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Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
The strike in Lebanon's capital, which killed at least 14 people, adds to fears of an all-out war.
Mohamed Al Fayed: Culture of fear at Harrods stopped women coming forward
One woman says the head of security for the former Harrods boss threatened her when she tried to speak out.
US soldier who fled to North Korea sentenced for desertion
With time already served, Travis King was released by the military court, his legal team days
'A tipping point': Why Chappell Roan and other stars are taking on toxic fans
Chappell Roan's rapid rise has seen her call out "abusive" fans and fame, but has felt a backlash.
Key takeaways from first week of Titan sub hearings
The hearings have included new video and insights from those who worked on the Titan that day
'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A study suggests 54% of Ukrainians suffer from PTSD as Russia's war of conquest grinds on.
Tornado in Hampshire town damages properties and blows over trees
Footage of the tornado in Aldershot was captured on residents' doorbell cameras.
Burglar stabbed in prison kitchen awarded £5m
Steven Wilson lives with "life-changing" injuries as a result of the attack, the High Court is told.
Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices
The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.
Sri Lanka votes in first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.
Fayed was 'a monster enabled by Harrods', says accusers' lawyer
Lawyers representing victims say the store should "take responsibility" after sexual abuse allegations emerge.
Germany's Welcome Culture sours to Auf Wiedersehen
As Germany's far-right sees electoral success, migrants who arrived since 2015 say they feel unwelcome.
The Papers: 'Labour U-turn on freebies' and 'Fayed was a monster'
Saturday's headlines include the Labour donations saga and comments from lawyers representing Mohamed Al Fayed's rape accusers.
Why Kamala Harris is highlighting her gun ownership
The Democratic nominee for president has joked that anyone who breaks into her house is "getting shot".
A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double
The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s.
'Bipolar pop' helps fans with mental health
In an industry where mental health problems are rife, musicians are opening up about their experiences.
Fire, water and full moon: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Dalek voice actor David Graham dies
He provided the voice for characters in TV series including Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Doctor Who.
Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden
A commemorative parachute jump is to be held in the Netherlands to remember the 'bridge too far'.
South Carolina executes first inmate in 13 years
Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection.
Acne fighter films her skin journey to help others
A woman who has suffered severe acne for 13 years uses TikTok to share her skin journey.
Secret Service admits 'complacency' before Trump rally shooting
The agency's director cites a failure to secure the building the shooter fired from among a litany of security breakdowns.
Watch: Tornado damages properties and blows over trees
Footage of the tornado in Aldershot was captured on residents' doorbell cameras.
Bereaved mum wants answers not 'hollow condolences'
Dylan Cope's parents want the "full picture" as a clinician who saw their son remains unidentified.
Death toll from Israeli strike on Beirut rises to 37, Lebanon's health ministry says
Lebanon's health minister says women and children are among the dead as rescuers search through rubble.
Harrods worker says Fayed complaint was brushed off by her manager
Another ex-Harrods worker tells the BBC her complaint about the billionaire was dismissed by bosses.
Labour insiders frustrated at Starmer's 'breathtaking' wardrobe row
Sir Keir Starmer's top team have learnt the hard way that in politics, perception matters.
Watch: Huge explosion at Russian arms depot
Footage shot from the road shows a massive blast and huge plume of smoke in Tikhoretsk.
Republicans absorb a political shockwave in must-win North Carolina
Scandalous claims about a Trump-endorsed candidate for governor generate turbulence on the campaign trial.
Dissident freed in Russia prisoner swap vows to return
Vladimir Kara-Murza thought he would be executed before the biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War began.
Murdered banker's family say they have lost confidence in police
Alistair Wilson was shot on his doorstep almost 20 years ago and his killer has never been caught.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain sweep parts of UK
Heavy rain, lightning and hail hit south-east England as unsettled weather continues into next week.
Israel strike kills 22 in Gaza school, says Hamas-run health ministry
Israel says it hit a Hamas command centre, while Palestinian officials said most killed were women and children.
Reform UK votes to give members more control
Reform UK’s new constitution is approved in a vote at its party conference in Birmingham.
Mohamed Al Fayed: How culture of fear at Harrods stopped women coming forward
One woman says the head of security for the former Harrods boss threatened her when she tried to speak out.
'Left-wing lunatic' and 'a disgrace': How Trump and Harris describe each other
As both campaigns make claims about inflammatory rhetoric, what do the candidates themselves say about their rival?
'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A group of Ukrainian women who have lost their husbands or sons describe seeking solace and closure in therapeutic painting classes.
What's happened so far in doomed Titan sub inquiry
The hearings have included new video and insights from those who worked on the Titan that day
Watch: Hundreds of paratroopers leap to mark daring WW2 offensive
Veterans watched as the jump was done in two waves at Ginkel Heath near the Dutch town of Ede, to commemorate Operation Market Garden.
Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.
Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home
New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens was kidnapped and held captive by separatists in Indonesia's West Papua region.
US soldier who fled to North Korea sentenced for desertion
With time already served, Travis King was released by the military court, his legal team says.
Ex-footballers running club tackling loneliness
The ex-Ipswich, Colchester and Northampton pair say they want to create a community to help others.
One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.
School and leisure centres close after flood damage
Schools and leisure centres have had to close in Gloucestershire after a night of heavy rain.
DUP leader pledges new approach in conference speech
Gavin Robinson says it is a time to reflect as he makes his first conference speech as DUP leader.
Murdered banker's family have 'lost confidence' in police
Alistair Wilson was shot on his doorstep almost 20 years ago and his killer has never been caught.
Bournemouth Echo
Thug, 28, attacked woman in own home - leaving her with extensive injuries
A 28-year-old man from New Milton has been sentenced following a domestic-related incident earlier this year.
Electric car driver frustrated after fined £100 in KFC car park
An electric vehicle driver has left annoyed after he received a £100 fine for parking at a KFC in Christchurch to charge his car.
Charges made after widespread footage shows 'woman brandishing knife'
A WOMAN has been charged after Ring doorbell footage showed a woman brandishing a knife.
BCP Council advertising new £109k-a-year job
BCP COUNCIL is advertising a new job for a role that will pay more than £100,000.
In The Dock: Man banned from entering Dorset for 12 months after crime spree
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'This has been my dream for years, it’s amazing to see it finally come to life'
Megan Hubble owns Classic Beauty Boutique, a salon in Southbourne offering a wide range of beauty treatments for all ages.
Administration period extended for firm responsible for Carter's Quay
ADMINISTRATORS at Inland Homes have been given an extra year to tackle the finances of the struggling property developer.
Westbourne Motor Show revs up for first time today
THE highly anticipated Westbourne Motor Show will premiere today (Saturday, September 21).
Piglet killed in New Forest day after pannage begins
A pig in the New Forest was hit by a car within the New Forest a day after the beginning of pannage.
Town council withdraws objection over 'oppressive' church design
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council has recanted its concerns over designs for a new church.
Cosy 'premium' pub offering season food and award winning beer
A NEWLY refurbished pub a 15-minute stroll away from Bournemouth Beach is Pub of the Week.
Bournemouth Christmas Markets return date announced
BOURNEMOUTH’S popular Christmas markets will be returning once again this year.
Exhibition showcasing the best of Purbeck coming to Bournemouth museum
RUSSELL-COTES Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth has announced its first exhibition dedicated solely to artists who have “captured the essence” of Purbeck.
RECAP: Crash on A338 brings long delays
There are long delays on the A338 Spur Road after a crash.
A338 Wessex Way closed after crash
The A338 Wessex Way in Bournemouth is currently closed between Richmond Hill Roundabout and St Pauls Roundabout
Man taken to hospital after being 'bottled in fight'
A MAN has been taken to hospital after reportedly being bottled in a fight.
Two men found guilty of illegal foxhunting
Thomas Michael Lyle, 34, and Marcus Boundy, 22, were convicted of hunting a fox with dogs in Stourpaine on September 15, 2022
Bench 'attracting street drinkers' is moved by police
A BENCH attracting street drinkers has been relocated by police.
Police and forensics called to high street
POLICE have cordoned off a section of Charminster high street following an incident.
More than 90 per cent of children vaccinated against MMR in Dorset
Here is a breakdown of the proportion of children in England who received both doses of their MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) vaccine by their fifth birthday, by upper-tier local authority area.
How do I register with an NHS doctor as a university student in England?
This is how university students can register for a doctor in England and find their nearest surgery, according to the NHS website.
Formula 1
PRACTICE DEBRIEF: McLaren and Ferrari look set for a mighty fight in Singapore – but could some dark horses mix up the grid?
Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris enjoyed a near private battle on the opening day of practice in Singapore – and it looks like we’re in for a mighty fight between their respective teams Ferrari and McLaren. But what of reigning champions Red Bull? And are there any dark horses?
What the teams said – Friday in Singapore
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
‘The car came alive’ says Hamilton as he puts qualifying ‘disasters’ behind him with P3 on the grid in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton was thrilled to bounce back from his recent struggles in qualifying to take P3 for the Singapore Grand Prix, marking his best Saturday performance since his P2 grid slot at Silverstone back in July.
RACE PREDICTOR: Vote for who you think will finish on the podium at the Singapore Grand Prix
Predict who will finish on the podium at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
FACTS AND STATS: Norris ends McLaren’s Singapore drought to take first pole since 2012 as he lines up alongside Verstappen
Lando Norris snatched a confident pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, his first at this track as the McLaren man appeared the most comfortable over the round’s opening two days. It was a solid qualifying for the papaya team as Oscar Piastri slotted into fifth, but Norris will have to face the threat of Max Verstappen alone on the front row.
Leclerc frustrated after Ferrari ‘pay the price’ in Singapore qualifying as Sainz explains ‘very strange’ crash
Ferrari’s qualifying session at the Singapore Grand Prix took a dramatic turn for the worse during the final Q3 phase, with Carlos Sainz crashing out of proceedings and Charles Leclerc losing his lap time.
Verstappen feels he ‘has a shot’ at victory in Singapore after impressive qualifying recovery
Max Verstappen was pleased with the progress he and Red Bull managed to make after practice at the Singapore Grand Prix, having finished second to McLaren rival Lando Norris in qualifying.
WATCH: Ride onboard for Norris’s impressive pole lap in Singapore qualifying
Lando Norris claimed the sixth pole position of his career in breathtaking fashion around the streets of Singapore, getting the best of his season-long rival Max Verstappen.
Norris thrilled to take Singapore pole under pressure while Piastri blames himself for ‘pretty poor job’
Lando Norris was satisfied with his pole-claiming performance during qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver admitting that he enjoyed the pressure that came with having to rely on just one lap in Q3, while team mate Oscar Piastri cut a frustrated figure after ending the session in P5.
‘It’s a nightmare’ – Disappointed Perez explains Q2 exit in Singapore
Off the back of one of his strongest weekends of the season in Baku, Sergio Perez fell back down to Earth in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, dropping out in Q2 on a day where Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen claimed P2 on the grid.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the qualifying action from Singapore as Norris claims thrilling pole while Sainz crashes out
Lando Norris set a mighty lap to take pole position ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton under the lights at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
‘That wasn’t fun’ – Ricciardo reflects on painful Q1 exit in Singapore amid speculation over his future
Daniel Ricciardo cut a downbeat figure after making an early exit from qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix, with the Australian ending the session in P16 on a weekend where he has faced questions over his future.
WATCH: Sainz slides into the barriers to bring out red flags during qualifying in Singapore
Carlos Sainz's Q3 came to a premature end in Singapore after he crashed and brought out the red flags.
Norris beats Verstappen to pole for Singapore GP after Sainz crashes out
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix after getting the better of championship rival Max Verstappen in Saturday night’s qualifying session at Marina Bay, which included a crash for Carlos Sainz at the start of Q3.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix
Live coverage of Saturday's qualifying session for the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the FP3 action from Singapore as Norris goes quickest
Lando Norris's belting lap of 1m 29.646s was more than enough to see him top the timesheets in the third and final practice of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
WATCH: Lizard spotted on track in Singapore as FP3 is red flagged
The third and final practice session in Singapore came to a temporary halt early on after a lizard made its way onto the track.
FP3: Norris heads Russell and Piastri during final practice in Singapore
Lando Norris set the pace during the third and final practice session ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, the McLaren man going fastest by nearly half a second from closest challenger George Russell while Ferrari’s pace seemed to have slipped.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix
Live coverage of Saturday's third practice session for the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
F1 ACADEMY: Pulling seals sixth victory with lights-to-flag showing on Singapore streets
Alpine’s Abbi Pulling put together another faultless drive to deliver her sixth victory of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season and strengthen her hold on the top of the Drivers’ Standings.
Vowles prepared for ‘open discussion’ with Sauber/Audi about possibility of Colapinto move in 2025
Williams boss James Vowles has stated that he is “very open-minded” about entering into discussions with Sauber/Audi over the possibility of Franco Colapinto racing for the team in 2025 following an impressive debut for the Argentinian driver.
Windows Central
That sweet Helldivers 2 Halo Infinite mode is closer than ever — here's how it works and when a release date is coming
The long-awaited Helldivers 2 Halo Infinite mode Helljumpers has been in development for most of this year, but soon we'll know its release date. Here's how it works.
Qualcomm reportedly wants to buy Intel in a potential takeover that would shake up chip industry
A new report claims Qualcomm has approached Intel about a possible takeover of the company in recent days. The report claims a potential buyout or deal is "far from certain" at this stage.
Minecraft's official PS5 version has a release date and, no, there won't be ray tracing
Mojang Studios has been working to port Minecraft to the PlayStation 5 with a native version, and we finally have a release date.
Microsoft and Xbox have made billions on Halo, but a huge $1.8b chunk of that hasn't even come from the games
Xbox's Halo series stands as one of the biggest gaming franchises in the world, but nearly $2 billion of its revenue hasn't actually come from game sales or in-game microtransactions.
Homeworld 3's upcoming DLC is now launching all at once, with some big features being added for free
The rest of Homeworld 3's DLC is now launching all at once in November, while some new features like Hyperspace Jumping in Skirmish are being added for free.
Windows 11 is finally letting you change what the Copilot key does
A new Windows 11 preview build has introduced a new feature that lets you customize the Copilot key on PCs with a dedicated Copilot button.
Laffgaff
The Blackthorn tree is known for what purple fruits, used to make a winter gin?
Sloes.
New Dress
My wife texted me a selfie in a new dress and asked, "Does this make me look fat?" I texted back "Noo!" but my phone autocorrected it to "Moo!" Please send help.
Itsfoss
What is a Compute Module? Why should you care about it?
In a nutshell, Compute Module is the brain but without much of the body.