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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice
Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.
Obama, the border and a headdress: The Pope's visits to North America
Pope Francis visited the US, Mexico and Canada on different occasions before his death at the age of 88.
Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent
African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.
I felt BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker
The presenter is stepping down from the football show, but will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage.
The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'
James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.
Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published
Data is due to be released by the year's end showing nationalities and crimes of those awaiting deportation.
New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC
Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.
Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off
The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.
Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in Enfield
A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after 45-year-old Pamela Munro was stabbed to death.
Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze
The suit is part of a feud that escalated when the institution rejected a list of demands from the Trump administration.
US watchdog sues Uber over subscription practices
The FTC accused Uber of charging people for its Uber One subscription service without getting their consent.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
The Papers: 'People's Pope' and 'Battle for Church's future'
The death of Pope Francis, aged 88, dominates the front pages of the major UK papers.
Could a volcanic eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.
Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex.
Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest
Several names are in the fray as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis' successor.
Government unveils more details on Nottingham attacks inquiry
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled further details in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales departs on major deployment
The £3bn aircraft carrier has set off from Portsmouth for eight months.
Tina Knowles: I worry about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's fame impacting their kids
Beyoncé’s mum says she’s concerned about her grandchildren reading ‘lies’ put out about them.
Paddleboarder was guided to her death, court told
Nicola Wheatley, Morgan Rogers, Paul O'Dwyer and Andrea Powell all died on the trip in 2021.
More than 20 killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir
The region's chief minister said the attack was "much larger than anything we've seen directed at civilians in recent years".
Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays
Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.
Tories push to ban recording of non-crime hate incidents
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the incidents waste police time and calls for them to be scrapped.
Large explosions at Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow
Russian military authorities say the blast in a warehouse is due to a fire.
Pope Francis lies in open coffin in Vatican chapel - in pictures
The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hands.
We're orphans now, say Gaza Catholics the Pope called daily
Pope Francis had a close relationship with Gaza's tiny Christian community and used his last address to call for a ceasefire.
The Pope never returned to his home country of Argentina. Why?
Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina - but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many.
What happens after the death of Pope Francis?
The 88-year-old's death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.
She went to hospital for four days for tests. Two years later she came out paralysed
After being told she would never move again, Megan Dixon is preparing for an independent life.
Survivors of Cumbria shooting spree recall terror 15 years on
Twelve people were killed and 11 injured when taxi driver Derrick Bird went on a shooting spree in 2010.
Who was the murderer whose skin binds a book?
The story of a notorious killer whose skin covers two books held at a Suffolk museum.
'It affects me every day, anything I do': The 16-year-old living with Long Covid
Molly says navigating her long Covid symptoms for the last four years has been "horrible".
The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says
James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
Gamers shocked as Elder Scrolls IV revealed and launched on same day
It is a long-awaited remaster of the classic video game, which originally released back in 2006.
Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published for first time
Data is due to be released by the year's end showing nationalities and crimes of those awaiting deportation.
Oxford Business College denied student loan funding after government investigation
Oxford Business College says it will legally challenge the government's decision to remove its funding.
Women deny stalking Madeleine McCann's parents and siblings
Karen Spragg and Julia Wandel are told they will go on trial in October.
New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC
Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.
Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says
But it said it would still consider human involvement when selecting winners.
Bournemouth Echo
Coastal residents ‘a long way from healthcare’ as MP fights to restore clinics
Coastal residents are said to be ‘a long way from healthcare’, as an MP fights to restore community clinics.
"I'm not going to be the only woman in this situation"
A woman from Wimborne has launched a support group to help others after her own long and difficult journey with endometriosis.
Lost language of the county, bacon cures and gunpowder remedies - strange traditions!
Thankfully, the importance of preserving this linguistic heritage wasn't lost on some of Hampshire's residents.
Teen to cycle the length of Britain in 1,000-mile challenge
A Bournemouth teenager is preparing to cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End this summer as part of a 1,000-mile challenge.
'Uplifting' and 'moving' baby loss remembrance service to return to Wimborne
A remembrance service which helps those who have lost will be returning to Wimborne Minster.
Delight as more than 1,500 chocolate bunnies sent to Ukrainian schools
New Forest for Ukraine has sent the treats to schools across Ukraine to be given to children as Easter gifts.
Mystery as ring belonging to Salisbury woman found at Mudeford Quay
A detectorist who found a ring on the Dorset coast is looking for the Salisbury woman that lost it.
Application submitted to build three new houses in Bournemouth
A NEW planning application has been submitted to build three new houses in Bournemouth.
Two Forest pubs in the running to be crowned the county's best
Two New Forest pubs are in the running to be crowned the best in Hampshire at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2025
Trespassers cause distress to ponies in private paddock
A GROUP of children trespassed onto a locked private paddock causing distress and potential harm to therapy ponies.
Woman's frustration at police after her £6,000 bike is stolen
A WOMAN is raising concerns about growing bike thefts in BCP area and frustration with the lack of police response.
Man with 'possible firearm' sparks major police search
Police have cordoned off St Swithun's Road in Bournemouth. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.
Major police search for 'man with possible firearm' after fight
A major search was launched after reports of a man with a possible firearm in a residential area of Bournemouth.
Hobbycraft to make redundancies at Bournemouth HQ
Hobbycraft has announced plans to shut at least nine stores across the UK in a move affecting up to 126 jobs as part of a restructure.
'Poole has become a literary wasteland'
Recently, I went into the Dolphin Centre, Poole to look in the gesture of a bookshop.
Best photos as hundreds of dogs return to Frenchie Fest
Frenchie Fest brought a celebrity dog to the New Forest as it returned this weekend
Stephen Lawrence murder anniversary: message from Dorset Police
TODAY marks the anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the Black British teenager whose racially motivated killing in 1993 revealed the institutional racism in the country.
Poole town sees string of theft and criminal damage reports
Poole Town is seeing multiple reports of theft and criminal damage in a recent crime update.
Fire put out underneath classic Jaguar
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a classic car on fire.
Road closed after multiple vehicle crash sees car overturned
A35 Upton Road was closed due to a multiple vehicle crash where a car was overturned.
Tobias Ellwood appointed Rifles Colonel for Dorset
TOBIAS Ellwood has been appointed as the Rifles Colonel for Dorset.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after car meet crash, police confirm
A MOTORCYLIST who crashed at a car meet has been hospitalised with serious injuries, police have confirmed.
Man due to appear in court over alleged drink driving crash
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a drink-driving incident following a late-night crash in Poole.
The top 10 (almost) unkillable plants that can help spruce up your patio
Lavender, boxwood, and rosemary are among the best hard-to-kill plants that would be perfect to spruce up your patio garden space
The top 10 cars you can buy that have the lowest road tax rates
There are plenty of cars that UK drivers can buy which have a minimal road tax cost, an expert from Cazoon has revealed
The Botanist in Bournemouth set to open next month
A NEW restaurant coming to Bournemouth is now looking for recruits – as the countdown to its opening is on.
What is shingles? Major questions answered from its cause to if it can kill you
A guide to shingles with the NHS website answering questions like what is the cause, is it contagious, and is there a vaccination?
Drivers warned they face fines of up £2,500 for wearing sunglasses
UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer
BMW and Dacia crash in Bournemouth
A ROAD was closed after two cars crashed in Bournemouth.
Forensic work leads to arrest after burglary and assault
A forensic examination led to the arrest of a man following reports of a burglary and the assault of an emergency worker.
Studland fire likely to have started due to 'human intervention'
Fire services that attended the Studland fire are unable to determine whether it was started deliberately.
Bus driver 'racially abused' by final passenger
A BUS driver was racially abused after he asked the final passenger to leave.
Garden expert shares £1 coin hack to make ideal environment for grass seeds
A garden expert has shared a £1 coin hack that can help you "provide a comforting environment" for grass seeds to germinate and grow.
Lyme Disease warning as Brits urged to avoid tick bites and be aware of symptoms
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the charity, Lyme Disease UK, is urging the public to look out for these dangerous arachnids which may carry the disease
Formula 1
Alonso says Aston Martin ‘need to get used to’ not scoring in 2025 as he reflects on dramatic near-miss with protégé Bortoleto in Jeddah
Fernando Alonso’s race result in Saudi Arabia might have read P11, agonisingly close to the points, but that did not tell the true story of how his Grand Prix unfolded.
TECH WEEKLY: How McLaren are making the difference in F1’s intriguing 2025 aerodynamic race
Downforce, aero efficiency and aero balance through a circuit’s speed range are the three main determinants of competitiveness, and in the five races to date we have seen a pattern emerging between the top four cars.
Ocon admits Haas struggled with ‘quite a few things’ in Saudi Arabia while Bearman takes positives from first triple header
Neither Haas driver could climb up into the points on Sunday in Jeddah, with Ollie Bearman finishing 13th and Esteban Ocon in P14. Both admitted to struggles in Saudi Arabia, with the team trying differing strategies in a bid to make something happen.
‘Nothing I could have done’ – Hadjar reveals the ‘super-frustrating’ reason he didn’t score bigger in Saudi Arabian GP
Isack Hadjar was pleasantly surprised to score points at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix but was left frustrated by the team work of the Williams pairing to deny him further progress through the order.
POWER RANKINGS: Who lit up the streets of Jeddah during the Saudi Arabian GP weekend?
Oscar Piastri made a statement with his third victory of the 2025 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But who else impressed around the streets of Jeddah? Check out the latest Power Rankings scores and overall leaderboard below...
‘Our worst performance so far’ – Wolff left searching for answers after Mercedes’ low-key display in Saudi Arabian GP
Toto Wolff did not mince his words in the aftermath of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, even if on paper his team’s performance did not look too terrible. George Russell started third and finished fifth, while Kimi Antonelli started fifth and came home sixth.
Windows Central
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PC system requirements and specs — Can you run this turn-based RPG adventure?
The creative new RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is almost here, but is your PC ready for it? Check out the official minimum and recommended PC specs.
Who knew a controller could make THIS much difference? I tested a new mobile controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming and was pleasantly surprised.
The abxylute S9 is a strong contender in the mobile gaming market, offering excellent value for its price point and may be a brand to watch for cloud gaming accessories this year.
Can I play The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is officially here, overhauled with modern gaming platforms in mind. If you'd like to play on the go, though, can you?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered PC system requirements and specs — Can your computer run this refined RPG classic?
Make sure your PC can run this refined classic. It requires a hefty amount of space and has much better visuals from the original.
Diablo 4 "Berserk" anime collaboration revealed in full — New info on themed cosmetics, items, and a launch date
Blizzard has divulged the details on Diablo 4's epic crossover event with the 'Berserk' franchise, including when it will launch and what kind of rewards will be up for grabs.
Xbox and Bethesda officially announce The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and it's available in Xbox Game Pass today
In a special livestream, Bethesda Game Studios shared that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is real, and it's available today.
"If we had a choice in this, we would not pursue any legal actions against Schedule I" — Drug Dealer Simulator developers speak out on controversy involving their publisher
The developers of Drug Dealer Simulator, Byterunners, have spoken out against their own publisher, in the ongoing controversy surrounding Schedule I. Byterunners, if given the choice, would prefer that the issue be dropped entirely.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has a serious weed problem — but Activision's double standards are more irritating
Apparently, skins promoting a substance that's illegal in many parts of the world is fine in Call of Duty, but swearing absolutely is not.
Improve or leave: Microsoft makes it easier to fire underperformers
Microsoft’s new performance policy gives low-rated employees the choice to improve or leave, with bans on rehiring and internal transfers.
An iPad can't run macOS, but it can run... Windows 11?
Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.
I tested Corsair's affordable Void Wireless V2 gaming headset, offering incredible battery life and sound
The Void Wireless V2 has it all: a comfortable design, great sound, and a good overall value. Basically, this is one of the best mid-range gaming headsets you can buy today.
Don't buy a new ROG Ally X handheld — Upgrade your original ROG Ally's battery life with this replacement kit instead
JSAUX ROG Ally Battery Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need to swap out your old battery for a better one. Here are some tips to help you along the way.
How to change the default folder for downloads on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can change the default location for the "Downloads" folder to another path in the same or different drive, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to complete this configuration.
How to show app labels in the Taskbar for Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can ungroup and show labels for running apps in the Taskbar one more time. In this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.
Barack Obama says AI is already better than "70% of coders," but Bill Gates argues that programming is still too complex for AI to totally replace humans
Former President Obama recently indicated that AI can already code better than 60-70% of programmers, making it difficult for humans to establish purpose and meaning in life.
Microsoft warns its Quick Assist app could expose Windows and macOS users to AI-driven tech support scams and "scareware"
Microsoft warns Windows and macOS users to avoid using Quick Assist as it's susceptible to AI scams camouflaged as "unsolicited" tech support.
Laffgaff
Ray Kroc founded what restaurant franchise?
McDonald's.
Racing Seals
Why are seals good at motor racing? Because they are often in pole position.