The News - Wednesday, 14 May 2025

BBC News

GPs in England split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests

GPs are deeply divided over assisted dying with personal beliefs shaping their views, BBC research reveals.

BBC cameraman haunted by Gaza's malnourished children captures Israeli strike on hospital

Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.

Trump expected to meet Syrian leader after announcing he will lift sanctions

The US president has agreed to "say hello" to Syria's interim leader during his tour of the Middle East, the White House says.

Will traditional British TV survive US streaming giants?

Senior figures in the UK TV industry are contemplating how best to secure its future

Judge resentences Menendez brothers in 1989 murders

The decision could pave the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be freed, in a case that still divides the US.

Will this woman be the first Briton to walk on the Moon?

The BBC meets astronaut Rosemary Coogan who is training at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.

Thousands of civil servant jobs to leave London

The government is aiming to cut roles in London by 12,000 and close 11 offices in the capital.

Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

The former guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 earned his nickname because of his modest lifestyle.

Gary Lineker deletes 'Zionism' post amid criticism

The presenter shared a post from the group Palestine Lobby, which included a rat illustration.

Biden aide hits back at book alleging cover-up of his 'deterioration'

Biden's condition during his 2024 presidential campaign was said to be so poor that aides discussed putting him in a wheelchair.

Wild chimpanzees filmed using forest 'first aid'

The research builds on the discovery that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.

Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition, say MPs

Cross-party group of MPs say move is causing uncertainty at time when NHS is under huge pressure.

Case quacked: Flying duck caught by Swiss speed camera is repeat offender

Police say the mallard was likely a repeat offender and was caught in the same spot seven years ago.

For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on assisted dying

GPs from different areas of England tell us how they feel about plans to legalise assisted dying.

The Papers: 'I'm not bitter' after 38 years in jail, and weight-loss drugs

Peter Sullivan's release after 38 years wrongly spent behind bars features on many of Wednesday's papers.

How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?

Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe.

'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland

Dozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?

The extraordinary injustice experienced by the 68-year-old triggers questions over the appeals system.

El Chapo & Deputy Jesus - why Kenya's president has so many nicknames

William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.

The heartbeat of a billion: What Virat Kohli meant to India

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli announced retirement from international Test cricket on Monday.

South Korea plane crash victims' families file complaint

A criminal complaint was filed against 15 people, including the transport minister, for negligence.

Key looks from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet

From Quentin Tarantino to Bella Hadid - celebrities hit the red carpet as the 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the South of France.

AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers

The technology's success sorting comments on cosmetic surgery paves the way for its wider use, the government says.

Is Trump allowed to accept $400m luxury plane as a gift?

The US leader has faced criticism over his plan to accept a plane from Qatar worth an estimated $400m.

Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.

Tearful Casandra Ventura tells court Diddy beat and humiliated her

She testifies the rapper would often "bash on my head, knock me over, drag me and kick me".

Limits set for some offenders' jail time to tackle prisons running out of space

The justice secretary says measures are required to prevent prison capacity being reached in November.

Lineker apologises for sharing 'offensive' Zionism post with rat image

The Match of the Day host says he "would never knowingly share anything antisemitic".

Drug dealer jailed after killing boy, 7, in cannabis factory explosion

Seven-year-old Archie York was killed by an explosion caused by a neighbour making cannabis sweets.

Exceptionally low river levels in UK raise fears over water supplies

The warning comes after some parts of the UK had the driest Spring in nearly a century.

British teen arrested in Georgia for drug offences

Billingham 18-year-old Bella Culley is accused of importing large quantities of drugs in to Georgia.

French taxi driver charged with theft after dispute with UK foreign secretary

French police charge a taxi driver with stealing luggage and cash from UK foreign secretary and his wife.

For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on assisted dying

GPs from different areas of England tell us how they feel about plans to legalise assisted dying.

Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 50, hospital says

The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight.

Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form UK delivery giant

The couriers hope to expand their business by combining their "complimentary" services.

'It felt like my parents were divorcing': Relief in China's factories as US tariffs paused

A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets.

The Menendez brothers' sentences have been reduced. What happens next?

On Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge reduced Lyle and Erik's murder sentence, making them eligible for parole.

'My son was killed by criminals making cannabis'

As one killer is jailed, Katherine Errington recalls the blast that killed her seven-year-old son.

How can traditional British TV survive the US streaming giants?

Senior figures in the UK TV industry are contemplating how best to secure its future

Key looks from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet

From Quentin Tarantino to Bella Hadid - celebrities hit the red carpet as the 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the South of France.

Will this woman be the first Briton to walk on the Moon?

The BBC meets astronaut Rosemary Coogan who is training at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.

'Very real chance' Diane Sindall killer still at large after man's conviction quashed

A man jailed for the killing of Diane Sindall four decades ago was dramatically acquitted on Tuesday.

Starmer condemns suspected arson on properties linked to him as 'attack on democracy'

Political leaders offer their support to the PM amid investigation into suspected arson attacks on properties linked to him.

GPs in England split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests

GPs are deeply divided over assisted dying with personal beliefs shaping their views, BBC research reveals.

Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend

The grocery chain says it is working with its suppliers to restock shelves after a cyber-attack.

Far-right extremists guilty of planning attacks

Three men are convicted of charges including preparing acts of terrorism at Sheffield Crown Court.

Thousands of civil servant jobs to leave London

The government is aiming to cut roles in London by 12,000 and close 11 offices in the capital.

Halle Bailey gets restraining order against 'abusive' ex

She alleges rapper DDG has been violent towards her since their break-up. He has not yet commented.

Government

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill

A Bill to Make provision about sustainable aviation fuel.

A34 Slip Road Safety (East Ilsley and Beedon) Bill

A Bill to provide for a review of the safety of the A34 slip roads at East Ilsley and Beedon; and to require the publication of plans to address any deficiencies in safety identified by that review.

Formula 1

‘I’m from the land of slow food and fast cars’ – Chef Massimo Bottura on taking over Ferrari’s famous Ristorante Cavallino

“In my veins there’s balsamic vinegar, my muscles are parmigiano-reggiano, but in my DNA there’s a 12 cylinder engine,” he says.

How to stream the Formula 1 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium

Formula 1 is back in action this weekend with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live from Imola on F1 TV.

Blockbuster music acts announced for 2025 Singapore Grand Prix

The Singapore Grand Prix has announced an unmissable entertainment line-up for this year's Formula 1 weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix?

A triple header of races kicks off this weekend with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect as they head to Imola?

What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix?

After a flurry of flyaway races to kick off the 2025 season, Formula 1 heads to Europe this weekend for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari – otherwise known as Imola.

‘I know he's immensely quick’ – Vowles backs Colapinto to deliver for Alpine after seat swap

Williams boss James Vowles has backed his former driver Franco Colapinto to deliver when he replaces Jack Doohan at Alpine for the next five Grands Prix.

BEYOND THE GRID: Mario Andretti on his 1978 title, what made certain F1 champions so special and celebrating F1 75

Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Mario Andretti charts the history of F1 through his eyes. He explains how different the cars felt to drive in different eras of technical innovations, what it was like to compete in a very dangerous period of racing, and how safety improved over time.

THIS WEEK IN F1: 12 quiz questions on the latest F1 news and Grand Prix history at Imola

To help get you in the mood for this weekend's Grand Prix, we've put together our usual quick-fire quiz, with some questions on F1 history at Imola, plus a few on the latest Formula 1 news thrown in for good measure.

5 crucial milestone moments in F1 safety technology

F1 has come a long way from the days of hay bale barriers and open cockpits in the last 75 years. Here are five of the most impactful safety developments in F1…

Design your own F1 circuit and win race tickets with new AWS online experience

Formula 1 is teaming up with AWS during its 75th anniversary year to debut a brand-new interactive digital experience that allows fans to design, create, customise, and share their own F1 circuit.

Windows Central

My best Helldivers 2 Illuminate loadout is completely insane, but I promise it works — use this in the new update and forget about the latest Warbond

Not sure what build you should use against the Illuminate invasion in Helldivers 2? Trust me: this is the best loadout. Here's what it is, and how it works.

Stream A Minecraft Movie at home right now (as long as you're in the U.S.) and have your own "Chicken Jockey" moment whenever you like

A Minecraft Movie is now available to watch at home through digital streaming services, with a physical release following along in June.

It took 15 YEARS for Minecraft to let us craft this item, but it's finally coming (plus new music and more)

In the latest Minecraft Preview and Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, Mojang Studios has added craftable saddles to the game, alongside other new features.

Helldivers 2's new Illuminate Galactic Emergency update has arrived with new enemy types, weapon customization, and a terrifying fleet headed right for Super Earth

The Illuminate invasion Helldivers 2 players have feared for months is here in the Galactic Emergency update, and it's brutal. Here's what's going on, and all of the patch notes, too.

Several Ubisoft games can now be purchased in the Xbox PC app, including Assassin's Creed Shadows and Watch Dogs 2

16 Ubisoft games are now available to purchase through the Xbox PC app, including the recent Assassin's Creed Shadows.

"We pitched it for 10 years and we weren’t sure if it was going to go into orbit" — Discussing 'A Minecraft Movie' as it breaks records on the way to streaming

As 'A Minecraft Movie' heads to streaming off the back of immense success, I sat down with two of its creators to discuss the movie's 10-year march to release.

Salesforce CEO claims Microsoft's OpenAI partnership is in the crosshairs with "a full proximal rupture" that can't be mended

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff claims there's a "huge breach between Microsoft and OpenAI", claiming it's about to rupture and nothing will put it back together.

HP's premium RTX 4060 OLED gaming laptop is way cheaper than the competition with this $470 discount

The gaming laptop we called "beautiful and slim with an incredible display" is now $470 cheaper, making it a way better deal than its main competition.

This exclusive DOOM: The Dark Ages skin comes with a Hellfire Pepperoni pizza. Don't burn the roof of your mouth... or your soul.

A fiery pizza inspired by DOOM: The Dark Ages comes with a timed exclusive skin and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate code.

I've enjoyed FBC: Firebreak in preview, and I'm looking forward to more sticky notes, leeches, and showers this summer

FBC: Firebreak may be Remedy Entertainment's most different game yet, and from my time hands-on, it's a lot of fun.

"Any third-party websites selling Esquie plushies are NOT officially licensed. Many of them are using AI-generated artwork" Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers call out fakes and confirm its own official merchandise in the works

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans have fallen in love with Esquie and eagerly demand a plushie, however scam websites are taking advantage.

The state of Diablo 4: Season 8 "Belial's Return" isn't fun, and increasingly spotlights how Blizzard should rethink its approach

Diablo 4 Season 8 "Belial's return" just isn't fun, and increasingly spotlights that Blizzard needs to rethink its approach.

This Xbox Cloud Gaming feature is finally making the jump from PC to consoles

Mouse and keyboard support is finally coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming on consoles, giving players a more PC-like experience on their Xbox Series X|S.

Sam Altman wants OpenAI to be the Microsoft of AI, with a subscription-based operating system built on ChatGPT

Sam Altman claims OpenAI could develop a core AI subscription, explaining how a new operating system could feature ChatGPT's user experience.

Microsoft Teams to block "unauthorized screen captures" — This new Prevent Screen Capture tool improves your privacy

Microsoft Teams is about to add a new feature called "Prevent Screen Capture" in July 2025 to prevent users from grabbing screenshots of sensitive data shared during meetings.

OpenAI brings ChatGPT Deep Research to Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint, restricted by region and membership

OpenAI recently announced that users can now connect SharePoint or Microsoft OneDrive to ChatGPT's Deep Research feature with a valid subscription if they live in a supported region.

The next Marvel video game has been delayed into the prime GTA 6 timeline

Originally slated for a 2025 release, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, a game we still haven't seen gameplay for, has now been delayed into the worst possible release window.

Laffgaff

In what year was the first live tweet sent from space?

2009.

Itsfoss

Handling Indentation in VS Code

VS Code lets you control indentation your way, whether you want to set it globally, per project, or even per language basis.