BBC News
Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French PM within days
Macron rejected calls to resign, a day after his prime minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote.
Ros Atkins on… How the New York shooting unfolded
Our Analysis Editor Ros Atkins with BBC Verify has been looking at the gunman’s movements and what we know about how the shooting unfolded.
Unions pressure ministers to raise worker sick pay
A number of union leaders have written to the PM, concerned that Labour's commitment to strengthen sick pay isn't being honoured.
Families of disgraced child surgeon hit out at ‘whitewash’
Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".
Kate's carol service message: You were by my side
The Princess of Wales will host her Christmas carol service, in her biggest event of a difficult year.
Man dies after dog attack in east London
A woman, 32, has been charged over the attack, which took place on Wednesday morning.
Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws
Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.
Home Office to give refugees more time to find housing
The period for refugees to move out of supported housing will increase from 28 to 56 days.
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7 earthquake strikes California coast
A tsunami warning was issued for northern California and southern Oregon, but was later cancelled.
Weekly quiz: Which baby boy's name was knocked off the top spot?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
The Papers: PM's 'pledges' and NHS faces 'quad-demic'
Keir Starmer's "plan for change" speech and rising cases of winter viruses in hospital lead the front pages.
Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: I was always trying to make everyone happy
The Chvrches singer on going solo, and the loneliness of being the only woman in a touring band.
Chris Mason: Prime minister seeks to take control after bumpy start
It was not a relaunch - so why did the PM's big speech feel like the launch of a new manifesto?
How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.
Nasa delays astronaut flight around the Moon
The US is pushing back its planned return to the Moon as it fixes a heat shield issue.
Worshippers flee arson attack at Melbourne synagogue
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the fire an antisemitic "act of hate".
Should you be a peer? 150 words to explain why
Political party leaders will have to explain why someone is fit to be a member of the House of Lords.
BBC pauses Tim Westwood report after Met request
The BBC's report is set to examine what it knew about allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour by the former BBC Radio 1 DJ.
PM to attend British-Irish Council in Edinburgh
The prime minister will meet with John Swinney and other heads of government in the Scottish capital.
Labour MP's family transferred farm before Budget
Questions are being raised about whether Henry Tufnell knew about farming inheritance tax changes.
PM to meet leaders from both sides of the Irish border
Sir Keir Starmer will meet political leaders from both sides of the Irish border in Edinburgh later.
Rare red wind warning issued as Storm Darragh approaches UK
The Met Office says the approaching storm poses a danger to life in coastal parts of Wales and south-west England.
Tracking Syrian rebels' lightning offensive as they approach key city
BBC Verify has been tracking the territory captured by Syrian rebels as they move towards Homs.
TikTok loses appeal against US ban law
The video app is now set to be banned in January unless it makes a new appeal - or Donald Trump intervenes.
Cranes work to stabilise growing sinkhole as storm rolls in
Cranes have been brought in to stabilise the chasm, now 17ft (5.2m) wide.
Justin Welby says sorry for hurting abuse survivors in final Lords speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for causing "further distress" to survivors of the scandal.
Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories
The shock move to annul Romania's election over interference throws any certainty out of the window.
Jury awards $300m payout to family of teen who died on Orlando ride
Tyre Sampson fell 30m (98ft) from the ride at ICON Park in Orlando which had no seat belts.
Harassment case against Lizzo dropped
The singer cannot be sued as an individual, a judge has ruled.
Boohoo bosses stalking allegations investigated by police
The retailer has also told the information watchdog about surveillance equipment outside its head office.
Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president
The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.
Starmer and Dominic Cummings now agree on one thing - the civil service is a problem
The government’s aims are bold, but they want to galvanise the civil servants who implement the government’s agenda.
Jealous ex-partners who kill to get tougher sentences
The changes follow an independent review into domestic murder sentencing by barrister Clare Wade.
Average house price hits record high of £298,083
The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.
Hawk Tuah girl hits back at criticism after her cryptocurrency drops 95% in value
Haliey Welch's "Hawk" digital coin shot up in price then lost 95% of its value just hours after it launched.
Slapping therapist jailed after woman's death
Hongchi Xiao was charged after the death of Danielle Carr-Gomm at a workshop in 2016.
Soldier F pleads not guilty to murders on Bloody Sunday
Soldier F is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in 1972.
Dick Van Dyke stars in Coldplay video as he turns 99
The actor recreates dance moves from across his career, and reflects on old age in a touching video.
Now that's klear! Misspelt road marking outside school gets corrected
Wales and West Utilities says it has replaced the markings with "the full and correct spelling".
Rare red wind warning issued as Storm Darragh approaches
The Met Office says the approaching storm poses a danger to life in coastal parts of Wales and south-west England.
Christmas events cancelled after rare red weather warning
Several festive events have been cancelled over the weekend as gusts of 90mph are expected.
Christmas events cancelled as NI braced for Storm Darragh
Belfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.
Bournemouth Echo
"Fire and rehire could lead to industrial action at BCP Council"
Labour's BCP leader has warned that ‘firing and rehiring’ BCP Council staff will “significantly damage” employee relations.
Further weight thrown behind calls for 'immediate' action over 'toilet bowl' harbour
Members of Christchurch Independents have backed a campaign calling for “immediate and effective action” to protect the town’s harbour.
Popular Ringwood beer axed from nationwide pubs in another blow
Ringwood beer has been axed from being sold at pubs across the country.
In The Dock: Man stole cigarettes and lottery cards among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'This isn’t just the end of a business; it’s the closing of a family legacy'
King Bros in Pimperne provided services such as MOTs, welding, cosmetic jobs, and vehicle damage bodywork as well as a friendly atmosphere to all customers.
Proposed merger between two parishes in Southbourne
A proposed merger of two parishes in Southbourne has been in discussion.
Bid to lower speed limit on hill
Proposals to lower the speed limit of a road through a village are being consulted on.
Skymonster plane at Hurn has been saved (sort of)
Skymonster, the plane that has been grounded at Bournemouth Airport for more than 20 years, will somewhat live on.
Poole woman honoured in initiative that praises female entrepreneurship
A Poole woman has been honoured in an initiative that celebrates female entrepreneurship.
Gold for Bournemouth para surfer at World Para Surfing Championships 2024
An award-winning para surfer from Bournemouth has won gold at World Para Surfing Championships 2024 by International Surfing Association (ISA) in Huntington Beach, California.
Bournemouth family back charity Rays of Sunshine Christmas campaign
A family from Bournemouth is urging residents to get behind a Christmas giving campaign to help raise money for the charity which helped their to son's wish to get fulfilled.
Large police operation in Christchurch sees four men arrested
Dorset Police received a report at around 9am on Thursday 5 December 2024 that a number of suspected stolen items had been located at an address in Livingstone Road in Christchurch.
Road blocked after two-vehicle crash near St Leonards
Officers were alerted to reports of a crash at around 4pm today (December 5).
SUV fails to stop after crash on Mannings Heath Roundabout
Officers investigating a fail-to-stop collision near Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
LIVE: Events axed as Dorset braces for Storm Darragh
Several events have been cancelled as Dorset braces for Storm Darragh.
Bournemouth beach stabbing trial adjourned
20-year-old Nasen Saadi, of Croydon, is facing trial accused of her murder, and attempted murder of the other woman. The trial is set to be opened this morning at Winchester Crown Court.
Flipped car blocks road in Bournemouth
A car involved in a two-vehicle crash has flipped on its side.
CCTV image released as police continue search for missing man
CCTV images have been released as Dorset Police continue the search for a missing man from Christchurch.
Urgent appeal to find missing man from Christchurch
Dorset police are launching a public appeal in search for a missing man from Christchurch.
Teenage girl and woman taken to hospital after men flee scene of crash
A TEENAGE girl and a woman aged in her 20s were taken to hospital after men fled the scene of a crash.
Bus involved in crash with VW van
A double decker bus was involved in a crash with a van.
Hour-by-hour weather forecast as Storm Darragh set to hit BCP
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across BCP for the following weekend.
Murder accused faces first day of trial after women stabbed on beach
THE TRIAL into the fatal stabbing of a 34-year-old woman on a Bournemouth seafront has began, as the murder accused faces the jury.
Morebus gives festive assistance to charity
A charity which supports older people living in Dorset has received some festive assistance from Morebus.
Poole clinic relocates to new town following 'high demand'
A CLINIC in Poole has expanded and relocated with a new, larger and purpose-built site in another town.
Record number of people in addiction treatment in BCP
A record number of people were in contact with drug and alcohol treatment in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, new figures show.
Ringwood primary school named best in south west of England for 2025
St Ives Primary and Nursery School was named best in the South West for The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025
'Why is path being dug up again?'
I HAVE just driven along Ringwood Road in Parkstone, where they are proposing to build a cycle lane and bus lane in the near future.
The 9 things you need to do to protect your home during storms
Check what 9 things you need to do to prepare your home from a storm and strong winds according to an expect.
Who is responsible for repairing a damaged garden fence after a storm in the UK?
See who is responsible for repairing a garden fence in the UK after a storm.
Trains delayed across the UK as 'nationwide fault' causes disruption
A “nationwide fault” is affecting rail services across the network, National Rail has said
What are the symptoms of chickenpox to look out for? (It's more than just spots)
There are more symptoms to chickenpox than just an itchy rash and spots, here is what you need to look out for on your body.
Local news media sector announces new development phase for Public Notice Portal
The local news media sector’s Public Notice Portal (PNP) will undergo a second major phase of development with new funding from the Google News Initiative to deepen public engagement with public notices.
'Do not eat': Waitrose recall as product may contain small stones and metal
Waitrose is recalling the ZOE Daily 30+ 7 Day wholefood supplement due to the possible presence of stones and metal.
Formula 1
Former Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon announced as General Motors F1 project Team Principal
Former Marussia boss Graeme Lowdon has been announced as the Team Principal of General Motors’ F1 project, ahead of the manufacturer potentially joining the grid in 2026.
F2: Gabriel Bortoleto vs Isack Hadjar – the closest title fight in history
After 13 previous rounds, it all comes down to the finale in Abu Dhabi with just half a point separating Championship leader Gabriel Bortoleto and contender Isack Hadjar.
The storylines to look out for in F1 ACADEMY’s Abu Dhabi season finale
The end is in sight, but the 2024 F1 ACADEMY field aren’t done yet as they prepare to do battle for the last time this season. With a bumper three-race weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit, there are many stories to get stuck into as the drivers and teams’ stories of the season draw to an end.
PADDOCK INSIDER: Driver spats, team battles and farewells as F1 gets ready for the final race of 2024 in Abu Dhabi
The drivers’ championship may be done and dusted as Formula 1’s 2024 campaign reaches its climax with a finale in Abu Dhabi, but there was still so much to talk about in the Yas Island paddock on Thursday.
The six rookie drivers set to take part in FP1 in Abu Dhabi
Expect to see a handful of new surnames (and a very familiar one) on the timesheets during the first practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as teams across the grid give young drivers a chance to make their mark on track.
Hamilton admits he 'massively underestimated' how difficult his Mercedes farewell year would be
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he “massively underestimated” how difficult it would be to say a long goodbye to Mercedes after announcing his impending switch to Ferrari before the season had even begun, with the Briton stating that it has been a “very emotional year”.
BETTING GUIDE: Who are the favourites to end their season on a high in Abu Dhabi?
It’s finally time for the last race of the season, Abu Dhabi playing host to Round 24 of the season. But who is going to emerge triumphant? Max Verstappen has long since sealed the drivers’ title, but the constructors’ is up for grabs – with McLaren and Ferrari the two teams in contention. But do the odds favour the men in papaya, or those in red?
Bottas reflects on the ‘most difficult’ season of his career as he and Zhou prepare for Kick Sauber exits
Kick Sauber pair Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu have reflected on their “challenging” season ahead of their final race together in Abu Dhabi, with neither driver set to be on the grid next year.
Hulkenberg satisfied after finding Haas’s ‘sweet spot’ in Abu Dhabi with top-three result in FP2
Nico Hulkenberg looked remarkably quick on the opening day of action at the Yas Marina Circuit for Haas, finishing FP2 with the third-fastest lap after putting his car in “a happy place”.
Norris warns McLaren’s practice pace ‘looks better than it is’ as he predicts ‘tough fight’ in Abu Dhabi
Lando Norris believes that McLaren’s strong pace during the opening day of action at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix “looks better than it is”, with the Briton anticipating a “tough fight” in Saturday’s qualifying.
WATCH: Ride onboard as Norris sets the fastest Friday lap in Abu Dhabi
Lando Norris bagged the fastest lap on Friday in Abu Dhabi, the McLaren man topping the second practice session under the lights with a 1m 23.517s. That was enough to beat the field by over two tenths of a second in an impressive display.
Despondent Verstappen says qualifying inside top six in Abu Dhabi would be ‘a good recovery’ after ‘tricky’ Friday
HIGHLIGHTS: Relive the action from Abu Dhabi FP2 as McLaren’s Norris and Piastri head the field
In a weekend where McLaren are gunning for their first constructors’ title since 1998, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came out of the blocks quickly on Friday of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, taking a papaya one-two in Free Practice 2.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Abu Dhabi
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Mattia BINOTTO (Kick Sauber), Zak BROWN (McLaren), Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing)
'It’s pantomime season' – Horner responds to Verstappen/Russell rift as he addresses Wolff’s ‘terrier’ comments
Christian Horner has given his take on the recent fallout between Max Verstappen and George Russell – as well as responding to remarks made by Toto Wolff – with the Red Bull boss not concerned that the row will spill over on track after suggesting that it is “pantomime season”.
FP2: Norris leads team mate Piastri and Hulkenberg during second practice in Abu Dhabi
Lando Norris ended the opening day of action at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on top, leading the way from Oscar Piastri and Nico Hulkenberg in a busy second practice session as McLaren established themselves as the team to beat.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from second practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's second practice session for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Williams retain Lia Block for 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign
Williams have announced that Lia Block will be embarking on a second F1 ACADEMY campaign next year, with the American driver continuing to represent them on the 2025 grid, racing with ART Grand Prix.
HIGHLIGHTS: Relive FP1 in Abu Dhabi as Leclerc goes quickest while young drivers shine
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc led the field during the first practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, getting the better of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton while six young drivers made their mark on track.
DO & CO to continue as Official Supplier to the F1 Paddock Club in 10-year extension
Formula 1 has today announced that world leading gourmet caterers DO & CO will continue as Official Supplier to the F1 Paddock Club for the next 10 years.
Williams duo Albon and Colapinto take grid penalties for Abu Dhabi GP after gearbox changes
The Williams duo of Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto are each set to face a five-place grid drop at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after the team replaced a number of gearbox components on both cars.
Leclerc hit with 10-place grid drop for Abu Dhabi GP amid tight constructors' battle
With Ferrari on a mission to overhaul McLaren's lead in the constructors' battle, Charles Leclerc is set to take a critical 10-place grid penalty at the Yas Marina Circuit after the team elected to change his energy store.
FP1: Leclerc sets the pace during first practice in Abu Dhabi as several rookies join the action
Charles Leclerc has gone quickest in first practice ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver having set the pace from Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton in a session that saw a number of rookies take part.
Kick Sauber confirm Hulkenberg and Bortoleto to run in post-season test
Kick Sauber have revealed that their full 2025 driver line-up will have the opportunity to run in the post-season test at Yas Marina Circuit, which will follow the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula 1 to race in Shanghai until 2030 with new five-year extension
Formula 1 has announced a five-year extension with the Chinese Grand Prix that will see the Shanghai International Circuit remain on the calendar through the 2030 season.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from first practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hitech Grand Prix to join F1 ACADEMY in 2025 as grid expands to 18 cars
F1 ACADEMY has announced that Hitech Grand Prix will join the grid and operate three cars from the 2025 season, expanding the grid to 18 cars.
Windows Central
Right to Repair gets another win! Microsoft furthers its partnership with iFixit as official Xbox parts are now available on iFixit's store
As Microsoft works to suppor the Right to Repair movement, Xbox parts join Surface parts on iFixit's storefront.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reviews and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics think of this Xbox and MachineGames adventure
Reviews are in for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and here's what critics are saying about the latest adventure from MachineGames, Bethesda, and Xbox.
Is Xbox slowly taking over Battle.net? As "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" pops up on Battle.net, we're wondering what Microsoft is up to with Blizzard's iconic launcher.
First Avowed, and now Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Microsoft's Xbox "experiments" with Battle.net continue, and we have to wonder what the endgame is.
"I found myself pulverizing fascists with shovels, clubs, sledgehammers, and loaves of bread" — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is amazing, with only minor flaws
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a fantastic globetrotting adventure that understands and builds on the films its inspired by.
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox?
When Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches soon, will you be able to play it on Xbox consoles? Here's what you need to know.
SCUF does what Xbox doesn’t, releasing a Squid Game-inspired controller, but another limited edition version isn't available to everyone
SCUF is answering the call of gamers to be able to buy controllers from their favorite shows. Hopefully this is the first of many crossover collaborative controllers from SCUF.
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox Game Pass?
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is almost here, but will you be able to play it with Xbox Game Pass when it arrives? Here's what you need to know.
One of the best dungeon crawling and shopkeeping simulators I've ever played is getting a sequel in 2025
11 bit studios and Digital Sun have announced the sequel to the popular RPG shopkeeping simulator meets dungeon crawler, Moonlighter.
Tis the season to get your fill of new indies as the Xbox Indie Winter Game Fest demo event returns with 35 new games to try
Xbox has announced its Winter Game Fest demo event is back for another year starting on December 10. Players can download and try demos for 35 new indie games during the event.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 missed an obvious 'Copilot' opportunity to replace its robotic voices with my favorite AI assistant
Adding Microsoft Copilot AI into my virtual cockpit in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 seems like an obvious matchup.
How to unlock the new Maelstrom shotgun early in Black Ops 6 without completing the Merry Mayhem event
The first event of Season 1 Reloaded in Black Ops 6 brings with it a new weapon upon completion, but you can get it early if you want.
NVIDIA's RTX 4060 is aging horribly as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Nazi-punches your VRAM
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a gorgeous game that isn't easy on the PC hardware, and the RTX 4060's 8GB of VRAM is an issue.
"We've always been a fan of blueskies": Is Microsoft losing faith in Elon Musk's X as it migrates to his fastest-growing competitor?
Microsoft recently joined Bluesky, touting a "connected digital ecosystem" that bolsters the user experience and innovation.
I think this new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 map might be even better than Stakeout for the camo grind — here's why
Stakeout has some serious competition for best camo grinding map in Black Ops 6 thanks to Season 1 Reloaded.
How to manage the passwordless sign feature on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can use the "Sign-in options" settings to remove the password authentication method and replace it with only Windows Hello, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this configuration.
These are my 15 favorite features and changes that Microsoft added to Windows 11 in 2024
Windows 11 has received a lot of new features and changes in 2024, and in this guide, I'll share with you the ones I liked the most, such as Sudo, Energy Saver, Mouse scrolling settings, Auto SR, Studio Effects, and many more.
The Surface Studio is dead? — Microsoft ends production on $4,500 Surface Studio 2+ as stock dwindles
Surface Studio 2+ is now out of stock in most markets, and there are seemingly no plans to make a new one.
This mini PC is the first I've seen with a discrete NPU for dedicated AI tasks. There's just one problem.
Lenovo's ThinkCentre neo Ultra mini PC has a discrete NPU for AI acceleration, but I'm having a hard time finding where and when it actually benefits the system. Turns out, it can't actually be used without a "future software update."
Xbox's Winter Demo Fest arrives next week with a rebranding and fresh access to one of the most interesting indies coming in 2025
Previously unveiled as Blackout Protocol, Section 13 is a new twin stick shooter and roguelike from Ocean Drive Studios. A demo for the game will be available on Xbox during the Winter Games Fest indie demo event starting December 10.
"We have this magic, Not magic": A researcher's p(doom) scale records a 99.999999% probability AI will end humanity, but Sam Altman claims AI will be smart enough to prevent AI from causing existential doom
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AI will be smart enough to resolve the existential threats by superintelligent AI systems. If not, he hopes researchers will figure out a way around the issue.
Laffgaff
What is the common name for Ctenocephalides canis?
The dog flea.
Angry Mice
What do angry mice eat at Christmas? Cross mouse puddings.
Itsfoss
Install raspi-config in Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi
The raspi-config tool allows you to do several common config changes on your Pi device. Learn to install and use it on Ubuntu running on Pi.