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Massive blasts in Beirut after renewed Israeli air strikes
Explosions are seen close to Beirut's airport as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Biden says US discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
The price of crude oil shot up by 5% immediately after Mr Biden’s comments.
Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks
One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.
Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands
Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.
Nearly £22bn pledged for carbon capture projects
Sir Keir Starmer says carbon capture clusters on Merseyside and Teesside will reignite industrial heartlands.
Singer Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
The Grammy-winning singer says a former makeup artist's claim that he raped her is "extortion and defamation".
Melania Trump is latest Republican First Lady to back abortion
Her apparent support of abortion access puts her at odds with her husband, who has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v Wade.
'Botched insulation means mushrooms grow on my walls'
MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.
MPs to get first vote on assisted dying for nine years
They will consider proposals to change the law so some terminally ill people can choose to end their life.
Early signs of pupils leaving, private schools say
The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.
Collective action punishes patients, Streeting to tell GPs
The health secretary will outline measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech on Friday.
Moment giant explosions seen near Beirut airport
Footage appears to show the blasts close to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
British nationals tell of 'surreal' Lebanon evacuation
Student Isobel Taper says it feels "surreal" being back in the UK, having left her boyfriend and cats in Beirut.
Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivity
The woman had been kidnapped from Iraq aged 11 by the Islamic State group and trafficked to Gaza.
As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.
The Papers: 'PM defies US to cede Chagos' and 'oil price scare'
Several papers highlight Israel's potential next move against Iran, with widespread speculation its oil infrastructure could be targeted.
Fake ‘Kamala Harris ad’ used AI and old John Lewis advert
BBC Verify analysed a false post claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad that has widely circulated on social media.
Chancellor's carbon capture spend signals investment focus
The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says.
From pub job and PlayStation to writing an award-winning play
Nathan Queeley-Dennis's debut play is following Fleabag and Baby Reindeer from stage to screen.
Stalker 2: 'We want to show Ukraine can make great games'
How the Ukranian studio between an anticipated video game kept going when Russia invaded.
Weekly quiz: Where did 100 couples all say, 'I do'?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.
Bereaved mum urges action to stop tower block falls
Jovanni Peddie, 14, died in 2011 after falling from a tower block on London's Aylesbury Estate.
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.
Burglar hung out washing and cooked meal for victim
The victim returned home to find her house broken into and a note left saying "be happy, eat up".
Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina
Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.
Mother guilty over fire deaths of four sons she left at home while shopping
Deveca Rose's two sets of twins died in a house fire while she was out shopping.
GCSE students to continue receiving Covid exam help
The education secretary says equation sheets should be available to students sitting exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Policeman shot Chris Kaba dead fearing he would kill officers, court hears
A Met Police marksman is accused of the murder of Chris Kaba who was shot in a car in south London.
Man held after acid attack on girl outside school
Teagan McFarlane, who is 14, remains in hospital with "potentially life-changing" injuries and has undergone surgery.
'My aneurysm was a shock' - men urged to attend screenings
One in 80 men screened in Northern Ireland has an AAA – abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Delivering safe care a challenge in Scotland's A&Es, doctor warns
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine warns that the government's winter planning is not doing enough.
Dangerous e-bike riders 'putting town under siege'
There are fears it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed by reckless e-bike riders.
Women in Submarine Service suffered misogyny and bullying, Navy finds
Admiral Sir Ben Key said: "We must be better than this and do better than we have."
Officer charged over death of woman hit by motorcyclist escorting duchess
Helen Holland, 81, was hit by a motorcycle that was part of an escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh.
PCs sacked after searching athlete Bianca Williams get jobs back
Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were sacked over their search of Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos.
Northern Lights sightings possible as solar storms gather
The largest solar flare since 2017 has been spotted erupting from the Sun’s surface.
Watch: The dashcam footage that has helped police prosecute drivers
More people are being prosecuted for dangerous driving thanks to a huge increase in footage submitted to police by the public.
Will carbon capture help the UK tackle climate change?
Will the plan announced today make a difference to the planet and is it worth the huge price tag?
Ex-police officer investigated over Malkinson case
A retired officer is being criminally investigated over the wrongful conviction of Andy Malkinson.
Six hours at hands of Hamas - new accounts reveal how Israeli base fell on 7 October
The BBC has seen an army account of how Hamas overran a base, and spoken to survivors and bereaved families.
Judge rules public can view video evidence in French mass rape trial
A previous ruling is reversed in the trial of a man accused of drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.
Electric cars brought from China to the EU to be hit with steep tax rise
The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.
Ten experts analyse what might happen next
A group of experts on whether the map of the region is being redrawn, what comes next, and what can help avert all-out war
Notorious Menendez brothers murder case to be reviewed
The brothers, who were jailed for killing their parents at a Beverly Hills mansion, say it was self-defence.
How a stale cookie sparked a social media storm in Australia
The doughy drama has left foodies and influencers scratching their heads in Australia.
Jovanni fell to his death from a tower block. His mum demands action
Jovanni Peddie, 14, died in 2011 after falling from a tower block on London's Aylesbury Estate.
£2k painting revealed as masterpiece worth £300k
The artwork is authenticated as a long-lost work by Canadian impressionist Helen McNicoll.
Unclear how daughter of tech tycoon died on Sicily yacht, inquest hears
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.
Legendary track voted best noughties Bollywood song - but what else made top 10?
Stars from the world of Bollywood have been reacting to BBC Asian Network's top 50 noughties songs.
Girl said stabbing a way to celebrity, court told
The girl referred to the pupil she stabbed and said: “I stabbed her. Oopsies,” the court hears.
Nick Knowles to miss Strictly due to injury
The DIY SOS presenter was due to perform the charleston to Rain On The Roof from Paddington 2.
Starmer 'pleased' assisted dying vote will take place
The PM says his views are "well known" but he will look at the details of the bill.
Private schools say fewer pupils joining them for secondary education
The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.
PCs get jobs back after athlete search dismissal
Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were sacked over their search of Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos.
Boy's injuries consistent with abuse, murder trial told
Craig Rowland denies murdering his son Lewis as he stands trial in Belfast.
Man found guilty of stabbing another man to death in Perth
Caleb Ferguson, 20, was found guilty of the 2023 murder of Cameron Rae, 20, in Perth.
Girl said stabbing a way to celebrity, court told
The girl referred to the pupil she stabbed and said: “I stabbed her. Oopsies,” the court hears.
Bournemouth Echo
'Why are they protecting a teacher that hurt my child'
A WOMAN said her six-year-old was left with ‘purple bruising up her arm’ following a reported assault involving her school teacher.
Famous hydroplane to be reunited with prestigious trophy in Poole
The public will be able to enjoy the rare opportunity of seeing the Bluebird K7 in person at Beaulieu in Hampshire on October 6 between 10am and 2.30pm.
'We put everything into the client's journey and making them feel beautiful'
Callie has won multiple awards including Muddy Stilettos and now The Daily Echo Beauty Therapist of the Year.
Council adopts new scheme to protect flooding nearly 4,000 homes
A SCHEME designed to protect more than 3,800 homes from flooding over the next 100 years has been adopted.
Future Bournemouth Air Festival will be a 'different beast' to what we know
Bournemouth Air Festival could be a “different beast” to what we already know, a senior councillor has said.
In The Dock: Man assaulted two women in high street store
ADAM GAULT, 31 and of Stanpit in Christchurch, admitted two counts of breaching a non-molestation order in Palmerston Road in Bournemouth on January 23, and in Stanpit in Christchurch on January 23. He was fined £276, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £110 and costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Planned water works to close road for working week
PLANNED water works will close a Dorset road for one working week.
Independent store to double in size with major expansion
AN independent retailer in Poole is undergoing a major expansion.
Man in court for receiving oral sex in public
A MAN has been ordered by the courts to pay more than £1100 after receiving oral sex in public.
Residents react to potential sale of Poole Civic Centre
Poole residents react to news that civic centre could be sold.
Fireworks display organisers line up ‘unforgettable night’
A POPULAR fireworks display will light up the skies next month, with organisers promising an ‘unforgettable night’ Ringwood Grand Fireworks is returning to Carvers Recreation Ground on Sunday, November 3.
Council 'hopes developer will take on board' feedback on new scheme
WEST Parley Parish Council has said it “hopes developers will take on board” feedback from residents and the authority with their new proposals.
Homebuyers offered up to £20k towards deposit
Incentives of up to £20,000 are being offered to homebuyers in Dorset.
Two arrested after man sat in car attacked with baton in Bournemouth town centre
TWO people have been arrested after a man was attacked with a baton while he was sat in his car before the vehicle was stolen.
Retirees trial new housing development
WIMBORNE'S newest retirement community recently opened its doors to local retirees offering them the chance to trial a new development.
Luxury hotel celebrating after scooping top awards
TV presenter James Martin regularly visits the luxury hotel among other celebrities.
Legendary DJ to bring ultimate 90s party to Bournemouth
Legendary DJ Jo Whiley will bringing the ultimate 90s party to Bournemouth.
‘Nothing more could have been done’: Coroner rules beach tragedy as accident
A CORONER has ruled that ‘nothing more could have been done’ to prevent the tragic deaths of two children on Bournemouth beach.
Coroner calls for water safety to be added to curriculum after beach drownings
A CORONER has called for water safety to be added to school curriculums to prevent future deaths after two children drowned on Bournemouth beach.
Man killed woman after smashing into oncoming traffic
A MAN who killed a woman and left her daughter with life-changing injuries has been spared jail after smashing into on-coming traffic.
Smokers caught breaking the law in Bournemouth bar
People have been caught smoking inside a bar in Bournemouth town centre.
Have you seen Charlie? urgent appeal to find missing teenager
An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing teenager from Christchurch.
Arrest made after man was left with head lacerations in Bournemouth
An arrest has been made following a Crimewatch Live appeal regarding an incident in Bournemouth where a man suffered head lacerations.
Teenager has pride and joy taken away after 'showing off' on streets of Bournemouth
A TEENAGE provisional driver who was “showing off” in his car has now had his pride and joy taken away.
Ex-police boss committed gross misconduct with comment about police widow
The former chairman of the Police Federation committed gross misconduct by making a sexual comment about a police widow
Police locate missing man
Officers searching for a missing man last seen in the Branksome area are pleased to confirm he has been found.
Man charged with 18 shoplifting offences in Bournemouth
A PROLIFIC shop lifter has been charged with 18 counts of theft in Bournemouth.
Caravan parked in layby 'set on fire' and woman arrested
A CARAVAN parked in a layby was allegedly set on fire during the early hours of the morning.
Firefighters ‘alarmed’ to find fire engines missing from Dorset stations
Firefighters were left ‘alarmed’ after finding fire engines missing from their stations in Dorset and Wiltshire.
Dorset Wine Festival set for this weekend
THE finishing touches are being added to this weekend's wine festival in Highcliffe.
Woman in court accused of fleeing petrol station without paying
A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of fleeing a petrol station without paying.
ExxonMobil abandons plans for underwater Fawley pipeline
Controversial plans for a fuel pipeline from Fawley Refinery have been scrapped, ExxonMobil has confirmed.
Royal Mail warning of another stamp price increase next week
The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p.
Tesco warns 'do not eat' and recalls mince pies as product may contain dry glue
Tesco has recalled its Finest 6 All Butter Pastry Mince Pies (6-pack) due to the possible presence of small pieces of dry glue.
Dog owners told why they mustn't let their pets in bed this winter
As dogs begin to shed their lighter coats in favour of winter coats, experts have warned people not to let their pets into bed with them
Formula 1
‘He deserves a place in F1’ – Vowles on his efforts to seal Sauber seat for Colapinto
James Vowles has reiterated his belief that Franco Colapinto is deserving of a place in Formula 1, with the Williams boss opening up on the possible options for the Argentinian driver given that there is no seat available at the Grove squad in 2025.
Lawson reveals advice Ricciardo gave him after RB seat swap was confirmed
Liam Lawson has opened up on the words of advice Daniel Ricciardo shared with him following confirmation that the New Zealander would replace the latter at RB for the remainder of the season.
THE GUENTHER STEINER COLUMN: RB decision is tough on Ricciardo – but he knows in F1 you have to perform to survive
Red Bull and RB have kept the news agenda ticking over in the autumn break with their decision to replace Daniel Ricciardo with Liam Lawson during the season...
From Massa’s Sao Paulo tearjerker to Alonso’s Abu Dhabi donuts – 6 emotional F1 driver departures
As the dust settles on the news that Daniel Ricciardo has left RB, we’ve picked out a selection of poignant driver exits from recent memory, including some that were swiftly reversed…
F1 EXPLAINS: Overtaking, braking and qualifying – Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne answers your questions
What are the rules when F1 drivers go wheel-to-wheel? How do they know when to hit the brakes? Why do drivers wait until the last moment to set their qualifying lap times?
Newey explains why he opted for 'old school' Aston Martin, rather than joining Hamilton in 2025 move to Ferrari
Adrian Newey has given a revealing insight into why he chose to join Aston Martin for next year, despite having been linked with a move to Ferrari where he could have teamed up with Lewis Hamilton in 2025.
‘We missed an Italian on the F1 grid’ – Ex-F1 driver Liuzzi tips ‘amazing’ Antonelli to shine at Mercedes
Former F1 racer Vitantonio Liuzzi expects fellow Italian Kimi Antonelli to hit the ground running during his debut Formula 1 season with Mercedes, arguing that his fellow Italian has already demonstrated “the most important thing” required from a driver.
Windows Central
Despite new Shattered Space DLC, Starfield's player count is neck and neck with Fallout 4 — a 9-year-old game
Starfield's concurrent player count is just barely ahead of Fallout 4's despite the recent launch of the Shattered Space DLC, suggesting it's struggling to generate player interest.
"The Tyranid invasion of Kadaku is ending." The first Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 post-launch Operations mission is coming in October.
The first new Operations mission is coming to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 later in October, and it'll feature the ever-hungry Tyranids.
Looks like Prime Day started early — get the best gaming TV for Xbox Series X and PS5 at its lowest price ever right now
The LG C4 supports the feature you need to get the most out of your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series X, or PS5. Right now, you can grab the impressive TV at its lowest price ever.
'Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred' offers a glimpse at the future of Blizzard's gothic live service, but I have to say, my in-progression review feelings are a bit mixed
Diablo 4 "Vessel of Hatred" expansion review: In our review impressions, we cover the game's story, art direction, and technical polish as we head deeper into the jungles of Nahantu for endgame. Is Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred really worth $40?
Ubisoft may be circling the drain, a Chinese mega-publisher reportedly considering purchasing the Assassin's Creed makers
The Guillemot family and Chinese conglomerate Tencent may be teaming up to take over Ubisoft, as the company's value has fallen significantly throughout 2024.
Sam Altman admits ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode tricked him into thinking AI was a real person: "I kind of still say 'please' to ChatGPT, but in Voice Mode, I couldn't use the normal niceties. I was so convinced, like, Argh, it might be a real person"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits that ChatGPT's Voice Mode was the first time he was tricked into thinking AI was a real person.
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Mercenaries, how to unlock and who to choose
Mercenaries are a new support mechanic in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred to help take your builds to the next level in battle. Here's how to unlock them and what each Mercenary specializes in.
Microsoft 365 will lose this feature in less than 30 days
Microsoft will remove the Feed section from Microsoft 365 next month. The essential features of Feeds now live in the Recommended section of Microsoft 365, though some workflows will still be affected by the change.
I really enjoyed Starfield's Shattered Space expansion — but I agree with one big complaint
Starfield: Shattered Space is a solid expansion that utilizes Bethesda Game Studios' classic strengths, though the team doesn't lean into horror as much as I'd hoped. Here's my review.
Here's how to get a Diablo 4 Battle Pass for free
Diablo 4 Season of Hatred Rising is about to begin, but you needn't pay for the Battle Pass; you can get one for free through Microsoft Rewards.
Black Ops 6 to launch into NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service on release day
Nvidia announced 22 new games hitting GeForce Now in October, including the latest Call of Duty by Treyarch Studios.
Laffgaff
What is the liquid in which something dissolves called?
The solvent.
Shakespeare Game
Have you seen the new Shakespeare computer game? Sonnet the Hedgehog.
Itsfoss
Tips and Tweaks for Handling Message Threads in Thunderbird
Mozilla Thunderbird offers a threaded view for the emails. Here are some tips on managing the email threads.