Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October.

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Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge

Rishi Sunak arrives in Manchester for his party's annual meeting but faces pressure over tax cuts and HS2.

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Slovakia elections: Liberals win against pro-Moscow party - exit polls

There were fears that victory for populist Robert Fico would end military support for Ukraine.

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The Papers: 'More Ukraine support' and 'Tory conference looms'

Politics leads several of the Sunday papers on the day the Conservative Party conference begins.

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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope.

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

House lawmakers approve a temporary funding solution - which excludes new aid for Ukraine.

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Prostate cancer trial: Radiotherapy doses can be cut safely

Doses for men could be reduced from the current 20 or so to around five, a trial suggests.

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Life of Dianne Feinstein, the senator who defied CIA and White House

The Senate's longest-serving woman broke gender barriers, but her age was an issue late in her career.

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Sycamore Gap: Man in his 60s held after Hadrian's Wall tree cut down

Police make a second arrest over the cutting-down of the world-famous Hadrian's Wall tree.

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The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites.

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Police find DNA lead in 1983 Aberdeen taxi driver murder

Taxi driver George Murdoch was brutally murdered in Aberdeen in 1983 and his killer has not been caught.

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Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings

Ulf Kristersson says "everything is on the table" after three people are killed in 12 hours.

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My Dad Wrote a Porno enters podcasting Hall of Fame

The "most successful podcast in British history" is the first into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame.

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Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen

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Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi veteran honoured in parliament

The prime minister says it was a mistake that "deeply embarrassed parliament and Canada".

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Labour drops plan to strip public schools of charitable status

Party drops promise to remove some charity tax perks but says it will implement VAT on fees.

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ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more.

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'Drug consumption room will cut terrible amount of deaths'

Hugh shows the BBC where he goes to use drugs as the UK's first consumption room was approved.

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New doc explores UFO and Wales' alien 'Bermuda Triangle'

The UK's largest reported extraterrestrial "encounter" is featured in a new Netflix series.

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Mexico: Bear gatecrashes picnic leaving onlookers frozen

The animal interrupts lunch, devouring enchiladas and tacos at Chipinque Ecological Park.

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Trump committed fraud in NY, judge finds

Donald Trump committed fraud by inflating his wealth to get cheap loans, US judge rules in civil lawsuit case.

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How was Storm Agnes named and how did we know it was coming?

The first named storm of the season, which is set to bring 80mph winds, was first spotted in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan.

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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.

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Newspaper headlines: Fresh Russell Brand allegations and call for asylum reform

New claims against comedian Russell Brand and an upcoming speech by the home secretary lead the papers.

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School strikes: Support staff to walk out at 24 Scottish councils

Thousands of pupils will stay at home on day one of Unison's three-day strike in a dispute over pay.

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Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game

Swift attended the game on invitation of Chiefs player Travis Kelce and watched it seated next to his mother.

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Watch elderly man air rescued after cliff fall

Authorities responded to a hiker who had fallen from a cliff next the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

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Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate

With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.

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UCU university strikes: When are the next walkouts?

Five days of strike action will fall in Freshers' Week for many students.

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Man Utd's Marcus Rashford not injured after car crash

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is unhurt after being involved in a car crash on Saturday night.

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Sick toddler Theo to fly home from Portugal, says mum

She says after a "shambolic" experience a flight has been arranged to bring her son back to Wales.

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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come".

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The Papers: 'Axe looms' over HS2 as Tories plan new policies

Sunday's papers continue to discuss the potential scrapping of a leg of HS2 - and a number of new policies the PM is said to be working on.

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Rugby World Cup: Wales, Australia fans ready for Lyon's den

Supporters of Wales and Australia prepare for Rugby World Cup showdown in the French city of Lyon.

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Burnley 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores winner in vital victory for Red Devils

Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gives Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edge past Burnley in the Premier League.

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Kylie Minogue on taking off on TikTok

Kylie Minogue says she was shocked to see her latest single, Padam Padam, go viral.

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England 2-1 Scotland: Lionesses hold off fightback to win first Women's Nations League game

England hold on against Scotland at Stadium of Light to win their first Women's Nations League match.

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Bereavement: How do you navigate grief as a child?

Two schoolboys from Belfast describe how they are dealing with the pain of losing loved ones.

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Police left man barefoot outside Iceland before hit-and-run death

Gareth Roper was killed after being dropped outside an Iceland store with no money or mobile phone.

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Wigan Casino: Northern Soul finds a new crowd on nightclub's 50th anniversary

It's 50 years since Wigan Casino hosted the first of its legendary Northern Soul all-nighters.

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A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics

With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.

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The Papers: Interest rates 'hit peak' and Murdoch 'ends reign'

A decision not to change interest rates and the Murdoch media empire's new leadership lead the papers.

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Traitors US season two cast includes Ekin-Su Culculoglu and John Bercow

The second season of the murder-mystery game sees the Love Island winner and ex-Commons Speaker compete.

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US police find drugs in trapdoor at fentanyl daycare

A "large quantity" of narcotics are found at the New York nursery where a boy aged one died.

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Man arrested as police hunt for missing mum and children

Police are "extremely concerned" for Jamie-Leigh Kelly, her newborn baby and three-year-old daughter.

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Booker Prize 2023: The Bee Sting and Western Lane make short list

The short list includes writers from the UK, Ireland, US and Canada.

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Will it be possible to regulate artificial intelligence?

We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work.

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Police seek nursery owner's husband in child fentanyl death

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived.

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Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd: Harry Kane on target as Red Devils poor form continues

Manchester United are given a taste of what could have been as Harry Kane helps Bayern Munich to victory over Erik ten Hag's struggling side in their Champions League opener.

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King's France visit mixes PR, politics and security

The royal state visit is intended to reinvigorate the relationship between France and Britain.

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Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin: Late Jude Bellingham winner beats Champions League debutants

Jude Bellingham scores an injury-time tap-in as Real Madrid leave it late to beat Champions League debutants Union Berlin.

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Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.

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Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to gun charges

President Biden's son, Hunter, will plead not guilty to gun charges at initial court appearance, his lawyer says

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Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why India and Canada have entered a diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh activist.

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Manchester City 3-1 Red Star Belgrade: Julian Alvarez double helps European champions come from behind

European champions Manchester City come from behind to beat Red Star Belgrade in the opening game of their Champions League defence.

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Windrush: Home Office closes dedicated team

The department's response will now be dealt with as part of the Home Office's normal activities.

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Diane Abbott attacks Labour investigation as 'fraudulent'

The MP has been suspended from the party pending an inquiry into comments she made about racism.

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Ambulance worker thanks patient and nurse who helped save his life

When Shaun McBride suffered a cardiac arrest a 72-year-old patient raised the alarm and a nurse did CPR.

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Debris found in search for F-35 jet - authorities

Debris found in search for F-35 military jet that went missing after pilot ejected over South Carolina - US officials

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Marilyn Manson fined for blowing nose on concert photographer

The singer will perform 20 hours of community service and pay $1,400 in fines for the "egregious" act.

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Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley: Callum Hudson-Odoi stunner on his debut earns home side a draw

Callum Hudson-Odoi scores a glorious equaliser on his Nottingham Forest debut to salvage a Premier League draw against Burnley.

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India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia.

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Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given €71,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank frames.

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Ryanair and family locked in £165 check-in row

Damian Lloyd says his family had checked in for a flight in advance but Ryanair says they had "unchecked" themselves.

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Pace of rising rental costs at nine-year high, figures show

Estate agent Hamptons says the cost has risen more in the last year than it did in the four years to 2019.

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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.

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England 34-12 Japan: England run in four tries to beat Brave Blossoms

England edge closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but do little to impress in a scrappy 34-12 win over Japan in Nice.

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Kent woman called 999 from hospital over care concerns

Ava Stanley from Higham says she "thought she was going to die" when nurses ignored her heart monitor.

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Ronnie MacKinnon: Former Rangers and Scotland centre-half dies at 83

Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ronnie MacKinnon passes away at the age of 83.

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Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan.

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The Papers: Russell Brand allegations and 'crisis-hit NHS'

Most of the Sunday's papers focus on allegations made against comedian and actor Russell Brand.

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The Libyan city that's become a barren wasteland with a smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse charity over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement".

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Windsor Castle crossbow intruder apologises to the King

Jaswant Singh Chail has admitted charges relating to the Christmas 2021 break-in at Windsor Castle.

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New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: All Blacks run in 11 tries but Ethan de Groot sent off

New Zealand storm to their 50th win at the Rugby World Cup as they thrash Namibia, but lose Ethan de Groot to a late red card for a dangerous collision.

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American bully XLs to be banned as dog attack victim named

It comes after a man died following a suspected American XL bully attack in Walsall on Thursday.

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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Patients in danger' and Starmer's 'dirty deal'

NHS waiting times and the Labour leader's pledge to tackle migration are among the front-page stories.

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Vogue World: British stars hit red carpet for London fashion event

Dame Anna Wintour is joined by Sienna Miller, Kate Winslet and Stormzy at the London fashion event.

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Chick-fil-A to try again in UK four years after LGBT backlash

The US fast food chain closed its initial store in 2019 following protests by campaigners.

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year: See the winning images

Winning images of the amazing parts of our Universe go on display in London.

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Greenland cruise ship pulled free after three days stuck in mud

The Ocean Explorer with 206 people on board had been stuck since Monday, with some catching Covid.

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Newspaper headlines: Starmer 'plots to take EU migrants' and 'desperate despots'

Thursday's front pages focus on Labour's immigration plans, if it wins the next general election.

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'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence.

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People trafficking should be treated on a par with terrorism, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader seeks a new security deal with Europe, as he accuses the government of failing.

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Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her.

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Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs.

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Government defeated over axing pollution rules

Labour leads a Lords rebellion on removing restrictions on water pollution to build new homes.

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Libya floods: Entire neighbourhoods dragged into the sea

As the death toll grows, rescuers struggle to recover bodies swept away in raging flood waters.

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Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly

In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly.

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Apple forced to ditch lightning charger in new iPhone

Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after EU forces it into the change.

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Labour set to vote against scrapping home building pollution rules

The party is preparing to vote against the government plan aimed at boosting housebuilding.

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First Wilko store closures begin on Tuesday

Some 24 of the chain's shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close.

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Newspaper headlines: 'I'm no China spy' and '1 in 3 female surgeons abused'

Tuesday's front pages report on a denial from a UK parliament researcher arrested for allegedly spying.

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Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties.

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Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control

The four strategically important oil and gas platforms were seized by Russia in 2015.

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Man charged after military truck 'driven at police'

Geoff Marshall, 41, faces multiple charges including dangerous driving and criminal damage.

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Mark Dickey: US man trapped in Turkey cave nears surface

Rescuers hope he will reach the surface sometime on Monday evening or on Tuesday local time.

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Cleveland Pools: Bath's Georgian lido reopens after 40 years

The 208-year-old attraction was saved by campaigners who raised millions to restore it.

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Hospital inspectors probe Nottingham NHS trust over three baby deaths

The Nottingham University Hospitals trust is already facing a police investigation over the deaths.

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The Papers: 'Hostile act in Parliament' and dog 'terror on streets'

Many of Monday’s papers lead on the arrest of a parliamentary researcher, amid claims he was spying for China.

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Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk will be offered another jab in the autumn.

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US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China.

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Home Secretary seeks 'urgent advice' on banning American Bully XL dogs

The Home Secretary says the breed is a clear and lethal danger, particularly to children.

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales 32-26 Fiji - Warren Gatland's side survive late fightback

Wales survive a dramatic late Fiji fightback to edge a captivating World Cup opener in Bordeaux.

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Luis Rubiales resigns as president of Spanish FA over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales resigns as president of the Spanish Football Federation following criticism for kissing Jenni Hermoso after the Women's World Cup final.

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Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings.

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Last night of the Proms: Sweltering heat fails to dampen the audience's spirits

The audience stomp, clap and wave flags of every denomination as the eight-week Proms season ends.

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Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act - Met Police

One of the men is alleged to have spied for China while working as a parliamentary researcher, the Sunday Times reports.

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Jagtar Singh Johal: Sunak raises the detention of Scot with Indian PM

Scottish campaigner for Sikh rights Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017.

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Watch stunning lightning strikes at the heart of Hurricane Lee

US Air Force video captures the dramatic display in the eye of the storm raging in the Atlantic

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Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm.

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Princess Diana's iconic black sheep sweater up for auction

Misplaced for decades, the garment was rediscovered in an attic earlier this year.

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Maddy Lawrence inquest: Student's death 'contributed to by neglect'

A coroner says Maddy Lawrence, 20, died after a "gross failure" by hospital staff.

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Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

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Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?

Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".

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Young brothers are golf’s 'wee wonders'

Evan Macaulay and his brother Lucas won prestigious UK golf titles on the same day.

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The Papers: 'Prison cuts row' and 'baby deaths cover-up'

Almost all of Friday's papers continue to cover the story of missing terror suspect Daniel Khalife.

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Mercury Music Prize: Ezra Collective become first jazz winners

They won the £25,000 for their album Where I'm Meant To Be, which is the first-ever jazz album to win.

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Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election.

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Rishi Sunak makes 'historic' G20 visit to India

He will be the first British prime minister of Indian heritage to visit the country.

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Two Brewers: Man arrested over alleged homophobic attack

Detectives investigating an alleged homophobic attack in south London arrest a man on suspicion of GBH.

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Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes

The star of That '70s Show sat in court as the two women he raped described the impact of his crimes.

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The 82-year-old who plays cricket wearing an oxygen tank

Alec Steele has a terminal illness but he is determined to carry on playing cricket.

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Freddie Mercury: Queen star's piano and other items sold at Sotheby's

Thousands of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman are sold at a Sotheby's auction.

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Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape.

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The Papers: 'Birmingham bankrupt' and 'benefits revamp'

Many of Wednesday's papers report on new plans for sickness and disability benefit claimants.

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Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot

An emotional Enrique Tarrio, 39, tells the court he is "ashamed" of his role in the US Capitol riot.

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Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards

Ant and Dec also win best presenter for the 22nd year running but there was no prize for This Morning.

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Greece: Skiathos and Volos hit by flash floods

One person has died in Greece after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in parts of the country.

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Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.

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Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative.

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Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Minister's TV blunder' and 'Blairites are back'

Gillian Keegan's "four-letter rant" is featured on the front of most of Tuesday's papers.

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Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold.

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Watch: Gavin Williamson apologises over bullying

The former cabinet minister says he regrets using inappropriate language in texts sent to Wendy Morton.

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Luis Rubiales: Spain's men's team call behaviour of federation president 'unacceptable'

Spain's men's players condemn the "unacceptable behaviour" of national federation president Luis Rubiales.

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Sewage: Mum says daughter got E. coli after swimming in polluted sea

Jayne Etherington said her daughter Caitlin fell ill after swimming in the sea off the Welsh coast.

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Family courts: Mothers dying after 'abusers' claim access to children

One death came after family courts ordered a child to live with a paedophile, a BBC investigation finds.

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Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023

One station, managed by TransPennine Express, has had 13% of its trains cancelled.

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The Papers: 'No cash for school repairs' and Labour tax pledge

The issue of crumbling concrete is on the front of some of Monday's papers.

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Teacher suicide exposes parent bullying in S Korea

The tragedy has unleashed a wave of anger from primary school teachers across the country.

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New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions.

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Crystal Palace: Man arrested after alleged racist abuse of Wolves player during match

A man in his 60s is arrested after allegedly racially abusing a Wolves player at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park during Sunday's Premier League game.

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Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed.

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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital.

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Why Henry Ford imported a Cotswold cottage to Michigan

In 1930 the billionaire picked a limestone home in Chedworth as his souvenir of England.

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Fukushima: China's anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation

Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud.

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Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum.

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Spanish club hope to help Mason Greenwood find 'best level'

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas says the Spanish club are going to help England forward Mason Greenwood "recover his best level" after his season-long loan move from Manchester United.

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PSNI data breach: Two men arrested under the Terrorism Act

Two men in their 20s have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the accidental leak.

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.

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Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles

France's post-colonial days are long gone and yet its influence in Francophone Africa is in tatters.

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UK scientists tackle periods in polar research

How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation.

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Mason Greenwood transfer news: Getafe sign Manchester United forward

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood joins Spanish top-flight side Getafe on a season-long loan.

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Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94

The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana.

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Steve Lamacq to scale back BBC Radio 6 Music show

The DJ scales back his afternoon shows from five days a week to one, saying he's "a bit knackered".

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