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Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
Mark Carney says the move depends on Palestinian democratic reforms and elections without Hamas.
'Endless battle': Fighting the crime gangs taking over the High Street
People say they're terrified of going to the shops, with reports of intimidation and open drug dealing.
Airlines demand answers after air traffic control failure
Ten flights to and from Heathrow were cancelled on Thursday, on top of some 150 across the UK on Wednesday.
What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems
Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems
British 999 caller's voice cloned by Russian network using AI
A BBC Verify investigation has revealed that the identities of British public sector workers have been cloned using AI by a Russian-linked disinformation campaign.
Wednesday fame was overwhelming, says Jenna Ortega
The 22-year-old said she didn't know if anyone would watch the Netflix series about Wednesday Addams.
Warning issued after US energy drink cans accidentally filled with vodka
The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.
'Communities' of strange, extreme life seen for first time in deep ocean
A Chinese-led research team captures pictures of life at depths of more than 9km in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
Hotel tycoon reveals Heathrow expansion proposal
Arora Group says a shorter runway will avoid the cost and disruption of diverting the M25 motorway.
The Papers: 'Prince of Sadness' and 'Air we go again'
The final public farewell for Ozzy Osbourne and air traffic chaos across the UK dominate Thursday's papers.
US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza
As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?
How Trump's tariffs are already impacting Americans
The US is seeing increased tariffs income, but there are signs of some countries diverting trade from America.
2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals
The woman, aged about 50, was buried in a Siberian ice cave and discovered millenia later.
First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift-off
The company behind the country's first orbital rocket called the launch a 'giant leap' despite crashing after only 14 seconds.
France-Spain flight row over Jewish teens escalates
Aurore Bergé and Benjamin Haddad condemn remarks by Spain's transport minister as a diplomatic spat continues.
Ford says Trump tariffs to cost it about $2bn this year
It is the latest indication of the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on big American firms.
Finger painting by artist with nerve injury wins Australian art award
"Without a brush, painting was almost painless," said Filipina-Australian artist Loribelle Spirovski.
BBC reunites with Met Office for weather forecasts
After eight years apart, the BBC wants the Met Office to help provide "the most trusted" forecasts.
Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure
NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.
Man, 76, arrested on suspicion of poisoning as summer camp children fall ill
Police received a report of children feeling unwell on Sunday before turning up at the camp on Monday.
Nurses threaten strike action over 3.6% pay increase
Royal College of Nursing wants urgent talks on way NHS contract works, warning nurses feel undervalued.
Jess Glynne calls White House deportation video with Jet2 song 'sick'
The post was captioned: "When ICE books you a one-way Jet2 holiday to deportation. Nothing beats it!"
Most popular boys' and girls' names of 2024 revealed
New entrants into the top 100 most popular in England and Wales include Athena and Yahya.
'Staff were physically sick': Dine and dash mental health toll on restaurant workers
A former restaurateur says some staff are left "physically sick" after dine and dash incidents.
Children's author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 87
He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.
Air traffic control failed for just 20 minutes. Why did it cause so much chaos?
Details are emerging about how a 20-minute outage caused airport chaos on Wednesday.
MMA fighter Conor McGregor loses appeal in civil rape case
In November McGregor was ordered to pay damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping her in a hotel in Dublin in 2018.
How many new homes were added in your area in Labour's first year? Use our tool to find out
Find out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in government
Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over age checks
Ofcom said on Friday that more than 6,000 porn sites would begin verifying users, but it believes some are ignoring the new rules.
Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
Mark Carney says it depends on Palestinian democratic reforms, while Donald Trump says it could stymie a US-Canada trade deal.
Dozens killed seeking food in Gaza, hospital says, as US envoy visits Israel
Israel's military says fired "warning shots" as crowds gathered around aid lorries but was "not aware of any casualties" from its fire.
Watch: Relative of hostage responds to declarations of Palestinian statehood
Dalia Cusnir tells the BBC "the only way of securing the future of the region" is to return the hostages and force Hamas to down weapons.
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.
'Endless battle': Fighting the crime gangs taking over the high street
People say they're terrified of going to the shops, with reports of intimidation and open drug dealing.
What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems
Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems
'Our mosque feels like a prison one year on from UK's summer of riots'
In the wake of anti-immigration riots last year, two Islamic leaders say they still feel unsafe.
'Like a sci-fi movie': US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
Man injured in Tommy Robinson station investigation leaves hospital
Police are wanting to question far-right activist Tommy Robinson in connection with the incident on Monday.
Small boat migrants total passes 25,000 in July for first time
The earliest that figure has been reached before was in 2022 on 27 August, Home Office data shows.
Watch: New 'supersized' species of stick insect discovered in Australia
A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.
Jeremy Clarkson 'devastated' as his farm has TB
The TV presenter says the infection was found on his Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire.
National search for six stolen Shetland ponies
The six free-roaming ponies were thought to have been stolen from the New Forest earlier this month.
XL bully attack leaves boy without thumb as owner jailed
Caio, who was eight at the time of the attack, also suffered injuries to his face and body.
Bournemouth Echo
Beloved venue in Bournemouth to host first live gig in eight years
The Vault Bournemouth revives live music after 8 years with Coach Party headlining in September. Grassroots gigs return via SHINDIG Events.
'Bold, playful and powerful' performances to return to Bournemouth
"From local audiences to first-time visitors, everyone will find something that speaks to them and makes them feel part of something special."
Doctor Who star John Barrowman to open UK tour in Dorset
John Barrowman is bringing festive cheer to the Poole stage with new UK tour.
6 pets at RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for loving new homes
A number of pets at Dorset RSPCA branches in Ashley Heath and Dorchester are looking to find loving new homes.
Choir returning to perform in churches across Dorset
Laudemus choir returns to Dorset for its annual choral evensong tour, led by Jeremy Jackman, performing at county churches in August. Free entry.
Charity to hold much-anticipated dog show next month
Margaret Green Animal Rescue hosts its 60th Country Dog Show near Wareham. Enjoy dog classes, family activities and support rescue animals.
Historic steamship to sail from Poole on 70th anniversary
Celebrate SS Shieldhall’s 70th anniversary with summer sailings from Poole Quay, cruising Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Book historic steamship tickets now.
Care home residents get creative with wool and fabric
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Zetland Court, Bournemouth, enjoy quilting and wool spinning sessions, boosting creativity, social bonds, and wellbeing in care home.
Aldi to become highest paying supermarket in Dorset
Aldi is set to be the first supermarket in Dorset to pay its store assistants at least £13 an hour.
Church choir to perform at Wimborne Minster after summer break
Wimborne Minster summer concerts return in August with free organ recitals, choral evensong, and performances by Laudemus Choir across Dorset churches.
Postmaster takes over Bournemouth's Westbourne Post Office
South Coast Retail’s Liam Searle to run Bournemouth’s Westbourne Post Office as part of nationwide Post Office franchising plan; no branch closures planned.
Gavin & Stacey star coming to Wimborne and Bournemouth
Larry Lamb visits Wimborne and Bournemouth University this autumn on his UK book tour for debut novel "All Wrapped Up". Tickets and book available now.
Take That tribute act to perform in Christchurch
The Take That Experience said the show is a "must for any Take That fan."
Poole manufacturer achieves sustainability standard
Parvalux in Poole awarded ISO 14001 by BSI for environmental management, cutting CO2 emissions and waste, and promoting sustainable UK manufacturing.
Law firm opens Bournemouth office as part of 'strategic expansion'
Paris Smith LLP opens new Bournemouth office at Avalon House, expanding legal services in Dorset. Strategic move boosts presence across the south coast.
LETTER: Common sense prevails as 20mph speed limits are implemented
With the tireless efforts of the Active Travel Group influencing road strategy, we are edging ever closer to a golden age where the car finally knows its place - at the back of the queue, behind a cyclist.
Criminal damage and antisocial behaviour reported at nature reserve
Criminal damage and anti-social behaviour was reported near to the RSPB Reserve at Arne.
A1 Care: Putting heart into home care across Dorset and Hampshire
A1 Care: Putting Heart into Home Care Across Dorset and Hampshire
Gin pop-up bar to open at Bournemouth Highcliff Hotel
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel hosts a summer gin pop-up bar with Conker Distillery, serving local gin cocktails and views of Bournemouth pier fireworks.
Oakhaven Care given Award of Excellence by E2 Media
Oakhaven Care, a New Forest homecare provider owned by Oakhaven Hospice, wins E2 Media's 2025 Award of Excellence for outstanding home care services.
Trial for new test to detect early signs of cancer reaches milestone
MODERNISED cancer trial in Dorset recruits 450+ patients to test a new blood test for early detection of ten cancers.
Music and chef line-ups announced for New Forest Food Festival
The dog-friendly event also offers accommodation options for those wishing to make a weekend of it.
Popular stage show dedicated to Billy Joel to visit Bournemouth
The Billy Joel Songbook, starring Elio Pace, comes to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre in September as part of its UK tour. Billy Joel tribute show.
'Great news' as Bournemouth post office mooted for closure is saved
The decision comes after a campaign led by Bournemouth West MP, Jessica Toale, which gained the support of more than 2,000 residents across the town.
Marie Curie seeking more volunteers to help the disadvantaged
Marie Curie seeks Bournemouth volunteers to support the terminally ill facing fuel poverty. Join the Companions in the Community service. Training provided.
Man running nine ultramarathons after he 'could barely go for a walk'
Ben has run seven ultramarathons already this year after taking up running only a few years ago.
'End of an era': School to close its doors for final time
Parkfield school in Christchurch has said it's final farewells as it's due to close its doors at the end of this month.
In The Dock: Man caught with hammer and mallet in public place
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Determined young man' dies following crash in Wimborne
Tributes have been paid to a 'determined young man' after he died following a crash.
Bakery seeks licece to sell booze with lunch despite neighbour objections
The bakery said it wants the licence so it can have pizza and burger nights "once, maybe twice" a year.
'Support is there': Woman stalked by ex-partner encourages victims to speak out
Sarah Crossley Weir was victim to stalking by her ex-partner, Terry Southwood, who was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court after stalking her.
REVEALED: The top 10 best GP surgeries in Dorset as rated by patients
The results of the annual GP Patient Survey are in, revealing statistics relating to patient satisfaction, facilities and responses of GPs across the country.
Road closed both ways following two vehicle crash
The A350 is closed both ways following a crash involving two vehicles.
Drivers warned of 40-minute delays after vehicle breaks down
Drivers can expect longer than usual travel times after a broken-down vehicle causes delays of up to 40 minutes.
Gates ready to open as Camp Bestival gets underway
Camp Bestival music festival is set to open on Thursday for 2025.
LIVE: Vehicle strikes railway bridge 'causing significant damage'
TRAIN lines are blocked and delays are expected after a road vehicle has struck a bridge.
Dog put down and owner jailed after police officer bitten several times
A dog has been ‘destroyed’ and its owner jailed after the animal attacked a police officer.
Woman sexually assaulted in alleged early-morning attack
A search is under way for a man who reportedly sexually assaulted a woman in East Dorset in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson following fire
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire in Bournemouth.
Teacher allegedly groomed student into sex and raped her when she dumped him
A teacher pulled a sickie from school so he could meet a female student for sex after grooming her on Snapchat, a court has heard.
Travellers set up camp on farmland
An unauthorised encampment has set up on a farm near Dorchester
Can you bring alcohol into Camp Bestival? Festival organisers explain
Camp Bestival will be returning for 2025, and some festivalgoers might be curious if they can bring their own alcohol to the event.
Striking New Forest home, in three acres with home cinema, for sale for £2.395m
Aldermoor Lodge, set in more than three acres within the New Forest with a detached home cinema, is up for sale for £2.395 million.
Unauthorised encampment removed from farmland
Travellers who pitched up in a field near Dorchester without permission have moved on
Argos, B&M, Poundland, and Tesco air fryer urgent recall due to 'risk of fire'
The popular Tower air fryers sold at Argos, B&M Bargains, Poundland, and Tesco "may overheat and ignite during use".
Why National Lottery will do 36-hour pause this weekend and what it means for you
National Lottery sales and payouts will pause for around 36 hours this weekend to allow for the biggest technology upgrade in the game’s 31-year history.
Parking fine hike revealed as BCP seafront trial begins
The amount by which parking fines will increase during the one-month summer trial to prevent illegal parking has been revealed.
Dorset firefighters mourn loss of Oxfordshire colleague killed in line of duty
FIRE crews are standing in solidarity as they honour life of a dedicated firefighter who tragically lost his life in the line of duty.
Lorry crash cracked the structure of a railway bridge and moved the tracks
A LORRY which crashed into a bridge has caused ‘significant damage’ to the railway.
Ferry staff subject to verbal abuse following hour suspension
Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.
Exact date new entry rules will come in for Brits travelling to parts of Europe
Brits travelling to countries such as Spain, Italy and France, which are part of Europe’s Schengen zone, will enter via digitally via a fingerprint scan from October.
HMRC sending letters to 1.4 million Brits who need to pay up on their income
1.4 million letters will be issued over the next couple of months for the 2024 to 2025 tax year.
Meeting Shikha Rishi: The powerhouse behind Elegant Aesthetic Beauty Clinic
Private clinic Elegant is quickly becoming one of the region’s go-to destinations for cutting-edge, regenerative aesthetics and health services.
'Everything must go': Furniture store to close after 120 years
Furniture store, Sturtons & Tappers, has announced that it's the last week of their closing down sale, informing the public that 'everything must go'.
'Remain vigilant': 'Rogue' traders target residents in scam
Dorset Police are warning members of the public to remain vigilant as suspected 'rogue' traders target residents.
Delays expected in Lulworth area as festival begins
Delays are to be expected on East Lulworth roads as Camp Bestival returns for 2025.
Appeal lodged over unauthorised café and bike shop site in New Forest
The notice involves the site at the rear of 3 Gosport Street, which is allegedly being used without permission.
Formula 1
The positive signs for Tsunoda as he reunites with Mekies
Yuki Tsunoda's future at Red Bull is far from assured, but the Japanese racer's performance in Spa offered some encouraging signs.
Everything you need to know about pit lane starts
After Lewis Hamilton’s charge from the pit lane to P7 in the Belgian Grand Prix, we take a look at why drivers sometimes start from the pit lane, and how they can turn a setback into a brilliant comeback.
FIA Thursday press conference – Hungary
The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix from the Hungaroring, Budapest.
Antonelli reverting to old suspension to 'bring good feeling back'
Kimi Antonelli has revealed that his Mercedes will be running the old suspension at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix as the teenager looks to rediscover his confidence following a difficult run of races.
Sainz's results 'incredibly frustrating and disappointing'
Carlos Sainz has admitted that his 2025 campaign with Williams up until now "has been incredibly frustrating and very disappointing" due to a lack of results.
Verstappen confirms he’s 'staying' with Red Bull for 2026
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 season ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, after months of speculation that he would join Mercedes.
Leclerc ‘really happy’ about Vasseur’s new deal
Charles Leclerc was all smiles ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix following confirmation from Ferrari that Fred Vasseur will continue to lead the famous Italian team for the foreseeable future.
All the shots as the F1 drivers arrive in Hungary
The drivers are here in Hungary, getting ready for the last race weekend before the summer break. Here are all the shots from the Paddock as the drivers arrive at the Hungaroring.
Piastri has ‘a lot of confidence’ in ability to win title
Oscar Piastri had admitted that he has “a lot of confidence” in himself when it comes to his chances of winning the World Championship, though the Australian also suggested “it’s not going to be easy” amid close competition from team mate Lando Norris.
AS IT HAPPENED: Build-up to the Hungarian GP
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend at the Hungaroring in Budapest.
MS Dynamics
Microsoft named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Sales Force Automation Platforms
Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation for the fifteenth consecutive year.
The post Microsoft named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Sales Force Automation Platforms appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
Stop scrolling: This MacBook alternative just dropped $1,000 at Best Buy— get a Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 for $899
The Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is now just $899 at Best Buy. With a $1,000 discount, the powerful 2-in-1 gives MacBook Pro a run for its money.
This freaky Lovecraftian horror FPS is coming to Xbox and PS5, with a demo on Steam now — the devs said "you never know" about Game Pass, too
The developers behind Beneath, a new Lovecraftian horror FPS coming later in 2025, have confirmed it's coming to Xbox and PS5 as well as PC.
Xbox FY25 Q4 gaming revenue is up 10% year-over-year, driven by growth in first-party games — with Xbox Game Pass reaching nearly $5 billion in annual revenue "for the first time"
Microsoft shared its financial results for FY25 Q4, revealing gaming revenue is up 10% driven by first-party games and Xbox Game Pass.
Horse armor: Is this an Oblivion tribute — or just Minecraft being weird again?
Mojang Studios is busy developing and testing the next major Minecraft update, and it's all about copper. That also includes new copper horse armor, too.
Cheap Windows laptops are still boring — but this $599 AI PC changes everything. Here's why.
The ASUS Zenbook A14 was already one of the best affordable Windows laptops you can buy, but a Back to School deal shaves 40% off the price — making it unbeatable.
This Ninja Gaiden spin off is not only amazing, it's converted me into a franchise fan — a retro gateway for newcomers
Today, we take a look at Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a retro-throwback to Ninja Gaiden’s NES-era side-scrolling platformers and see if it’s blood-pumping, challenging gameplay can sway newcomers and hardcore fans to its side.
Remember the metaverse? — Microsoft Teams does, and it's rebooting virtual meetings with immersive events
A new immersive events feature in Microsoft Teams lets users meet in virtual spaces from a PC, Mac, or Meta Quest headset.
Battlefield 6 publisher EA says "no dramatic changes are planned yet" for game prices — I'm glad it's joining Xbox in avoiding $80 games
EA has announced that "no dramatic changes are planned yet" for the price of its game, suggesting Battlefield 6 and others won't be $80.
NVIDIA needs 300,000 more H20 AI chips from TSMC to meet China's demand — but some security experts aren't happy
NVIDIA has ordered 300,000 more H20 AI GPUs from TSMC just weeks after the ban on selling to China was reversed. That's great news for NVIDIA, but some national security experts are sounding the alarm.
Grounded 2 has a great photo mode — and it's superb in co-op because of this one returning feature
Grounded 2 is a lot of fun in co-op, and if you enjoy taking photo mode shots, you can keep doing so without problems.
Xbox PC branding appears to have shifted to Xbox on PC — a subtle change but one that makes way more sense
Microsoft's PC gaming branding seems to be shifting again, this time to Xbox on PC, which, honestly, makes the most sense of them all.
As Microsoft drops features from Authenticator — Proton steps up with a new 2FA app
Proton just launched a 2FA app on all major platforms. It’s a timely option for users searching for a replacement as Microsoft changes its own app.
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is actually great now — here's why you should be using it in 2025
The Microsoft Store is now an incredible, reliable, and safe place to discover and download apps on Windows. Everyone should be using it, and it's time to give it another chance if you're not.
This is supposed to be the best gaming mouse for $100 — I don't know about that, but it is really good
The Razer Cobra HyperSpeed is a compact, feature-packed wireless gaming mouse with an attractive price point, but is it really the best for $100? Not quite.
9 new features that arrived on the Windows 11 Insider Program during the second half of July 2025
During the second half of July 2025, Microsoft released another seven preview builds for Windows 11, including 27909, 27902, 26200.5710, 26200.5722, 26200.5710, and 26120.5722, and these are the most significant changes included in each preview.
Sam Altman is afraid of OpenAI's GPT-5 creation — "The Manhattan Project feels very fast, like there are no adults in the room"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated that GPT-5 "feels very fast" while comparing its development to the Manhattan Project while highlighting his fears and concerns over the company's development.
YouTube wants to use AI to treat "teens as teens and adults as adults" — with the most age-appropriate experiences and protections
YouTube recently announced that it'll use machine learning to determine their age "to help provide the best and most age-appropriate experiences and protections" for its users, but the experience is currently limited to select users in the US.
Laffgaff
Telly Savalas starred as which 1970s TV detective?
Kojak.
Hemorrhoid Medicine
Doctor: "This medicine is the best way to treat your hemorrhoids." Patient: "Well I don't think they deserve a treat."
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.31: Kernel 6.16, OpenMandriva Review, Conky Customization, System Monitoring and More
Keep on Linux-ing, even in the summer.