BBC News
Israel marks year since Hamas attack as fighting rages on multiple fronts
Vigils have been held across Israel including at the festival where hundreds were killed last October.
As fighting spreads thoughts of Mid-East peace recede
Talk of how the Israel-Palestine conflict could be resolved has been drowned out amid the increased fighting.
Harris says Trump would 'surrender' over Ukraine
CBS airs a pre-recorded interview with the Democratic candidate with less than a month to go before the election.
Chris Mason: Crunch point close in Tory race
Conservatives MPs will vote this week in the next phase of the process to replace Rish Sunak.
Paedophile head may have abused over four decades
Neil Foden may have offended for more than 40 years with four times as many victims as first thought.
Does China now have a permanent military base in Cambodia?
Satellite images show the steady expansion of naval facilities that have international onlookers worried.
China stock rally fizzles as stimulus news disappoints
Shares fell back after a news conference by economic planners gave little in the way of details.
Lebanon abandoned by international community - ex PM
Fouad Siniora tells the BBC that Lebanon as a state has been kidnapped by Hezbollah.
Public asked to help crack new missing women cases
Interpol has launched another campaign to help identify a number of deceased women
Girl suffers life-changing injuries in dog attack
Two arrests have been made after a young girl was left with serious injuries due to the dog attack.
Test for Modi's BJP as vote count begins in Kashmir and Haryana
Indian-administered Kashmir will get a state government for the first time since 2018.
Girl who lost eye in Israeli raid that killed father carries ‘pain mountains can't bear’
As the war in Gaza enters its second year, the BBC revisits three families whose lives have been fragmented by the conflict.
‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf
The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza.
Alma's Not Normal: How anger and spa breaks fuelled new series
Sophie Willan, creator of award-winning sitcom Alma's Not Normal, reveals inspiration behind series two.
The Papers: 'The pain will never leave' and 'No 10 crisis'
The first anniversary of 7 October in Israel and a UK government "crisis" lead Tuesday's papers.
For Gen Z, US election is all about the economy
The rising costs of groceries and rent are driving many young voters to the polls.
Abba filmmaker angered by striking miners portrayal
Kjell-Åke Andersson, who made a documentary on the 1984 miners' strike, returns to Wales.
Misinformation swirls around Hurricane Helene response
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.
‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.
Anger over 96-mile diversion for 'unnecessary' road closures
A journey which would usually take 40 minutes in southern Scotland could take two-and-a-half hours.
My pilgrimage to the vanishing Sphinx snow patch
The Sphinx, a patch of snow thought to be the longest-lasting in the UK, has melted for the fourth consecutive year.
Falkland Islands and Gibraltar status non-negotiable, says Lammy
UK foreign secretary says a deal over control of the Chagos Islands will not impact other overseas territories.
New CCTV image shows missing nurse at bus station
Police say there is no suggestion of any "third-party" involvement in Ms Taylor's disappearance.
Days of disruption expected after fatal flat explosion
Emergency services remain at the scene in Alloa, where a blast killed one man and left three others in hospital.
Couple found with dead dog and rifle were 'devoted'
Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a couple in their 70s.
Prisoner on the run after escaping from hospital
The 31-year-old has "escaped lawful custody while being escorted by prison staff", police say.
Murder investigation launched after woman's body found
Mary Ward, 22, was found dead by police officers at her home on Melrose Street on 1 October.
Days of disruption expected after fatal flat explosion
Emergency services remain at the scene in Alloa, where a blast killed one man and left three others in hospital.
Paedophile head may have abused over four decades
Neil Foden may have offended for more than 40 years with four times as many victims as first thought.
MI5 chief: Russia on mission to cause ‘mayhem’ in UK while Iran trying ‘plot after plot’
In a wide-ranging speech, Ken McCallum also revealed MI5 had responded to 20 plots backed by Iran since 2022.
Tugendhat knocked out of Tory leadership race as Cleverly surges into lead
Shadow home secretary James Cleverly leaps into the lead in the latest round of voting by Tory MPs.
UK offers Romania move to stranded migrants held on secretive military island
Migrants could enter the UK after six months, others are being offered voluntary returns to Sri Lanka.
Watch: Fiery exchange as Boris Johnson asked if he is a 'liar'
Boris Johnson rejects the notion that he is a 'liar'.
No misconduct by Rooney lawyers over £1.8m bill for Wagatha case, judge rules
The judge finds "on balance... only just", that Mrs Rooney's legal team did not commit misconduct.
Madeleine McCann suspect cleared of rape charges in separate trial
Christian Brückner is already in jail but has not been charged with the British girl's disappearance.
Woman who stole £86,000 from best friend's cancer charity jailed
Lindsay MacCallum embezzled money from the charity set up in memory of Angela MacVicar's daughter.
Troubled HS2 rail line may now run to central London, minister says
The Transport Secretary says it would make "no sense" to have the line terminate in west London.
TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.
Nigeria town celebrates after hunting down ‘killer hippo’
People in Yauri town say they can now go to their farms or out on to the river to fish without fear.
Middle East conflict: How will it end?
Talk of how the Israel-Palestine conflict could be resolved has been drowned out amid the increased fighting.
Friends and wholesome vibes: Why we're running more
Runners tell BBC Newsbeat why they are lacing up their trainers and braving the cold to get running.
Red shoes and 10p coin - new clues to identify murdered woman as cold cases reviewed
Interpol has launched another campaign to help identify a number of deceased women
When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?
Forecasters are warning of the life-threatening dangers as the storm approaches the US coast.
Is climate change making hurricanes and typhoons worse?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
'I felt isolated in school': Traveller children have highest persistent absence rate
Traveller families say their children are often bullied when they attend mainstream schools.
Paedophile head teacher may have abused for more than 40 years
Neil Foden may have offended for more than 40 years with four times as many victims as first thought.
Euston, we have a problem: Concern over weekly Friday night scramble
Changes are called for to tackle crowding at Euston, amid claims the busy station is now dangerous.
Beer can artwork at Dutch museum accidentally ends up in bin
The artwork, which shows two dented beer cans on the floor, was thrown in a bin by a technician.
China hits back at EU with tax on European brandy
The tax on brandy imports is being seen by critics as a retaliatory move for recent EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.
Water companies ordered to return £158m to customers by lowering bills
Water companies must reduce customers' bills over poor performance but it will have a small impact.
'Godfather of AI' shares Nobel Physics Prize
Two scientists share the Nobel Prize for Physics for their work on machine learning.
Teenager claims first ever Tetris 'rebirth'
Michael Artiaga, 16, is the first known person to see the NES video game reset itself after beating it.
Scotland's population rising at fastest rate since 1940s
The main driver of population growth was people moving to Scotland from other parts of the UK and abroad.
Major routes affected after heavy rain and flooding
The Southbound carriageway is closed as heavy rain hits the West of England.
Woman who stole £86,000 from best friend's cancer charity jailed
Lindsay MacCallum embezzled money from the charity set up in memory of Angela MacVicar's daughter.
Dog that attacked girl, 12, thought to be XL bully
An investigation is under way after a girl suffers life-changing injuries in a dog attack.
Bournemouth Echo
Third strip club ordered to remove signage in 'changing' town centre
A THIRD strip club in one year has been ordered to change its signage due to the ‘changing’ town centre.
Gym to offer free trial weekend this month
RESIDENTS are being invited to take part in a free weekend of gym sessions later this month.
Hotel loses out after being removed from booking websites
A BOURNEMOUTH hotel missed out on a “significant” amount of sales this summer after it was removed from booking websites, administrators have said.
BCP Council rejects woman's appeal after £500 fly-tipping incident
The 42-year-old left the Ikea Trofast cabinet in front of her home along with a chest of drawers and a paper sign stating they were free.
'It wasn’t just a vehicle; it was my sanctuary, my freedom, and my home'
Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked to extinguish the blaze.
New café applies for alcohol licence and live music
Revival Wellness Café is inspired by the ‘sophistication’ of cities like Dubai, London and Paris.
Bournemouth restaurant saved as administrators reach rescue deal
TGI Fridays will remain on UK high streets following a rescue deal for the chain, but more than 1,000 staff have lost their jobs with the immediate closure of 35 restaurants.
‘I am forever grateful’: Man given life-saving kidney transplant
A MAN who has received a life-saving kidney transplant said he is ‘forever grateful’ to his donor, with his family fundraising to help his recovery.
Dogs line up to be blessed by reverend in annual animal blessing
The animal blessing event began with singing religious hymns before being educated on the importance of St Francis, the patron saint of animals.
Developers lodge plans for clifftop apartment blocks
DEVELOPERS have lodged plans for 19 apartments at a clifftop plot in Highcliffe.
Boots plans to open at another town centre unit
BOOTS Hearingcare could be opening at an empty unit in Christchurch town centre.
Tories plan to stop 'ludicrous and dangerous' housebuilding plans
TORIES will try and stop plans to triple housing numbers to 3,000 new homes being built per year.
The best-rated secondary schools in the BCP area according to Ofsted
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole a number of secondary schools that are well-rated under Ofsted
Independent coffee supplier celebrates four years of 'rapid growth'
A DORSET independent coffee supplier has celebrated four years of rapid growth since starting as a small SME.
The New Forest harbour which is one of the 'cutest' in the UK by the seaside
Find out why Lymington is among the UK's 'cutest' harbours by the seaside
Ice Cream Bournemouth offer complimentary sweet treats to staff
Ice Cream Bournemouth were asked to stop by Forest Holme Hospice after a request from a patient who was craving a sweet treat on October 3.
New beach sauna allowed to extend opening hours following council praise
A NEW beach sauna opening in Christchurch has been allowed to extend its opening hours.
Christchurch from postcards of yesteryear
A seaside town steeped in history, Christchurch's charm is captured beautifully in these vintage images.
Christchurch hydration company partner with Ironman triathlon
A CHRISTCHURCH based hydration company has partnered with Ironman triathlon for races across Europe, South Africa and Oceania.
Move over Madonna - 99-year-old care home resident treated to private dance lesson
Erika Pillman, 99 lives at Colten Care’s Avon Reach home in Mudeford where she teamed up with a professional tutor to recreate a flamboyant Madonna classic.
£4.5m of funding given towards community projects
NEW Forest District Council has allocated £4.5m of funding towards projects across the district.
Award-winning opera coming to Bournemouth Pavilion
A SHOW featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, is returning to Bournemouth Pavilion next year.
Pair arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car crashes into pedestrian
TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a crash which left a man with life-changing injuries.
Gusty winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes a possibility amid severe weather
Alerts have been issued extreme weather for parts of Dorset.
Five men arrested after fight leaves two people in hospital
Five men have been arrested after a fight in Bournemouth town centre left two people in hospital.
Hour-by-hour forecast as thunderstorms forecast for BCP
Thunderstorms could bring disruption to BCP later today, the Met Office has warned.
Roadworks next to hospital cause severe delays for patients
Temporary traffic lights are to bring severe disruption around Royal Bournemouth Hospital for the next few weeks.
New thunderstorms warning issued for BCP
A new weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office.
Teen girl ‘grabbed, pushed and threatened’ by man in car park
A teenage girl was reportedly ‘grabbed, pushed and threatened’ by an unknown man in a car park.
John Bishop to bring tour to Bournemouth (and tickets are £25)
Comedian John Bishop will perform in Bournemouth next year.
House 'deliberately set alight' in early morning incident
Emergency services are investigating a house fire that is believed to have been deliberately caught alight in the early hours.
Lorry stuck under low railway bridge
A LORRY became stuck under a low railway bridge.
Roadworks on Magna Road extended by a week
ROADWORKS in Magna Road has been extended for another week.
'10 meteors an hour' visible in the night sky across UK this week - see where
Also known as Giacobinids, it is anticipated to peak between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Asda recall issued as the FSA warns customers 'do not eat'
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product
Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted in unrelated rape trial
Christian Brueckner has not been charged in the McCann case, in which he is under investigation on suspicion of murder
Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties
Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.
Formula 1
TECH WEEKLY: 3 of the best updates from 2024 so far – and 3 that didn’t work
The competitive shape of this season – with a Red Bull which was dominant for the first few races being caught and surpassed by McLaren – is an unusual one.
Norris vs Verstappen, intriguing storylines and a new winner – Our writers share their predictions for the final six races of the season
The 2024 F1 season has proven to be a thrilling one so far, and it remains all to play for as the campaign heads into its closing stages. As the sport takes a brief pause before the action resumes, our writers Lawrence Barretto, Alex Jacques, David Tremayne and Mike Seymour have shared their predictions for what could happen in the final six races of the season, ranging from who will win in both championships through to the key storylines to look out for…
MY UNTOLD STORY: Five inspirational people describe their journeys to working in F1 – and why there are opportunities for all in the sport
There are countless people working both in front and behind of the scenes in Formula 1, all united by a passion to deliver the sport to the fans. Each individual also brings with them their own story of how they got to where they are today.
McLaren sign Ella Lloyd to Driver Development programme for 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign
‘It’s a pretty sad end’ – Departing Ocon admits P8 will be ‘tough to recover’ for Alpine after losing ground to Williams
Esteban Ocon has acknowledged that Alpine are expecting a “difficult” challenge ahead in terms of trying to reclaim eighth place in the constructors’ championship from Williams, with the Frenchman admitting that much of the season so far has been “full of problems and issues” for the squad.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘He embraced the series’ – How ‘charismatic’ Ricciardo took on a starring role in Drive To Survive
With countless wheel-to-wheel battles, bold overtakes and hilarious moments in the paddock to choose from over the years, Daniel Ricciardo left an indelible mark on Formula 1. But he also played his part in bringing a legion of new fans to the sport as one of the most prominent characters in Netflix’s blockbuster Drive To Survive series. Following the news of his RB exit, F1.com sat down with Executive Producer James Gay-Rees to look back on the memorable journey…
Windows Central
[UPDATE] Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and Season 6 delayed in the final moments before launch, due to "issue on the backend"
There are some final kinks to be worked out on Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred as Blizzard announced they won't meet the planned launch time and the expansion and Season 6 are delayed
I scoured the internet to find the lowest prices on Xbox Series S and its best accessories this Prime Day
I'm scouring the internet during Amazon Prime Day for the best deals on Xbox Series S and its greatest accessories to save us all money ahead of the holidays.
Samsung T7 review: The portable SSD to get right now
Samsung's T7 portable SSD costs less than its counterpart, the T7 Touch, while bringing the same level of performance all in a tiny, credit card-size package. And this is probably going to be the one you want to buy.
Can't find an early Amazon Prime Day discount for one of ASUS' best gaming handhelds? Then this 'Open Box' Anti-Prime Day deal from Best Buy has you covered
The ASUS ROG Ally X, one of the most sought-after premium gaming handheld consoles, is currently being sold for a 10% discount at Best Buy, just a day before Amazon Prime Day starts.
Don't buy a pre-built gaming PC on Prime Day — AMD's $122 CPU is best for a budget build
Need a PC upgrade but don't want to spend large on a pre-built system? AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X, the CPU I still use in my gaming PC, just hit a new $122 low at Amazon for October Prime Day.
OpenAI's $6.6 billion investor funding could be setting up the ChatGPT maker for failure unless a critical threshold gets a stamp of approval
OpenAI's latest funding round could set the company up for a massive failure if it is unable to become a for-profit entity for two years. Failure to meet this critical threshold would mean it would have to refund the money to the investors.
The Surface Duo is dead — Microsoft pulls plug on $1,500 Surface Duo 2 after just one Android OS upgrade
The Surface Duo 2 has just received its likely final security update, marking an end to Microsoft’s brief return to the smartphone market.
Amazon can't match this Prime Day gaming laptop deal at Walmart — Get an RTX 4060 and 165Hz display for $849
Gaming handhelds are hot right now, but you can spend just a tiny bit more and get a full gaming laptop with a QHD+ 165Hz display, RTX 4060, and AMD Ryzen 7 performance.
Diablo 4 is much better on an ultrawide monitor, I can see so much more of the game at once, and enemies don't catch me unawares
I first played Diablo IV on an ultrawide monitor, and now I'd never go back to playing it on a regular-sized screen.
I'd buy this Amazon Prime Day bundle to unlock 400+ Xbox Cloud Gaming titles at 17 cents each — if I didn't own it already
Grab a Fire TV Stick 4K, an official Xbox controller, and a month of Game Pass Ultimate for almost half price and unlock 400+ Xbox Cloud Gaming titles before this deal expires.
Alienware made a wireless gaming headset so good it's dethroned my favorite Razer, but I sure am glad I didn't have to pay for it
Alienware is back again with another "Pro" accessory, and this one is the best wireless gaming headset I've used in years.
A researcher claims Microsoft and OpenAI may have cracked multi-datacenter distributed training for their AI models based on their 'actions': "Microsoft has signed deals north of $10 billion with fiber companies to connect data centers"
A researcher claims Microsoft and OpenAI have finally figured out a plausible way to train the LLMs across multiple data centers.
Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to Windows PC after 14 years and will support DLSS, FSR, and ultrawide monitors
Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to Windows PC on October 29, with support for 144hz, adjustable shadows, and more.
Get your game on with the best handheld for Xbox Game Pass, which is now even cheaper for Prime Day
Looking to add a gaming handheld to your collection this holiday? Why not consider the Logitech G Cloud. Right now, it's just $259 on Amazon for Prime Day, which is $40 cheaper than normal!
The Xbox Series S toaster is the perfect early Christmas gift, but can it play Doom?
The Xbox Series S Toaster looks like your favorite console, all while being able to imprint an Xbox logo onto your snacks.
11 Prime Day laptop deals that I'd buy right now: Gaming, Copilot+, AI PCs, and more
I don't know if I've ever seen such deep discounts on laptops of all kinds. October Prime Day is already shaping up to be a great time to pick up a new PC, and it's only just started. I've put together a list of handpicked laptop deals that you can't miss.
Laffgaff
How many balls are used in total in a game of snooker?
22 balls.
Finally October!
Funny Finally October Joke It’s finally October, which means all of the cobwebs and dust in my house just became Halloween decorations.
Itsfoss
Create Fun Word Cloud Images Easily in Linux Terminal
Create a random word cloud image in the Linux terminal with this Python tool.