The News - Sunday, 16 November 2025

BBC News

Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce major reforms to the asylum system on Monday.

Thousands protest against government in Mexico as clashes leave 120 injured

The protests came weeks after Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, was killed.

At least four dead after migrant boats sink in Mediterranean

The Libyan Red Crescent says two boats carrying nearly 100 migrants attempting to reach Europe capsized.

Nine injured after car rams into crowd at Australia demolition derby

The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said.

All you need to know as I’m a Celebrity 2025 kicks off

Alex Scott, Jack Osbourne and Ruby Wax are among those being dumped in the middle of the Australian outback.

He takes medical cannabis everyday - but worries people think he's a lazy stoner

About 50,000 people in the UK have a medical cannabis prescription, but some still feel a stigma attached to it.

The Papers: End of 'golden ticket' asylum rules and Labour leadership talk

The home secretary's overhaul of immigration rules and rumours about challenges to the prime minister feature in Sunday's papers.

My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit - so she was locked up and put in a coma

Marina's mother was held against her will in a convent in 1960s Spain under Franco's regime.

Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic

India's air quality framework hasn't been comprehensively revised since 2009 and needs an update, say experts.

'Head in hands': Ministers fume at No 10's self-inflicted chaos

Misshaps of their own making overshadow important things the government has to do, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means

The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Couple among first to use data centre to heat home say bills dropped to £40

"It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.

Match abandoned after 'sexist' abuse of referee

AFC Rushden & Diamonds says it is "deeply concerned" by the comment made to the female referee.

Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal

State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says.

Vatican returns dozens of indigenous artefacts to Canada

A kayak and gloves are among the items being sent back to Canada after 100 years in a Vatican museum.

Feud erupts between Trump and ally Marjorie Taylor Greene ahead of Epstein files vote

The Georgia congresswoman has criticised Trump's foreign policy and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.

Arctic blast to move across UK as flood clean-up continues

Storm Claudia moved away on Sunday after delivering over a month's worth of rain to parts of England and Wales.

My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit, so she was locked up and put in a coma

Marina's mother was held against her will in a convent in 1960s Spain under Franco's regime.

Five young people dead following two-car crash

Gardaí say the three men and two women who died, were all under the age of 25 and were travelling in the same car.

Sky Sports axes 'sexist' TikTok channel Halo after three days

The female-focused TikTok channel was dubbed "patronising" and "sexist" by social media users.

I vape cannabis everyday before work but was too afraid to tell my boss

About 50,000 people in the UK have a medical cannabis prescription, but some still feel a stigma attached to it.

Yungblud to break from tour over health concerns

The rock star says it is "in my nature to run and run until l run myself to the ground".

Search for missing Royal Navy crew member stood down

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Tidesurge crew member was last seen at about 22:30 (local time) on Friday.

Man arrested over deadly Delhi car bomb attack

The man is accused of being an accomplice to the perpetrator of the blast, which killed eight people and wounded 20 others.

YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug possession charges

The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

Move over açaí - the Amazon has more 'superfoods' to offer

Açaí is everywhere, but Brazil hopes more of its fruits rich in antioxidants and fibre will soon be enjoyed around the world.

We're first in the UK to trial a data centre in our shed - our energy bills are now £40 a month

"It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.

Bin bags are piling up on this street and residents have had enough

Bin bags put on the pavement for collection leave neighbourhoods worse places to live and work.

I'm a Celebrity 2025 kicks off tonight - here's everything you need to know

Alex Scott, Jack Osbourne and Ruby Wax are among those being dumped in the middle of the Australian outback.

Body found after five-week search for missing German walker

Police say the body of Matthias Beutin, 57, was discovered near Coire Dubh on the Isle of Skye.

Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find

The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets.

Nearly 70 schools to close in Australia over fears of asbestos in play sand

Kmart and Target issued a recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples.

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in city of Charlotte

Operation "Charlotte's Web" is part of Donald Trump’s attempt to deliver "the largest deportation programme" in US history.

Bournemouth Echo

Royal love story that captured the nation's attention

The entire nation became utterly transfixed by the ill-fated, star-crossed romance of the Queen's younger sister, Princess Margaret.

'Atmospheric' New Forest woodland with 'tapestry of gnarled' oaks and beeches

Bramshaw Wood is on the edge of the New Forest near the Hampshire-Wiltshire border, which offers an "atmospheric" woodland to explore

'It’s been a terrifying few days' - Owner’s heartbreak as beloved dog fights for life

DOG OWNER has spoken of her heartbreak after her beloved five-year-old dog was rushed to the emergency vets when he suddenly became seriously ill.

Bournemouth University's student radio station wins big at national awards

The Students’ Union at Bournemouth University’s (SUBU) award-winning radio station, Nerve Radio, brought home five awards at the 2025 Student Radio Association (SRA) Awards.

Tributes paid to ‘extremely hard working’ woman who raised thousands for charity

Tributes have been paid to an “extremely hard working” woman who raised tens of thousands of pounds for Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

'Whimsical' store aims to bring 'vibe of Glastonbury' to town

A 'whimsical' store aiming to bring 'the vibes of Glastonbury' to Blandford has opened its doors.

New clothing store opens offering a 'personal touch'

A NEW ladies’ fashion boutique has opened in Poole, offering shoppers a ‘personalised experience’ and a range of stylish clothes.

Disability charity thanks company for generosity after soil donation

A recycling and renewables company has been thanked for its generosity after donating a large quantity of free soil to Dorset’s disability charity.

Seafront hotel sells for more than £11 million

A seafront hotel in Bournemouth has been sold to a private investor for more than £11 million.

Can you eat 3kg calzone? Popular Poole pub launches new food challenge

A POPULAR Poole bar has launched a new eating challenge and customers are already loving it.

Missing man found dead at Dorset beach

An inquest has opened into the death of a man who drowned at a Dorset beach.

The tiny Dorset village with 420 residents and 'unspoilt' rolling countryside

Harman's Cross is a tiny Dorset village with 420 residents that is best known for being a stop on the Swanage Railway

The cosy pubs you need to visit in the New Forest according to readers

The Royal Oak and The Rose and Thistle were said to be among the New Forest's best cosy pubs to visit, according to Daily Echo readers

Emergency services called to injured person in Poole park

Emergency services were called to a park in Poole after reports that a person had been injured.

Home-Start Wessex to open its first-ever family charity shop in 2026

Work has begun to transform empty retail units in Christchurch into Home Start Wessex’s first-ever family charity shop and family support hub.

Top 10 most popular and trending dog names in the UK revealed for 2025

Luna, Milo and Buddy are among the UK's top 10 most popular dog names for 2025, according to research from Rover.com.

MS Dynamics

Listening, Learning, and Delivering: Field Service Upgrades for Everyday Scheduling 

Over the last few months, our scheduling team has focused on strengthening the core product by addressing the real-world needs of dispatchers, admins, frontline workers, and managers.

The post Listening, Learning, and Delivering: Field Service Upgrades for Everyday Scheduling  appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.

Microsoft is named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CRM Customer Engagement Center

Microsoft leads in agentic service, transforming customer engagement with AI and Dynamics 365 in Gartner’s 2025 CRM Magic Quadrant.

The post Microsoft is named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CRM Customer Engagement Center appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.

Windows Central

Windows president addresses current state of Windows 11 after AI backlash — "We know we have a lot of work to do"

Pavan Davuluri has addressed recent negative feedback about the future of Windows becoming an agentic OS, and says the team is listening and wants the platform to be great for developers and power users too.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has gone live for Xbox — Here are the best discount deals we can find for it

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, one of the most anticipated games of the year, has finally launched on consoles and PC. We have searched the web for discounts to help players get their hands on this title for less, and this is what we have found.

MSI's Raider A18 HX has the most powerful gaming hardware possible — does that outweigh the poor battery life and loud fans?

I got my hands on MSI's Raider A18 HX gaming laptop featuring the most powerful CPU and GPU combo on the market today. Does the raw power sell the device alone, or could MSI have done more elsewhere?

Laffgaff

Smart Glasses

Wearing glasses doesn't mean you're smart. I had to fail a test to get mine.

What animal is kept in a formicarium?

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Itsfoss

Better Than Original? 14 Rust-based Alternative CLI Tools to Classic Linux Commands

Hyped on the Rust wagon? How about using these Rust-based, modern, easier to use, better-looking alternatives to the classic Linux commands.