BBC News
Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City
Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.
Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show
Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
Co-op narrowly avoided an even worse cyber attack, BBC learns
The revelation - from the criminals responsible - explains why the Co-op is getting back to business faster than M&S.
Magna Carta 'copy' bought for $28 now believed to be genuine version
Harvard Law School paid just $27 for the document, which UK academics now think is the real thing.
Police going door-to-door in DNA hunt for parents of abandoned baby Elsa and siblings
The search for parents of three newborn babies, all abandoned after birth, is focused on nearby houses.
Radio 2 breakfast audience drops after Zoe Ball's exit
Scott Mills still has the most popular breakfast show in the UK, attracting 6.5 million listeners.
Fees have risen more than government predicted, private schools say
The Independent School Council says private school fees increased by 22.6% in January compared to a year ago.
Beginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope
There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.
Putin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
The Russian president had been challenged by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to meet in person at the talks on Thursday.
Overhaul needed to prevent benefit claimants suffering harm, MPs say
MPs say new laws and "deep-rooted cultural change" are needed at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds
The disease has spread great distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks.
UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder
Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute.
The Papers: Jails 'on brink' and 'stalling' post-Brexit talks with Brussels
Government plans to ease pressure on overcrowded prisons feature on several of Thursday's front pages.
Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?
Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?
Trump's extraordinary meeting with Syria's president boosts hope in Middle East
Syria's interim leader met the US president in Riyadh after he announced he would lift sanctions on Syria.
Israeli 'bunker buster' bombs used in Gaza hospital strike, experts say
CCTV footage obtained and verified by the BBC shows the moment before impact and the immediate aftermath. Munitions experts told BBC Verify that the strikes and destruction are consistent with the use of so-called "bunker buster" bombs - designed to hit underground targets. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has more.
Watch: Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial
The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.
Who will win celebrity Traitors? Psychologists make their predictions
BBC News speaks to psychologists about the line-up's likely faithfuls, traitors and frontrunners.
Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war
Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.
Pubs to stay open late if England or Wales make women's Euros semi-finals
England are defending champions while Wales have qualified for the first time.
Jaguar says it has no plans to build cars in the US
The comment came after the company's boss refused to rule out opening production plants in America.
More inmates released early to stop prisons running out of space
Inmates serving one to four years who are recalled to prison will be released after 28 days.
Aussie Rules great dies using voluntary assisted dying laws
Robert Walls - a legend of the Carlton Football Club - was diagnosed with cancer in 2023.
UK to allow foreign states 15% stake in newspapers
A ban was introduced last year - but the law has now been changed to help cash-strapped publishers raise funding.
Lineker apologises for sharing 'offensive' Zionism post with rat image
The Match of the Day host says he "would never knowingly share anything antisemitic".
UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?
The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?
UK in talks to send failed asylum seekers abroad
Sir Keir Starmer wants to send asylum seekers overseas after their claims have been rejected in the UK.
British teen faces long jail wait for Georgia drug trial
Bella May Culley, 18, told a court hearing in Georgia that she is pregnant.
Why are ginger cats ginger? Scientists finally have the answer
Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.
Farage is running a cult, says ex-Reform MP Lowe
Rupert Lowe brands his former party "the cult of Nigel," in a BBC Newsnight interview.
Iran using criminal gangs for hit jobs abroad, court papers show
Organised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.
Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack
The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.
'I had a criminal record for 56 years for being a lesbian - nobody told me'
She was thrown out of the RAF in 1969 when bosses discovered a love letter from her then-girlfriend.
Trial of man accused of suitcase murders collapses
Yostin Andres Mosquera was on trial for the murders of Albert Afonso and Paul Longworth.
BBC joins Gaza children as they are evacuated to Jordan for treatment
The BBC's Fergal Keane accompanies children being evacuated from Gaza on their journey to Jordan.
Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show
Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, hospitals and rescuers say
Fifty-six were killed in the south when homes and tents sheltering displaced families were bombed overnight, a hospital says.
'We're putting UK retailers on the blacklist' - what the Co-op's hackers told the BBC
Those claiming to be behind a cyber attack on the business say they are angry the company's IT team took systems offline before they could inflict more damage.
'I'm overjoyed to be back': Syrians face daunting rebuild after years of war
The BBC joins a convoy bringing families back to Homs, which saw some of the fiercest fighting.
Faisal Islam: UK economy's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporary
These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.
Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder
Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute.
Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?
Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?
Madeleine McCann suspect release date pushed back
Christian Brückner, currently serving a prison sentence in Germany for rape, is the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
Magna Carta 'copy' bought for $28 now believed to be genuine version
Harvard Law School paid just $27 for the document, which UK academics now think is the real thing.
Police going door-to-door in DNA hunt for parents of abandoned baby Elsa and siblings
The search for parents of three newborn babies, all abandoned after birth, is focused on nearby houses.
Crypto firm Coinbase says recent cyber attack will cost up to $400m
The firm says hackers have obtained customer information by paying off employees.
Senior general appointed new Royal Navy chief
King Charles approved Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins to take over the role as First Sea Lord from Adm Sir Ben Key.
Tycoon's crew unaware winds of over 73mph could topple superyacht, report finds
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
Times reporter who exposed grooming gangs dies
Andrew Norfolk's work revealed a pattern of abuse which led to changes in the law around convictions.
Government
Equitable Life Policyholders (Compensation) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the paying out of compensation under the Equitable Life (Payments) Act 2010 for persons adversely affected by maladministration in the regulation before December 2001 of the Equitable Life Assurance Society; and for connected purposes.
Energy and Employment Rights Bill
A Bill to set a timeline for the phasing out of UK oil and gas production and the decommissioning of related infrastructure; to require the Secretary of State to publish a plan for ensuring that oil and gas workers have access to appropriate redeployment or retraining opportunities, and to involve unions and communities in the production of this plan, which should include plans for funding; to make provision for the establishment of a training fund for workers in the oil and gas industry, to which oil and gas companies would contribute by paying a levy; to make provision for a proportion of workers’ wages to be guaranteed by the state for a defined period after they leave the oil and gas industry; to introduce sectoral collective bargaining in the energy industry; to extend legislation relating to pay and conditions for UK onshore workers to cover all offshore workers in the UK Continental Shelf and UK Exclusive Economic Area; to require GB Energy’s investments to support UK jobs; and for connected purposes.
Victims of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (Free Access to Sentencing Remarks) Bill
A Bill to require the provision, free of charge, to victims of rape and serious sexual offences of transcripts of sentencing remarks delivered following conviction for those offences; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Hamilton gets set for ‘very special’ first Ferrari home race as he shares ‘dream I’m working towards’
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that it will be “very special” to experience his first Formula 1 event as a Ferrari driver on the team’s home soil, while stressing that he is trying to take a “business as usual” approach to proceedings at Imola.
'He'll be back' – Drivers show support for Doohan and tip him for F1 return after Alpine driver change
Several F1 drivers have shared words of support for Jack Doohan following a driver change at Alpine that has seen the Australian sidelined while Franco Colapinto will step into his seat for the next five races.
Verstappen not expecting any ‘magic’ as Red Bull prepare to roll out latest updates at Imola
Max Verstappen has praised Red Bull for working “really hard” in a bid to improve the RB21 and get on terms with current Formula 1 pace-setters McLaren, but admits their latest upgrade package is unlikely to deliver any “magic”.
Antonelli explains approach to ‘emotionally and mentally draining’ Imola home race as he reflects on handwritten note from Hamilton
Kimi Antonelli has conceded that it will be important to manage his energy levels during what could be an “emotionally and mentally draining” debut F1 home race at Imola, a weekend in which the youngster has also had a first opportunity to read a handwritten note left for him in his motorhome room by Lewis Hamilton.
Aston Martin bring first major upgrade package of 2025 to Imola as they seek turnaround in form
Aston Martin have brought their first major upgrade package of the season to Imola for this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as the Silverstone-based team battle to get their season back on track.
Piastri downplays McLaren’s chances of repeating Miami dominance as he previews ‘incredibly different’ Imola challenge
Oscar Piastri believes it will be “difficult” for McLaren to repeat the dominance they displayed during the Miami Grand Prix as the F1 season continues, after the Australian and team mate Lando Norris surged ahead of the competition last time out.
BETTING GUIDE: Who are the favourites as F1 moves on to Imola?
It’s time for the first of a triple header sequence of races, with F1 heading to Imola for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Will it be advantage McLaren after their strong performance last time out in Miami, or might one of their rivals prove triumphant this time around? Here are what the odds tell us…
F1 FANTASY: Strategist Selection – What’s the best line-up for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix?
The first European race on the 2025 Formula 1 calendar leads us to Imola for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. After a Sprint weekend in Miami that produced mixed F1 Fantasy results in the wet, many teams will be looking for a chance to reset.
‘That is very much on us’ – Vowles guarantees Miami team orders mix-up between Sainz and Albon ‘won't happen again’
Williams boss James Vowles says the Formula 1 squad have made changes to their processes to ensure there will be no repeat of the team order miscommunication that left Carlos Sainz frustrated in Miami.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend.
Newey shares first impressions of Aston Martin as he looks ahead to new 2026 regulations
Adrian Newey believes that Aston Martin possesses the "best facility in F1" and that the new regulations in 2026 will provide more "flexibility for innovation and different approaches than first meets the eye" as the team looks to become a winning outfit.
NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Formula 1 moves on to Imola this weekend for Round 7 on the calendar, the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Ahead of the race, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and plenty more.
BEHIND THE SCENES: How the upcoming ‘F1’ movie plays into the sport’s great underdog tradition
Brawn’s fairytale 2009 championship triumph. Ayrton Senna’s podium for Toleman in the soaking-wet 1984 Monaco Grand Prix. Olivier Panis’ win for Ligier at the same race 12 years later… the history of Formula 1 is chock-full of fantastic underdog performances, something the producers of the upcoming F1 film were keenly aware of...
Alternative fuel strategy to power the Formula 1 European Season
As Formula 1 begins the European leg of the 2025 season, the sport’s alternative fuel strategy will be at the heart of the drive towards Net Zero by 2030.
‘A trip of a lifetime’ – F1 Unlocked Miami competition winners reflect on their experience at the Miami GP
F1 Unlocked brings fans closer with unforgettable moments and F1 fan experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Watch and read about their experience below.
Windows Central
Valve responds to alleged Steam "data breach" leak of 89 million account details — here's the full story
Valve, the company that owns and maintains the globally popular PC gaming platform Steam, has given a statement responding to reports of a recent data leak.
Microsoft Copilot just got even smarter: Wake word activation lands on Windows 11
Users can now say “Hey, Copilot” to their Windows 11 PC to use Microsoft’s generative AI bot.
Sony could raise PlayStation 5 prices in response to tariffs
Sony is weighing increasing the price of some products, which means the PlayStation 5 could see a price hike as a result of tariffs.
Some of my favorite FPS games are getting big remasters next week, and you'll get them free if you own the originals
Several months after STALKER 2's release, developer GSC Game World is launching remasters for the original STALKER trilogy on all of its platforms next week.
Microsoft Authenticator is losing autofill but the tech giant already has a replacement
Autofill in Microsoft Authenticator is being discontinued soon. Microsoft wants users to switch to Edge to store and sync passwords instead.
DOOM: The Dark Ages' soundtrack is now available across different platforms
DOOM: The Dark Ages' soundtrack is available right now, and you've got some options for how you want to listen to it.
Microsoft Surface PCs with Arm-based AMD chip could arrive in 2026
A reliable leaker claims Microsoft intends to launch new Surface PCs next year with AMD's upcoming Arm-based chip codenamed Sound Wave, but said chip looks to be designed for low-powered devices.
Ubisoft's delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows worked out so well, the company is pushing back some of its biggest hitters — potentially as far as March 2028
Ubisoft's latest earnings report has detailed how some of its biggest franchises will be pushed back to allow for more development time.
This Persona 5 spin-off is finally coming to PC this summer
SEGA and ATLUS have announced that the turn-based mobile game spin-off of Persona 5, Persona 5: The Phantom X, will launch in the West this summer on PC and mobile devices.
'Fake' frames? Who cares when a game looks this good — DOOM: The Dark Ages tested with NVIDIA's Multi Frame Gen
DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives with native ray tracing and heavy system demands, which is a perfect testing bed for NVIDIA's Multi Frame Gen. Here are the results.
PowerToys latest update focuses on fixes and new features for the Command Palette
Command Palette is an evolution of PowerToys Run, and while it's still a work in progress, the latest update adds some new features and fixes.
An NFL team just used Minecraft to announce its 2025-26 football schedule, because why not?
A new NFL season is about to begin, and teams are announcing their schedules. The Los Angeles Chargers took a unique approach, though, and used Minecraft.
STALKER 2's 1.4 patch has arrived with over 700 gameplay fixes and improvements to enemy AI
GSC Game World has released a new 1.4 update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which includes over 700 gameplay improvements and bug fixes, particularly to enemy AI.
My favorite gaming earbuds now come in orange — but they’re missing one crucial thing that would make me grab another pair
SteelSeries' new orange GameBuds are stunning, but compatible with basically everything but Xbox.
Palworld developers at Pocketpair showed off gliding six months prior to Nintendo’s original patent application
Pocketpair's Palworld showed off footage of gliding Pals six months before the Nintendo patent for the mechanic. Could this strengthen their defense?
"Am I crazy or is GPT-4.1 the best model for coding?" ChatGPT gets new models with exemplary web development capabilities — but OpenAI is under fire for allegedly skimming through safety processes
OpenAI is bringing GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 minito ChatGPT, and the new AI models excel in web development and coding tasks compared to OpenAI o3 & o4-mini.
Anthropic's co-founder claims "AI teddy bears" could make parenting easier — "Oh, I wish you could talk to your bunny"
Anthropic's co-founder, Jack Clark, indicated that he'd use an AI bunny or teddy bear to keep his child entertained and make it easier for them to socialize.
DOOM: The Dark Ages has been turned into a literal work of art by one fan — as well as having its own tapestry
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a literal work of art, both in this fan creation and the unique and wonderful Slayeux Tapestry.
Microsoft might be sick of hearing "When is Windows 12 coming?" — but Windows 10's death remains the hot topic for most users
Microsoft isn't letting any information about Windows 12's development slip through the cracks, at least not via its social media manager.
Laffgaff
Which singer was known as The Little Sparrow?
Edith Piaf.
Leaning Tower Of Pisa Joke
Did you hear about the plans to install a clock face on the Leaning Tower of Pisa? It will have the time and the inclination.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.20: KDE Widgets, Deepin Security Issues, New GNOME Player and More Linux Stuff
openSUSE is not happy with Deepin desktop team.