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Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine
Another four people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.
Two firefighters and man killed in business park blaze named
The firefighters who died in a fire at Bicester Motion have been named as Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler.
Why Sean Diddy Combs's trial hinges on ex-girlfriend Cassie's testimony
Over four days on the stand, Cassie Ventura became the star witness in the trial against rapper and mogul Sean "Diddy" Combes.
I was on a flight - but British Airways told me I wasn't
A BBC reporter's trip to Madrid was going smoothly - until she landed and things unravelled.
How texts from EncroChat helped uncover prison workers affair with drug boss
The 42-year-old was considered a rising star in the prison service.
Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants
After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
Brits can be extradited over Tokyo jewellery heist
The chief magistrate rules Japan has a case to extradite Kaine Wright and Joe Chappell.
Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites
Meet the five artists who are tipped to take the Eurovision trophy, as Saturday's final draws near.
Ex-FBI boss interviewed by Secret Service over Trump seashell post
Trump accused Comey of using the seashells to incite the president's assassination "loud and clear".
Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job
The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway.
Celtic urge fans not to attend unofficial title party
The club is encouraging supporters not to take part in an unofficial "title party" in Glasgow because of safety concerns.
The poison paradox: How Australia's deadliest animals save lives
The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you.
The 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met Gala
Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.
'Better deal' ahead with EU and 'winter fuel U-turn'
The papers are dominated by better deals expected with the EU and Sir Keir Starmer's pivot on winter fuel payments.
Doom: One of gaming's oldest series reckons with the challenges of 2025
Doom is one of the most well-known series in gaming but it still has to work to find new players.
Why youth mobility and fishing are key issues ahead of UK/EU summit
Youth mobility and fishing rights are key negotiating points between the UK and the EU as the prime minister attempts a post-Brexit "reset".
Rugby star Jamie Roberts 'excited' to become junior doctor
Jamie Roberts says he is ready to become a junior doctor and complete his medical training in the NHS.
'Teachers are having scissors thrown at them - we've had enough'
Staff say they are often unable to teach as large groups of students roam the school.
Audio emerges of Biden 'poor memory' interview with investigator
Recordings of the then-president's interviews with special counsel reveal he struggled to recall key details from his life.
'We had to be on board' last run of UK's longest train route
Passengers enjoy the 775-mile journey from Aberdeen to Penzance one last time.
Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit
Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit.
Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza.
US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt
Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
Rock band Sleep Token score first UK number one with new album
The mysterious rock group reach the top spot with their latest, even in Arcadia.
'Quite a surprise' to spot 4ft shark swimming in river
The starry smooth-hound shark was spotted swimming in the Connswater River at Victoria Park.
Hamas says new Gaza talks have begun, hours after Israel launched major offensive
Hamas says its negotiators have opened a new round of talks aimed at ending the war, and all issues are on the table.
Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The US president said he would also talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Nato leaders.
Second man arrested over fires at homes linked to PM
The 26-year-old was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intend to endanger life.
Alleged Iranian spies charged with targeting UK-based journalists
The men arrived in the UK, including by small boats, between 2016 and 2022 and were granted temporary leave to remain after claiming asylum.
M&S hackers believed to have gained access through third party
The retailer has been struggling to get its services back to normal after a cyber-attack in April.
Avalanche in Swiss Alps buries several people, police say
A search and rescue operation is under way after an avalanche on the Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps.
'I was on a flight - but British Airways told me I wasn't'
A BBC reporter's trip to Madrid was going smoothly until she landed and things unravelled.
Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants
After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
Youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal, PM signals
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a broad agreement on the issue at a summit on Monday.
Tributes to firefighters and worker killed in business park blaze
Martyn Sadler, Jennie Logan and David Chester died in the fire at the Bicester Motion business park.
Nine killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine
Another seven people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.
Major London festivals 'left in limbo' by legal ruling
Thousands of people will be affected if Brockwell Park's festivals are called off, the NTIA warns.
Sixteen dead and thousands of buildings damaged after tornadoes tear through US states
Kentucky and Missouri report severe injuries and deaths in storms that hit on Friday and Saturday.
Ex-FBI boss interviewed by Secret Service over Trump seashell post
Trump accused Comey of using the seashells to incite the president's assassination "loud and clear".
Five men stabbed at music event arrested
The five men, who were all taken to hospital, are arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants
After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
Rugby star Jamie Roberts 'excited' to become doctor
Jamie Roberts says he is ready to become a doctor and complete his medical training in the NHS.
'I don't blame my wife for ending her life'
Peter Wilson says his wife Beverly Sand, who had terminal cancer, took her own life in 2022.
Why Sean Diddy Combs' trial hinges on ex-girlfriend Cassie's testimony
Over four days on the stand, Cassie Ventura became the star witness in the trial against the rapper and music mogul.
Witchcraft, innuendo and moody goth boys: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs
With just a week to go, here's our guide to the songs and artists taking part in Eurovision 2025.
Nurse's 'career in ruins' after patient falsely claims she was pregnant with his child
Jessica Thorpe on her five-year fight after a patient lied by claiming she was carrying his baby.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Friday in Emilia-Romagna
The drivers and team report back on all the action from Friday practice at the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix from the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Are McLaren the team to beat again at Imola – or can a rival cause an upset?
McLaren set an ominous pace at a sun-soaked Imola on Friday, as home favourites Ferrari were blighted with brake issues that stunted their performance and left their adoring fans – the Tifosi – hoping for an overnight miracle. Here’s how things stacked up after practice.
F3: Camara makes it three poles in a row in dramatic Imola Qualifying
Rafael Camara continued his phenomenal start to the 2025 Formula 3 season, achieving a third consecutive pole position of the year in a dramatic Qualifying session in Imola.
Russell identifies Mercedes’ main rivals at Imola as home hero Antonelli looks to recover from ‘messy’ start
George Russell reckons Mercedes will be fighting with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and the Ferrari drivers to come away with the ‘best of the rest’ crown at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after a comfortable McLaren 1-2 in Friday practice.
F2: Beganovic beats red flag to claim first pole position at Imola
Dino Beganovic earned his maiden pole position in Formula 2 during Qualifying at Imola, setting a 1m 27.418s to take top spot for Hitech TGR.
Ferrari's braking issues 'a lottery' as Hamilton reflects on FP2 struggles in Imola
Lewis Hamilton believes that ongoing braking issues with Ferrari's SF-25 are "a lottery" as the seven-time World Champion and team mate Charles Leclerc struggled for pace on Friday ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from FP2 at Imola as Piastri sets the pace, Ferrari struggle and Hadjar spins off
McLaren were the pace-setters as the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend got under way on Friday, with Oscar Piastri leading team mate Lando Norris in a 1-2 during second practice.
McLaren duo warn others 'will join us in the fight' despite impressive Friday showing in Imola
McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have warned that other drivers remain a threat in Qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix despite the pair having dominated practice on Friday.
Gasly hails ‘best Friday of the year’ with P3 in Imola after bouncing back from ‘unfortunate’ FP1 incident
Pierre Gasly was thrilled to end Friday at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in P3 on the timesheets, with the Frenchman pleased to experience a good feeling in the car after picking up some damage in an unusual incident at the end of Free Practice 1.
Verstappen describes ‘tough’ first day at Imola as he fears Red Bull ‘not fast enough’ to challenge
Max Verstappen doubts Red Bull will be in a position to fight at the sharp end as the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend develops after he and the team experienced a “tough” opening day of practice.
Colapinto handed one-place grid penalty following Qualifying rule breach in Imola
Franco Colapinto has been handed a one-place grid penalty at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix following a rule breach during Saturday’s Qualifying session.
FACTS AND STATS: Piastri takes first McLaren pole at Imola since 2005
Oscar Piastri will start on pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, pipping Max Verstappen and George Russell to the top spot with his final lap. Here’s a round-up of all the best facts and stats from another thrilling Qualifying session…
Verstappen reveals where Qualifying ‘fell away from me’ at Imola after missing out on pole to Piastri
Max Verstappen has admitted that it was difficult to keep his soft tyres “alive” during Qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, as the Red Bull driver narrowly missed out on pole position.
Piastri praises McLaren for strategy after taking pole position in ‘very tough’ Imola Qualifying
Oscar Piastri was delighted to grab pole position during an eventful Qualifying session at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, with the Australian crediting his McLaren team with doing a “great job executing it all” after a strategy that saw him avoid dirty air out on track.
HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri pips Verstappen to pole at Imola as red flags disrupt Qualifying
Oscar Piastri claimed his third pole position of the season for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, pipping Max Verstappen and George Russell as two red flags disrupted Qualifying.
F2: Crawford takes Imola Sprint Race win ahead of Lindblad
Jak Crawford was in total control around Imola, winning the Formula 2 Sprint Race with a dominant drive.
Piastri beats Verstappen and Russell to pole in dramatic Imola Qualifying session
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri charged to pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the end of a dramatic, incident-filled Qualifying session in Imola, narrowly getting the better of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell.
MUST-SEE: Colapinto suffers hefty crash during first Qualifying back in F1 at Imola
Franco Colapinto became the second driver to crash out of Qualifying at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, with the Argentinian bringing out the red flags during his first weekend back in action for Alpine.
WATCH: Tsunoda flips car in dramatic crash during Qualifying at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Yuki Tsunoda saw his Qualifying session at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix come to an early end after suffering a dramatic crash during Q1 that led to the red flags being thrown.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the action from Qualifying as Piastri takes pole for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from final practice at Imola as Norris edges out Piastri amid unusual tyre situation
Lando Norris led another McLaren 1-2 during final practice for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, edging out team mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull rival Max Verstappen.
FP3: Norris tops the timesheets from Piastri and Verstappen during final practice in Imola
Lando Norris set the pace during the third and final practice hour ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, the Briton beating team mate Oscar Piastri to the top spot while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen went third quickest.
F3: Tramnitz leads MP Motorsport 1-2 at Imola Sprint Race
Tim Tramnitz was in superb form on Saturday morning as the MP Motorsport driver claimed victory in the Imola Sprint Race, leading home team mate Bruno del Pino and Campos Racing’s Nikola Tsolov.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from final practice for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
Stella pinpoints where Piastri has improved as McLaren driver sits on brink of matching Senna record at Imola
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has pinpointed where Oscar Piastri has improved over the last year as a driver with the Australian on the brink of matching a record held by Ayrton Senna at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix this weekend.
Colapinto starting to ‘feel a bit more comfortable’ in Alpine car as he assesses first Friday back in action
Franco Colapinto was left satisfied with his first day back in action as an F1 driver, with the Argentinian pleased that he was starting to “feel a bit more comfortable” in the Alpine by the end of Friday’s running at Imola.
Windows Central
One of my favorite action games of all time is free this week, so grab it while you can and revel in the carnage
Dead Island 2 stands tall as one of the best action games released in recent years, and until next week, it's free to keep on the Epic Games Store.
This Call of Duty game is being taken down after just one year — get it now before it's gone
After an underwhelming performance in the mobile market, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is being sunset and taken off stores just one year after launch.
Xbox Insiders can further customize their console Home screen, pinning games, changing tile sizes, and more
Some Xbox Insiders can now test further customizing their Xbox home screens, pinning games and hiding system apps.
Bungie responds to Marathon art theft controversy, admitting it stole assets and blaming a former developer: "We are conducting a thorough review"
Following a recent claim from an artist that Bungie stole her artwork for Marathon, the developer has now responded — confirming the theft, and promising to conduct a review of the game's assets.
Microsoft won’t take bigger Copilot risks — due to "a post-traumatic stress disorder from embarrassments," tracing back to Clippy
Microsoft says Copilot is ChatGPT, but better with a powerful user experience and enhanced security.
Fortnite added an AI-voiced Darth Vader people are already tricking into swearing and saying slurs — here's his location
Epic Games has added an AI-voiced Darth Vader to Fortnite, and within hours of his arrival, people had already figured out how to trick him into swearing and saying slurs.
Save $100 on the 1TB Lenovo Legion Go — now the same price as the 512GB model
Now $100 off, the 1TB Lenovo Legion Go is the same price as the 512GB model and stands out with its large screen, kickstand, and detachable controllers.
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Baghdad is the capital of which country?
Iraq.
Fred Flintstone Aftershave
I just picked up a bottle of that new Fred Flintstone aftershave. It's strong stuff, you only need to use a tiny bit. A little dab'll do.