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Analysis: Talks could prove more vital for Ukraine's future than Trump-Putin summit
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.
Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war
Large crowds fill 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv to call for fighting to cease and the release of all remaining hostages by Hamas.
Terence Stamp: 1960s icon who was the 'master of the brooding silence'
Stamp, the dashing 60s acting icon who re-emerged as a fine character actor, has died aged 87.
'Skibidi' and 'tradwife' among words added to Cambridge Dictionary
More than 6,000 new terms feature, including some relating to remote working and rich tech giants.
The Green Party is at a crossroads. Is it time they get angry?
Ahead of the leadership contest next month, some are asking why they haven't better capitalised on discontent with the traditional parties, as Reform has.
'I'm such a feminist, but Bond has to be a guy,' says Dame Helen Mirren
The Oscar-winning actor says that the famous 007 character can't be a woman as it "just doesn't work".
Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades
The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties.
Police investigating Strictly 'drug use' claims
The Met confirms it is assessing "whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed".
Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society
Half a million people bought tickets to singer Thompson's July concert in Zagreb.
The Papers: 'D-Day at White House' and 'Superman star' dies aged 85
Donald Trump's meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Washington leads the UK front pages.
Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.
India bans feeding pigeons and sparks a debate
Feeding pigeons is common in Indian cities but is now controversial due to rising numbers and health risks.
New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean
From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.
Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
Boy, 2, dies after car hits pedestrians
A man in his 20s is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.
Derelict fortress transformed into £3m party island
Mike Conner hopes the island's next owner will make the most of it to bring more tourists to Wales.
Hurricane Erin grows in size as it barrels towards Caribbean
The "extremely powerful" storm is downgraded in intensity but could still bring life-threatening effects.
'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.
Man guilty over gangland shooting that left girl, 9, with bullet lodged in brain
Javon Riley is found guilty over his role in the shooting of a girl at a restaurant in east London.
Hamas agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, source in group says
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.
Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes
Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900.
BBC postpones Ozzy Osbourne documentary
The film, showing the last years of Ozzy's life, had been scheduled to be broadcast on Monday.
Love Island will not be investigated by Ofcom despite 14,000 complaints
Bullying and concerns for contestants' mental health were among the main issues in the complaints.
BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank
A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.
Stadium ban for man bailed in Semenyo racism probe
A 47-year-old man is banned from every UK football stadium after Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused.
Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board
The private members' club chain is returning to private ownership after four years on the New York Stock Exchange.
Two told to expect jail over asylum hotel disorder
Several men facing charges of violent disorder are appearing at Chelmsford Crown Court.
How Zelensky will try to avoid a repeat of Oval Office disaster
His last trip to the White House ended in a shouting match - so what will Ukraine's leader do differently today?
What each side wants from crunch talks in Washington
As world leaders dash across the Atlantic for crunch talks, what will they and the others present regard as a win?
Whirlwind day of talks could reshape Ukraine's future
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.
Starmer offers support and pragmatism
Sir Keir's role at the White House is likely to rely on the rarity of his strong relationships with both Trump and Zelensky.
How much support has the US given to Ukraine?
The scale of US support is once again under the spotlight.
How a nine-year-old girl got caught up in a gangland shooting
The girl was hit by a stray bullet while eating with her family in a Dalston restaurant in May 2024.
BBC at Rafah crossing as queues of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza
The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is travelling with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
The Green Party is at a crossroads. Is it time they get angry?
Ahead of the upcoming leadership contest, some within the Greens are asking why they haven't better capitalised on discontent with the traditional parties
'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan
BBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides.
First group of Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks'
A group of between 30 to 50 Palestinian children will be evacuated under the plan, the BBC understands.
Warning issued over branded kids' magnesium gummies
An undeclared drug that can cause drowsiness and headaches has been found in Nutrition Ignition supplements.
UK's most remote inhabited island looking for nurse to be only medic
Fair Isle - which is located halfway between Orkney and Shetland - is home to about 50 people.
'Skibidi' and 'tradwife' among words added to Cambridge Dictionary
More than 6,000 new terms feature, including some relating to remote working and rich tech giants.
Bournemouth Echo
‘Miracle drink driver did not kill anyone’ after more than five times over limit
A JUDGE said ‘it is a miracle’ a drink driver did not kill himself or anyone else after being caught more than five times over the legal limit.
'We've been really lucky': The independent bookshop that's been open for 15 years
The concept is the brainchild of Jamie Miller, a book lover and business owner bringing something different to this part of Bournemouth.
Family's desperate plea for social housing for daughter with rare disorder
The family have been waiting for more than two years for a house suitable for the complex care needs of a five-year-old girl.
Man honoured with British Empire Medal at Buckingham Palace for environmental work
Trevor Harrop was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his efforts to conserve the Avon Roach fish species.
Staff allegedly suspended from care home amid safeguarding investigation
In an update, it is understood that several staff members have been suspended in connection with the investigation.
Bournemouth Bobcats to pull plane to honour former photographer
Bournemouth Bobcats players are taking part in the Dorset plane pull later this month to raise awareness for their former team photographer after was motor neurone disease last year.
In The Dock: Man 'tried to provoke violence' through verbal abuse at Bournemouth bar
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Train driver died after stepping onto railway
A train driver died after stepping onto a railway, the day after losing his licence.
'They’re taking away too many play parks'
A GRANDPARENT of four says they are “angry” and “disappointed” after their favourite playpark equipment was removed leaving them with no nearby place to take their grandchildren.
Bournemouth Airport ranks as one of UK's 'least secure' airport websites
Bournemouth Airport has the least secure website among all UK airports.
Tom Hayes: 'The problems people call small are anything but'
Like The Cherries, the town has known highs and lows. I’ll always level with you. As a town, we’ve slipped in recent years, but we’re clearly on the up again.
Dorset firm receives £200k to develop theatre school app
Dorset’s Stage School Software secures £200,000 loan from British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund to develop Enrolio app for UK performing arts schools.
Residents reminisce at 'wonderful' 1940s tea party for VJ Day
Hyacinth House in Wimborne Minister marked the anniversary of Victory over Japan Day in style by throwing a 1940s afternoon tea party to remember. The home was decorated in red, white and blue flags and enjoyed an afternoon of big band music and dancing.
Standstill traffic following major police incident
Traffic is at a standstill on Wessex Way following a serious incident
Major plan for housing, employment and transport unveiled
A SERIES of drop-in events are planned for September and October to explain the complexities of the Dorset Local Plan process.
Tributes paid to 'mesmerising' star of iconic Dorset film
Tributes have been paid after the death of Terence Stamp, star of iconic Dorset film Far From the Madding Crowd
Man arrested after Semenyo reports abuse banned from every UK football stadium
A man arrested after a Bournemouth forward reported being racially abused has been banned from every football stadium in the UK.
Woman jailed as discarded cigarette links her to crime scene
A woman has been jailed for two years following a burglary in Bournemouth.
Teen motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries after crash
A teenager suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries following a crash on Saturday evening in Christchurch.
Stolen vehicle recovered by police during New Forest patrols
A stolen vehicle was recovered by police during a busy night of patrols in the New Forest
Letter: 'Time to reimagine local logistics - let's build canals in Bournemouth'
As white vans thunder past schools and supermarkets, and juggernauts clog our streets to deliver salad and screws, I ask: Is this really the best we can do?
Road closures put in place as crews tackle car fire
Emergency services were called to tackle a car on fire in Bournemouth.
Air ambulance called to medical incident which closed main road
A MAIN road was brought to a standstill after an air ambulance was called to a medical incident.
'Very rare' 10p coin on sale for more than £20,000
Rare 1996 10p coin for sale on eBay in Bournemouth for over £20,000. Highly sought-after by British coin collectors and numismatics enthusiasts.
Pedestrian seriously injured in hit and run motorbike crash
A pedestrian was left with a serious injury after a motorbike crash, but the rider fled the scene.
Fourth motorcycle crash recorded over the weekend after driver hospitalised
A motorcyclist was hospitalised with "serious" injuries after a crash near New Milton on Sunday afternoon.
REVIEW: Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2025
This most friendly, chilled and laidback four-day boutique festival is very much going from strength to strength and it’s easy to see why.
Car fire spreads to two other vehicles at country park
A car fire at a country park spread to two other vehicles on Saturday morning, the fire service have said.
The Great British Bake Off confirms exact date it returns with new series
The Great British Bake Off will return to our screens very soon - this is the exact date the Channel 4 show will start.
Expert issues warning over 'dangerous' Listeria-contaminated cheeses
Two types of French cheeses - Brie Meule and Camembert Viejo Porche - have tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
How you can protect your lawns from pet damage with this simple hack
A grass expert shares a simple watering hack that can guard your garden against playful pups.
Expert warns this habit could invalidate car insurance (and cause a £300 fine)
Temporary insurance experts at Tempcover have shared a small way you could invalidate your car insurance and get a fine
Citroen airbag recall extended as more motorists told to stop driving
Citroen has announced an extension of its ‘stop-drive’ airbag campaign to C4, DS4 and DS5 models.
PICTURES: Hundreds gather in crowds for return of Christchurch Carnival
Marking arguably the most exciting part of Christchurch's Carnival weekend, the parade, which took place on August 17, drew in huge numbers of spectators, eagerly watching clubs, charities and causes make their way across town.
Formula 1
How Racing Bulls' 2025 season has played out so far
Racing Bulls have finished eighth in the Teams’ Championship for the last two seasons – and it is the position they occupy just over halfway through an up-and-down 2025 campaign. From eye-catching displays to missed opportunities and a driver change to a new team boss, there is plenty to review at Red Bull’s sister outfit. Here is their half term report…
Albon believes 2025 is his best season so far in F1
Williams' Alex Albon believes he's been performing at his best level in F1 throughout the 2025 season.
New immersive racing experience F1 Box to open in London
Formula 1 is excited to launch F1 Box, a brand-new immersive racing experience from the creators of F1 Arcade which will open at Westfield Stratford City, UK on Friday August 22.
How long do the F1 drivers’ current deals last?
One of the hottest topics during every Formula 1 season is that of drivers’ futures, with some close to their contract expiry date, some signed up for the short-term and others boasting longer deals. So, who will be driving where in 2026 and beyond as things stand?
Russell ‘would pay to be a World Champion’
George Russell has spoken of there being “no rush” for himself and Mercedes to agree on a new deal, with the Briton’s future beyond 2025 yet to be settled.
Permane praises Lawson for how he has bounced back at Racing Bulls
Racing Bulls Team Principal Alan Permane has detailed how Liam Lawson has bounced back after his difficult start to the season with Red Bull and subsequent demotion.
Windows Central
Xbox hardware architect reflects on the Xbox Series X|S as it "wraps up" — "With my journey far from over, I am excited and inspired by what is ahead of us."
Xbox's Carl Ledbetter recently crossed 30 years at Microsoft (congrats!) and posted some remarks about the Xbox Series X|S and its journey, while hinting at Microsoft's continuing gaming hardware journey.
My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away
The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.
Chris Hansen targets Roblox as its shares plummet — 'To Catch a Predator' host investigates its exploitation of children
As concerns grow, Chris Hansen has turned his lens back on Roblox, the popular gaming platform, while parents and advocacy groups demand accountability.
Intel is following AMD in adding a crucial feature to Core Ultra — especially if you're using local AI
If you want to leverage even an integrated GPU for AI you need memory, and Intel is following AMD's lead on Core Ultra and allowing you to choose how much you're using.
Perplexity made a sky-high $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome — a bold and unusual move in the midst of antitrust scrutiny
Perplexity made a $34.5 billion offer for Chrome, far above its own value, but Google has no plans to sell the world’s most-used browser.
It's becoming obvious that relying on cloud storage is too risky for our most important files — Here's how offline backups can help
Here's what you can do to ensure your data doesn't get nuked if your cloud provider decides you're no longer a customer.
What makes a perfect video game intro? These 7 PC games are the best I've ever played that show you how first impressions are everything!
Some games have such powerful openings that they suck you in right away. Here are the seven best PC games with the most compelling intros.
Laffgaff
The Beatles launched what independent record label in 1968?
Apple Records.
Talking Flower
What did the big flower say to the little flower? Hey, bud.
Itsfoss
Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager
Quick little tip that shows how you can access the files and folders under root from Nautilus file manager.