BBC News
Netanyahu attacks ICC war crimes arrest warrants
US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials "outrageous".
'We were charged £720 to have a key cut': BBC told of leaseholders' woes
A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder.
The feudal hangover that accounts for a fifth of homes
The number of leasehold dwellings has increased by 100,000 a year, figures show.
Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump.
Cold snap continues as UK awaits arrival of Storm Bert
Weather warnings are in place for the storm with heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow forecast.
CCTV shows Harshita Brella and husband near lake
Police release an image of Ms Brella and Pankaj Lamba on the night they believe he killed her.
'I was shocked' by Captain Tom charity, says ex-boss
The former chief executive of the Captain Tom Foundation tells the BBC he uncovered what he considered questionable practices.
Gavin and Stacey cast in first official photo from final episode
The first official photo from the final Gavin and Stacey episode is released ahead of Christmas Day.
Putin warns West as Russia hits Ukraine with new missile
Russia's president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine's use of long-range US and UK weaponry.
'I am safe': US kayaker who faked death sends video to police
Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.
Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King Charles oath
The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people.
The Papers: Netanyahu's arrest warrant and 'lawyer dies from methanol in drink'
Friday's papers are led by the arrest warrant issued by the ICC and the death of a British lawyer in Laos.
Seven memorable moments in the life of John Prescott
Lord Prescott spent a decade as Tony Blair's deputy and was seen as a custodian of traditional Labour values.
App-style reports helping parents compare schools
Local projects are under way to create school report cards that could inform Ofsted's national changes.
Gardner: ICC warrants 'major blow to Israel's standing'
Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice".
Weekly quiz: How did Rafael Nadal say goodbye to tennis?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
Ukraine's double challenge: Russia's advance and the return of Trump
Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence?
Sailor Song: The unexpected success of Gigi Perez
One year after being dropped by her record label, Gigi Perez topped the UK charts. How did it happen?
King Charles III's Coronation cost taxpayers £72m
Government figures show that more than £20 million was spent by the Home Office policing the event.
Girl left near death after being drugged by mother
The woman was arrested after a urine test on her daughter found ibuprofen, which had not been prescribed.
How Adani's US fraud charges impact India's economy and politics
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.
Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation
The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter.
The rise and fall of Matt Gaetz in eight wild days
The nomination stunned Washington, triggering a political rollercoaster that turned into a bumpy ride for Trump's transition team.
CCTV shows Harshita Brella and husband near lake
Police release an image of Ms Brella and Pankaj Lamba on the night they believe he killed her.
NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister
In March, an audit report said there should be a comprehensive expert review of how NI Water was funded and governed.
Police warn against road travel during Storm Bert
Amber weather warnings for heavy snow are in place for much of Scotland on Saturday.
'Being stalked was worse than being held at gunpoint'
Just five Stalking Prevention Orders were issued in 2023, despite more than 8,000 reports.
Parents 'devastated' over British woman's death in suspected Laos poisoning
Simone White died in Laos after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol.
Car wash bosses ran people-smuggling operation with Tripadvisor-style reviews
The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk.
Queen pulls out of Royal Variety show as chest infection 'lingers'
The Queen returned to public duties last week after a chest infection, but symptoms continue to linger.
No 10 indicates Netanyahu faces arrest if he enters UK
Downing Street refuses to comment on the case but says the government will fulfil its "legal obligations".
Family say Harshita Brella will not be forgotten
Harshita Brella's loved ones have released a new photo and a tribute to their sister and daughter.
Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying
The bill, proposed by backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is set to be debated in parliament on Friday.
Jailed cancer charity thief ordered to pay back rest of £95,000 she defrauded
Lindsay MacCallum was jailed for defrauding two charities of over £95,000 while working for them.
Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says
The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.
Charged £720 to have a key cut - soaring bills drive leaseholders to breaking point
A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder.
Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?
How future talks will play out if another superpower comes to the fore, just as the US steps back
Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's nominee for attorney general?
The 59-year-old was the first woman to head Florida's justice system and she is a longtime Trump ally.
Steve Rosenberg: After days of escalation, what will Putin do next?
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg assesses the Russian leader's next move.
Satellite images show Russia giving N Korea oil, breaking sanctions
Satellite image analysis shows several North Korean tankers visiting Russia dozens of times since March.
People told to shop around as energy bills rise
Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.
Ally McCoist reveals incurable hand condition
The football personality previously had two operations to correct the condition but says it has not been fixed.
Shop sales in surprise fall as Budget fears hit spending
Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a "notably poor" month.
Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer wins right to use name in Australia
An Australian appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling that favoured designer Katie Perry.
Police to get new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Persistent offenders could be banned from town centres, while those who breach orders could face prison.
Conor McGregor sexually assaulted woman, jury finds
A civil action was taken by Nikita Hand who had accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in 2018.
Man guilty of 'vulnerable' woman's murder
Paul Irwin will be sentenced in December for killing Tiffany Render, who bled to death.
Three men found guilty of Ian Ogle murder
The 45-year-old was beaten and stabbed 11 times just yards from his east Belfast home.
People smugglers who promoted Tripadvisor-style video reviews caught
The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk.
Bournemouth Echo
BCP's cabinet told to put up parking charges once again
SENIOR council leaders will be told to put up car parking charges once again, a meeting heard.
Developer bids for 74 new homes as part of large new neighbourhood
PLANS for more than 74 new homes as part of of new neighbourhood of nearly 350 properties have been submitted.
Bournemouth business has not paid £100k fine almost year later
A Bournemouth business firm has not paid its £100k fine almost a year after it was fined.
MP launches campaign to save Westbourne Post Office
Bournemouth West MP Jessica Toale has launched a campaign to save Westbourne Post Office.
“We’re calling for the trust to reconsider”
Community efforts are still underway to keep Mudeford Wood Preschool at its current site.
Poole man receives British Empire Medal for community services
A Poole man has received his British Empire Medal for helping disadvantaged children throughout lockdown.
Free bowling and mini golf being offered this weekend
Free bowling is being offered to residents this weekend.
Firm to open new branch as it celebrates major milestone
A BOURNEMOUTH-BASED law firm has announced it will open a brand-new branch as it celebrates its 25th birthday this year.
Record broken for highest ever sale price of single site in Poole
RECORDS have been broken for the highest ever sale price of a single site in Poole.
The Range 'set to open new store' with jobs being advertised
The Range looks set to be opening a new store in Dorset.
Monkey World welcomes new member to orang-utan gang
MONKEY World has welcomed another member to its orang-utan crèche.
Council launches search for land for housing and traveller accommodation
THE COUNCIL is looking for land for accommodation for houses, Gypsies Travellers, and travelling show people.
New Christmas tree shop to open in Sandbanks this weekend
A family-run Christmas tree supplier will open a new branch in Sandbanks this weekend.
Cherries fans can subscribe for all of 2025 for just £25 in biggest flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is over 50 per cent off the full price, during our limited-time promotion - or you can subscribe for £6 for 6 months
Fewer businesses opening in BCP - as economy grows just 0.1 per cent
Fewer businesses are being created in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole – but in the neighbouring Dorset Council area more are opening.
Christmas to be kickstarted in Westbourne with light switch-on event
CHRISTMAS in Westbourne will be kickstarted next week with a Christmas light switch-on event.
Poole RNLI volunteers to feature on Blue Peter
POOLE RNLI volunteers will be making an appearance on Blue Peter.
Company's plans to achieve ‘enhanced’ mobile network coverage spark concerns
THE town council won’t object to plans for ‘enhanced’ mobile network coverage and capacity in Christchurch – but does have concerns.
Police volunteers on horseback sought for New Forest
Police volunteers on horseback are being sought for the New Forest area.
New Forest Author launches her new book
A former GP surgery manager, school librarian and art teacher, Alice May is mum to four not-so-small children. She is married to the most patient man on the planet, and they live in the New Forest. Alice started writing in 2016 and she enjoyed playing with words so much that now she can’t stop.
Two men attack man in Boscombe
Officers are issuing CCTV images of two men they would like to identify following an assault in Bournemouth.
Power issue causes broadband problems for Westbourne residents
Residents in an area of Bournemouth have been hit by broadband issues due to a power issue.
Daughter of missing man last seen 10 days ago issues desperate plea
THE daughter of a missing Bournemouth man has she is “extremely worried” as the search operation intensifies.
Cherries launches campaign against violence against women and girls
AFC Bournemouth will support organisation White Ribbon to help prevent violence against women and girls.
Christmas lights switch on cancelled at last minute
Christchurch's Christmas lights switch on has been cancelled at the last minute.
Hour-by-hour forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
However, a yellow weather warning remains in place for ice from 5pm on November 21 until 10am this morning (November 22).
Missing man from east Dorset is found, say police
A missing man from east Dorset has been found, police have said.
BCP hour-by-hour forecast ahead of Storm Bert weekend weather warning
The impacts of Storm Bert will mean Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will face some very rainy weather
Snowstorm forces surprise helicopter landing near A31
The dark red coloured helicopter made a mysterious landing next to the A31 near Stoney Cross at around 8am on November 21.
Chain ferry back in action after refit
Sandbanks chain ferry returned to action on Friday morning.
CCTV: Police search for man with goggles on beanie
A CCTV image has been released of a man who police officers would like to identify after a shoplifting in New Milton.
Second yellow weather warning issued for Dorset
A yellow warning for wind has been issued across the southwest from 3pm tomorrow (November 23) until 9pm on November 24.
RECAP: Buses diverted after reported crash during rush hour
Ashley Cross is blocked towards Poole and m1 buses are diverting via the m2 route currently towards Poole.
Multiple dog food bags stolen in reported burglary
Multiple dog food bags were stolen before the offenders reportedly fled the scene in a black BMW One Series.
Highest ever membership for homelessness partnership
THE Homelessness Partnership BCP has achieved its highest ever membership since its formation in 2019.
Uni vice chancellor steps down due to ill health
ARTS University Bournemouth (AUB) vice chancellor Paul Gough has announced he will step down due to ill health.
REVIEW: The Script, BIC, Bournemouth
HAVING had a rough time of it over the past year or so with founder member Mark Sheehan passing, The Script are back as a four piece with touring musicians Ben Sargeant and Ben Weaver now officially part of band.
Tank Museum raises money to restore Hollywood star's favourite tank
BOVINGTON’S Tank Museum has raised more than half of its target to restore a tank favoured by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Tesco shoppers give boost to the homeless this Christmas
HOMELESS people have received a pre-Christmas boost after shoppers donated hundreds of life-enhancing items.
Images show last known sighting of missing man as searches continue to find him
Police have issued images showing the last known sighting of a missing man from east Dorset as searches continue to find him.
Beloved Christmas carol evening will not be held in east Dorset this year
JULIA’S House’s beloved annual Christmas carol evening will be held in Dorchester for the first time this year.
REVIEW: Wigglesworth Conducts Walton, BSO , Lighthouse Poole
Wigglesworth Conducts Walton
'We just want to make sure you are safe and well' - Family plea to locate missing man
Nicholas Grover, 76 from East Dorset was last seen at around 11am on November 21 in Milbourne Road, Ferndown.
'Who is picking up cat's poo?'
IN response to Geoffrey Lindey’s recent letter of October, on the issue of dog poo contaminating surfaces.
'Being penalised for paying our pension'
ON Politics Live today (November 20) Stella Creasey stated that the King and Rod Stewart should not be able to qualify for the Winter Fuel Allowance. Rich people who don`t need it, quite right.
Government
Powers of Attorney Bill
A Bill to make provision about Lasting Powers of Attorney; to place duties on banks in respect of Lasting Powers of Attorney; to make provision about the powers of the Office of the Public Guardian to investigate the actions of an attorney; to require the Secretary of State to review the effectiveness of the powers of the Office of the Public Guardian to investigate the actions of an attorney and of its use of those powers; to make provision about the duties of care homes in respect of Lasting Powers of Attorney; to require an attorney to notify the Office of the Public Guardian of the death of a donor; to require the Office of the Public Guardian to take steps to promote the facility to request a search of its registers of powers of attorney; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
HIGHLIGHTS: Hamilton and Russell lead the field ahead of Norris in slippery FP1 for Las Vegas GP
Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets in a tricky first practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, leading the way from his Mercedes team mate George Russell and McLaren's Lando Norris.
FP1: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 during first practice in Las Vegas
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton set the pace during Thursday evening’s first free practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, comfortably leading the way from team mate George Russell and the McLaren of Lando Norris.
Bottas hit with five-place grid penalty for Las Vegas Grand Prix
Kick Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas has been hit with a five-place grid drop for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after the team exceeded the limit of power unit components by introducing a new energy store.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from first practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Live coverage of Thursday's first practice session for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Haas sign American racer Courtney Crone for 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign
Haas have become the latest team to confirm their 2025 F1 ACADEMY plans, with the American team choosing to field compatriot Courtney Crone in the all-female racing series.
Formula 1 comes to life in brick form as full LEGO range unveiled
Formula 1 and the LEGO Group have unveiled their brand-new range of LEGO sets following the announcement of a multi-year partnership earlier this year.
Wolff expands on ‘shelf-life’ comment as he admits Mercedes have ‘failed’ Hamilton
Toto Wolff has opened up about relations between Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton after the Briton’s challenging Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend and a headline-making comment from the Silver Arrows boss in their new behind-the-scenes book.
Zhou believes Kick Sauber exit comes at 'the right time’ as he eyes F1 stay in reserve role
Zhou Guanyu says his exit from Kick Sauber has come at “the right time,” as he targets a reserve role with another Formula 1 team to keep his connections to the championship.
PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Mercedes' pace has caught the eye – but can they be a factor on race day in Las Vegas?
Mercedes got people talking in Las Vegas on Thursday night thanks to their scintillating pace underneath the neon lights of Sin City – but how real is their speed?
What the teams said – Thursday in Las Vegas
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Thursday practice at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix from the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
Ferrari drivers encouraged by race pace in Las Vegas but have ‘homework to do’ for qualifying
Ferrari pair Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc expressed optimism over the race pace of the SF-24 during practice in Las Vegas, but believe work is needed to extract more one lap performance.
Hamilton unsure 'why we are where we are’ as Mercedes celebrate unexpected speed in Las Vegas
After topping the timesheets in both practice sessions on Thursday night at the dazzling Las Vegas circuit, Lewis Hamilton was left mystified by Mercedes’s surprisingly strong pace.
Norris rues 'shocking' high fuel performance in practice amid struggles with low grip in Las Vegas
Lando Norris appeared dissatisfied with the pace of his McLaren around the Las Vegas circuit as the slippery track surface left him struggling to find consistent speed in the opening practice sessions.
HIGHLIGHTS: Relive the FP2 action in Las Vegas as Hamilton edges out Norris
Mercedes confidently established themselves as the team to beat for the second time in practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, as Lewis Hamilton and George Russell sandwiched Lando Norris in the late-night session.
WATCH: Ride onboard as Hamilton sets the fastest Thursday lap in Las Vegas
Lewis Hamilton set the pace across Thursday's opening two practice sessions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, clocking the fastest lap of the day in FP2 as Mercedes narrowly got the better of their closest rivals.
‘We have no grip’ – Verstappen opens up on Red Bull’s struggles during first day of practice in Las Vegas
Max Verstappen has described Red Bull’s one-lap pace as “quite far off” where it needs to be after a tricky first day of practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix that the reigning world champion ended down in 17th position.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Las Vegas
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Oliver OAKES (Alpine), Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Toto WOLFF (Mercedes)
FP2: Hamilton keeps Mercedes on top in second Las Vegas GP practice
Lewis Hamilton completed a Thursday practice clean sweep by setting the pace in FP2 for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, edging out McLaren rival Lando Norris and Mercedes team mate George Russell – with championship leader Max Verstappen only 17th after a low-key showing.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from second practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Live coverage of Thursday's second practice session for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
F1 EXPLAINS: How Formula 1 takes over Las Vegas for the Grand Prix
F1 cars are racing on the streets of Las Vegas at more than 200 miles per hour. It’s the most spectacular race of the season, and it takes months of work by a team of more than 15,000 people to make it happen.
Windows Central
I turned off these STALKER 2 settings and started having way more fun — but make sure you leave this one on
Looking to make your STALKER 2 experience more immersive? I was, and I started having more fun after I disabled these settings.
STALKER 2 interactive map: Find every stash, location, and more in The Zone
Looking for specific items in STALKER 2's vast open world? With this interactive map, you can easily figure out where everything in the game is.
STALKER 2 PSA: Those Journalist stashes are treasure troves of sweet gear, so hunt them down ASAP
You should prioritize finding STALKER 2's Journalist stashes as soon as possible. Here's why.
Diablo 4 Season 7 will let us learn the powers of Witchcraft, and finally inflict a necessary evil (aka Spiritborn nerfs)
The Diablo 4 Campfire Chat detailed Season 7 PTR coming on December 3, which will introduce new seasonal powers of Witchcraft, bring much needed nerfs to the overpowered Spirtborn and give us an armory.
Dell's flagship OLED laptop is surprisingly cheaper at Best Buy than at Dell
The XPS 13 (9345) is Dell's flagship Copilot+ PC, coming at you with a futuristic design, OLED display, and awesome efficiency. It's discounted by $500 right now.
It's not Black Friday yet, but that doesn't stop Walmart from offering this sweet exclusive discount for one of the BEST premium Xbox controllers
Walmart is currently hosting an early Black Friday discount sale for the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless controller that will save you over $38 upon purchase.
Make no mistake, I haven't seen a better Black Friday deal on the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 than THIS
Now that Black Friday is here, we're finally starting to see some good deals on the incredible Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11.
STALKER 2: How to fast travel in The Zone
Though not immediately apparent, STALKER 2 has fast travel. Here's how to unlock and use it to move around The Zone faster and safer.
This strategy game is getting one last massive update that's worth checking out
The final update for Homeworld 3 adds some great new strategy elements, but I'm disappointed it's not going further.
LIVE Razer deals on BlackShark, DeathAdder, and more discounts on world-class gaming hardware for Black Friday 2024
Reporting the best deals and discounts on gaming hardware and accessories from Razer every day until Cyber Monday.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 smashes October 2024 sales and gives Xbox Game Pass a lift, too
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best-selling game of October 2024, and it's given Xbox Game Pass subscriptions a boost as well.
Get a FREE Xbox Series S, headset, controller, and gift card when you sign up for Verizon 5G Home Internet
If you sign up for Verizon 5G Home Plus right now, you'll receive a free Xbox Series S, an Xbox Wireless controller, a $50 Xbox gift card, and an Xbox Stereo Headset.
Don't wait for Black Friday because the essential storage expansion card for Xbox Series X|S has a miraculously huge discount that should not be slept on
Seagate's 2TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S, just received a gigantic Black Friday discount deal at Amazon that has taken it down to nearly half its original MSRP.
Brave's latest AI-infused Search tool is another play to get you to ditch Google — and it's actually really good
Brave has announced its latest AI tool for its search engine, giving the ability to easily ask follow-up questions from results.
Amazon, Best Buy, Dell, and Walmart protest calendars — here's why Black Friday started early this year
Officially, Black Friday is next week but that hasn't stopped Amazon, Best Buy, Dell, and Walmart from starting early.
These are my top 3 must-buys from the SteelSeries Black Friday sale — there's never been a better (and cheaper) time to upgrade
I've picked the absolute best 3 items from the SteelSeries Black Friday sale, and a bunch of other discounts you need to know about.
Black Friday has come early because one of the best Xbox and PC SSDs with RGB is now on sale for less than $180 at Amazon
There's currently a gigantic 46% discount happening for the WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD over at Amazon, allowing gamers to buy one of the best gaming SSDs for nearly half of its steep MSRP.
Dbrand's up to 50% sale means even if I don't treat myself — I can treat my Steam Deck (again)
Dbrand is offering an up-to-50% off sale on a variety of accessories, including vinyl skins and cases, perfect for upgrading your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, gaming laptop or even your Xbox.
Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma review: Razer's Xbox controller almost feels like cheating, if you don't mind the cable
Review: The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma is still a fantastic controller, and is often more affordable than its successor.
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Which boy band’s first album was ‘Up All Night’?
One Direction.
Biblical Warrior
Many will know about Samson, the strong biblical warrior. His dad, Samsonite, was even more of a hard case.
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Black Friday Deals for Linux Users — 2024 Edition
Black Friday is here. Don't miss the deals offering massive discounts!
If nothing else, get a lifetime cloud storage this Black Friday!
Do not miss some insane deals on lifetime cloud storage! We picked some nice options for you here.