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[+] Ex-senior boss van den Bogerd 'truly sorry' for Post Office scandal 2h 37m ago
Angela van den Bogerd, who handled complaints about the bug-prone Horizon system, is giving evidence to the inquiry. Full story >>>
[+] Cavalry horses in serious condition after bolting 11m ago
Three soldiers injured when their horses bolted are expected to make a full recovery, the Army said. Full story >>>
[+] Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years 1h 43m ago
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded". Full story >>>
[+] Paris's Moulin Rouge loses windmill sails overnight 1h 24m ago
The cause of the sails' collapse from the roof of the world famous cabaret club is not yet clear. Full story >>>
[+] Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text 37m ago
Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted. Full story >>>
[+] Hero teacher restrained school stabber, says brother 1h 24m ago
A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Full story >>>
[+] BBC Proms to feature Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith 10h 25m ago
Full details of the 2024 season have been announced, with one of the most diverse line-ups in years. Full story >>>
[+] 'Stay strong,' parents tell Gaza hostage after video 3h 29m ago
Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted on 7 October. Full story >>>
[+] Ukraine uses longer-range US missiles for first time 12m ago
Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea, US media say. Full story >>>
[+] One-word Ofsted grades should stay, says government 11h 21m ago
The government says the judgements are useful for parents, after MPs called for them to be scrapped. Full story >>>
[+] Ukraine uses longer-range US missiles for first time 12m ago
Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea, US media say. Full story >>>
[+] 'Stay strong,' parents tell Gaza hostage after video 3h 29m ago
Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted on 7 October. Full story >>>
[+] Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping space arms race 5h 34m ago
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon. Full story >>>
[+] Paris's Moulin Rouge loses windmill sails overnight 1h 24m ago
The cause of the sails' collapse from the roof of the world famous cabaret club is not yet clear. Full story >>>
[+] House speaker heckled by protesters in campus visit 12h 21m ago
While the Speaker visited Columbia, police confronted pro-Palestinian protesters at campuses in Texas and California. Full story >>>
[+] The options facing US Supreme Court on Trump immunity 2h 55m ago
The top court will hear arguments on Thursday in a case that could redefine presidential power. Full story >>>
[+] Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text 37m ago
Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted. Full story >>>
[+] Arizona indicts Trump allies over fake elector scheme 8h 0m ago
Former Trump advisers Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows are among those charged, court documents show. Full story >>>
[+] US jails Chinese man who threatened student activist 6h 14m ago
He threatened to "chop off" the hands of a Chinese student who put up pro-democracy fliers on campus. Full story >>>
[+] Hundreds of villagers killed in Burkina Faso army revenge attack - report 2h 42m ago
Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows. Full story >>>
[+] SNP's power-sharing deal with Greens collapses 21m ago
It follows the government's decision to scrap key climate targets and its response to a review into gender services. Full story >>>
[+] Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years 1h 43m ago
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded". Full story >>>
[+] Ex-senior boss van den Bogerd 'truly sorry' for Post Office scandal 2h 37m ago
Angela van den Bogerd, who handled complaints about the bug-prone Horizon system, is giving evidence to the inquiry. Full story >>>
[+] Hero teacher restrained school stabber, says brother 1h 24m ago
A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Full story >>>
[+] Cavalry horses in serious condition after bolting 11m ago
Three soldiers injured when their horses bolted are expected to make a full recovery, the Army said. Full story >>>
[+] Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text 37m ago
Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted. Full story >>>
[+] Capt Sir Tom's family home on sale for £2.25m 19m ago
The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market. Full story >>>
[+] Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store 40m ago
Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales. Full story >>>
[+] Shetland spaceport moves closer to first rocket launch 5h 0m ago
The SaxaVord site on Unst has received a licence to control the local sea and airspace during launch. Full story >>>
[+] One-word Ofsted grades should stay, says government 11h 21m ago
The government says the judgements are useful for parents, after MPs called for them to be scrapped. Full story >>>
[+] Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services 1h 43m ago
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded". Full story >>>
[+] Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending 13h 24m ago
The chancellor says cutting services will cost "a great deal less" than allowing Russia to succeed in Ukraine. Full story >>>
[+] 10,000 council staff stuck on sick leave, say Lib Dems 12h 21m ago
NHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues. Full story >>>
[+] LGBT veterans memorial: ‘We're not a dirty secret’ 10h 32m ago
The memorial will end decades of feeling “swept under the rug", campaigners say. Full story >>>
[+] Ministers have caved in on evictions pledge - Rayner 21h 29m ago
Labour's Angela Rayner attacks the government's housing record but faces jibes over her own living arrangements. Full story >>>
[+] Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81 23h 31m ago
The crossbench peer spent 40 years as MP for Birkenhead and was a leading voice on welfare reform. Full story >>>
[+] Gove cannot guarantee his eviction ban by election 12h 56m ago
The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in 2019. Full story >>>
[+] The politics of defence in a dangerous world 1 day ago
A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason. Full story >>>
[+] Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030 1 day ago
The PM says billions of extra spending will put the UK's defence industry on a "war footing". Full story >>>
[+] Government scrapped tests on free childcare plan 1 day ago
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled. Full story >>>
[+] Father begins legal fight against BP for dead son 2 days ago
Hussein Julood says the burning of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq caused his son's leukaemia. Full story >>>
[+] Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space 1 day ago
Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth. Full story >>>
[+] Handbag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling 2 days ago
Nancy Gonzalez recruited relatives to smuggle purses made of illicit python and caiman into the US. Full story >>>
[+] What is Earth Day and what has it achieved? 3 days ago
The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment. Full story >>>
[+] European astronaut rookies make the grade 2 days ago
The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training. Full story >>>
[+] Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head 4 days ago
In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors". Full story >>>
[+] First ever climate change victory in Europe court 9 Apr 24
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won. Full story >>>
[+] Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse 9 Apr 24
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories. Full story >>>
[+] Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record 7 Mar 24
It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño. Full story >>>
[+] UK quits treaty that lets oil firms sue government 22 Feb 24
The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits. Full story >>>
[+] 'Everton apply final blow to Liverpool title challenge' 11h 25m ago
Everton ended a cycle of icy misery by applying the final blow to Liverpool's Premier League title hopes, writes Phil McNulty. Full story >>>
[+] ‘If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky’ 5h 3m ago
England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt. Full story >>>
[+] Van Dijk questions desire of team-mates after loss 3h 31m ago
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton. Full story >>>
[+] Man Utd fight back twice to beat Sheff Utd late on 11h 53m ago
Manchester United have to come from behind twice to beat bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United at Old Trafford. Full story >>>
[+] Raducanu 'exhausted' after Madrid Open first-round exit 17h 5m ago
British pair Emma Raducanu and Harriet Dart lose in straight sets in the first round of the Madrid Open. Full story >>>
[+] O'Sullivan in control as Wilson and Allen advance 12h 6m ago
Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a fine start to his bid to win a record-breaking eighth world title as he dominates against Welsh qualifier Jackson Page. Full story >>>
[+] Heat stun top seeds Celtics in play-offs 3h 44m ago
Tyler Herro scores 24 points as the Miami Heat stun the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel. Full story >>>
[+] Mateta scores twice as Palace beat Newcastle 13h 0m ago
Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as Crystal Palace beat Newcastle at Selhurst Park to guarantee Premier League football for another season. Full story >>>
[+] Peaty calls for greater anti-doping transparency 17h 34m ago
Olympic champion Adam Peaty calls for greater anti-doping transparency in sport after it emerged 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo 2020 Games. Full story >>>
[+] Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 14h 41m ago
Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season. Full story >>>