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US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire across Lebanon-Israel border
The 12-strong bloc said the situation between Israel and Hezbollah presented an "unacceptable risk" of broader escalation.
How Al Fayed built a corrupt system of enablers to carry out his sexual abuse
Doctors, senior personal assistants and security staff enabled the Harrods owner’s assaults, witnesses say.
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.
RSPCA launches review of farm animal welfare scheme
More than 200 farms are inspected amid concerns an animal welfare certification scheme is failing.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
Adams, 64, is the first mayor in city history to face criminal charges while in office
Putin proposes new rules for using nuclear weapons
Russia's leader says strikes by a non-nuclear state aided by a nuclear power can be considered a joint attack
Comedian Janey Godley receiving end-of-life care
The 63-year-old announced on social media that her cancer had spread and she was going into a hospice.
Elon Musk not invited to top UK investment summit
This is due to concern about his role in sharing misinformation about the UK during last month’s riots, the BBC understands.
Arrests after woman dies after 'cosmetic procedure'
Alice Webb, 33, died on Tuesday morning after reportedly undergoing a "Brazilian butt lift".
We danced with joy then hid among the dead – Nova survivors recall Hamas massacre
A new BBC documentary provides a harrowing glimpse into the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, in which hundreds of people were killed.
The Papers: Israel prepares for Lebanon 'push' and Starmer's penthouse stay
Reports on the possible entry of Israeli troops into Lebanon dominate Thursday's front pages.
A housing revolution is promised – can it be delivered?
Are planning reforms and social housing enough to meet the government's ambitious plan?
Hamlet merged with Radiohead for new stage show
Hamlet Hail to the Thief will see Shakespeare's play merged with Radiohead's 2003 album.
In Pictures: 10,000 miles across US as seen through train window
Photographer Katie Edwards captures America from the window of a train.
New queens prepare to land on Drag Race UK runway
The hit series is set for another rhinestone-covered ride to find the country's next drag superstar.
Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe
Women work long and gruelling hours to grow the flowers sold across Europe.
Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot
The firm also unveiled the first working prototype of Meta's augmented-reality glasses, called Orion.
'Quick' cancer DNA test offers hope for thousands in Wales
The new cancer test means a quicker diagnosis and better treatment options for patients.
Ancient Orkney shipwreck put in water tank for preservation
The timbers were found on the island of Sandayafter they were released from the seabed in a storm.
Disabled woman 'lifted off bus' after ramp broke
Joanne Sansome, who uses a motorised wheelchair, says accessing public transport is not always easy.
'Lambs to the slaughter' - former Harrods staff detail decades of abuse by Fayed
Five women who accuse the late billionaire of sex attacks have shared their stories with BBC Breakfast.
Sir Alan Bates says knighthood will be put to 'good use'
Sir Alan previously rejected an OBE while the former head of the Post Office held on to her CBE.
Wreckage shows how Titan's hull came apart
Experts told the US Coast Guard on Wednesday there were safety problems with Titan's hull.
Zara Aleena killer 'can't be bothered' with court
Jordan McSweeney refused to go to a court hearing about an alleged relationship with a prison worker.
Disabled woman 'lifted off bus' after ramp broke
Joanne Sansome, who uses a motorised wheelchair, says accessing public transport is not always easy.
'Quick' cancer DNA test offers hope for thousands
The new cancer test means a quicker diagnosis and better treatment options for patients.
'The bombs were everywhere' - the people fleeing Lebanon air strikes
Thousands forced to flee from Lebanon left behind their homes and are now leaning on strangers for survival.
Doctor denies carrying out 'intrusive' STI tests for Mohamed Al Fayed
Dr Ann Coxon is accused of carrying out “intrusive” medical examinations on Harrods staff.
Fayed raped me when I was 16, Harrods worker tells BBC
The assault "changed the course of my life and career entirely", the woman tells the BBC.
Amber warning as more heavy rain to hit flooded areas
Some places could see more than a month's worth of rain overnight, forecasters say.
Naomi Campbell banned from being charity trustee
The model cannot be involved at charities for five years after an inquiry discovered mismanagement.
Florida braces for potentially 'unsurvivable' Hurricane Helene
Officials have urged residents to heed evacuation orders as Helene barrels towards Florida's Big Bend.
Prisoner let out in error accused of sexual offence within hours
The government has confirmed 37 prisoners jailed for breaching restraining orders were mistakenly released.
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
Republican anger clouds Zelensky-Biden 'victory plan' meeting
Ukraine's leader was due at the White House, while a feud escalated over a trip to an arms factory.
Unknown Scots soldiers given military burial in France
The pair were among more than 59,000 British casualties during the Battle of Loos in 1915.
How Fayed built a corrupt system of enablers to carry out his sexual abuse
Doctors, senior personal assistants and security staff enabled the Harrods owner’s assaults, witnesses say.
Police to explore whether other people committed criminal offences over Fayed abuse
The Metropolitan Police said it was making contact with lawyers for the women who have come forward.
Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed tell BBC of alleged rape and trafficking
Five women who say they were sexually assaulted by former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed have told their stories to the BBC.
Timeline of sex abuse allegations
Here are some of the key moments and sex abuse claims amid Fayed’s almost 40-year reign at the top of his business empire.
Iran faces dilemma of restraint or revenge for attacks on ally Hezbollah
Iran has sought to strike an unusually conciliatory tone in the face of attacks on its ally Hezbollah.
Future of K-Pop band NewJeans in doubt after failed ultimatum
The hit-making band took the unusual step of making a public complaint against their record label.
Holly was murdered by her husband after years of abuse - now her family want to help others
The family of Holly Bramley, who was killed by her husband, want to help others avoid their pain.
Arrests after woman dies following 'BBL procedure'
Mother-of-five Alice Webb, 33, died after reportedly undergoing a "Brazilian butt lift".
World's longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan
After almost half a century on death row Iwao Hakamada, 88, has been acquitted of murder.
UK's first black female Olympian appointed MBE
Anita Neil, who was 18 when she competed in Mexico City in 1968, says she "feels like a trailblazer".
Musk hits back after being shunned from UK summit
There is concern about his social media posts about the UK during last month’s riots, the BBC understands.
Coldplay to break Taylor Swift's Wembley record
After adding new dates to their tour, Coldplay set a new record of 16 nights at Wembley Stadium.
Sudan army launches major attack on capital Khartoum
It appears to be the army's biggest offensive to regain control of the city for several months.
English teacher banned after helping pupils cheat
John Spelacy has shown "little remorse" for his actions at the school, a panel hears.
Body found in search for missing Somerset man
Police using specialist dogs in the search for Michael Wheeler made the discovery on Wednesday.
Work should begin on A5 project - O'Dowd tells Executive
The infrastructure minister says he expects to be able to make an announcement in the “very near future”.
Cheese wire murder hunt focuses on 200 DNA profiles
Taxi driver George Murdoch, 58, was found dead in Aberdeen in 1983 with a garrotte lying nearby.
Boy, 12, dies on family camping trip
Kaicy Brown was found unresponsive in his tent by his uncle, an inquest opening is told.
Bournemouth Echo
Female business owners fear for safety after vintage jacket snatched from store
A PAIR of female business owners have been left fearing for their safety after an expensive vintage jacket was snatched from their store.
Poole lifting bridge to close temporarily next month
A POOLE lifting bridge will close for a working week next month.
By-election announced for BCP Council seat
A BY-ELECTION following the death of a serving councillor will be held next month.
Council officers ask for extra £1m for housing project
NEARLY a million extra pounds is needed for council housing on an abandoned former college site.
Council 'to sell off' one of its civic centres in a move that could save thousands
POOLE’S civic centre could be sold to developers, under new council plans that could save hundreds of thousands of pounds every year.
In The Dock: Man caught with Ketamine in hospital among the cases
MARK HUGGINS, 39 and of Chine Crescent in Bournemouth, admitted possession of a controlled drug of Class A, namely Methamphetamine, at Bournemouth police custody on June 1. He admitted failing to answer to court / police bail as soon as practicable at Poole Magistrates’ Court on August 14. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Award winning bakery in Christchurch set to close amid financial struggles
AN AWARD-winning Christchurch bakery has announced it’s going to close following financial struggles.
MP Vikki Slade calls cuts to winter fuel payments 'completely wrong'
A Dorset MP has called cuts to the winter fuel payments “deeply worrying."
Indoor adventure play calling on young artists to design mascot
AN INDOOR adventure attraction is calling on young artists to help design its latest mascot in return for winning a year’s worth of free climbs.
Pride & Prejudice with a twist is coming to the Lighthouse Poole
AN AWARD-WINNING and unique production of Pride and Prejudice with a twist is set to come to the Lighthouse Poole.
Patrol officers tackle anti-social behaviour and drug crimes
OFFICERS have been tackling anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes during patrols in Bournemouth.
Fish barriers removed from Dorset river
FISH barriers have been removed from a Dorset river to help species thrive.
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
AFC Bournemouth announces first champion regional partner
AFC Bournemouth has announced a three-year partnership with a Dorset-based firm.
'Here's how to fight a fine for so-called flytipping'
Damian Quillan can fight his £500 fine by quoting the legal definition of flytipping, as defined by the House of Commons Library document that states:
'We need leaders with godly values'
Why are politicians so selfish with their 'what’s in it for me, it’s all about me' attitude?
Man charged and named after teen stabbed with eight others arrested
TWO PEOPLE have been charged and eight other arrested after a teenager was stabbed and left with serious injuries after an assault in Poole.
Four new destinations announced from Bournemouth Airport
FOUR new destinations have been added to Bournemouth’s Airport’s list of flights as Jet2 announces its summer 2026 programme.
Two people attacked on bus from Sandbanks to Bournemouth
TWO people were assaulted on a bus from Sandbanks to Bournemouth.
RECAP Colehill road reopens after motorbike crash
Reports of delays due to crash on Middlehill Road both ways at Park Homer Road in Colehill.
Tornado warning issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A TORNADO warning has once again been issued for Dorset.
RECAP: A31 reopens after caravan fire near St Leonards
The #A31 near #Ringwood is currently closed in both directions between the Boundary Lane Roundabout and the Woolsbridge Roundabout due to a large vehicle fire.
Car blocking railway causes ‘major disruption’
A CAR that blocked a level crossing on the railway is causing ‘major disruption’ to the network.
RECAP: Railway reopens after car blocked level crossing
'Major disruption' at railway after problem on level crossing.
CCTV image released after racial abuse incident
A man was reportedly racially abusive towards staff at Moordown Post Office.
Network Rail warns of disruption ahead of works to replace track
NETWORK Rail has warned of disruption ahead of works to replace a stetch of track.
Large caravan fire closes section of A31 near Ringwood
The road is closed between the Azalea roundabout and the Boundary Lane roundabout while emergency services deal with the incident.
Two young women ordered to write letter of apology after steaks are stolen
TWO young women have been ordered to write a letter of apology to a shop after £150 worth of meat was stolen.
Dorset Council spends £500,000 caring for refugee children
UNACCOMPANIED refugee children being cared for by Dorset Council have added at least half a million pounds to the annual children’s services budget.
Council owed tens of million pounds of debt
DEBTS owed to Dorset Council now run into tens of millions of pounds with significant sums still not paid after a number of years.
Man found dead at home by his partner
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a man found unresponsive in his home by his partner.
Council 'toothless' in enforcing planning rules
“TOOTHLESS” – the description from one senior councillor about council action against people who breach planning rules in Dorset.
Person rushed to hospital following motorbike crash
An air ambulance landed at St Michaels Church of England School near to the incident.
Police tackle shoplifting, aggressive begging and ASB in Bournemouth
Police have issued multiple orders allowing them to move individuals in a bid to crack down on antisocial behaviour.
Walk for Wards announce slight change ahead of weekend event
Hundreds of hospital staff and friends are expected to take part as they walk either 3km, 5km, or 10km through Upton Country Park.
Trains delayed after tractor struck barrier at railway station
Passengers and motorists were delayed on their journey after a tractor crashed into the level crossing at Wool Railway Station.
5 performances not to be missed at Bournemouth's Arts by the Sea Festival 2024
The Arts by the Sea Festival is returning for 2024 in Bournemouth, and here are five performances you won't want to miss
Firefighter to run half marathon in full kit to stop a 'hideous' disease
A Southampton firefighter is set to run a half marathon in full kit to help fund research into a "hideous" disease
Housing provider accused of asset stripping £2m Winchester properties
A HOUSING association that took over properties for the homeless in Winchester has sold most of them, sparking criticism of "asset-stripping" and a breach of faith.
This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise
Energy bills are set to rise by £149 a year for the average household from October
Formula 1
ANALYSIS: Ricciardo’s F1 career looks to be over – how did it come to this?
When Daniel Ricciardo left the Singapore Grand Prix paddock in the early hours of Monday morning, it felt like he was doing it for the final time as a race driver.
Ricciardo reacts to RB departure as he reflects on ‘wild and wonderful’ F1 adventure
Daniel Ricciardo has taken to social media to express his emotions after confirmation that the Australian is leaving RB with immediate effect.
Lawson to replace Ricciardo at RB for remainder of the season
New Zealander Liam Lawson will replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB alongside Yuki Tsunoda for the remainder of the season.
Ricciardo to leave RB with immediate effect as team get set for mid-season driver change
Daniel Ricciardo will leave RB with immediate effect, bringing his second stint in Formula 1 to an end.
'That was taking the p***' – Horner shocked by Norris's pace in Singapore
Christian Horner has admitted that he was taken aback by how much pace Lando Norris had in the Singapore Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver crossing the line to take victory 20 seconds clear of Max Verstappen despite a couple of brushes with the wall along the way.
HINCH’S HEROES: Who impressed IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe under the lights in Singapore?
IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe was at the Marina Bay Circuit to cover the race for F1 TV, and has picked out the five drivers who impressed him most across the weekend…
‘It ruined his race’ – Mercedes admit to ‘clear mistake’ with Hamilton’s Singapore GP strategy
Lewis Hamilton being given soft tyres for the start of last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix was a “clear mistake” in hindsight, according to Mercedes Technical Director James Allison.
‘It’s great for the team’ – Ocon hails future Haas team mate Bearman as a 'remarkable talent'
Esteban Ocon has hailed future team mate Ollie Bearman as a “remarkable talent” following his latest substitute performance in Azerbaijan, with the Frenchman confident that the youngster will bring “good experience” to Haas when the pair team up in 2025.
Windows Central
'Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster' leaks early on the Xbox dash ahead of Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show presentation
Final Fantasy and Square Enix are finally coming back to Xbox, with the long-awaited Pixel Remaster Collection outed early ahead of Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show presentation set for September 27, 2024.
Spotify's nifty AI playlist tool is available to more people, but Windows users aren't among them
Spotify has announced an expansion of its AI Playlist tool to build lists of killer tunes with a single text prompt, but that expansion doesn't include Windows PCs.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered requires a PlayStation Network account on PC
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered requires a PlayStation Network account on Windows PC, much like other PlayStation Studios games in 2024.
Need a new Xbox controller? I certainly do — here's the deal I'm saving $20 with
Microsoft's Xbox Core Wireless Controller is arguably the best it's ever made, and right now, you can get it for $20 off thanks to this awesome deal.
The God of War Ragnarök PC mod that bypasses Sony's PSN requirement has been taken down, and not even Nexus Mods knows why: "We've reached out"
Just a few days after its release, the mod PC players have been using to bypass Sony's God of War Ragnarök PSN requirement has suddenly been taken offline.
A modern-day indie successor to the classic JRPG, Chrono Trigger, has been announced for Xbox and PC
During the 2024 Tokyo Game Show, a new indie JRPG titled Threads of Time was announced for Xbox and PC. Here is everything you need to know about this retro-inspired 2.5D JRPG adventure.
Microsoft doubles down in its AI and Cloud infrastructure with a $1.3 billion investment in Mexico
Microsoft is investing $1.3 billion to strengthen its AI and Cloud advances in Mexico.
Age of Mythology: Retold gets rebuilt Chinese faction with Immortal Pillars expansion on Xbox and PC
Age of Mythology: Retold is getting an Immortal Pillars expansion, bringing a rebuilt Chinese faction to players on Xbox and PC.
This clever 3K OLED laptop with RTX 4060 graphics builds a unique dial right into the touchpad — but a divisive design choice leaves users like me at a disadvantage
The ASUS ProArt PX13 is designed for creative workflows and comes with an ASUS Pen 2.0 as well as a built-in dial in the touchpad. Our review.
Over nine classic Square Enix JRPGs have been announced for Xbox and some are available to buy right now
During Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show 2024 presentation, Square Enix showcased Xbox ports of several JRPGs including Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Trials of Mana, and Legend of Mana. Some of these titles are also available to purchase right now.
Fallout 76 is finally getting pets — here's what you need to know
Fallout 76 players can look forward to cats and dogs later this year, as shared by Bethesda Game Studios during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 presentation.
The most Japanese laptop is coming to the US, but only for government, healthcare, and secret stuff
Panasonic Connect is bringing its Let’s note FV4 enterprise laptop to the US for the first time with a user-replaceable battery and clearance for government use.
StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2 are coming to PC Game Pass — here's when
StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2 are joining PC Game Pass in November 2024, as revealed during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 presentation.
Everything you missed at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster confirmed, more Square Enix games, and Starcraft on Xbox Game Pass
The Xbox Tokyo Game Show returned today in a 45-minute long show; here's everything we got to see from Xbox, Bethesda, Square Enix and more.
ChatGPT's human-like Advanced Voice Mode feature can say “Sorry I’m late” in over 50 languages — but the EU is reportedly turning a deaf ear to OpenAI's plea because it can detect user emotion
OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode feature won't be available for users in the EU region because of the stringent EU AI Act, which prohibits the use of AI systems that can recognize a user's emotions.
Laffgaff
What color is on the far right of the French flag?
Red.
Big Bills
Today on the street a man asked me for a dollar. I told him that I only carry big bills. He said give me one of those. So I gave him my electric bill.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.39: New File Manager, Webcam Issue in Ubuntu, GNOME 47 Release and More Linux Stuff
There is a new file manager in the Linux town.