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Ex-UK Special Forces break silence on 'war crimes' by colleagues
Veterans who served with the SAS and SBS give BBC Panorama eyewitness accounts of alleged executions.
PM promises tougher visa rules to fix 'broken' migration system
Sir Keir Starmer promises new migration rules will "create a system that is controlled, selective and fair".
Chris Mason: Why Labour aims to buck 25-year trend of rising legal migration
While the focus is on legal immigration, it is expected that ministers will discuss illegal immigration.
Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks
"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"
Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta Awards
ITV's dramatisation of the Post Office scandal was among the winners on a night with several surprises.
Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
Edan Alexander, 21, is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza.
Weight-loss drugs tested in first head-to-head trial - and there's a clear winner
Scientists test Mounjaro and Wegovy - the big beasts of weight loss medication - to see which is best.
The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'
Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why.
Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire
Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was "for sure" ordered by the Russian special services.
BBC team's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank
Israeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank
US says 'deal' reached with China after trade talks
The US treasury secretary calls the talks "productive", while China's vice premier describes them as "candid".
Baftas 2025: A wedding dress, party plans... and Alan Cumming's four suits
Find out all the backstage drama from this year's Bafta TV awards.
Watch: Best moments of 2025 TV Baftas in under two minutes
Emotional speeches, funny moments and heartwarming wins - here are some of the best moments of the evening.
The Papers: PM 'toughens migration rules' and Zelensky ready to 'face Putin'
The immigration reforms and Zelensky and Putin potentially holding direct peace talks are among the front page's main stories in Monday's newspapers.
Eurovision act Remember Monday: 'The closer we get, the hungrier we become'
As rehearsals continue in Basel, Sweden, the UK's Eurovision act say want to avoid "nul points".
From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes - is the protein health craze worth it?
A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein or being rich in it.
Inside the tiny Highland school with just two pupils
Duror Primary in the Highlands has been saved after locals campaigned to stop its planned closure.
Eurovision is here, and Final Destination returns: What's coming up this week
Inside Our Minds is also back on BBC Two this week, and new game Doom: The Dark Ages is released.
Concerns over strangulation-during-sex presentation that was made for schools
A council is criticised for a sex education presentation that was intended to be used in schools.
Tributes paid to teenagers who died in swimming incident in Donegal
Emmanuel Familola, 16, and Matt Sibanda, 18, died after getting into difficulty in the water near Buncrana in County Donegal.
Thunderstorms forecast during driest spring for decades
A yellow warning has been issued for thunderstorms and floods, despite the UK experiencing its driest spring for nearly 70 years.
Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother's Day post
The US actress reveals that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and is "elated beyond words".
Irish policeman dies after being hit by motorbike while on speed checkpoint duty
Kevin Flatley, who was 49, had worked for An Garda Síochána for more than 26 years.
Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns
Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said.
White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One
Qatar says a deal for "temporary use" of the plane is under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift.
Woman charged with attempted abduction of baby on Blackpool Promenade
Members of the public intervened when the woman tried to walk away with pram which had the baby inside.
Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain
Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins oversaw a process where Afghan special forces were prevented from settling in the UK.
Police investigate fire at PM Starmer's house in north London
A fire was reported in the early hours of the morning and brought under control 20 minutes later.
PM promises migration drop as he unveils plans for 'tightened' visa rules
Plans to ban the recruitment of care workers from overseas are among efforts to curb near record net migration.
Driver jailed for murdering biker who did wheelie
Police believe Abdirahman Ibrahim killed Liam Jones, 22, "to teach him a lesson" for showboating.
Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia
UK trial heard the ring had spied on Putin's enemies, including Alexei Navalny, in the UK and beyond
Power failure causes major disruption on London Underground
The Bakerloo, Waterloo & City and Mildmay lines are among the routes affected.
Ex-marine tops Everest after 8,000-mile triathlon
Mitch Hutchcraft and his team say the challenge is the longest ever ascent of Everest.
First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
Father Ted creator denies harassing trans woman
Graham Linehan, 56, appears in court on charges of harassment of Sophia Brooks, 18, and criminal damage.
At a glance: The government's plan to reduce immigration
The government says its proposals will reduce record levels of migration to the UK in recent years.
Care providers say crackdown on overseas workers is short-sighted
Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.
Chris Mason: Why Labour aims to buck 25-year trend of rising legal migration
While the focus is on legal immigration, it is expected that ministers will discuss illegal immigration.
How many people come to work and study in the UK?
The prime minister promises numbers will fall 'significantly' under Labour.
Can Labour solve the big issue facing Britain's military when successive governments have failed?
Troop numbers are down, morale is weak and some equipment is in a poor state - will the government's Strategic Defence Review be enough to turn that around?
In pictures: Virat Kohli, the modern-day cricket great
Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May after playing for India for 14 years.
Eurovision act Remember Monday: 'The closer we get, the hungrier we become'
As rehearsals continue in Basel, Sweden, the UK's Eurovision act say want to avoid "nul points".
Faisal Islam: US and China step back from beyond brink
It is not an end to the trade war, but it is a significant truce, writes the BBC's economics editor.
Inside the tiny Highland school with just two pupils
Duror Primary in the Highlands has been saved after locals campaigned to stop its planned closure.
The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'
Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why.
From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes - is the protein health craze worth it?
A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein or being rich in it.
Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says
Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid.
Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.
Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court's basement
The crates, dating back to 1941, contain Nazi party membership booklets and Nazi propaganda material.
Weight-loss drugs tested in first head-to-head trial - and there's a clear winner
Scientists test Mounjaro and Wegovy - the big beasts of weight loss medication - to see which is best.
Bournemouth Echo
It's always sunny in Bournemouth: Business owners welcome sunshine
Local businesses have seen an increase in footfall thanks to the glorious sunshine in Bournemouth over the past week.
Man found dead in Bournemouth hotel
An inquest has opened into the death of a man after he was found unresponsive at a Travelodge hotel in Bournemouth.
Woman found dead in woods near her home
An inquest has opened into the death of a woman after she was found unresponsive in a wooded area near her home in Wimborne.
New market launched in Bournemouth as traders hope for success
NEW high street weekly market has been introduced in Bournemouth town centre and traders are ‘hopeful’ for success in coming days.
Jurassic Coast features in new David Attenborough documentary
Parts of David Attenborough’s new documentary was filmed along the Jurassic Coast
“There's so much team bonding and community spirit"
Employees at a Bournemouth-based automotive recruitment company have stepped into the boxing ring for a full 24 hours to raise money for charity.
Man found dead after neighbour issues concern for welfare check
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found by emergency services at his home address in Poole.
Thousands of patients wait more than four hours to be seen at A&E
Waiting times for A&E remain well below the NHS standard, figures reveal.
Appeal to bring rare Bronze Age artefacts to Dorset
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has the opportunity to acquire The Crichel Hoard, a group of three rare Bronze Age gold ornaments dating back over 3,000 years to around 1400–1150 BCE.
Popular play area given fresh new look
A popular play area has given a fresh new look with the efforts of council and rotary club.
'We deserve a lot more as a town than petty sniping and politicking'
Monday's letter in the Echo from an ex Conservative councillor, and now interim chair of Reform in Poole, was unfair on the current serving mayor and Sheriff of Poole, and ignores the fact that following a determination by a Kings Counsel late last year, Poole Charter Trustees are no longer able to organise remembrance events as they had been doing until the KC opinion last autumn.
'BCP Council has been starved of cash - and we all know who by'
'I’ve been your MP for ten months and, with a new government, I’m fighting for money and powers to make Bournemouth better.'
Summer online conference to be held on building net zero homes
A summer conference will be held to address one of the important environmental challenges, how to build homes fit for a net zero future.
Roadshow set to help businesses unlock millions in grant funding
Ms Dabrowska, who is also a monitoring service provider for Innovate UK, highlighted the significance of innovation funding.
Roads to close and 10mph speed limit to be enforced
Dorset Council has introduced a series of temporary traffic measures in Ferndown to support essential roadworks.
Homeless services need volunteers urgently
DORSET homeless services urgently appealing for volunteers to help support homeless people across the region.
Zelensky agrees to meet Putin in Turkey after Trump demands they end war
It comes after U.S. President Donald Trump told him immediately to accept Putin's proposal of direct talks.
Formula 1
Barcelona Fan Festival returns before this year’s Spanish Grand Prix
Barcelona will host an entertaining Fan Village in the build-up to this year's Spanish Grand Prix, bringing fans closer to the world of Formula 1.
F1 Clash heads into super sixth season with Legendary Drivers available from the start
F1 Clash is beginning a sixth season that promises to be the most thrilling to date, with Legendary Drivers are available from the start for the first time ever. Players can enjoy a number of new features, blending strategy and adrenaline-fueled racing action. It’s your turn to Master The Moment.
‘Probably the most competitive guy I’ve ever met’ – Ocon recalls memorable way he first met Haas boss Komatsu
Esteban Ocon has been reflecting on the first time that he met Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, with the Frenchman having once raced alongside his now boss – who he has called “probably the most competitive guy I’ve ever met” – many years ago.
Final ‘F1’ movie trailer drops ahead of eagerly anticipated June release
Can’t wait for the F1 movie to hit cinema screens worldwide? Thankfully, we have a third and final trailer for you to enjoy ahead of the film’s arrival next month.
IT’S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we’re excited about ahead of the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Two Sprints and four regular Grand Prix weekends are out of the way, and it’s finally time to get the European season started with Formula 1’s second triple header of the year. There are no shortage of talking points after driver changes and team principal departures since the last round, and with teams expected to bring plenty of upgrades to Imola.
Sweary outbursts, emotional celebrations and cheeky jokes – 12 of the most memorable team radio messages
Ferrari may not have had their most successful weekend at the Miami Grand Prix, but the squad certainly caught the attention as a team orders debate played out across the radio later in the race, with Lewis Hamilton querying whether he would be allowed to pass Charles Leclerc in an attempt to chase down Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli up ahead.
Windows Central
Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop as Nintendo's legal team tried to gut Palworld and the Xbox gaming handheld leaked online
This week Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. Palworld had to remove a feature and images of the new Xbox handheld leaked as well.
New Xbox games launching this week, from May 12 through May 18 — DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives on Xbox Game Pass
DOOM: The Dark Ages is an excellent shooter, and it's one of many new Xbox games launching this week. Here are all the games coming from May 12 through May 18.
Windows Phone just got its first AI ChatGPT-style app. No, really.
Homebrew developers keeping Windows Phone 8.1 alive from beyond the grave are working hard to keep the platform in line with the times.
Ori and the Blind Forest studio head says they could be forced to "shut down" due to the impact of negative Steam reviews for 'No Rest for the Wicked'
"No Rest for the Wicked" is a hardcore action RPG with precise combat and absolutely stunning art, however, its difficult early access development cycle has overshadowed the potential.
NVIDIA's new GPU driver adds DOOM: The Dark Ages support and improves DLSS in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
DOOM: The Dark Ages launches May 13 in early access, and those with an NVIDIA GPU will need this Game Ready driver to make it look as good as possible.
Microsoft shares rare look at radical Windows 11 Start menu designs it explored before settling on the least interesting one of the bunch
Windows designers share concepts they explored for a new Start menu for Windows 11, before settling on one that does little to push the boat out.
This $4 Steam Deck game includes the most-played classics from my childhood — and it will save you paper
I spent countless hours playing Dots N Boxes growing up. The next generation can do so without using so much paper.
I turned PowerToys Run into an AI chatbot, and while it feels like a proof of concept, it's still very impressive
By using a plugin and Ollama to run an LLM on your local machine, it's possible to turn PowerToys Run into your own AI chatbot. Even if I don't necessarily recommend it right now for power users.
I tested this monitor light bar for two weeks — ASUS ROG ticks all but one of the most important boxes
After two weeks using the ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar, I've found that this accessory is decent overall, but doesn't have good enough RGB features to really make it stand out.
Windows Central Podcast: All about new (smaller) Surface PCs
Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup.
US and China agree to pause most tariffs for 90 days — how will this affect tech prices?
The United States and China have agreed to pause most tariffs for 90 days. The governments of both countries are reportedly likely to meet again to discuss further plans.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch is a massive upgrade over the Surface Go 4 — Here's how this performance leap breaks down
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch is similar to the Surface Go 4 in that they're both compact 2-in-1 PCs. But just how much better is the new Pro device?
What is Click to Do, and how do I use it? Explaining AI actions for Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can use Click to Do to perform quick tasks with AI from anything that appears on the screen, and here's how to use the feature inside and outside of Windows Recall.
Surface Pro 12-inch vs. iPad Air M3: Which should you choose?
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch is an impressive 2-in-1 PC, and a lot of people are wondering how it measures up to the latest iPad Air M3. I can help.
ChatGPT downplays AI's threat to humanity despite an apparent "99.999999% probability" of inevitable doom
An AI-generated graph doesn't think artificial intelligence has a high propensity to end humanity, instead blaming climate-induced societal collapse.
Microsoft aims to be "carbon negative" by 2030, with 3 million carbon removal credits in its backyard of Washington
Microsoft recently signed a deal with sustainable forest management firm EFM to buy three million "carbon removal credits".
Sam Altman doesn't want his son to have an AI "bestie" — as Microsoft plans to turn Copilot into an AI friend and companion
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that he wouldn't want his son to have an artificial intelligence chatbot as a best friend.
Laffgaff
In cricket, the Ashes is a series of matches between which two nations?
Australia and England.
Penguin Decisions
How do penguins make a decision? Flipper coin.