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'You're not my King', Australian senator shouts at Charles during Parliament visit
Senator interrupts ceremony in Australian capital city of Canberra on the second official day of royal engagements .
Blasts heard in Lebanon as Israel vows to hit Hezbollah banks
The Israeli military tells people in more than 20 areas in Lebanon to leave, ahead of its overnight strikes.
‘No life left there’: The suburbs bearing the brunt of Israel’s strikes on Beirut
Families have been left in despair after parts of Dahieh, a densely packed residential area, were reduced to rubble
Moldova’s EU vote hangs in balance as president blames voter ‘fraud’
Moldovans are facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia.
More babies were harmed in Lucy Letby’s care, new evidence suggests
BBC Panorama sees documents which show a baby's blood sugar dropped soon after Letby came on duty.
I’ll stand for Russian president when Putin's gone, Navalny’s widow tells BBC
Yulia Navalnaya says she will do everything she can to make Putin's "regime fall as soon as possible".
JK Rowling turned down House of Lords peerage twice
The revelation comes after Kemi Badenoch said she would give Rowling a peerage for her stance on gender.
Attacks on ex-wife hurt me most, Gove says
The former minister opens up about his most difficult moments in politics, in his new BBC series.
Moscow had high hopes for Trump in 2016 - it's more cautious this time
The looming US election presents Vladimir Putin with plenty to ponder, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades
The ex-general, who was accused of rights abuse during his time in the military, was sworn in on Sunday.
In from the cold: New airports set to open up Greenland
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.
NHS 'transformation' - and country reacts to Hoy's diagnosis
Labour's new plans for the NHS appear on several fronts, alongside images of Sir Chris Hoy following his terminal cancer diagnosis revelation.
UK's sick pay timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers
Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again
How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.
Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.
Liam Payne fans hold vigils around the world
Thousands of the One Direction star's followers have gathered globally in memory of the singer who died last week.
TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project
Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.
'It's like I've lost someone from my family' - Liam Payne fans gather for vigils
Police estimated at least 800 people gathered in London to grieve the former One Direction star who died at 31.
'Wonderful message of hope' - Chris Hoy praised as he reveals terminal cancer
Sir Chris Hoy has received well-wishes after revealing his cancer diagnosis is terminal.
Weight loss jabs for jobless not dystopian, says Wes Streeting
The government is looking into whether weight-loss drugs can help get more people back to work.
Musk's $1m-a-day to swing states voters 'deeply concerning'
The winner will be chosen from those who sign a petition by the tech billionaire's Trump-supporting group.
Alec Baldwin returns to host Saturday Night Live for the first time since Rust trial
The actor opened the show in a sketch parodying Kamala Harris' interview on Fox News.
Fatal explosion: Roof 'came off' after 'mighty bang'
Police say there are "increased levels" of natural gas in the area that are not from a gas pipe network.
Children to stay in education or training until 18
At present, young people in Northern Ireland can leave school at the age of 16.
Adopting as a single mum in my 40s changed my life
The number of people adopting in Wales is falling, according to the latest figures.
Met firearms officer not guilty of Chris Kaba murder
Martyn Blake shot the unarmed 24-year-old in the head during a police vehicle stop in September 2022.
Bodycam video shows moments before Chris Kaba shooting
Police release bodycam footage showing moments before Chris Kaba is shot.
Who is Lidia Thorpe, the indigenous senator who heckled the King?
Lidia Thorpe explained why she heckled the monarch to the BBC's Katy Watson, on his second day of engagements.
Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel
Unite spent £112m of its members’ money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told.
Asylum hotel rioter dies in prison
Peter Lynch was serving two year and eight months after pleading guilty to violent disorder
Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App
Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.
Woman admits hurling McDonald's milkshake at Farage
Victoria Thomas Bowen threw the drink at the Reform UK leader as he was campaigning in June.
Man arrested in dog walker murder case
Police are questioning a man in connection with the death of Anita Rose near Ipswich.
Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate claims
The now-exonerated men allege Trump spoke falsely of their case with "reckless disregard".
English smacking ban being considered by government
Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.
Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.
Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?
Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.
I’ll stand for Russian president when Putin's gone, Navalny’s widow tells BBC
Yulia Navalnaya says she will do everything she can to make Putin's "regime fall as soon as possible".
Moscow had high hopes for Trump in 2016. It's more cautious this time
The race for the White House presents Vladimir Putin with a dilemma, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Five new lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Two men and three women accuse the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting them at various parties in the US.
The signs, symptoms and treatment of prostate cancer
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Raye says gaming is her secret to escaping life
Being one of the hottest artists around can be demanding and draining. But Raye says gaming helps her.
More babies were harmed in Lucy Letby’s care, new evidence suggests
BBC Panorama sees documents which show a baby's blood sugar dropped soon after Letby came on duty.
Two admit to rioting as Ely accused appear in court
The defendants started appearing in groups before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, charged with riot.
Original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno dies
The band's first singer appeared on two albums before being replaced by Bruce Dickinson.
Woman who shared nude photos of dad's lover jailed
Eleanor Brown posted the woman's photos on an escort site as an "act of revenge", a court hears.
Seoul wants North Korean troops to leave Russia immediately
South Korea tells Russia's ambassador they are prepared to respond with "all measures available".
Surfer dies after 'swordfish attack' in Indonesia
Giulia Manfrini, 36, was reportedly struck while surfing off the Mentawai Islands.
Woman who shared nude photos of dad's lover jailed
Eleanor Brown posted the woman's photos on an escort site as an "act of revenge", a court hears.
Sinn Féin employee resigns after damage to DUP portrait
The council says it is "assessing the extent of the damage and looking into the circumstances".
Man guilty of hammer attack murder of army veteran
Jack Crawley was convicted of the murder of Paul Taylor from Annan, Dumfriesshire, who went missing in October.
Two admit to rioting as Ely accused appear in court
The defendants started appearing in groups before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, charged with riot.
Bournemouth Echo
Bournemouth flour mill in the Doomsday Book on sale
A flour mill that featured in the Doomsday book is up for sale.
Council plans to turn former inadequate school into sports and games site
A FORMER primary school site could become a sports site for school children under new council proposals.
Repair work on pier to begin soon
Repair work to a pier that is in a “state of disrepair” is expected to begin soon.
Decision to refuse 'dominating' extension plans is challenged
AN appeal has been launched over refused extension plans at a property in Christchurch.
Roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:
Developers in BCP may have to hand money to council to pay for nature
Extra funds to contribute towards nature and green space across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole may be provided by developers.
Elderly man died after falling down steps in front of wife
AN ELDERLY man died after falling down steps in front of his wife in Poole town centre, an inquest heard.
Budget countdown prompts business owners to fast-track deals, law firm reports
BUSINESS owners, directors and investors have ‘inundated’ a south coast legal firm with instructions amid fears over potential changes to capital gains tax in the forthcoming budget.
'Out of control' rent in BCP area rises 30 per cent in five months
Rent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rose 9 per cent in the past year, new figures show.
Britain's first astronaut visits Poole school to inspire young minds
Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, has visited St Edward’s School in Poole to inspire students with her career story.
Pupils inspired by sustainable fashion experiments in mobile lab
PUPILS at a school in Corfe Mullen have been inspired by sustainable fashion experiments in a mobile lab.
Bar to 'bring the spirit of Mexico to town' with Day of the Dead celebrations
A BOURNEMOUTH bar and restaurant has lined up a week of special events to mark Day of the Dead.
Dorset COP announce second community meeting at University
The Dorset COP organisers are hosting another highly-anticipated event at Bournemouth University.
'Grease is the word!': Care home residents play dress up for fun-filled day
Staff and residents spent the day playing dress up as iconic characters including ‘Sandy and Danny’ and the ‘Pink Ladies’.
André Rieu annual Christmas show coming to Bournemouth and Poole
VIOLINIST and conductor André Rieu’s annual show will be shown in two cinemas in Bournemouth and Poole this Christmas.
Purbeck youngsters go wild during new initiative
Youngsters across Purbeck are being given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural world.
Man, 21, arrested after crash in West Howe
A man has been arrested after a crash in a residential area.
Man in 30s found dead at home
A MAN was found dead by paramedics at a home.
Man known to visit beaches and parks missing in Bournemouth
POLICE are searching for a missing man who is known to visit Bournemouth parks and beaches.
Lane closed after incident on A31 Eastbound
Police are at the scene of an incident on the A31 Eastbound near Picket Post.
Convertible driver urged to 'do the right thing' after crashing twice and driving off
A convertible car continued to drive after two crashes in east Dorset.
Woman hospitalised after one vehicle crash
A WOMAN has been hospitalised after a crash in New Milton.
Rare Roman coin discovered in field expected to fetch up to £8,000 at auction
An extremely rare silver denarius of the Roman Emperor Carausius is expected to fetch up to £8,000 when it is sold at auction.
Police called to Boscombe Pier overnight after 'man made threat to kill'
A MAN allegedly made threats to kill.
Rider injured in crash that blocked road for hours
A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital after a crash on a busy route through Poole.
Harbourside Tesco Express temporarily closed for improvements
A TESCO Express in Poole is currently closed to customers for weeks-long improvements.
Wanted men arrested after trying to flee officers in Bournemouth
Plain clothed officers were on patrol in Bournemouth Town Centre when they located a wanted man.
CCTV appeal following theft of multiple bikes near student accommodation
Dorset Police were alerted to a report of theft outside Lyme Regis House in Holdenhurst Road between 5.05pm and 5.10pm on September 23.
Defibrillator among items stolen from burglary at dental practice
A defibrillator and prescription medication are among the items reportedly stolen from a medical cupboard at the dental practice.
Police warn of new scam targeting Bournemouth residents
Police have issued a warning about a new scam targeting the public in Bournemouth.
Nearly 250,000 vaccinations delivered in Dorset this autumn
Nearly 250,000 vaccinations were delivered this autumn.
Balaclava-clad suspects seen attempting to steal motorbike
A stolen motorcycle was found dumped in the area of Steer Road.
'All I expected and more' : Two pilots bid farewell to the Red Arrows
The pair have both performed at the popular Bournemouth Air Festival multiple times in their Red Arrows career.
Air ambulance deployed and significant emergency response following crash
An air ambulance has been deployed following a crash at Gore Road in New Milton.
Why a stay at Tylney Hall is a magical experience
From the moment you arrive at Tylney Hall, you are transported into a fairytale.
Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers.
How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value
Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.
Sainsbury’s introduces big self-service change for shoppers in latest trial
Sainsbury's is trialling "hybrid checkouts" at some of its UK supermarkets as a new form of self-service for customers shopping with trolleys.
'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
This is how you can see the 'extra special' Orionid meteor shower which peaks across the UK tonight (October 21), one of 2024's 'best'.
Keir Starmer praises King's 'fantastic' work after Australian senator protest
Sir Keir Starmer has praised King Charles' "fantastic" work in Australia, especially as he is still facing “health challenges”.
King Charles III attacked by senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people
An Australian senator has demanded a treaty between Australia’s First Nations and its government.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Race day in the United States
The drivers and teams report back on the 2024 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix from the Circuit of The Americas.
‘I think I did the correct thing’ – Norris stands by approach to Verstappen battle in Austin after penalty
Lando Norris believes that he did the right thing by not initially giving a position back to Max Verstappen during their fierce late-race battle in the United States Grand Prix, with Norris subsequently handed a penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage.
‘I’ve never spun in the race before’ – Hamilton brands his US GP ‘frustrating’ after rare spin ends race early
Lewis Hamilton had a weekend to forget in Austin after a race-ending spin into the gravel brought his day to an end on just the third lap.
FACTS AND STATS: Ferrari’s first US one-two since 2006 and a best-ever home result for Haas
It was a great day to be a Ferrari fan in Austin. Not only did the Scuderia ease to a dominant one-two finish with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, but the team’s engines also helped the grid’s sole American team secure their best-ever result on US soil.
Leclerc insists Ferrari are ‘still targeting the title’ after superb Austin triumph
Charles Leclerc was left thrilled by his superb victory in the United States Grand Prix, with the Monegasque stating that Ferrari are “targeting the title” after the squad took a dominant one-two at the Circuit of The Americas.
'I have my opinion' – Verstappen reflects on ‘hard' battle with Norris as McLaren driver penalised in Austin
Max Verstappen expressed his frustration following a tricky United States Grand Prix that saw him settle for a third place finish after a nail biting late battle with Lando Norris.
HIGHLIGHTS: Leclerc takes United States GP win as Ferrari seal glorious one-two finish ahead of Verstappen
Charles Leclerc’s remarkable opening lap overtakes secured him his third victory of the season, as his team mate Carlos Sainz joined him on the podium with Max Verstappen slotting into third after late drama.
DRIVER OF THE DAY: Leclerc gets your vote as he takes spectacular Austin victory
Leclerc leads dominant Ferrari one-two in Austin as Norris loses third to Verstappen after penalty
Charles Leclerc has taken a flawless victory in the United States Grand Prix, the Monegasque leading Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz in a one-two after storming through into the lead on the opening lap, while a tense late-race battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen saw Norris receive a penalty and drop to fourth behind his title rival.
WATCH: Hamilton brings out the Safety Car after spinning and beaching his car in the Austin gravel
Lewis Hamilton’s race went from hero to zero after a remarkably strong start was cut short by a disastrous spin into the gravel at the Circuit of the Americas.
RACE START: Watch the getaway in Austin as Leclerc surges forward to snatch the lead from Norris
It was a fraught start to the race around the Circuit of the Americas as Charles Leclerc stormed forward by a mighty three positions to usurp pole-sitter Lando Norris take ownership of the lead of the race.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from the United States GP as Leclerc wins while Verstappen and Norris engage in thrilling battle
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix 2024 in Austin, Texas.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where as Russell, Lawson and Zhou demoted in Austin
It’s time for the Norris-Verstappen battle to resume as the title protagonists once again start from the front row of the grid, this time for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas.
‘The way the stewards interfered with a beautiful piece of motorsport was inappropriate’ – Stella's verdict on Norris penalty
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has branded the stewards’ decision to hand Lando Norris a penalty for his overtake on Max Verstappen in Austin as “inappropriate”.
Beaming Lawson ‘definitely didn’t’ expect points on F1 return after massive grid penalty
Liam Lawson has admitted that his points result in the United States Grand Prix – his first race back on the grid since October 2023 – was very unexpected, particularly given that he arrived into the weekend with a huge 60-place grid penalty.
Horner delivers ‘crystal clear’ verdict as he dissects thrilling Verstappen/Norris scrap in Austin
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is adamant that Lando Norris deserved his time penalty for the “black and white scenario” of overtaking championship rival Max Verstappen off the track during the United States Grand Prix.
Frustrated Gasly rues race where he ‘just went backwards’ as Ocon is left hoping for upgrades in Mexico
Pierre Gasly admitted Alpine got their strategy wrong on a day when he had “big hopes” for a points finish in Austin, before he ultimately finished P12 at the flag.
6 Winners and 5 Losers from the United States Grand Prix – Who left Austin with a spring in their step?
Ferrari reigned supreme at The Circuit of The Americas, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz securing a superb one-two. But while the Italian squad had plenty to celebrate in downtown Austin on Sunday night, others will already have switched their attention to Mexico. Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the United States Grand Prix…
Sainz explains what prevented him from fighting for victory after Ferrari 1-2 in Austin
While Carlos Sainz declared himself “incredibly happy” with Ferrari’s one-two finish in the United States Grand Prix, he was also left to ponder what might have been on a personal level after settling for the runner-up spot.
WATCH: Relive the epic battle between Norris and Verstappen in the dramatic closing stages of the US Grand Prix
The majority of the 2024 season has been commanded by an increasingly tense battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, and it came to a dramatic head at the United States Grand Prix.
MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How did Lawson jump ahead of RB team mate Tsunoda and into the points on his F1 return?
“I don’t understand how that happened,” said Yuki Tsunoda as his new team mate Liam Lawson rejoined from his pit stop right in front of him, having started eight places behind.
FIA post-race press conference – United States
1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 2. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), 3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Windows Central
$22 billion Microsoft deal with U.S. Army could be in jeopardy unless the tech giant can get the price of its militarized HoloLens to be "substantially less than" $80,000 per unit
Microsoft's militarized HoloLens continues to face challenges, this time surrounding the cost of individual units.
OPINION: As Xbox Series X|S digital game sales reportedly hit a 91% share, Microsoft needs to ensure disc collectors don't get left behind with the next-gen Xbox — I think it's time to revive the "hated" 2013 disc-digital licensing model
Xbox digital games have reportedly hit a 91% share over physical discs, making the future of physical look bleak.
A TechTuber nostalgically runs Windows 95 on a Nintendo 3DS with 256MB of RAM and a stylus pen — but painfully slow boot times hashed his mellow
TechTuber MetraByte boldly attempted to get Windows 95 to run on the Nintendo 3DS with the aim of trying to make music. However, the experiment was rife with Blue Screen of Death errors coupled with poor performance.
“Microsoft could be left behind if it is only using OpenAI technologies. It is a real race — and OpenAI may not win it”: Has the 'best bromance in tech' worth billions of dollars in investment run its course?
The New York Times reports that OpenAI's exorbitant computing power and funding demand has strained its partnership with Microsoft.
Microsoft shuts up Salesforce CEO with Copilot agents that are "the new apps for an AI-powered world" and run on OpenAI's latest models
The ability to create custom autonomous agents with Copilot Studio is now public preview.
Laffgaff
The city of Sioux Falls is in what U.S. state?
South Dakota.
Food Scraps
What do you call the scraps of food that fall from the table? Floor d'ouevres.
Who was king of England at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415?
King Henry V.
Dog Collector
A friend wanted to start collecting dogs. I gave him a couple of pointers.
Itsfoss
TEN AI: Open Source Framework for Quickly Creating Real-Time Multimodal AI Agents
Learn how TEN is an interesting tool for building next-generation AI applications.