BBC News
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.
British surgeon's 'high anxiety' operating in Gaza
Dr Rose has been describing life at Nassar Hospital in Gazan city of Khan Younis.
Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths
The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.
Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme
The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan.
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar
The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases.
Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths
The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to families after a death.
Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year
Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system
An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.
Labour postpones women's conference after Supreme Court ruling
The decision has been condemned by trans rights advocates and by gender critical activists.
Gaza baby sent back to war zone after open-heart surgery in Jordan
Baby Niveen was evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment, but has now been sent back to Gaza.
Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
BBC Verify examines Israeli strikes as minimal aid enters Gaza
Israel says its reopened access for a limited number of aid trucks into Gaza, after blocking supplies from entering the territory for the last 11 weeks. BBC Verify has been looking into the latest strikes and aid situation in Gaza.
Gaza aid yet to reach civilians, UN says, as pressure grows on Israel
Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.
Can Mandela's former negotiator charm Donald Trump?
The South African president will try to reset relations with the US in a high-stakes White House meeting on Wednesday.
The Papers: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'
Foreign Secretary David Lammy's rare condemnation of Israel's bombing of Gaza dominates Tuesday's papers.
An island called Hope is standing up to Beijing in the South China Sea
Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships.
Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted
Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.
Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan
For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan.
New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts
Scientists say the new method can diagnose the exact type of tumour within hours, rather than weeks.
India's Banu Mushtaq scripts history with International Booker win
Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi.
Spain orders Airbnb to take down 66,000 listings as mass tourism backlash returns
The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.
Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
Girl, 11, who drowned at water park unlawfully killed, inquest rules
Kyra Hill, 11, drowned during a birthday party at the park near Windsor in August 2022.
Ryanair tells flight attendants in Spain to repay salary rises after union wins court case
The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to €3,000 following a ruling.
Elon Musk plans to cut back political spending
Asked if he had any regrets about his political activities, Musk said: "I did what needed to be done."
Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts
The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.
PM seeks to calm Labour nerves with decision on winter fuel
Grumblings from MPs were exacerbated by local election results, as campaigners reported unhappiness from voters.
Dharshini David: Inflation surprise suggests outlook could be gloomier than thought
Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news
Jay Slater's mum pleads for witnesses to attend inquest into his death in Tenerife
A coroner investigating the teenager's death said renewed efforts would be made to find witnesses.
Israel's Eurovision result prompts questions over voting system
Countries including Spain, Ireland and Finland raise concerns about the song contest's public vote.
Mark Gordon blames baby's death on police manhunt, court hears
Gordon, 50, gives evidence for the first time in his retrial over the death of his newborn daughter.
National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps
The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.
British teen Bella Culley 'not far from childhood', lawyer tells Georgia court
The 18-year-old, from Billingham, has had her first meeting with her new lawyer in Georgia.
Was notorious hacker collective Scattered Spider behind cyber attacks on UK retailers?
The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.
No money left at the end of the month and smaller food shops: How inflation rise affects you
Inflation has risen by more than expected on higher water, energy and food bills grew - how are ordinary people making their income stretch?
The islanders facing China’s menacing presence on their horizon
Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships.
How the mask slipped during US fugitive Nicholas Rossi's court saga
Unravelling the case of a US fugitive who claimed to be the victim of mistaken identity after being traced in Glasgow.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson charged with harassment
He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 June, the Crown Prosecution Service says.
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".
Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school
Andriy Portnov, 51, had just dropped his children off when he was attacked.
Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court
The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023.
M&S cyber-attack disruption to last until July and cost £300m
Customers have been unable to order online for almost a month due to the cyber-attack.
Footballer admits plot to smuggle £600k of cannabis
Former Aberdeen, Ipswich Town and Bristol City striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas will be sentenced at a later date.
Government
Reasonable Adjustments (Duty on Employers to Respond) Bill
A Bill to make provision about a deadline by which employers must respond to requests for reasonable adjustments from disabled workers; and for connected purposes.
Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill
A Bill to amend the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 to make provision about the interpretation of that Act in relation to domestic abuse.
Formula 1
IT’S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we’re excited about ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix
With just 22 points covering the top three drivers in the championship and new rules designed to add more variation to the racing, there’s plenty to get excited about ahead of Monaco…
BEYOND THE GRID: IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti on why his ‘F1 dream’ never became a reality
Dario Franchitti has enjoyed a sensational racing career in the United States, becoming a four-time IndyCar series champion and a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
Haas duo dejected after Imola as Bearman explains costly issue and Ocon admits there’s ‘plenty for us to review’
Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon were both left to rue frustrating weekends at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, with their Haas team coming away point-less for the third successive Formula 1 event.
Hit Netflix show Drive to Survive picks up prestigious Emmy Award
The hit Formula 1 documentary series Drive to Survive has picked up another prestigious award, after winning an Emmy on Tuesday.
McLaren reveal tweaked ‘Riviera-inspired’ livery for Monaco and Spanish Grands Prix
McLaren have revealed a special ‘Riviera-inspired’ livery enhancement that will run on their Formula 1 cars at the upcoming Monaco and Spanish Grands Prix.
How to stream the Formula 1 2025 Monaco Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium
Formula 1 moves on to Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, with the races coming thick and fast during the sport’s latest triple header sequence – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live on F1 TV.
What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix?
Monte Carlo plays host to the latest edition of the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect when they arrive in the Principality?
What time is the Formula 1 2025 Monaco Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
Formula 1 moves swiftly on from Imola to Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, as the latest triple header sequence continues.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix?
Formula 1’s triple header sequence continues this weekend as drivers and teams head to Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix – and Pirelli have confirmed the tyres that will be used at the famous venue.
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 quiz questions on the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and F1 history at Monaco
ANATOMY OF AN OVERTAKE: Ex-F1 racer Jolyon Palmer breaks down three key moves at Tamburello in Sunday’s Grand Prix
Former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer analyses three key Tamburello tussles from Sunday's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix...
Kvyat says Red Bull ‘still up there with McLaren’ as he explains ‘catastrophic’ reason team mates have struggled to match Verstappen
Former Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat insists that his old team’s 2025 car is fast enough to match current championship leaders McLaren, as he explained why the squad have struggled to fill the second seat alongside Max Verstappen in recent years.
Windows Central
Windows 11 is getting its own version of the Mac's "Handoff" feature — resume apps across Android and PC!
Microsoft has revealed that it's bringing "Cross Device Resume" to Windows 11, which will let apps seamlessly sync between Android and PC.
My first dives in Helldivers 2's Illuminate Super Earth invasion were a brutal, chaotic disaster, and the Halo ODST in me loved every second of it
The Battle for Super Earth has begun in Helldivers 2, and its new missions offer some of the most chaotic and engaging fun I've ever had in Arrowhead's co-op shooter.
DOOM: The Dark Ages reaches 3 million players 7x faster than DOOM: Eternal
DOOM: The Dark Ages has already crossed 3 million players, a milestone it reached seven times faster than DOOM Eternal, according to publisher Bethesda.
"'Enhanced' is pushing it." New STALKER remasters launch to 'Mostly Negative' Steam reviews as players bemoan blurry visuals, controversial changes
The Enhanced Edition STALKER remasters announced last week have now launched, but at release, they're being met with "Mostly Negative" Steam reviews and tons of criticism.
Avowed game director leaves Obsidian Entertainment for Netflix's Night School Studio
Avowed game director Carrie Patel shared that she has left Obsidian Entertainment and is now a director at Netflix-owned Night School Studio.
Borderlands 4 CEO says "If you're a real fan, you'll find a way" to pay $80 for their game
Randy Pitchford has come out saying that while they have no control over the price of Borderlands 4, real fans will find a way to buy it.
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is down to the lowest price of the year at Amazon — Memorial Day savings drop it to $385
If there's an affordable CPU I'd recommend every PC gamer get, it's the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It just hit a new low for 2025 at Amazon as part of the Memorial Day deals event.
Xbox Game Pass gets Retro Classics, a collaboration between Xbox and Antstream Arcade bringing over 50 older Activision titles
Xbox Game Pass gets Retro Classics, a collaboration with Antstream Arcade bringing older Activision games to streaming starting now.
Lies of P’s new Overture DLC is a love letter to Neowiz’s community
Lies of P's Overture DLC expands the game's unique world with new difficulty tiers and fresh bosses for veteran fans and novice newcomers.
Xbox Game Pass gets Metaphor: ReFantazio, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, To a T, and more
Xbox Game Pass is getting Metaphor: ReFantazio, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, and many more games in the coming weeks.
AMD covertly announced a new 8GB Radeon graphics card — where's all the outrage?
AMD revealed its mid-range Radeon RX 9060 XT GPUs at Computex 2025, taking a page from NVIDIA's playbook and completely avoiding mention of the 8GB model.
Why hasn't Microsoft launched its Xbox mobile store? The tech giant blames Apple.
Microsoft planned to launch its Xbox mobile store in July 2024. the tech giant blames Microsoft for the delay.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 comes to PS5 with "exciting new features," Xbox and PC getting free update
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is coming to PlayStation in Summer 2025 as an "Enhanced" edition, with Xbox and PC players getting a free update.
"Microsoft is WAY ahead of Google with AI security," says leaked message exposed accidentally following a protest at Build 2025
Microsoft accidentally revealed Walmart’s plans to expand its use of AI when a private Teams message was shown during a protest at Build 2025.
I asked Copilot's AI to predict the outcome of the Europa League final, and now I'm just sad
After seeing a social media post where a supercomputer was asked to predict the Europa League final, I turned to the closest thing I have, Copilot's AI, to see what it had to say. I wish I hadn't.
Is The Alters on Game Pass?
The Atlers is an upcoming game people should be paying attention to, but is it on Game Pass?
Windows 11 is getting AI Actions in File Explorer — here's how to try them right now
Microsoft is adding AI features to File Explorer in Windows 11. If you're in the Insider Program, you can try them early
Google DeepMind's CEO says Gemini's upgrades could lead to AGI — but he still thinks society isn't "ready for it"
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis claims the new capabilities that just shipped to Google's Gemini AI models will pave the way to "Artificial General Intelligence".
Laffgaff
The majority of Chile lies on the west side of what mountain range?
The Andes.
Chiropractor Breakup
What do you call a mutual breakup between two chiropractors? A joint decision.
Itsfoss
Use Multi-Cursor in VS Code to Edit Multiple Lines Simultaneously
Unleash the superpower of VS Code with multi-cursor editing. Learn how to do that in this tutotial.