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UK warns Israel not to retaliate against Palestinian statehood push
Yvette Cooper tells the BBC she has warned Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank, after the UK recognised Palestinian statehood.
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as 'American hero' as thousands fill memorial service
Kirk's widow, Erika, also delivers a tearful speech, saying she forgives her husband's alleged killer.
Watch: Prayer, tears and a Trump-Musk handshake at Kirk memorial
The five-hour service saw top officials from the Trump administration pay tribute to the conservative activist.
Welfare reform 'must happen', minister says
The Work and Pensions Secretary tells the BBC he will press ahead with welfare system changes.
Gatwick second runway plan approved by transport secretary
There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.
South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC
Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea.
Sultana looks to 'reconcile' with Corbyn after party row
Post on social media comes after the ex-Labour MPs clashed over the formation of their fledgling left-wing party.
My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother
The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.
PM's 'knee-bending' to Trump is 'cringey', says Clegg
The former deputy PM says Starmer and Trump's relationship is "getting a bit embarrassing".
How some people are using playlists to prepare for dying
Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing with illness or death.
Murdochs likely to be involved in US TikTok deal, Trump says
Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael Dell are also both involved, the president tells Fox News.
UK formally recognises Palestinian state
Canada, Australia and Portugal also announced the move on Sunday, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing leaders of giving a "huge reward to terrorism".
UK rewarding Hamas, says mother of freed British-Israeli hostage
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted Hamas can have "no future, no role in government, no role in security".
'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster
Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for information.
'Starmer's big Gaza gamble' and 'Maga send-off'
The UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood and Charlie Kirk's memorial dominate Monday's papers.
Watch: Is America divided? Charlie Kirk supporters weigh in
The BBC spoke to Americans who travelled to Arizona to attend the late conservative activist's memorial service.
My student loan doesn't cover my bills, so I wear my work uniform to lectures
As students struggle to cover the cost of university, the BBC speaks to young people to find out how they make it work.
Renowned TV presenter John Stapleton dies aged 79
The presenter, who featured on the BBC's Watchdog, had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths
The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.
Lib Dems consider ditching opposition to ID cards
Leader Sir Ed Davey - who helped block Labour's last attempt to bring in ID cards - says "times have changed".
Trump pushes justice department to prosecute his political opponents
The president expresses frustration that "nothing is being done" and calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his opponents.
Duchess of York dropped from multiple charities over Epstein email
Six charities, including the Teenage Cancer Trust, have removed the former wife of Prince Andrew as a patron or ambassador.
Lib Dems have moral duty to defeat Farage, says Davey
Speaking at the Lib Dem conference. Sir Ed tells the BBC he's afraid of Nigel Farage and is offering "radical change".
British couple held by Taliban for months feared they would be executed
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 80 and 76, said it was never explained to them why they were being held.
Bodycare to shut remaining stores with loss of 444 jobs
Administrators say the business is "no longer viable to continue" trading and a sale is "unlikely".
How many people would Reform's migrant plans impact?
Under the plans, migrants would need to reapply for new visas with tougher rules.
France transfixed by murder trial without a body
Cédric Jubillar has always denied killing his wife Delphine, who vanished in December 2020.
Trump will reportedly link pain reliever Tylenol to autism - but many experts are sceptical
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by criminals
Brussels Airport asks airlines to cancel nearly half of their outgoing flights on Monday.
Egypt's president pardons British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah
The British-Egyptian activist is one of six people whose sentences President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi commuted, according to state media.
Rugby star over drink-drive limit when car washed away in storm, inquest told
An inquest hears ex-England star Tom Voyce died when his vehicle was washed into a river in a storm.
France say move is a necessity, but Germany and Italy say not yet
President Emmanuel Macron, backed by several other European countries, described France's move as a "necessity".
Kirk memorial's religious and political mix hints at future of Maga movement
The raucous event combined memorial service, big-church Christian religious revival and conservative political rally.
Can the UK expand airports and still hit climate targets?
Plans for the expansion of Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton could mean hundreds of thousands of additional flights a year.
The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying
Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing with illness or death.
Welfare reform 'must happen' to address rising benefits cost, minister says
The Work and Pensions Secretary tells the BBC he will press ahead with welfare system changes.
Emil the Elk caught after long summer on the loose in Central Europe
He's travelled roads and forded streams but Emil the elk's wanderings have now come to an end in Austria.
Super typhoon hits Philippines as thousands evacuate
Ragasa has hit northern Philippines and is barrelling towards southern China.
Outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologises for 'dragon' fireworks in Himalayas
Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.
Hot summer causes headache for conker contest
Organisers hope to have avoided cancellation after hot weather causes conkers to fall early.
Bournemouth Echo
Increased police patrols after reports of rural crime
PROACTIVE police patrols have taken place in north Dorset after increased reports of rural crime
Police tackle car attack, burglaries and anti-social behaviour in week of crime
was deliberately struck by a car is one of the incidents police are investigating after a busy week of crime.
Citizens Panel reflects on summer and plans improvements for Bournemouth Town Centre
Bournemouth Town Centre Citizens’ Panel reconvened this weekend to discuss the highs and lows of the summer and to consider how council budgets could be prioritised.
Parish and town council review full of 'misinformation, fearmongering and hysteria'
Note to editors: story embargoed until 00:01 on September 22
Boy cuts off 21 inches of hair and donates it to charity that makes wigs for children
A BOY has raised over one thousand pounds after cutting off 21 inches of hair for a cancer charity.
Dorset woman caught in ‘nightmare’ disruption at Heathrow Airport
A woman travelling from Dorset said she was caught up in “an absolute nightmare” after a suspected cyber attack caused major disruption at Heathrow Airport.
Weekend of major disruption set for rail passengers
Trains running between Weymouth and London are set for major disruption
Man arrested within property under closure order
Police have arrested a man found within a property under a closure order extension.
Skipper, 92, and five others rescued from Solent after boat loses steering
A 92-year-old skipper and five other passengers were rescued from the Solent after their boat lost steering.
Gary Linekar shocks staff while dining at Dorset pub
FORMER Match of the Day host, Gary Linekar, posed for a photo and enjoyed a meal at a Dorset pub.
LIVE: Helicopter lands in park and police block road after reported crash
POLICE have reportedly blocked a road after a crash.
'Oddball' man caught with belt buckle knife and golf ball in a sock
A man's treasured belt buckle knife is to be destroyed after he was found with it in public, along with a golf ball in a sock.
Man who died on Bibby Stockholm ‘tricked into going to barge'
An Albanian man who died aboard the Bibby Stockholm was “tricked” into leaving his previous accommodation after he was “distraught” and refused to go to the barge, an inquest has heard.
Concerns grow as search launched for missing man
A SEARCH for a missing man has been launched as concern for his welfare heightens
Funfair operator told to fix ride after teen’s scalp ripped in horror accident
Funfair operator ordered to fix ride after horror accident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show
Busy bypass to close for roadworks - with a 30km diversion
The Marchwood bypass in the New Forest will be closed for roadworks
Gas leak prompts 'urgent' repairs with temporary traffic signals put in place
A GAS leak has prompted ‘urgent work’ in Ferndown with temporary traffic signals put in place.
'There is a clear gulf between how we feel about the town and what the stats tell us'
AUTUMN has well and truly arrived. The cold and rain have rolled in with a vengeance and our beaches and gardens once bustling with people are now empty and grey. Of course, this doesn’t make them any less stunning.
Person charged after man in 20s died in hospital following crash
A man has been charged following a fatal crash near Sherborne.
Duchess removed as patron of Dorset children's charity due to reported Epstein emails
Following the information shared this weekend on the Duchess of York's correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia's House has taken the decision that it would be inappropriate for her to continue as a patron of the charity. We have advised the Duchess of York of this decision and thank her for her past support.
Police 'concerned for welfare' of teen last seen a week ago
Police are concerned for the welfare of a teen, Skye, who was last seen around a week ago.
Boy in hospital with life changing injuries after hit and run
Dorset Police received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Holdenhurst Road in Bournemouth on Monday, September 22.
Woman accused of hitting shopworker in candle robbery
A WOMAN reportedly hit a shopworker with a glass candle during an alleged robbery at a clothing store in Castlepoint.
Foot patrols deter incidents in town centre
DORSET Police hotspot foot patrols helped to deter two incidents of anti-social behaviour as part of a wider policing operations aimed at keeping the streets safe.
Fire at derelict site started 'deliberately' in fourth incident in 15 months
A FIRE which broke out at a derelict building merchants was started "deliberately", emergency services have said.
Concerns growing as woman, 47, missing since August
Enquiries by police officers have identified her last known sighting to be on the morning of Tuesday, September 2, where she visited shops in both Workington and Whitehaven.
Wimborne Community Theatre explores what ‘home’ means at Green Festival
Community Theatre will present three short outdoor performances on the Minster Green during the town’s Green Festival.
Sunseeker issues update on plans to make dozens of staff redundant
POOLE luxury yacht company have confirmed their restructuring plans for management will create 44 new positions and redundancies have been reduced to 50.
Formula 1
All the key moments from the Azerbaijan GP
Azerbaijan’s Baku City Circuit played host to another action-packed Grand Prix last weekend, one that brought back-to-back wins for Max Verstappen, multiple crashes for championship leader Oscar Piastri, a stunning podium for Williams racer Carlos Sainz and much more...
What the teams said – Race day in Azerbaijan
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
6 Winners and 5 Losers from Azerbaijan
There was drama galore in Baku through both Qualifying and the race, with Max Verstappen guiding his Red Bull through it all to take a super pole and victory. But while his Red Bull team celebrated, many of his rivals headed for the airport wondering what might have been. Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Mekies hails Verstappen & calls Baku Tsunoda’s ‘best race’
A couple of weeks on from his first Grand Prix win as Red Bull’s team boss, Laurent Mekies celebrated another thanks to the “untouchable” Max Verstappen’s controlled drive to the top step of the podium in Azerbaijan.
Stella reflects on ‘uncharacteristic’ Piastri performance
Andrea Stella is confident that Oscar Piastri will “come back stronger” following his Lap 1 crash out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a weekend in which the other McLaren car of Lando Norris was again hit by a pit stop issue en route to a final result of P7.
Wolff reveals Bottas came close to racing in Baku
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that it was at one stage “touch and go” regarding George Russell’s participation in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the Briton feeling unwell as the event got under way.
The unmissable off-track moments of Baku 2025
From bromances and special edition helmets to the unexpected star of the paddock, discover the top off-track moments of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP
Vowles lauds Sainz after ‘extraordinary’ Williams podium
James Vowles expressed his pride and satisfaction after achieving a maiden podium finish as team boss of Williams through Carlos Sainz’s determined drive to third place in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Why Sainz wasn’t able to hold off Russell for P2 in Baku
Carlos Sainz netted Williams’ first podium since 2021 at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with P3. But what stopped him holding off Mercedes’ George Russell for P2?
Windows Central
All of my favorite Xbox games this year came from indie devs — am I old or have AAA publishers completely lost the plot?
2025 was another stellar year for games across the board, but increasingly I find myself just automatically assuming games from AAA publishers aren't worth the effort. Am I out of touch, or is something else going on?
Microsoft reacts to President Trump's shocking $100K H-1B visa fee — "creating anxiety and uncertainty"
It was a frantic weekend for Microsoft following Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee announcement, but some of the concern was unfounded due to confusing guidance. Here's what we know so far.
New VLC update adds official support for Windows 11 on Arm and fixes support for Windows XP
VLCs first official update in years look to come with some needed improvements, including Windows on Arm64 support and fixes for Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Programmed obsolescence? Microsoft is offering trade-in and recycling services for old PCs as Windows 10 nears its end of life
Microsoft is offering users alternatives to rising e-waste concerns, including options to trade in or recycle old PCs as Windows 10 approaches its end of life.
Why are fewer and fewer Xbox games releasing with physical discs? "We wouldn't be able to make our investment back."
Square Enix has committed support to Xbox, but seemingly, without disc-based versions of its upcoming games. This seems to be happening more and more, but why?
Microsoft's official Windows 11 version 25H2 RTM ISO media is now available — Download all 38 languages here for x64 or Arm64
Tired of waiting for Microsoft to release Windows 11 version 25H2 via Windows Update? The official RTM ISO media is now online and can be downloaded straight from Microsoft.
Mark Zuckerberg prefers "misspending a couple of hundred billion" to Meta falling behind in the AI superintelligence race
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company would rather invest billions in AI than risk missing the chance to deliver superintelligence ahead of its rivals.
Laffgaff
What animated series premiered with the episode What a Night for a Knight?
Scooby Doo.
Santa’s Reindeer
What's the difference between Saint George and Santa's reindeer? One slays a dragon, the others are dragging a sleigh.
Itsfoss
How I Configure Polybar to Customize My Linux Desktop
Let me share how I am customizing my desktop Linux with the awesome Polybar. This could work as a beginner's guide to understanding Polybar configuration.