BBC News
Israel's endgame may be regime change in Iran - but it's a gamble
Israeli leaders might hope Friday's strikes start a chain reaction leading to unrest that topples the Islamic Republic, writes Amir Azimi.
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran
The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.
Israel's overnight strike on Iran in maps and images
Maps and images reveal extent of Israel's biggest strike on Iran and its nuclear facilities in years.
Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts join Beckham in honours
Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler, Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and singer Elaine Paige are also recognised by the King.
Love Island’s Georgia Harrison: 'I re-read my MBE letter three times'
The 30-year-old former reality star has been recognised for her work on protecting women and girls.
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.
Water cannon used against Northern Ireland rioters
Officers were attacked with petrol bombs, masonry and bottles during town's second night of unrest.
All for it or a waste of cash? What Americans make of Trump's military parade
The parade will take place on President Trump's 79th birthday and is estimated to cost between $25m and $45m.
Royals to honour air crash victims at Trooping the Colour
The Royal Family will wear black armbands for the Air India crash at this year's Trooping the Colour.
Black box found at Air India crash site as families wait for answers
Doctors are relying on DNA from relatives to identify victims' remains, and warn the process will be slow.
I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother's death illustrates inequalities in the system.
Pulp celebrate first number one album in 27 years
The band are at number one for the first time since 1998's This Is Hardcore.
'If I give up searching, I might never recover': Families of air crash victims cling to hope
Desperate families are waiting for answers as messages to loved ones keep delivering, but bodies are missing.
The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos
The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed.
The Papers: Original 'All-out war' and Luke Littler's MBE
The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel dominates the front pages.
School killings leave stunned Austria and France searching for answers
Parents and governments are left reeling and at a loss how to protect schools from random, deadly violence.
Hiding in the fields - farm workers fearing deportation stay in California's shadows
Immigration raids on American farms are having ripple effects across the agricultural industry.
I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up
After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.
Missed Glasto? 11 festivals you can still get tickets for
If you missed out on Glastonbury tickets there's still other festivals you can get tickets for.
King's Birthday Honours: How does the UK honours system work?
How the New Year, King's Birthday, and other honours are decided and awarded.
Aukus: Could Trump sink Australia's submarine plans?
The White House has put the landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia under review.
'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference
Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting
Two men jailed for £4.8m gold toilet heist
Five thieves were seen on CCTV stealing the fully functional toilet from Blenheim Palace in 2019.
Corbyn and McDonnell to face no action after rally
The pair were interviewed by police after a pro-Palestinian demonstration in January.
Israel-Iran strikes: A look at the worst-case scenarios
The BBC's James Landale looks at what could happen if the fighting escalates and expands.
'Destruction all around': BBC reports from Israeli city targeted by Iran
Israeli authorities have indicated that this could be the beginning of a prolonged campaign against Iran.
Was Iran months away from producing a nuclear bomb?
Israel's PM says it struck Iran at the heart of its "weaponization programme", but Iran insists its nuclear facilities were peaceful.
PM announces national inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer said he had accepted the recommendations of an audit into the nature and scale of the abuse.
Watch: Trooping the Colour highlights on King Charles' official birthday
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by members of the Royal Family as they waved to cheering crowds.
Crisis - which crisis? Israel-Iran another huge challenge for government
As buildings burn in Tehran and Tel Aviv, the UK government is facing another crisis, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
The terrifying moment when Air India plane crashed into a canteen
The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed.
'I used to spend £50 there': What's gone wrong at Poundland?
After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.
11 festivals you can still get tickets for this summer
If you missed out on Glastonbury tickets there are still other festivals you can get tickets for.
Skydivers killed in 'tragic accident' at airfield
Two people are pronounced dead at the scene at Dunkeswell Aerodrome.
Man arrested over shooting of Scots in Spanish bar
Eddie Lyons Jr and Ross Monaghan were shot dead at a bar in Fuengirola in the Costa Del Sol last month.
I made Sleep Token's masks on my mum's kitchen table
The rock band have become synonymous with their custom-made mask. Meet the 22-year-old who makes them.
UK's careful diplomacy faces test ahead of G7 meeting
There are currently two "crisis centres" running in the Foreign Office.
I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother's death illustrates inequalities in the system.
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.
Hiding in the fields - farm workers fearing deportation stay in California's shadows
Immigration raids on American farms are having ripple effects across the agricultural industry.
School killings leave stunned Austria and France searching for answers
Parents and governments are left reeling and at a loss how to protect schools from random, deadly violence.
Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts join Beckham in honours
Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler, Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and singer Elaine Paige are also recognised by the King.
Palestinians killed in shooting near Gaza aid site, reports say
Information on the latest incident is scarce as the internet has been down in Gaza for more than two days.
Final Grenfell anniversary before tower comes down
Bereaved families and survivors say want to "see justice" before work begins to take down the tower.
'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference
Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting
Love Island’s Georgia Harrison: 'I re-read my MBE letter three times'
The 30-year-old former reality star has been recognised for her work on protecting women and girls.
Facial recognition error sees woman accused of theft
An apparent mix-up with the technology led to Danielle Horan being wrongly accused of shoplifting.
Bournemouth Echo
Sparring with Howe and flying with Mansell: Renowned journalist releases book
There are not many sports stars that journalist Graham ‘Nico’ Nickless hasn’t crossed paths with in his storied career.
In The Dock: Man beat staff workers at Poole Hospital
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Remember when town was invaded with colour and cheer?
More than a thousand dancers and musicians descended upon the town for three days of spectacular pageantry and heartfelt community spirit.
Girl, 11, becoming youngest ever MBE ‘never thought this would happen’
An 11-year-old girl who is the youngest person ever to be made an MBE said she “never thought anything like this would happen”.
Council ‘reassuring residents’ over tax discount claim error
BCP COUNCIL are reassuring residents that its systems are ‘simple and robust’ amid wrongful council tax discount claims.
The Dorset residents honoured in the King's Birthday Honours List
Dorset & Wiltshire fire service members honoured in King's List
How does the British honours system work and what do the different honours mean?
The King's Birthday Honours list celebrates individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society.
Family-run bakery closes third store
A family-run bakery has announced the closure of its third store in Broadstone.
PICTURES: Hundreds gather for Harry Paye Day
Hundreds gathered for Harry Paye Day at Poole Quay this year.
Abandoned playground in Bournemouth 'reflects neglect of youth spaces'
An abandoned playground in Bournemouth has become a source of concern for residents and councillors, who say its decline reflects a broader neglect of youth spaces in the area.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole roadworks this week
Various maintenance works are taking place, with several roads temporarily closed or subject to traffic signals.
Air ambulance called to incident at Durdle Door
An air ambulance was called to Durdle Door after an individual had sustained a 'badly' broken leg.
Car crashes into fence in Bournemouth
A car has crashed into a fence in a road in Bournemouth.
Red Arrows in Dorset after eco-friendly flypast for King's birthday
World-famous aerobatic display team the Red Arrows soared over the Dorset skies earlier today.
Lightning strike causes 'considerable' damage to flat during storm
Emergency services found that a flat in Poole received 'considerable' stuctural damage following a lightning strike that hit.
Lightning seen across Dorset as thunderstorms hit UK
More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight as powerful thunderstorms swept across the UK.
Man dies after being found unresponsive at home in Bournemouth
An inquest has opened into the death of a man after he was found unresponsive at his home in Bournemouth.
First look: Works underway at Poole's newest cinema
First look at Poole's new Vue cinema ahead of summer opening
'We didn’t really think we would be a target, we are just simple bowling club'
MEMBERS of a Bowling club have been left shocked after a break in resulted in theft of valuable equipment and charity funds.
Restaurant announces 'major change' after operating for a year
A POPULAR vegan restaurant in Bournemouth town centre has announced a major change after being in business for a year.
Man to run 100km in one day to raise funds for cancer charity
Man from Ringwood to run 100km in one day for cancer charity
Two children kicked by ponies in New Forest as police issue safety advice
Hampshire police have revealed that two children have already been kicked by ponies this summer in the New Forest.
REVIEW: PP Arnold, Lighthouse, Poole
I see many, many gigs a year across a whole variety of genres and every now and again one stands out ad lodges itself in my memory.
Bournemouth pub named one of UK's top ten live music venues
Sixty Million Postcards named among UK's best live music pubs
'Do not eat': Recalls at Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and more UK supermarkets
Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have issued recall warnings to shoppers, with the FSA saying "do not eat"
Celebrities on Birthday Honours list from David Beckham to Claudia Winkleman
A number of famous faces are on this year's King's Birthday Honours list including David Beckham, Luke Littler and Claudia Winkleman
Magician who has wowed royalty to perform in Dorset
Magician who performed for royalty brings new show to Swanage
South West manufacturers see 'strong' start to summer
South West manufacturing sees strong start to summer
Museum's new exhibition celebrates its community connections
New exhibition at Museum of East Dorset celebrates its role
Popular shopping park appoints new operations manager
Castlepoint Shopping Park appoints new operations manager
Former photographer for the stars celebrates 100th birthday
Ferndown: Fairlawn care home resident celebrates 100th birthday
Visually impaired group enjoy kayaking along Dorset coast
Group of visually impaired people go on kayaking adventure
Rock trio to perform at Bournemouth venue as part of 20-date tour
Bournemouth to host Bilk on tour funded by Liveline Fund
Fire service and land managers unite to combat Dorset wildfire risks
Their efforts are more crucial than ever with the forecast predicting higher-than-average temperatures and lower-than-average rainfall for the season.
Morebus offer discounted travel for Clean Air Day
Morebus offering discounted travel for Clean Air Day
Town centre transformed with colourful additions for the summer season
Christchurch town centre transformed with new additions
'Bike-friendly' Dorset revealed as best place for motorcycle parking
Dorset is best county in South West for motorcycle parking
Corfe Castle to be lit in orange for Paddington in Peru
Corfe Castle lit orange for Purbeck Film Festival event
New branded van to help reduce sexual violence in Dorset
STARS Dorset launches new van to reduce sexual violence
New online platform launched to support people with dementia
DementiaNet new online platform to support people with dementia
Bournemouth-based law firm scoops top property award
During this year, the firm handled more than 1,200 commercial and development property transactions.
Black Sabbath bassist's memorabilia goes under the hammer
Former Black Sabbath bassist puts collection up for auction
Concerns about child neglect is main reason for NSPCC referrals
NSPCC: Concern about neglect highest in South West
Roadworks in Hampshire could soon become more expensive
Hampshire County Council considers new scheme to reduce roadworks delays
All the Bournemouth beach rules visitors need to be aware of in the summer
There are several rules regarding dogs, barbecues, music and more that visitors need to follow on Bournemouth beach in the summer
Why does King Charles III have two birthdays? The royal tradition explained
This is why King Charles III has two birthdays to celebrate - all you need to know about the royal tradition and what we know about Trooping the Colour 2025.
Formula 1
Can Mercedes stay on top ahead of McLaren in Canada?
George Russell got his first FP2 top-spot of the year as he set the pace for Mercedes at a sunny but chilly Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Meanwhile championship leaders McLaren had one of their trickiest - if not trickiest - opening practice days of the year. But do the Silver Arrows have what it takes to stay on top?
Chambers conquers Montreal Qualifying to take pole
Chloe Chambers kicked her title challenge up a gear in Montreal as the Red Bull Ford driver secured her third consecutive F1 ACADEMY pole position.
Albon hails ‘very positive’ Friday in Canada for Williams
Alex Albon was pleased with a “very positive” Friday for Williams at the Canadian Grand Prix after nearing the top end of the timesheets in both practice sessions, while Carlos Sainz ended the day feeling confident about where the squad are ahead of Qualifying.
Leclerc 'feeling sorry for the whole team' after ‘very stupid’ crash
Charles Leclerc admitted to “feeling sorry for the whole team” after the Ferrari driver’s “very stupid” crash during Friday’s first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, which left him with only a handful of laps to his name.
What the teams said – Friday in Canada
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday Practice at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Verstappen identifies improvement target for Red Bull in Canada
The usual competitive order was shaken up on the first day of running for the Canadian Grand Prix, as both Red Bull drivers found it a challenge to keep pace with their rivals and Max Verstappen expressed a belief that his performance regressed across the sessions.
Norris reflects on ‘worst Friday of the year’ for McLaren in Canada
Lando Norris has labelled his “tricky” opening day of action at the Canadian Grand Prix as the “worst Friday of the year” for McLaren, with team mate Oscar Piastri also acknowledging that the squad are aiming to take a step forward in order to keep up with their rivals in Montreal.
Ride onboard with Russell for the fastest Friday lap in Canada
George Russell ended Friday on top at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Briton setting the fastest lap of the day during Free Practice 2.
Watch the highlights as Russell tops FP2 in Canada
George Russell led the way during second practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver setting the pace ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and the other Silver Arrows car of Kimi Antonelli.
Russell keen to manage expectations after topping FP2 in Canada
After topping the timesheets during second practice for the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell was keen to explain that he maximised the Mercedes’ performance and insisted that “you’ve got to be a little bit realistic”.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Canada
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Ayao KOMATSU (Haas), James VOWLES (Williams)
Russell leads the field during FP2 in Canada
George Russell ended Friday’s running at the Canadian Grand Prix on top as he went fastest in second practice, the Mercedes driver getting the better of Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli in another action-packed hour.
WATCH: Stroll crashes during second practice in Canada
Lance Stroll’s first day back in action for Aston Martin at the Canadian Grand Prix did not end the way he might have hoped after suffering a crash in second practice.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the action from FP2 in Canada
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Horner reveals Verstappen apologised to team after Russell clash
Christian Horner has revealed that Max Verstappen apologised to the Red Bull team following his collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, an incident that saw the Dutchman drop from P5 to P10 at the chequered flag due to a 10-second time penalty.
Watch FP1 highlights as Verstappen tops session in Canada
Max Verstappen set a blistering lap to head the field in the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out the Williams pair of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz at the end of the busy hour.
Verstappen tops FP1 in Canada as Leclerc crash triggers red flags
Max Verstappen has topped the timesheets during the first practice hour ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver setting the pace from the Williams pair of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz while Charles Leclerc brought out an early red flag after hitting the barriers.
WATCH: Leclerc crashes during FP1 in Canada
Charles Leclerc brought out the red flags early on during the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix as he unexpectedly crashed into the barrier, giving Ferrari a significant repair job ahead of the rest of the weekend.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the action from FP1 for the Canadian GP
Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Pin capitalises on Race 1 chaos to seize Standings lead
Doriane Pin wrote her name into the F1 ACADEMY history books, benefitting from a dramatic early incident between Chloe Chambers and Alisha Palmowski to become the series’ first winner in Montreal.
F1 ACADEMY to race in Montreal until 2028
F1 ACADEMY will continue to race at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve until 2028 inclusive following a three-year extension to the existing agreement, which sees the all-female series race in Montreal for the first time this season.
LIVE COVERAGE: FP3 resumes after Piastri hits wall in Canada
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Why ‘throwback racer’ Gilles Villeneuve was so special
As the current generation of F1 drivers prepare to race at a circuit named after Canada’s greatest racer, David Tremayne explains what made Gilles Villeneuve so special…
Vasseur responds to 'disrespectful' speculation on his Ferrari future
Fred Vasseur has shared his reaction to speculation over his future at Ferrari, with the Frenchman labelling the talk surrounding the squad as “disrespectful” as well as admitting that the rumours are “really hurting the team”.
Alonso admits Aston Martin’s position in Canada ‘difficult to guess’
Fernando Alonso is still waiting for the pecking order to become clear at the Canadian Grand Prix after a decent Friday saw the Aston Martin driver end second practice in fifth place on the timesheets.
Windows Central
It's about time: Sony PlayStation finally gets rid of PC game region locks after an entire year — but some still remain
A full year after Sony began region locking PlayStation games on PC due to PSN controversy, it's finally selling its games in blacklisted countries again.
$80 Xbox games? Consider yourself lucky — they're a lot more where I live
The Outer Worlds 2 is the first Xbox game to hit $80 USD, and while that seems like a lot, you could be worse off living elsewhere.
This could be the versatile laptop accessory I've been waiting for — Here's why it stands out from other portable monitors
JSAUX FlipGo Horizon makes it easy to attach two portable monitors to your laptop, but it offers a key feature that many other portable monitor accessories don't.
New code strings attached to Xbox Game Pass suggests a price increase may be imminent
Death, taxes, and subscription service price increases. The three horsemen of inevitability. A new code string suggests Xbox Game Pass is next.
Grounded 2's best feature is happening because Obsidian left the Xbox One behind
After playing Grounded 2, I talked with game director Chris Parker, who says the game's biggest feature is possible because the team left the Xbox One behind.
It's the year of Linux... at least for Denmark — here's why the country's government is dumping Windows and Office 365
Denmark is replacing Office 365 and Windows with Linux and LibreOffice in a move toward digital independence and data control.
6 registry tweaks every tech-savvy user must apply on Windows 11
Discover six useful Registry tweaks every Windows 11 power user should know, from disabling Bing search and automatic updates to restoring classic menus and enabling automatic Registry backups.
Laffgaff
What ancient Greek kingdom was Alexander the Great from?
Macedon.
Chef Precision
Chefs have to be very precise when measuring out butter. There's no margarine for error.