The News - Sunday, 22 June 2025

BBC News

Action on Iran is loaded with risks for Trump

As well as retaliation against US troops, a president who styled himself as "peacemaker" could face party dissent.

What we know about US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Three nuclear facilities are reported to have been bombed, including the uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.

The US has changed the course of the conflict - how will Iran respond?

Whether the Middle East conflict escalates further will depend on Iran and its allies, writes the BBC's Jo Floto.

Watch: Trump says strikes a 'spectacular military success' in address

The US president warns Iran of future attacks if they retaliate.

Palestine Action member tells BBC plan to ban group 'absurd'

The BBC understands the home secretary will move to proscribe the group in the coming weeks.

British man arrested in Cyprus suspected of spying and terror offences

The Foreign Office says it is in contact with Cypriot authorities after the arrest.

Dating app scam victims told 'don't suffer in silence'

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.

Kneecap performing at Glastonbury 'not appropriate', Starmer says

He made the comments after Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in court on Wednesday.

Hot air balloon incident kills eight in Brazil

Police say a fire reportedly broke out aboard the balloon, prompting the pilot to try to lower it.

Give new recruits £10,000 to join army, says Davey

The Lib Dems argue Britain needs to become "war-ready" to deal in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Celebs say this gossip forum ruined their lives. Now its owner has been unmasked

Celebrities tell BBC about "horrendous" abuse on Tattle Life, a site run anonymously - until now.

Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!

Social media is awash with claims it can help us destress and lower cortisol levels – but experts warn against these "quick fixes".

The Papers: 'Spy plot arrest' and 'my pal Wills'

From the ongoing conflict in Iran to the NHS, a wide range of stories feature on Sunday's front pages.

Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?

The King Of Pop had 10 statues made in his image in 1995, but where can they be seen three decade later?

For 50 years, Sydney Opera House has had one man on speed dial

Terry Harper has been tuning pianos in the iconic venue since he was a teen - a family legacy started by his dad.

Steve Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges

Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".

Nobody can stop talking about the self-styled knight giving away cars

Some are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon's generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.

Y2K core: Escapism and nostalgia for a time before you were born

How a pop-punk band is riding a wave of Y2K nostalgia to bring back the sounds of the noughties.

'We're not Rottweilers': Behind the scenes at a GP 8am scramble

The BBC goes behind the scenes at a GP surgery dealing with the high demand for appointments.

Temperatures surpass 33C as storm warning kicks in

Parts of the UK brace for thunderstorms after a Met Office yellow weather warning comes into force.

British tourist catches Legionnaires' disease in Greece

Donna Jobling, who is 57 years old, is in an intensive care unit in a hospital in Heraklion.

Belarus opposition leader's husband freed from prison

Sergei Tikhanovsky had planned to challenge Alexander Lukashenko in the 2020 election, but was detained before the vote.

Who were the Windrush generation?

Windrush Day celebrates the contribution Caribbean migrants and their families have made to the UK.

Thousand of bikers turnout for 'joyous' Dave Day 2

Dave Myers' widow Lili says bikers 'just keep coming' to the celebration of her husband's life.

Sunken Bayesian superyacht raised from seabed near Sicily

The cause of the sinking, which killed seven of the 22 people on board, is still under investigation.

Retaliate now, later or never: What Iran's next move could be

Swarm attacks, cyber strikes or nothing at all for now. Will Iran retaliate against ‘the Great Satan’ - and if so, how?

'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikes

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.

Watch: The key questions answered

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

PM warns of 'risk of escalation' after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

The prime minister says he wants to "reassure the British public that we're doing everything we can to stabilise the situation".

UK prepares flight from Israel for British nationals next week

British nationals are being asked to register their interest in joining the flight.

No budget for assisted dying service, Streeting says

The MP for Ilford North pledges to work "constructively" on technical aspects of the legislation.

Heatwave eases as wind and rain drift across UK

After the recent heat, Sunday feels very different - and there is unsettled weather ahead.

Glastonbury begins and Squid Game ends: What's coming up this week

Brad Pitt's F1 is also released and video game Death Stranding 2 is out.

'We're not Rottweilers': Behind the scenes at a GP 8am scramble

The BBC goes behind the scenes at a GP surgery dealing with the high demand for appointments.

Israel recovers bodies of three hostages from Gaza

The bodies of Yonatan Samrano, Sgt Shai Levinson and Ofra Kedar were recovered on Saturday.

Celebs say this gossip forum ruined their lives. Now its owner has been unmasked

Celebrities tell BBC about "horrendous" abuse on Tattle Life, a site run anonymously - until now.

From gold heist to murder - the unsolved case of John 'Goldfinger' Palmer

Ten years on, the killing of the notorious Brink's-Mat suspect at his home in Essex remains unsolved.

Windrush campaigners back Notting Hill Carnival's call for 'urgent' government funding

Ministers are being urged to back the event amid calls for more funding to address safety issues.

Dating app scam victims told 'don't suffer in silence'

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.

Steve Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges

Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".

FedEx founder and former boss Fred Smith dies aged 80

The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand.

Family pays tribute to mother stabbed before blast

Annabel Rook's family say she was a "wonderful woman" who "gave her life" to help the vulnerable.

Three fans die in Algeria football stadium fall

Many others were injured when a barrier collapsed as MC Alger fans celebrated winning the league, reports say.

Give new recruits £10,000 to join army, says Davey

The Lib Dems argue Britain needs to become "war-ready" to deal in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Bournemouth Echo

Latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafes and shops

Latest batch of Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole food hygiene ratings

Councils look to move forward with town's stalled 'thriving market place' proposals

In May 2022, the Bournemouth Echo reported that plans involving the concept of a "thriving market place" in the town centre to increase footfall and opportunities for visitors.

Inside the five-bedroom house on sale for almost £2 million

Pennington: Five-bedroom house with annexe on sale for £2m

School where pupils achieve 'excellent' outcomes praised in inspection

The school educates 1199 boys aged between 11 and 18, led by headteacher Mrs Katie Etheridge.

Dorset Demons wheelchair basketball club completing ‘mile-a-thon’ to raise funds

A WHEELCHAIR basketball club started by a couple is doing a ‘mile-a-thon’ to raise funds for their club.

How Bournemouth's heart was ripped out and remade

Bournemouth's town square, a pedestrianised hub of shoppers and street performers, once revolved to a different rhythm. At its heart, where now stands a cafe and open space, was a landmark that many residents still recall with a mixture of nostalgia and debate - the Bournemouth Square roundabout.

Bournemouth balloon: an aerial perspective of the town

From its 500-foot vantage point, passengers could gaze out at an uninterrupted panorama.

A fresh start for one of the New Forest's most well-known pubs

The Sir Walter Tyrrell, one of the New Forest's most well-known pubs, is under new management with fresh decking and a second playground for toddlers.

Rare coin worth up to £6,000 found in inherited collection

A man inherited a coin collection and discovered a rare Charles II five-guinea piece.

Outdoor swimming pools you can visit around Dorset during warm weather

Dorset has a small number of outdoor swimming pools open to the public, including at Bournemouth, Shaftesbury and Studland

New sculpture planned for clifftop gardens

A new public sculpture could soon be installed at Bournemouth as a part of council’s cultural development programme.

Food festival to return for second year with MasterChef star

Wimborne Food Festival to return with MasterChef star

Open gardens day returns to town with 20 gardens to visit

Open Gardens Day to return to Wimborne this June

New cinema experience to be screened in Bournemouth this autumn

New cinema experience Silents Synced to launch in the UK

Bournemouth East MP welcomes expansion of Warm Home Discount

Bournemouth East MP welcomes Warm Home Discount expansion

New art exhibition celebrates Boscombe's community

Poole: New exhibition celebrates Boscombe's community

Can you get a score higher than 6? Take this tough pub quiz to see your score

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.

Police intentionally crash into 'cloned' car following high speed chase

Police ram ‘cloned’ BMW after police chase through Dorset.

Illegal parking and beaches covered in litter over hot weekend - updates

Dozens of illegally parked cars have been spotted along the seafront as well as litter on the beach. Updates as BCP set to be hit with another hot day

Man falls from cliffs at beauty spot

Emergency services rushed to the Dorset coast to cliffs between Man O’War Cove and Durdle Door this afternoon.

Driver fleeing police caught hiding in bushes

A DRIVER fleeing police officers was caught hiding in bushes with cash and drugs.

Hottest day of the year so far recorded as UK temperatures top Hawaii

The hottest day of the year so far has been recorded in the UK by the Met Office as temperatures hit more than 33C.

How fly-tipping is leading invasive plant to ‘colonise and damage’ new UK areas

Here's how you can prevent and report Japanese knotweed amid it being spread through the illegal act of fly-tipping.

Formula 1

Can Audi’s F1 arrival break Hulkenberg’s podium curse?

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto chats to Nico Hulkenberg about his F1 return with Haas, bringing home the points for Sauber, and Audi's arrivial in 2026.

Getting to know the real Jonathan Wheatley

Jonathan Wheatley becomes the next F1 team boss to face our Getting to Know quickfire question series.

Windows Central

Especially with this redesign, I finally understand why the Blade 14 is Razer's best-selling gaming laptop

The Razer Blade 14 (2025) wraps a new generation of AMD and NVIDIA hardware in a thinner, lighter chassis, and it's a fantastic gaming laptop with lots of charm.

Microsoft is blocking Google Chrome in the name of family safety — but this time it actually makes sense

Microsoft is blocking Chrome on child accounts using Family Safety, but this time it might be for legitimate parental control reasons, not to push Edge.

Poll: Is Xbox heading in the right direction? Cast your vote here!

A flurry of positive and intriguing announcements has given Xbox some positive momentum. Or has it?

I tested this beastly gaming laptop with flawless performance — but I'm obsessed with a different feature

I reviewed the Alienware 16 Area-51 AW30 gaming laptop. It's absolutely blown me away with its smooth performance, colorful RGB, and mechanical keyboard.

"We're creating a game that's steeped in dark fantasy elements" — Capcom talks building a samurai adventure with Onimusha: Way of the Sword

After seeing gameplay of Onimusha: Way of the Sword and speaking to the developers at Summer Game Fest 2025, I'm excited for what Capcom is up to.

Laffgaff

Selena Gomez voice stars as Mavis Dracula in which 2012 animated film?

Hotel Transylvania.

Seafood

I don't eat crab, shrimp or lobster. I consider myself an unshellfish person.

Itsfoss

Btop++: Linux System Monitoring Tool That is Definitely Better than Top

A sleek terminal-based system monitor that gives you detailed insights to your resources and processes.