Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down'

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 07:10
Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".

The Papers: 'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 05:07
Many of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, which suggests the US could back Argentine sovereignty of the Falklands.

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 02:38
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 02:22
Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 01:32
Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 00:36
The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

UK union is 'cracking at the seams' - O'Neill

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 00:01
The Sinn Féin vice-president was speaking at the party's annual ard fheis (conference), which is being held in Belfast.

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 00:00
Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars

BBC - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 00:00
Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 23:55
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.

I'm A Celebrity 'legend' crowned in heated live final

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 23:26
Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

Pupils found with weapons after searches at Cardiff schools

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 22:41
Nearly two thirds of searches discovered weapons on pupils, a Freedom of Information request shows.

Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 22:01
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.

Ex-Channel 5 newsreader withdraws claims against Dan Walker

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 19:17
Dan Walker's employers ITN and Channel 5 agreed to pay Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije an undisclosed amount, with no admission of liability.

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:16
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:16
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:16
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

Van driver sentenced over fatal smart motorway crash

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:39
Barry O'Sullivan is given a suspended sentence after driving into a broken-down car on the M4.

Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:29
The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

Scots backpacker could face jail in Thailand over mobile phone 'mistake'

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:46
After having his passport confiscated by police, Rory McColl was released on bail but unable to leave the country.