The News - Sunday, 06 October 2024

BBC News

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city.

Time stood still, Trump says at site of assassination attempt

Donald Trump invited tech billionaire Elon Musk to the stage to join him attacking his Democratic opponent.

'Rightmove is my porn' - the addiction to online property search

Why are we so obsessed with looking at houses for sale online?

Tool promised to help non-verbal people - but did it manipulate them instead?

Experts say a tool supposedly helping nonverbal people speak is prompting false criminal allegations.

Tunisia's president seeks new term with one candidate in jail

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

Prison isn't working for women, ministers say. Can it be fixed?

People with experience of the criminal justice system discuss how it can be reformed for female offenders.

We married for £100 with 99 other couples and wouldn't change a thing

To mark a centenary of ceremonies Old Marylebone Town Hall married 100 couples for £100.

Immunotherapy saved my life. Can research improve the odds for others?

Researchers are looking at making immunotherapy a much more effective treatment for cancer.

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

Netanyahu says Macron's call for arms embargo is 'a disgrace'

The Israeli PM criticised the French president over calls to halt arms deliveries to Israel to be used in Gaza.

Israeli kibbutz struggles to heal, one year after 7 October

A year since scores of people were killed here, the collective is splintered - psychologically and physically.

The Papers: PM's call for calm and 'private school VAT delay'

The prime minister warns hatred towards Jews and Muslims is on the rise in the UK and calls for 'political solutions'

Spiking victims 'let down' by emergency services

Two women say they were discouraged from going to the police and made to feel it was their fault.

Trump and Harris are deadlocked - could an October surprise change the game?

With one month to go, any unexpected event could help sway this close race for the White House.

Fresh faces in Mozambique's poll as independence era leaders bow out

A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power.

Your pictures on the theme of 'arches'

A selection of readers' photographs on the theme of 'arches.'

Bankers 'neither villains nor rock stars', says Industry creator

The creators of BBC drama Industry discuss stereotypes of bankers - and what makes their series different.

My mission is to take Tamil music global, says Sid Sriram

The Indian-born, American-raised artist is going to perform his biggest solo UK show.

Setback for black student suspended over dreadlocks

Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks.

Married at First Sight counselling 'nothing like the real thing'

To what extent is the advice given on MAFS similar to the therapy that happens in a real counselling room?

Two children, aged 4 and 6, injured by four dogs

A woman is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out of control.

Man arrested over acid attack on schoolgirl released on bail

A 14-year-old girl suffered "potentially life-changing" injuries in the attack in London.

Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election

Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons.

Man arrested over acid attack on schoolgirl bailed

A 14-year-old girl suffered "potentially life-changing" injuries in the attack in London.

Unfair care home fees could lead to closures - claim

Fees for basic care in one county cost £846 a week, but a neighbouring county pays £774.

Sue Gray quits as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff

She is leaving after rows over pay and donations and will take up a new role as the PM's regional envoy.

British-Israeli hostage has been forgotten, says mum

A mother calls for the UK to do more to rescue her daughter, taken as a hostage during the 7 October attacks.

Parents' tribute to boy, eight, shot at farm

The parents of Jay Cartmell say he was "loved by all who met him".

Judi Dench speaks of grief after Maggie Smith's death

The two stars were the same age, and had performed together on numerous occasions over the decades.

Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker retires from BBC

He will step down from Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show at the end of this month due to ill health.

Climbers rescued after three days on mountain

Fay Manners says she is "mentally destroyed" after a battle for survival 20,000ft up a mountain.

Woman gets reply to job application - 48 years on

The Post Office returns a letter discovered 48 years after Tizi Hodson applied for her dream job.

New Zealand loses first naval ship to sea since WW2

The HMNZS Manawanui ran aground while surveying a reef off the coast of Samoa before sinking.

Passenger who got on 'wrong plane' arrested

A flight was delayed at Manchester Airport after a man "incorrectly" boarded it, EasyJet says.

Unholy row over plan to open island supermarket on Sundays

Tesco has started consultations about opening seven days a week on the Isle of Lewis.

'Bags of sweets amid rubble of flattened Beirut building'

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from the scene of an overnight Israeli strike in Lebanon.

Anger and grief in south Lebanon city almost deserted after Israeli strikes

The streets of Tyre are almost completely empty as people flee southern Lebanon for safer areas in the north.

Original Doctor Who star ponders 'emotional' return

Carole Ann Ford is the last surviving original cast member of the first Doctor Who series.

Mum of woman murdered on Tinder date completes Everest trek

Gillian Millane says the climb to Everest base camp was "very emotional".

Immunotherapy saved my life. Can research improve the odds for others?

Researchers are looking at making immunotherapy a much more effective treatment for cancer.

'Rightmove is my porn' - the addiction to online property search

Why are we so obsessed with looking at houses for sale online?

Family want to buy farm to dig for body

The family believe the body of Muriel McKay, who was kidnapped and murdered in 1969, is at the site.

Ex-cabinet secretary says £200,000 job is underpaid

Lord O'Donnell tells the BBC the "incredibly demanding job" should have a higher salary.

Jailed breast surgeon set to lose £1m pension

The Sunday Times reports the health secretary is removing Ian Paterson's taxpayer-funded retirement money.

Firms urge London mayor to rethink congestion charge plan

Ocado and the AA are among those to sign a letter, calling for the exemption to be kept for electric vans.

Human remains found under sheltered housing patio

Police say the remains found during building work are "very old".

More than 900 migrants arrive in small boats in a day

Another 973 people arrived in the UK by small boat on Saturday, according to the Home Office.

Man who got on 'wrong plane' arrested

A flight was delayed at Manchester Airport after a man "incorrectly" boarded it, EasyJet says.

SDLP joins call for questions over Sinn Féin references

Claire Hanna says Sinn Féin has not responded to the McMonagle case in a "satisfactory way".

Man arrested after woman attacked near golf club

A 26-year-old woman remains in hospital after she was assaulted near a golf course in Dalkeith.

Two people found dead at property

Police said they were called to the property in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon.

Formula 1

Your ultimate guide to 6th Street – the beating heart of Austin’s social scene and must-visit spot during US Grand Prix week

Nowhere quite encapsulates the culturally diverse and vibrant spirit of Austin like 6th Street – and when Formula 1 rolls into town for the United States Grand Prix (18-20 October) it becomes extra special.

‘Adaptable, mentally strong, and fast in everything he drives’ – F2 expert Alex Jacques on why RB have put their faith in Lawson

It was announced after the Singapore Grand Prix that Daniel Ricciardo had left the RB team with immediate effect, with his seat going to young reserve driver Liam Lawson. It’s a bold move to make for the Faenza team, so we asked F2 commentator Alex Jacques exactly why they’ve put their faith in the young New Zealander...

Windows Central

4K OLED, AMD and NVIDIA AI power, with unique creative features make this ASUS laptop very special

The ASUS ProArt P16 takes everything great about its Zephyrus G16 and refines it for creators. It has a beautiful design, a ton of power, and a lovely 4K display.

If you're looking for an inexpensive gaming monitor, I just tested this 240Hz, 1ms, option and it's a great budget choice

The Titan Army P2510S is a great budget gaming monitor that makes some concessions in exchange for a value price. Our review.

Controversial artist ironically seeks millions of dollars in compensation for AI-generated collections as OpenAI sidesteps bankruptcy with $6.6 billion in funding from Microsoft and NVIDIA

As OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in investment from Microsoft and NVIDIA, an AI artist argued that people are stealing from him by using AI. We also saw a major update to Windows 11 roll out and Microsoft ship the latest version of Office.

Laffgaff

What Spanish artist painted the landscape View of Toledo?

El Greco.

Newspaper Coupon

I got upset when I couldn't find any scissors to cut a coupon out of a newspaper. I was reduced to tears.