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Trump told Israel not to kill Iran's supreme leader - report
Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that assassinating Khamenei was not a good idea, according to CBS.
'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks
Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.
Footage shows burning cars after missile strike in Israel
Footage from Reuters news agency and The Associated Press shows burning cars after a missile strike in the Israeli city of Haifa.
NCA to target gangs as report on grooming is expected
The National Crime Agency will target grooming gang predators in a new operation, the Home Office says.
‘I broke my jaw in half’: Accidents raise questions about funfair safety
Hundreds injured by funfair rides over the past decade, a Panorama investigation has found.
MI6 appoints first female chief in 116-year history
Blaise Metreweli joined the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1999 and will become its 18th chief.
G7 is a big moment for Carney. Here are five things to watch
The gathering of leaders in Alberta will be a big test for Canada's new leader. We break down his challenges.
Chris Brown jokes about 'nice' jail as he starts UK tour
The US singer is on £5m bail after being charged over an alleged assualt in a nightclub in 2023.
Your next Traitors fix, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week
28 Years Later is also released, Date Everything is here, and Benson Boone has a new album out.
Truckloads of Scotland's rubbish will be sent to England, experts say
Up to 100 trucks a day could take Scotland's waste to England once a landfill ban comes in at the end of the year.
Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru
The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral.
Son of Estee Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92
Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years.
'Forever chemical' found in all but one of tested UK rivers
The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.
Hospices are at centre of debate over assisted dying bill - what do they think?
As MPs debate whether to legalise assisted dying, we speak to those providing end-of-life care.
The Papers: 'Retreat over grooming gangs' and 'Say sorry for delay'
The prime minister's new call for a national inquiry into grooming gangs features in the papers.
The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims
The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.
Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped'
Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership.
Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools
A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.
The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution
Dmitriy Kurashov is the first Russian soldier to stand trial in Ukraine over a battlefield execution.
Prime minister defiant on crucial benefits vote
MPs will vote in the coming weeks on a package of measures aiming to cut the benefits bill by £5bn by 2030.
Vigils held as Air India plane crash death toll rises to 270
Dr Dhaval Gameti said 270 bodies have been recovered from the site of Thursday's plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Asylum sites to be expanded as ministers bid to end hotel use
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to stop using taxpayer-funded hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029.
Lyse Doucet: Where is Israel's operation heading?
As the military confrontation between Iran and Israel intensifies, what is Israel’s real endgame?
Woman who died in skydive was 'caring and giving'
Mother-of-four Belinda Taylor, who "loved adventure", died with her instructor during a tandem jump.
Juror dismissed in Diddy trial over 'inconsistencies'
The juror gave conflicting information about where he lived and has now been replaced.
Suspended Tory MP denies sexually assaulting two women at London's Groucho Club
He is accused of two attacks on two separate women in August 2023.
More than 20 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire near Gaza aid sites, Hamas-run ministry says
The UN human rights chief said Israel's "means and methods of warfare" were inflicting "horrifying, unconscionable suffering".
WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app
People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.
Investigators find cockpit voice recorder from crashed Air India flight
The recovery of the recorder is a key step in uncovering what caused last week's deadly plane crash.
UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m
Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.
'They're weak': Israelis back conflict with Iran in neighbourhood struck by missile
Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, has long been a stronghold of support for Israel's right-wing governing coalition.
Watch: Huge traffic queues as people flee Iranian capital
Videos posted on social media show queues for fuel and gridlocked traffic as people try to leave Tehran.
How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices
Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.
Satellite images show damage to Iran missile sites
Israeli strikes have damaged buildings at two missile sites as well as an airport runway, satellite images have revealed.
'Shared ownership is a con and we felt trapped'
Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership.
Key takeaways from grooming gangs report
A national inquiry and tightening laws on the age of consent are among the review's recommendations.
The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona
Hostility towards tourists in Spain grows as locals complain of being forced out of their own cities.
The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims
The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.
Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools
A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.
MI6 appoints first female chief in 116-year history
Blaise Metreweli joined the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1999 and will become its 18th chief.
'Forever chemical' which may impact human reproduction found in 31 UK rivers
The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.
Nursery worker convicted of abusing 21 babies
Roksana Lecka, 22, admitted seven counts of child cruelty and is found guilty of another 14.
Truckloads of Scotland's rubbish will be sent to England, experts say
Up to 100 trucks a day could take Scotland's waste to England once a landfill ban comes in at the end of the year.
No further charges over Southport knife attacks
Axel Rudakubana murdered three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on 29 July 2024.
Woman charged £4,586 for two-hour car park stay
It took three weeks for the mum to receive a refund for the accidental overcharge.
Bournemouth Echo
‘Town’s identity being eroded’: Frustration over ‘depressing’ new signs
"Jake Ruggier, chair of Poole Labour, hit out at the new style after he spotted the signs had been replaced."
NHS waiting lists in Dorset drop after government funding boost
Patients across Dorset are feeling the benefit of increased NHS investment, as new figures released today show a sharp drop in waiting list numbers.
PICTURES: Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat Race
Boats were seen roaring through the water along Bournemouth's coast on weekend during the Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat Race.
'I've discussed badgers with Brian May and anti-corruption with a Russian activist'
"I have continued to speak up on issues that matter to constituents in Bournemouth West."
Inside the days when Poole Festival of Running was a highlight of the local calendar
The 1999 edition of the festival featured its popular 10k and 5k races, attracting a strong field of competitors from running clubs all over.
'Disgusted at sight during visit to Bournemouth'
I had to make an unexpected trip to Bournemouth town centre today as my daughter needed to pick up an order from a local shop.
Wimborne ear clinic celebrates ten years in business
The Private Ear Clinic in Wimborne is celebrating ten years of business.
Enjoy a bird and bat safari on Brownsea Island
Set sail on the Dorset Queen for an ‘unforgettable’ evening adventure to Brownsea Island.
'Parish councils plans have opened Pandora’s Box'
BCP Council’s proposals to divide the area into parish councils have opened Pandora’s Box.
'Clearing up some Active Travel myths'
There would appear to be some confusion regarding the building of active travel routes throughout the conurbation. These measures are being taken in order to encourage active travel, which includes walking cycling and wheeling.
Countdown is on to one of Dorset's biggest summer events
The countdown is on for one of Dorset’s biggest summer events.
Proms in the Park concerts promise music, fun and fireworks
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Proms in the Park concerts return this summer.
Free bushcraft sessions taking place on Brownsea this summer
Free bushcraft taster sessions will take place on Brownsea Island this summer.
Experience an evening of Indian classical music
Experience and enjoy the atmospheric sound of Indian Classical music with Sitar player Ricky Romain at the Purbeck Guitar Festival.
Open air theatre group to perform in Dorset school grounds
A well-known open-air Shakespearean theatre company will perform in the grounds of a Dorset school this summer.
Businesses in Wimborne urged to 'rethink, reuse and refill'
Businesses in Wimborne are being urged to 'rethink, reuse and refill' in a bid to reduce single waste plastic in the town.
Talented young performers to stage Broadway Showtunes showcase
Enjoy a celebration of some of musical theatre’s most iconic hits from some of the area’s most talented rising stars.
Community hub announces launch of new programme
A community hub, Wimborne u3a, has announced the launch of it's new programme.
Popular summer concert to end highly successful season
Dorset County Orchestra is returning to Swanage with our popular summer concert to end a highly successful season.
New NHS app feature to let patients 'play part in developing future medicines'
A new feature letting patients sign up for clinical trials is to be added to the NHS app in England.
Road closed both ways following crash involving pedestrian
Canford Way is closed both ways following a crash which involved a car and a pedestrian
LIVE: Multiple fire engines at the scene of incident in West Cliff
Multiple fire engines are at the scene of incident in West Cliff.
Man stabbed in early-hours attack in Bournemouth
A MAN was stabbed and taken to hospital in Bournemouth in early hours of Monday morning.
Search for pair acting 'suspiciously' following nearby burglary
CCTV images of a pair have been released after they were seen acting 'suspiciously' following a nearby burglary.
You could win a year's supply of Burger King - here's how
Burger King will re-open its doors in Castle Lane East and is giving away 1,000 free burgers to customers to celebrate.
Vandals knock down planters in Christchurch town centre
A community rallied together after a multi level planter was vandalised by three people in the early hours.
Man dies after being found unresponsive in police custody
A man was found dead in police custody after being held overnight in a cell.
Man behind bars for robbing elderly man at a cash point
A MAN has been jailed for over three years after robbing and assaulting an elderly man.
Travellers set up 'unauthorised' encampment at park home to 'endangered' species
Multiple caravans have been seen at Turbary Common after travellers have set up an encampment at the site, which is said to be home to various 'endangered' species.
Bournemouth skydiver dies following incident at aerodrome in Devon
Two skydivers who died at an aerodrome in Devon on Friday have been named by police.
Summer fair organised in New Forest to raise funds to train assistance dogs
Up to 18 stallholders are to take part in Godshill Summer Fair, organised by local author Ann Blake, all in support of the charity Dog A.I.D UK.
Man hospitalised after 'erratic' driving
A man has been hospitalised after his 'erratic' driving led to him crashing into several parked cars.
'Beautiful' new outdoor classroom built by volunteers in just eight days
The project was led by parent and architect Kathryn Manning, who guided the team from planning through to construction.
'Do not eat': Pies sold at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and more recalled
An FSA spokesman said: “If you have bought any of the above products, please do not eat them beyond their intended Use-by date"
Heatwave to hit UK as parts of the country set to be hotter than Barcelona
The Met Office has said "much of the UK" will experience heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 30C.
Why your daily moisturiser should be higher than SPF 15 for your face
Wearing a daily SPF moisturiser on your face is important, and Harley Street's Dr Sach Mohan shares his advice.
The world's second largest shark that can be found swimming in UK waters
Discover the world's second-largest fish/shark - the basking shark, and learn about where to find them in the UK, if they are dangerous and more.
Formula 1
All the key moments from the Canadian Grand Prix weekend
George Russell was the man to taste glory in Montreal, as his sublime lap for pole set him up for a stellar Canadian Grand Prix victory, while the McLaren duo came together for the first time this year.
What the teams said – Race day in Canada
The drivers and teams report back on all the action at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Russell retains Canadian GP victory as Red Bull protest is rejected
Red Bull have had a post-race protest lodged against George Russell following the Canadian Grand Prix – in relation to alleged incidents during the late-race Safety Car phase – rejected.
Norris and Piastri collision ‘not acceptable’ – Stella
Andrea Stella has admitted that the contact that occurred between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix was “not acceptable”, with the McLaren team boss conceding that Norris “paid a price in the championship” after retiring from the race as a result.
FIA post-race press conference – Canada
1. George Russell (Mercedes), 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 3. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
Antonelli ‘really happy' to bring home maiden F1 podium in Canada
Kimi Antonelli bounced back from a tough triple header in superb fashion as he claimed his maiden podium at the Canadian Grand Prix, contributing to a wholly successful outing for Mercedes.
Piastri labels Norris clash in Canada ‘a shame for the team’
Oscar Piastri reflected on the Canadian Grand Prix moment that saw his battle with Lando Norris end in a collision for the first time this season, marking an unfortunate end to one of McLaren’s weakest weekends so far.
Antonelli becomes F1’s third-youngest podium finisher
The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix ended under Safety Car conditions following an explosive battle between the McLaren drivers, but only after it had already generated a plethora of fascinating figures for us to digest.
Norris apologises for ‘being stupid’ in Piastri battle
Lando Norris has apologised to McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri for their late-race collision in the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Briton blaming himself for “being stupid” by attempting a move that he “misjudged”.
Watch the Canadian GP action as Russell wins amid McLaren drama
George Russell held onto the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix to cross the line ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, with the race finishing under the Safety Car after Lando Norris drove into the back of his team mate.
Russell jubilant after hard-fought victory in Canada
Mercedes achieved their best weekend of the season so far at the hands of George Russell, who converted his pole position to a win ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli in a frenetic Canadian Grand Prix.
Antonelli gets your vote after maiden F1 podium in Montreal
Your first Formula 1 podium is always a special moment and Kimi Antonelli's came after a superb drive for Mercedes took the Italian rookie to P3 in Montreal, making him the third youngest driver ever to stand on an F1 rostrum.
Russell takes victory as Piastri and Norris collide in Canadian GP
George Russell has clinched Mercedes’ first victory of the season in the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that ended in dramatic style after a collision between McLaren team mates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris that saw the latter crash out.
Watch Norris and Piastri come to blows in Canadian GP
The season-long battle between McLaren team mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came to a head in the closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix, with the collision ending the Briton's race prematurely.
Watch the race start in Canada as Russell maintains the lead
George Russell executed a great getaway from his first pole position of the season in the Canadian Grand Prix, fending off Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to maintain the lead around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Chambers fends off Lloyd to take victory in Montreal Race 3
Chloe Chambers kept her nerve to bring home her first victory of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season in Montreal Race 3, setting herself up as Doriane Pin’s closest title rival.
Alonso and Russell lead applause for ‘mega’ Kubica after Le Mans win
Fernando Alonso and George Russell were quick to praise Robert Kubica’s efforts in the wake of the Canadian Grand Prix, as the Polish driver and his fellow team mates took victory in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours while the F1 were stars were racing in Montreal.
Horner praises ‘squeaky clean’ Verstappen after P2 finish in Canada
Christian Horner was left delighted with a clean, professional drive from Max Verstappen in Montreal, the Dutchman converting his P2 grid slot into a second-place finish as he fell just short when challenging George Russell for the win.
Leclerc reflects on ‘difficult’ Canadian GP
Charles Leclerc was left with mixed feelings after Ferrari demonstrated flashes of strong pace in the Canadian Grand Prix that did not translate to a top-three finish, leaving him to rue his disappointing Qualifying result.
Wolff reveals reasons behind Mercedes’ ‘dominant’ 1-3 in Montreal
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has given his view on his squad’s “dominant” win in the Canadian Grand Prix – revealing the factors that led to Mercedes overshadowing the opposition in Montreal.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from the Canadian GP
George Russell became Formula 1's fourth different winner in 2025 with a commanding performance in the Canadian Grand Prix, but while he and his Mercedes team reached for the bubbles, many of their rivals were left ruing what might have been. Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
The key factors behind Norris and Piastri’s Canada crash
Windows Central
Goverments are ditching Windows and Microsoft Office — new letter reveals the "real costs of switching to Windows 11"
As Windows 10 support ends later this year, one foundation makes the case for switching to Linux and LibreOffice over Microsoft’s offerings.
I paid $40 for Rocket League without the cars: REMATCH launches early, but some players are unhappy with the game
Microtransaction prices, game crashes, and server lag are hot issues plaguing players during the first of a three-day advanced access period.
'Incoming sub model!' — PC gamers react to Nexus Mods ownership change
In a blog post today, the founder of Nexus Mods has stated that the site has changed ownership. As expected, the reactions from PC gamers are all over the place.
Google is intentionally throttling YouTube videos, slowing down users with ad blockers
Google is reportedly intentionally slowing down YouTube videos in its latest campaign against ad blockers.
Mixtape is one of the most unique indie games I've played, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass
I went hands-on with Mixtape at Summer Game Fest 2025. It's one of the most creative games I've seen in a long time, and I can't wait to play more.
I've played The Outer Worlds 2, and Obsidian is bringing seriously improved gunplay and weapons to this Xbox RPG
I went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and spoke to game director Brandon Adler to discuss how this Obsidian RPG aims to fix what didn't work in the first game.
The Alters is my frontrunner for indie game of the year, as it painfully reflects my family's mortality and life's itinerary
Decision-based survival gameplay in The Alters reflects the struggles in my life. All for less than the cost of a single therapy session.
Windows Hello face unlock no longer works in the dark, and Microsoft says it's not a bug
A recent Windows update has changed how Windows Hello face unlock works, now requiring a color camera in addition to IR sensors to authenticate you. That means it no longer works in the dark.
uBlock Origin ships to Edge for Android as Google kills it on Chrome
uBlock Origin is now available on Edge for Android, just as Google phases out the popular ad blocker from Chrome
Windows 11 news and updates in June: Everything I know about Microsoft's latest tweaks and beta features for Insiders
Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.
Funny Windows 11 bug brings back classic Windows boot sound from 20 years ago
Windows Vista's iconic boot chime has made a surprise return in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.
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Firework Displays
I'm good at firework displays. I've got a flare for it.