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Denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', says UN refugee agency head
The BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to the head of the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees.
Chris Mason: Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures
The PM knows cutting immigration is crucial to his credibility, political editor Chris Mason writes.
'I was drugged and raped by my husband for years'
A husband said he wanted a chat, then confessed to his wife he had been spiking her drinks and raping her.
MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland
The proposed legislation would allow terminally-ill Scots to seek medical help to end their lives.
Kim Kardashian to appear in court as witness in Paris burglary case
The reality TV star and business woman, 44, is expected to take the stand in the afternoon.
Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really?
Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack
The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.
Liberal Party names first female leader after historic Australia election loss
Sussan Ley takes over from Peter Dutton after he led the party to a historic loss at an election on 3 May.
'I've practised being booed' Israel's Eurovision entry tells BBC
Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack, says performing her ballad New Day Will Rise is a "personal win".
Stars hit the Cannes Film Festival: Five things to look out for
Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Cruise are among the stars expected to hit the red carpet.
The Papers: 'Fire at PM's home' on day he is told it's 'time to deliver' on migration
A terror probe into a fire at the prime minister's London home and reaction to the government's new migration policy lead Tuesday's papers.
The view on immigration from a town transformed by it
Some residents say the town is 'overrun', but public services desperately need immigrant labour.
What are the challenges the government's immigration plan faces?
The government has outlined plans to "significantly" cut immigration - what are the challenges it faces?
Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see
Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.
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.
Verdict due in Gérard Depardieu sexual assault trial
The French actor, who denies the allegations, could face a suspended prison term if he is convicted.
Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
'Terrible grief' descends on Irish town after death of two teenagers
Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda died after getting into difficulty in the water near Buncrana, County Donegal.
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
UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties
The move comes after the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of "woman".
US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
Edan Alexander, 21, is the first hostage to be released by Hamas since a ceasefire ended in March.
Gold-winning Paralympic equestrian star dies aged 76
Anne Dunham was determined not to give up on her sport when she was diagnosed with MS aged 27.
Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years in prison
Peter Sullivan, 68, says he is "not bitter" after one of the UK's biggest miscarriages of justice.
Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?
The extraordinary injustice experienced by the 68-year-old trigger questions over the appeals system.
Tory MP charged with two sexual assaults at London's Groucho Club
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer will appear before magistrates in June.
'I'm cancer free': Drug trial gives breast cancer gene patients fresh hope
Treating patients with a drug before surgery greatly reduced the chances of the cancer coming back, a small trial found.
Arrest over suspected arson on properties linked to Keir Starmer
Police arrest a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after fires at two properties in London and a car blaze.
M&S says customer data stolen in cyber attack
The retail giant is still not taking online orders following a cyber attack three weeks ago.
Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC
Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen “starvation is spreading” inside Gaza.
'I was drugged and raped by my husband for years'
A husband said he wanted a chat, then confessed to his wife he had been spiking her drinks and raping her.
Gold is booming - but investors lured in by the hype could lose out, warn experts
Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
Who is Peter Sullivan and why was he jailed?
The investigation Diane Sindall's murder led to one of Britain's biggest miscarriages of justice.
Despite the India-Pakistan ceasefire, these five measures remain
India and Pakistan have ceased military hostilities, but diplomatic retaliatory measures remain in place.
Zelensky vows to 'do everything' to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums.
University of Greater Manchester suspends vice chancellor after investigation
The University of Greater Manchester suspends George Holmes after 'serious allegations' are raised.
Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories
The planned layoffs mean the Japanese carmaker has now cut about 15% of its workforce in the past year.
'I've practised being booed', Israel's Eurovision entry who survived Hamas attack says
Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack, says performing her ballad New Day Will Rise is a "personal win".
Cooper backs PM over 'island of strangers' remark
The home secretary has rejected criticism the prime minister's language on migration was divisive.
Formula 1
10 fascinating facts about the very first F1 race – held at Silverstone on this day 75 years ago
Did you know that the field for the first ever World Championship F1 race included a Swiss baron, a Thai prince and a well-known jazz musician? Exactly 75 years on, as part of the sport’s year-long celebration, we present a compendium of the most interesting, little-known and downright unusual facts about the historic Silverstone event…
GREATEST RACES: Celebrating the 25 best races across F1’s 75 years of history
Seventy-five years ago today – on May 13, 1950 to be exact – Silverstone played host to the very first race of the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship. Won by Italian Giuseppe Farina, the 1950 British Grand Prix marked the start of an extraordinary journey that has seen F1 become one of the most captivating spectacles on the planet.
GREATEST RACES #25: The ‘best race’ of Gilles Villeneuve’s life – 1981 Spanish Grand Prix
Starting today, exactly 75 years on from the very first race of the inaugural championship, David Tremayne looks back at the 1981 Spanish Grand Prix as legendary driver Gilles Villeneuve showcased his undoubted talent...
‘To already be at this pace is very impressive’ – Verstappen and Norris heap praise on Antonelli after rookie’s Miami display
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have both praised Kimi Antonelli for the performances he has delivered in F1 so far following the Mercedes rookie’s maiden pole position at the Miami Grand Prix.
TECH WEEKLY: The key differences between how Hamilton and Leclerc are driving the Ferrari – and the changes made to help the Briton adapt
Ferrari’s home race around Imola this weekend could be a challenge, given the limitations of the car evident in the last few races. But the team are working hard at developments – believed to be around the rear suspension – aimed at addressing these, though they are not expected to be seen until later in the season.
MUST-SEE: Relive the highlights of F1’s first-ever championship race in full colour footage
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the first-ever F1 championship race, the 1950 British Grand Prix – and, to celebrate the occasion, we have visited the archives to share full colour footage from the milestone event.
James Vowles, Jamie Chadwick and Lia Block set to drive Nigel Mansell’s iconic FW14B at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Williams have announced that James Vowles, Jamie Chadwick and Lia Block will drive Nigel Mansell’s iconic FW14B at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed as the event prepares to mark the 75th anniversary of the F1 World Championship.
LIVESTREAM: Enjoy a 24-hour marathon of F1’s most iconic moments as the championship marks its 75th anniversary
Today marks 75 years since the start of the Formula 1 World Championship – and, to celebrate the milestone, we’ve got a 24-hour marathon of the sport’s most iconic moments for you to enjoy.
F1 NATION: Why have Alpine promoted Colapinto? Ferrari fortunes to change? It’s our Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix preview
After a week off, Formula 1 launches back into action this weekend as the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix kicks off a triple header of races, and our F1 Nation crew are here to discuss all of the big talking points ahead of Imola.
Windows Central
Fallout TV series Season 2 gets release window, and the show is already renewed for Season 3
The Fallout TV series is renewed for a third season, while the second season is set to debut in December.
Valve reveals new SteamOS Compatibility system for Non-Steam Decks like Legion Go S SteamOS — 18,000+ titles expected "out of the gate"
The Legion Go S SteamOS launches this month, and Valve has revealed a new SteamOS Compatibility system for non-Steam Deck devices.
DOOM: The Dark Ages release date — Launch time, Early Access, and when it comes out in your time zone
DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of 2025's most anticipated new games, and it's only a few short days away now. Here's exactly when it's coming out, including specific launch times for every time zone.
Stellar Blade gets PC release date thanks to leaked PlayStation trailer
Shift Up's action title Stellar Blade is coming to PC on June 11, 2025, with the release date confirmed via a leaked PlayStation trailer.
Forza Horizon 5 gets special Lamborghini livery celebrating Xbox and PlayStation players together
Forza Horizon 5 gets a special Lamborghini celebrating Xbox and PlayStation players together.
SteamOS Legion Go S prices surged once again ahead of the gaming handheld's May launch — Tariffs are likely the cause
The Legion Go S SteamOS will be the first PC handheld to launch with Steam, but the price keeps going up ahead of launch.
Samsung's 500Hz gaming monitor isn't just wicked fast — it overcomes a big OLED flaw
Samsung just unveiled the Odyssey OLED G6, a 500Hz gaming monitor that features advanced anti burn-in technology to address one of OLED’s biggest flaws.
How to install and use Ollama to run AI LLMs on your Windows 11 PC
If you want to install and use an AI LLM locally on your PC, one of the easiest ways to do it is with Ollama. Here's how to get up and rolling.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is available now for Premium Edition owners
DOOM: The Dark Ages is available now for anyone buying the Premium Edition, as well as Xbox Game Pass subscribers that grab the Premium Upgrade.
Microsoft confirms limited Microsoft 365 app support on Windows 10 after October 2025
Microsoft will support Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 until 2028, even after the OS reaches end-of-life and stops receiving updates in 2025.
You can run five 4K displays from one USB-C port with the most impressive laptop dock I've ever seen
Plugable's UD-7400PD is a new USB-C dock that supports five external 4K displays. It sets a new standard for all laptop docks, and it doesn't cost as much as you might think.
Microsoft plans to lay off 3% of its workforce, reportedly targeting management cuts as it changes to fit a "dynamic marketplace"
Microsoft is laying off 3% of its employees worldwide, with job cuts reportedly targeting layers of management.
Capcom breaks all-time profit records with 10% income growth after Monster Hunter Wilds sold over 10 million copies in a month
Capcom has issued a press release stating that the company has achieved record-breaking sales and its highest operating income in history.
NVIDIA's drivers are causing big problems for DOOM: The Dark Ages, but some fixes are available
DOOM: The Dark Ages is here, but it arrives with a long list of issues. Most are related to PC, with NVIDIA drivers seemingly causing the most chaos. Good news: some fixes are available.
Intel's latest Arc graphics driver is ready for DOOM: The Dark Ages, launching for Premium Edition owners on PC today
Intel's latest Arc "Game On" GPU driver 32.0.101.6793 supports DOOM: The Dark Ages Premium Edition ahead of its full release on PC.
Microsoft Edge will lose all these features this month
Microsoft Edge will soon remove several features, including image Editor, the image hovers menu, the mini menu, and video super resolution.
Warner Bros. latest earnings are dire for gaming, but A Minecraft Movie is a shining light
Warner Bros. latest earnings paint a bleak picture for its gaming division, but on the flip side, A Minecraft Movie continues to print money.
I tried a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD that reads twice as fast as my Samsung 990 Pro, and it proves better value in one area
SanDisk's WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 "game drive" SSD delivers double the read speeds of my Gen 4 favorite, but comes with a trade-off.
New Copilot+ PC feature rolls out to Windows Insiders — even if your device is powered by Intel or AMD
Microsoft rolled out two new Windows 11 Insider builds, adding support for intelligent actions in Click to Do on Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs.
The Xbox Game Bar for Windows 11 is becoming extremely good — It's time to give Microsoft credit where it's due
After years of graft, Microsoft's Xbox apps on Windows 11 PCs and gaming handhelds are becoming increasingly hard to criticize.
OpenAI's ChatGPT claims neither Sam Altman nor Elon Musk is suited to advance AI if humanity is at stake — as Microsoft Copilot throws the ball back in the court
Grok AI says Elon Musk is better suited to run AI advances over OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if humanity's fate is at stake.
OpenAI wants Microsoft to provide "money and compute and stay out of the way" as it renegotiates multi-billion-dollar partnership
Microsoft is reportedly in the process of reworking its partnership, willing to give up some equity to continue accessing sophisticated AI models beyond 2030.
Laffgaff
What beverage was introduced by John Pemberton in 1886?
Coca-Cola.
Spring Onions
My local spring onions have started singing hip hop. The little rap scallions.