The News - Saturday, 07 June 2025

BBC News

US brings man wrongly deported to El Salvador back to face charges

Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials.

Government struggles to cut foreign aid spent on asylum hotels

Foreign aid can be spent on supporting asylum seekers in the first year after their arrival.

MI5 misled watchdog about neo-Nazi spy case after lying in court

The regulator rewrote a draft report which had contradicted MI5’s false evidence, the BBC can reveal.

Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.

Biggest drone strike hits Ukraine's second city

At least three people are killed and 17 injured in Kharkiv, near the Russian border.

Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change

The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative.

Secret Glastonbury: The mystery of the festival's surprise stars

One band's name is on fans' lips - except no-one knows who they actually are.

We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then we found out why

Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family history.

Far-right group Proud Boys sues US for $100m over Jan 6 prosecutions

Leaders of the far-right group, who were convicted and later pardoned, allege their constitutional rights were violated.

Hopes of closure fade as police wrap up Madeleine McCann search

As detectives conclude a three day search, optimism fades in Praia da Luz.

Illegal work arrests surge as police target 'unscrupulous' employers

There were more than 6,400 arrests made in relation to people working illegally, often in poor conditions, the Home Office says.

Reform UK struggles to find friends to share council power

Newbie councillors are navigating how to deal with other parties on councils in no overall control.

The papers: 'Trump and Musk, babies at war' and 'DIY Ozempic boom'

Trump and Musk's war of words continue and an investigation into cheap weight-loss drugs on the black market.

Ros Atkins on... Ukraine's Operation 'Spider Web'

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins and the BBC Verify team build up a picture of what happened and how it was done.

On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry

Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains.

'Our son is one of 16 kids with this condition. He might not live to Christmas'

Jack is one of only 16 children in the world with a genetic condition so rare it doesn't have a name.

Thunderstorm warning issued for large parts of England and Wales

The Met Office warns frequent lightning, hail and strong, gusty winds will be additional hazards.

Bargain Hunt expert jailed for selling art to suspected Hezbollah financier

Police investigators tracked suspicious transactions between the Middle East and London.

William to address Monaco forum in bid to help world's oceans

The prince will use his influence to draw in people who can help generate environmental change.

Fraud culture was 'pervasive' at union, auditors say

There was a "pervasive fraud environment" at Unite the Union, a report obtained by the BBC has concluded.

Farm day visitors warned over Cryptosporidium parasite threat

A public health warning is issued as 190,000 people are expected at open farm events across the UK.

Did Welsh rarebit start as a joke by the English?

Welsh rarebit dates back hundreds of years, but its origins are hotly disputed.

Zia Yusuf returning to Reform UK two days after quitting

Nigel Farage says Yusuf "regrets what he said and did" when he resigned as party chairman on Thursday.

Spending Review: Massive cheques from the chancellor for some - but what do totals hide?

The total spend may be enormous, writes Laura Kuenssberg, but fears it could be “painful” for some remain.

Ocean damage unspeakably awful, Attenborough tells prince

Sir David Attenborough told Prince William he hopes the UN oceans conference will bring new protections.

Dawn French says sorry for posting 'one-sided' Gaza video

The video sparked a backlash with critics accusing her of appearing to "mock" the 7 October 2023 attack.

Polo-loving drug lord's double life catches up with him

Muhammed Hafeez lived a double life, rubbing shoulders with UK royals while also controlling a drugs empire.

We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then we found out why

Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family history.

Secret Glastonbury: The mystery of the festival's surprise stars

One band's name is on fans' lips - except no-one knows who they actually are.

'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

Andrew Tate caught speeding 90mph over limit in Romania

A sports car driven by the controversial influencer clocked four times the speed limit in a 30mph zone.

MI5 misled watchdog about neo-Nazi spy case after lying in court

The regulator rewrote a draft report which had contradicted MI5’s false evidence, the BBC can reveal.

Millions more to get test results via NHS app, government says

The NHS app will be main way people also receive screening invitations and appointment reminders.

Restaurant asked Tommy Robinson to leave after staff 'felt uncomfortable'

A London steakhouse says staff and guests felt uncomfortable and complained about the far-right anti-Islam activist.

Second boy dies after M4 slip road minibus crash

Othniel Adoma, 11, has died more than three weeks after a minibus overturned on the M4 near Reading.

Body of Thai hostage recovered from Gaza, Israel says

Nattapong Pinta was captured alive and was likely killed during the first months of captivity, the Israeli military says.

Reform UK struggles to find friends to share council power

Newbie councillors are navigating how to deal with other parties on councils in no overall control.

As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away

The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.

Resident Evil, Game of Thrones and the Wu-Tang Clan: Five things from Summer Game Fest

Gaming's biggest weekend for new announcements is here, with dozens of titles being shown off.

The furniture fraud who hoodwinked the Palace of Versailles

Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues falsified 18th-century furniture they said belonged to French royalty.

Couple save six people after boat explodes on river

The couple were walking along the Thames when they heard screaming coming from a boat.

The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge

Auctioneer's wonder as tiara smashes expectations

The diamond-encrusted tiara - expected to fetch about £400,000 - reaches nearly £890,000.

Bournemouth Echo

'Completely unacceptable' - Concerns over number of police officers assaulted

Assaults on Dorset Police officers have been labelled as 'completely unacceptable' after figures reveal more than 100 took place last year

Roads in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole facing disruptions

Ashley Road will remain closed until June 20 due to BCP installation works, with a signed diversion route in operation.

Man drove into mother-in-law and sped with her on bonnet of car

A MAN drove into his mother-in-law and sped off with her clinging onto the bonnet of his car, a court heard.

Florist who welcomed King Charles is our Trader of the Week

A florist visited by King Charles is our Trader of the Week.

"Why wait until 2026?" - Readers react to free school meals expansion

"However why are we not rolling this out to all children irrespective of whether their parents receive UC or not?"

Gym of the Year finalist 2025: South Coast Fitness

A Poole gym shortlisted in the Daily Echo’s Gym of the Year competition said it is “wonderful” to see the hard work of its team recognised.

MP hails free school meals ‘victory’: 'First step of eradicating child poverty'

Vikki Slade MP has hailed the free school meals ‘victory’ as 18,414 children in Dorset are set to benefit.

Weekly firework displays to return to Poole Quay this summer

The Poole Quay Summer Fireworks are set to light up the skies once again on Thursday evenings during the summer. Enjoy an evening on the Quay with live music, street

School to showcase talents of 130 students in end-of-year show

Those performing have been rehearsing since Easter, working with their tutors to choreograph and direct the show.

Care home to host free health and wellbeing day for residents

Participants can also enjoy beauty salon treatments such as hair care, manicures, and nail polish.

'Total wimp' who is scared of heights jumps out of plane for charity

"Once she became very unwell, I went to live with her and care for her so she could stay at home, as that is all she wanted.

Nominations for councillors to win national award close next week

Submitting a nomination is free and requires around eight minutes of an applicant's time.

'Disturbing' survey results reveal plight of independent retailers

In response to whether they could afford to improve security measures over the next 12 months, 86 per cent said "no."

Rugby legend speaks at Dorset Sporting Clubs lunch

During his career, Mr Dallaglio won 85 England caps and was a key player in the 2003 world cup victory over Australia.

Historic inn closed for six months to reopen under pub group's ownership

The Fleur de Lys in Cranborne will reopen this summer under the ownership of Chickpea Group, which runs several Salisbury area pubs

Children can take their dads on bus for free this Father's Day

"A chance for kids to return the favour and take on the role of 'dad’s taxi' - even if it’s just for one day."

Bournemouth college rated 'good' by Ofsted inspectors

A Bournemouth college has been rated "good" following a visit from Ofsted inspectors.

Asda, Matalan and Amazon recalls as shoppers told 'stop using them immediately'

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a number of recalls, including on products sold at Asda, Matalan and Amazon

Nationwide confirms that certain customers will receive a free £200

Nationwide has confirmed some members will receive a free £200, as it announced a raft of £100 bonuses for millions of its customers on Thursday.

Care home raises money for charity with valuation event

"We had a singer to entertain us, great cakes and got to see the wonderful items people had brought in to be valued.

The Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation in the UK today

The famous Kew Gardens 50p was recently knocked off the top spot of rarest 50p coins in the UK when the Royal Mint released the Atlantic Salmon coin

New Forest residents can now start recycling food waste

The service is being rolled out ahead of the government's statutory requirement for councils to collect food waste separately.

Dorset school to save thousands as solar panels installed

"This investment means more of St Joseph’s funding can go directly into the classroom, not into electricity bills."

Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors opens new Dorset branch

The family business, founded in 1974 by Nicholas O'Hara, has been part of the Ferndown community for many years, with branches in Wimborne and West Moors.

Bournemouth tournament a success for para-badminton players

The event was made possible by the support of BH Live Sir David English, which provided courts and logistical assistance.

Charity installs 5,000 honeybees on town centre building

"We went round to check the area was appropriate for the bees, which it was – and now they’ve moved in, which is great to see."

Residents to start using new wheelie bins from next week

The NFDC has asked residents to check which day of the week will be their collection day, as it could be different from their current black and clear sack collection day.

Next of kin appeal for 69-year-old Bournemouth man

The Coroner for Dorset states that his death is not being treated as suspicious, and no police investigation is needed.

Farmers urged to prioritise safety when opening gates to public

Farmers organising open days are being urged to prioritise safety.

Campaign to tackle harmful behaviours towards women and girls

In the UK, 86 per cent of young women have experienced some form of sexual harassment, and one in five have been sexually assaulted.

Quartet of Minis set to feature in vintage car auction

These are just four of the nearly 60 classic and vintage cars, dating from 1925 to 2006, that will be auctioned.

Law firm announced as new title sponsor for sailing event

Steele Raymond, a law firm with offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and Poundbury, has been offering legal expertise in the area for more than 40 years.

RNLI crew member praised for 'amazing' commitment after 23 years of service

Ben Bradley Watson, Lymington RNLI crew member, has stepped down after 23 years of service.

Family put 'heart and soul' into newly opened pub

The Ship in Christchurch has reopened its doors and is the Pub of the Week.

'Where will we go for our anniversary now?': Residents react to Ojo Rojo closure

Pauline Janet Lister said: "Very sad and it’s about time BCP did something serious to change things.

LIVE: Crash causing delays on busy road in Poole

Crash causing delays on Ashley Road, Poole Live updates here

RECAP: Area evacuated overnight following large fire near nightclub

A fire has broken out in Bournemouth in the early hours of Saturday morning, reportedly on Old Christchurch Road near Popworld We will bring you updates as we get them this morning

Massive cruise ship with more than 2,000 guests makes maiden call

A cruise ship with a ruby-red glass ceiling has called into port this morning for the first time

£7.5m to save 500 homes from flood is not value for money, says councillor

Spending £7.5 million to protect 500 homes from flood is ‘not value for money’, says councillor.

Award-winning architect becomes new chair of Ringwood Society

He added that he "hopes to live up to the high standard set by his predecessors who all remain actively involved in the society."

Teenage boy arrested as 'quantity of suspected illegal drugs located'

we received a report at 8.11pm on Friday 6 June 2025 related to suspected drug related activity involving individuals approaching a vehicle in the area of Wimborne Road in Winton.

Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing teenager

Officers are appealing for information as they conduct searches for a missing teenager last seen in the Verwood area.

Formula 1

Growing up with Leclerc, Champions League dreams and Alesi’s advice – Getting to know the real Pierre Gasly

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly is the latest driver to tackle F1.com’s unusual set of Getting to Know questions. From his eye-opening first experience of karting to getting a driving licence on his birthday, and growing up with Charles Leclerc to the other jobs he would like to try for a day, the Frenchman shares all in the video player above and transcript below…

DRIVER MARKET: Who's on Cadillac’s driver shortlist as they prepare for 2026 F1 entry?

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto reveals who Cadillac are zeroing in as they prepare to enter Formula 1 next season...

Windows Central

My Hollow Knight: Silksong hopes were dashed by Summer Game Fest, but the Xbox Games Showcase might deliver

Hollow Knight: Silksong sadly didn't make an appearance at 2025's Summer Game Fest show, breaking the hearts of gamers everywhere. But what about at the Xbox Games Showcase?

Resident Evil Requiem is taking us back to Raccoon City when it launches next February

Capcom showed up during Summer Game Fest 2025, not to reveal Resident Evil 9, but to tease the next entry in the long-running survival-horror franchise.

Techland drops a new trailer for Dying Light: The Beast with a release date during Summer Game Fest

Kyle Crane is back, and he has brought gunplay in a new gameplay trailer with an August 22 release date.

ARC Raiders just dropped another trailer and release date during Summer Game Fest

Get ready to drop back into the chaos with Embark Studios' extraction shooter.

Surprise, 'Lies of P' first DLC Overture is out right now on Xbox and PC. No, it's true!

The first PC and Xbox shadow drop of the week goes to soulslike Life of P, with its first DLC "Overture."

ARC Raiders: Release date, multiplayer, solo play, and everything else you need to know

Need some information about ARC Raiders? Here's everything we know so far.

That one game I reviewed with the sexy robots officially announced a sequel during Summer Game Fest 2025

During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Mundfish announced Atomic Heart 2, an action-adventure RPG sequel to its divisive debut title, and we have our first look.

The Last of Us voice actor's new role is a Mickey Mouse-like detective — I think the rubber hose animation perfectly fits this FPS Boomer Shooter

The voice actor who played Joel from The Last of Us and Indiana from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is voicing the main character in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.

Mortal Shell 2 was Summer Game Fest's first banger announcement, and the Soulslike sequel is getting a beta before release

The first big announcement at Summer Game Fest was Mortal Shell 2 — a sequel to the original 2020 Soulslike with brutal melee combat and some big additions.

Every Xbox and PC game announced during Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase in 2025

It's time for another Summer Game Fest (followed by an Xbox Games Showcase), and we're keeping track of every Xbox and PC game announced during the events.

These are the AI features our EIC uses to maximize his time

What makes a Copilot+ PC so unique?

"The Chinese player base is the holy grail": Tencent buys 15.75% stake in Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead as huge profit numbers emerge

A new report has revealed that the Chinese multimedia company Tencent invested in Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios in 2024.

Summer Game Fest 2025 & Xbox Games Showcase LIVE: Mortal Shell 2, body horror 'Ill', Onimusha, and RESIDENT EVIL 9 HAS BEEN REVEALED [ENDED]

It's Summer Game Fest season again, and we're here to report on the latest Xbox and PC gaming news as it gets revealed. Check in regularly to see the latest gaming news, announcements, and rumors.

The Future Games Show: Summer Showcase goes live on June 7 - Here's where and how to watch the event

The Future Games Show: Summer Showcase will air on June 7, showcasing new trailers, deep dives, and reveals for over 50 upcoming video games for home consoles and PC. Here's how and where you can watch it.

This might be my least favorite gaming mouse of all time, but I still have to admit it's a good product

The ASUS ROG Spatha X is a hulking hunk of a mouse swarming in buttons and extras, and I personally don't like it. It's still a great gaming mouse, though.

Laffgaff

Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female president of what country?

Mexico.

Lost Luggage

Finding your lost luggage at the airport should be easy. However, that's not always the case.

Itsfoss

Transform Your Raspberry Pi 5 Into Miniature Desktop Gaming Rig With These Tower Cases

Pi 5 is a remarkable device and it deserves an awesome case. Transform your Raspberry Pi 5 into a miniature desktop tower PC with these cases.