BBC News
South Western becomes first rail company renationalised by Labour
The first service under new public ownership will be partially operated by a rail replacement bus.
Farage commits to reinstating winter fuel payment
Reform UK also plans to scrap the two-child benefit policy, as part of plans to outflank the government.
New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers
The plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029.
Murdered on the school run: The controversial Ukrainian gunned down in Madrid
The killing in a Madrid suburb has shocked Ukrainians, but has not triggered an outpouring of grief.
France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing
The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat.
King's invite to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world
Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.
Victims in landmark child abuse trial ask why France doesn't want to know
The trial of France's most prolific known paedophile comes to an end this week amid widespread frustration.
The Papers: Child benefit cap 'to be lifted' and fires 'twist'
Plans to lift limits on child benefit payments and calls to restore the winter fuel allowance lead the papers.
Young US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness'
A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.
Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend
Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished.
'It's going to be ugly': Westminster braces for Spending Review
As the chancellor prepares to set government budgets for future years, who are likely winners and losers?
Russian strikes kill eight across Ukraine, officials say
Four deaths were reported in Ukraine's western Khmelnytskyi region, while Russia says it destroyed 95 Ukrainian drones.
Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.
North Korea makes arrests over botched ship launch
Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.
'We're in the Premier League baby'
Black Cats fans celebrate Sunderland's promotion to the top flight after eight years away.
'It's not fair': Other refugees in limbo as US welcomes white South Africans
Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.
How one woman's racist tweet sparked a free speech row
Lucy Connolly lost her appeal against her race-hate jail sentence, but is free speech under threat?
'How my pet hamster led me to my future wife'
Chris Davies, 40, says his life changed after videos of his daughter's hamster went viral online.
From teenage Arsenal prodigy to convicted drug smuggler
As a young player, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas had the world at his feet. Where did it all go wrong?
Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished
It follows reports that Sir Keir Starmer had informed his cabinet of his intention to abolish the limit.
Zelensky says 'US silence' over Russian attacks 'encourages Putin'
At least 12 people were reported killed in Ukraine, with 13 regions hit by Russian air strikes.
BBC arts broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78
He interviewed a raft of important cultural and creative figures over a lengthy career at the BBC.
Father of nine children killed by Israeli strike still in critical condition
Hamdi al-Najjar's "life remains in danger", a Bulgarian doctor working at Nasser hospital in southern Gaza tells the BBC.
Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.
How one woman's racist tweet sparked a free speech row
Lucy Connolly lost her appeal against her race-hate jail sentence, but is free speech under threat?
Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice
Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin".
Alan Yentob: BBC TV's creative giant, on screen and off
As one of Britain's most influential TV executives and presenters, he helped shape the modern BBC.
From teenage Arsenal prodigy to convicted drug smuggler
As a young player, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas had the world at his feet. Where did it all go wrong?
As US welcomes white South Africans, others left in limbo watch in disbelief
Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.
Murdered on the school run: The controversial Ukrainian gunned down in Madrid
The killing in a Madrid suburb has shocked Ukrainians, but has not triggered an outpouring of grief.
Post Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Alan Bates
Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over "quasi-kangaroo courts".
Students say school toilet rules create anxiety
One girl says not having free access to the toilet was a factor in her decision to be home-schooled.
Young US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness'
A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.
Bodies of five skiers found near Switzerland resort
Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis.
Man charged over crossbow incident at Glasgow hospital
Firearms officers arrested at 29-year-old man at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital hospital in Glasgow.
School bus attack caught in tensions between Pakistan and India
Claims of sponsored militant attacks are intensifying, even as a fragile ceasefire holds.
Formula 1
STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for an experimental Monaco Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Monte Carlo...
Norris vs Leclerc, clever team tactics, and the new two stop rule – What To Watch For in the Monaco Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Monte Carlo...
What the teams said – Qualifying in Monaco
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix in Monte-Carlo.
Hadjar hails 'mighty job' from Racing Bulls as he admits 'I wasn't even sure I could make it to Q2' in Monaco Qualifying
Isack Hadjar believes that he and the Racing Bulls team "did a mighty job" to qualify sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix and admitted "I wasn't even sure I could make it to Q2".
Piastri 'hit more walls this weekend than I have in my whole career' as he reflects on 'untidy' Monaco performance
Oscar Piastri believes he "hit more walls this weekend than I have in my whole career" when analysing his weekend performance in Monaco, as he conceded that it "was going to be tough" to beat team mate Lando Norris to pole.
WATCH: Relive Norris' maiden pole position lap in Monaco as he denies Leclerc
Lando Norris claimed his first pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, the McLaren driver besting home hero Charles Leclerc at the last moment.
Verstappen admits Monaco exposing Red Bull ‘weakness’ after low-key Qualifying performance
Max Verstappen knew “straight away” that he faced a difficult Qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix, explaining how the nature of the Monte Carlo street circuit has exposed Red Bull’s low-speed “weakness”.
‘It all went out the window’ – Russell explains ‘game over’ moment as Mercedes duo suffer early Monaco Qualifying exits
Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli failed to progress to the final part of Qualifying around the streets of Monaco, giving them a tough mission to return to the points at a track where it is notoriously difficult to overtake.
FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Monaco
1. Lando Norris (McLaren), 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Hamilton hit with three-place Monaco GP grid drop for blocking Verstappen in Qualifying
Lewis Hamilton has joined the list of penalised drivers for the Monaco Grand Prix after the stewards determined that he impeded Max Verstappen during Qualifying.
Piastri says Monaco podium is ‘not all bad’ as he reflects on ‘tricky’ weekend
Oscar Piastri conceded that if finishing third in the Monaco Grand Prix is considered a bad weekend then "it's not going too badly at all" as the McLaren man holds a slim lead in the Drivers' Championship.
FACTS AND STATS: Racing Bulls’ Hadjar and Lawson both secure career-best results
We knew the injection of a mandatory two pit stops in Monaco would make for some unusual strategies and while McLaren and Landon Norris took the win, Racing Bulls pulled a blinder, propelling both their drivers to headline-grabbing finishes.
Leclerc admits he ‘lost the race’ in Qualifying but takes positives from competitive Monaco weekend
Charles Leclerc was again left with mixed feelings following the Monaco Grand Prix, having been forced to settle for second position behind pole-sitting rival Lando Norris.
‘I achieved one of my dreams’ – Proud Norris basks in ‘amazing’ maiden Monaco GP victory
Lando Norris admits he "achieved one of my dreams" after taking a hard-fought inaugural Monaco Grand Prix victory after holding Charles Leclerc off in the closing stages.
HIGHLIGHTS: Relive Norris' first Monaco Grand Prix victory after holding off Leclerc in closing stages
Lando Norris did just enough to claim his maiden victory in the Monaco Grand Prix, holding off Charles Leclerc in the closing stages.
DRIVER OF THE DAY: Local hero Leclerc gets your vote after taking Ferrari to P2 in Monaco
Charles Leclerc couldn't repeat his fairytale win of 2024, but boy did he give it his best shot. After coming into the Monte Carlo weekend with low expectations given Ferrari's recent form, the Monagasque put it on the front row in Qualifying and then hounded race winner Lando Norris to the chequered flag
Norris takes victory over Leclerc and Piastri in gripping Monaco Grand Prix
Lando Norris expertly converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, leading home Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc and McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri at the end of an intriguing, strategic race, which saw Max Verstappen lead until the penultimate lap on an alternate strategy.
WATCH: Gasly forced to retire from Monaco Grand Prix after collision with Tsunoda
Pierre Gasly was the first retirement of the Monaco Grand Prix after crashing into the back of Yuki Tsunoda heading into the Nouvelle Chicane.
RACE START: Watch the getaway in Monaco as Norris holds the lead
Lando Norris just held the lead from pole position at the start of the Monaco Grand Prix, as Gabriel Bortoleto's crash at Portier brought out the Virtual Safety Car.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Monaco after Hamilton, Bearman and Stroll take penalties
A mandatory two pit stops could shake up this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, but you still want to be starting at the sharp end – and sharpest in Qualifying was McLaren’s Lando Norris, who took pole from the Ferrari of local hero Charles Leclerc.
F2: Crawford wins Monte Carlo Feature Race after red flag drama
AS IT HAPPENED: Norris beats Leclerc to Monaco Grand Prix victory
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco 2025.
F3: Tsolov breaks Formula 3 win record with dominant Monte Carlo Feature Race victory
Nikola Tsolov achieved a lights-to-flag victory in Sunday’s Monte Carlo Feature Race, giving him a fifth win in FIA Formula 3 – the most by any driver in the Championship’s history.
TREMAYNE: How Graham Hill became Formula 1’s first Mr Monaco
F1 Hall of Fame journalist and chronicler of Grand Prix history details how the moustachioed Hill earned his famous nickname...
WATCH: Compare Norris and Leclerc's fastest Qualifying laps from Monaco with our insightful 'Ghost Car' feature
The battle for pole position around the streets of Monte Carlo was a nail-biting affair as McLaren's Lando Norris narrowly beat Charles Leclerc to the top of the timesheets to deny the Monegasque driver.
Windows Central
My time with HP's most powerful gaming laptop ever shows OMEN is ready to compete with the big dogs
The HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) is the most powerful gaming laptop HP has ever released, and it goes against the most premium laptops on the market. Does it succeed?
The only keyboard I need for travel now is also Razer's first designed for macOS, but it has a weakness
I've been using the Razer Joro for a few weeks, and it's now my go-to keyboard for when I need to leave the house... But it's not quite a gaming keyboard.
Laffgaff
Who was the second wife of King Henry the VIII?
Anne Boleyn.
Water Park Addiction
I went to a water park, tried a couple of slides and now I'm worried I'm getting addicted. It's a slippery slope.