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Russian spy ship pointed lasers at RAF pilots tracking it, says defence secretary

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 19:07
John Healey says he has updated the Navy's rules for tracking the vessel after the "dangerous" move.

Dozens go on trial over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 18:57
Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap.

Serial rapist and former police officer David Carrick guilty of more sex offences

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 18:51
David Carrick is already serving a life sentence for 71 offences of sexual violence.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 18:45
The Israeli military says it struck several Hamas targets after gunmen fired at soldiers in Gaza in violation of the five-week-old ceasefire.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 18:45
The Israeli military says it struck several Hamas targets after gunmen fired at soldiers in Gaza in violation of the five-week-old ceasefire.

Pro-Palestine activists accused of harassing MP have convictions overturned

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 18:36
A judge said prosecuting the pair for their confrontation with Alex Davies-Jones was not necessary.

Stories from court hearings as home repossessions hit five-year high

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 18:27
BBC journalists in the East of England and London attended various county courts as mortgage-holders and renters appeared in front of judges.

Stories from court hearings as home repossessions hit five-year high

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 18:27
BBC journalists in the East of England and London attended various county courts as mortgage-holders and renters appeared in front of judges.

'More hype than I've ever known' - Vaughan's Ashes preview

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:55
Speaking to BBC Sport's Eleanor Oldroyd, former England captain Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes' side must start well in Perth in the opening Test against Australia, if they're to set themselves up for their first Ashes success down under since 2011.

Labour MP Clive Lewis offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:43
Clive Lewis says he would step down to allow Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to become Labour leader.

Instagram to start closing Australian teen accounts ahead of social media ban

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:31
Under-sixteens will be banned from major social media plaforms from 10 December.

Instagram owner Meta tells Australian teens accounts will close

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:31
Under-sixteens will be banned from major social media plaforms from 10 December.

Home secretary hints at shake-up of 'irrational' policing structure

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:20
The home secretary says there is a postcode lottery in the performance of forces in England and Wales.

Mahmood hints at shake-up of 'irrational' police structure

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:20
The home secretary says there is a postcode lottery in the performance of forces in England and Wales.

Football not part of government ticket crackdown

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:11
The government has announced legislation to outlaw the sale of tickets to sports events at inflated prices - but it will not cover football.

Children among 25 killed in one of Russia's deadliest strikes on western Ukraine

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:10
Two blocks of flats were destroyed by cruise missiles in the city of Ternopil, Ukraine's air force says.

Built for the Ashes - England's pace evolution

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:08
How England arrived at the Ashes with a bowling attack filled with pace and built with the clear aim of winning in Australia.

How much will fans save under proposed new ticketing rules?

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 17:00
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.

I won't be silenced, says French anti-drugs activist after murders of two brothers

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 16:54
Drugs gangs have a grip on Marseille, but Amine Kessaci says he has "no choice but to fight" after the violent deaths of his brothers.

'I won't be silenced' says French anti-drugs activist after murders of two brothers

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 16:54
Drugs gangs have a grip on Marseille, but Amine Kessaci says he has "no choice but to fight" after the violent deaths of his brothers.

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