game's activities.
What's new on File Explorer on Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2)
Windows 11 version 24H2 brings a new compression wizard, visual improvements for the context menu, changes for tabs, and some lesser changes, and in this guide, I'll show you everything you need to know.
"It is truly unfortunate that we will be forced to allocate significant time to matters unrelated to game development due to this lawsuit," — Palworld responds to news of Nintendo suing for patent infringement
Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, have today issued a statement in response to Nintendo filing a lawsuit for patent infringement. The statement states that Pocket Pair regrets the significant time they must allocate to this rather than developing the game.
Laffgaff
What three U.S. states have a shoreline on Lake Superior?
Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin.
Support Band
A friend of mine used to be in a band called The Hinges, they used to be quite big. They supported The Doors.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.38: Arch Experience, Kernel 6.11, Mint vs Ubuntu and More Linux Stuff
Is Mint better than Ubuntu? Is Arch Linux worth the trouble?