Covid inquiry: Key points from Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain evidence

Two former key advisers to Boris Johnson discuss how Downing Street worked during the pandemic.

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Police issue no-travel warning in Northern Ireland due to heavy rain

An amber warning for heavy rain is in place from Monday night to Tuesday morning in Armagh, Antrim and Down.

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Gracie Spinks: 'Obsessed' man killed ex-colleague, inquest hears

Michael Sellers is believed to have stabbed 23-year-old Gracie Spinks to death then killed himself.

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Fewer trains to run from London to Manchester

Avanti is to run a reduced service between London to Manchester on Saturdays until the end of the year.

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Marseille-Lyon game postponed after Lyon team coach attacked on way to match

Marseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after visiting boss Fabio Grosso is injured when his team's coach is attacked on the way to the ground.

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Leasehold law will be in King's Speech, says housing minister

Rachel MacLean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel".

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London: Welsh miner's neon signs still illuminating Soho

Richard Bracey left the dark mines of the south Wales valleys in the 1940s for lighter work.

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The Papers: Earth 'shook' in Gaza and 'extremism crackdown'

Benjamin Netanyahu declaring the war in Gaza as Israel's "second war or independence" dominates Sunday's papers.

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New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.

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Tears and relief in Maine after gunman's death

Lewiston residents were overcome to learn the mass killer was dead and the 48-hour lockdown was over.

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Israel-Gaza: Explosions pierce Gaza darkness as Israel steps up bombing

Israel's attacks in Gaza intensified on Friday night, and Gaza was left in darkness.

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Internet out in Gaza as Israel expands operations

The Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage.

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Scottish government accused of withholding Covid WhatsApps

A lawyer for the UK Covid Inquiry says it is surprising that so many messages have been deleted.

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Bob Violette: Grandpa who loved bowling was killed in Maine shooting, family says

The family of Bob Violette, 76, say he died trying to protect a group of kids at the bowling alley.

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Taylor Swift's 1989: Her biggest album returns with new tracks from the vault

As Taylor Swift prepares to release a re-recorded version of 1989, here's a look behind the songs.

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Fireworks in court as Trump team calls ex-lawyer Michael Cohen a liar

Lawyers for Donald Trump tied to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility during high-stakes fraud case.

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Jason Donovan's London bike ride interrupted by Jeremy Vine... and a bus

The Australian pop star was spotted by the BBC's Jeremy Vine while cycling in central London.

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Bianca Williams: 'I get anxious whenever I see a police car'

Athlete Bianca Williams says her family's ordeal with the Met Police has left her "on edge".

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Outrage as traditional Cotswold stone wall replaced with fence

Villagers are disappointed after part of a damaged stone wall was replaced with a wooden fence.

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British model jailed in Peru for trying to smuggle cocaine

Almost 3kg of cocaine was found in 25-year-old Modou Adams' suitcase, officials say.

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Tom Emmer: Republicans pick third nominee for House Speaker

The Minnesota congressman may struggle to win votes from allies of former President Donald Trump.

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The Papers: More hostages released and Storm Babet aftermath

Hamas handing over two more Israeli hostages and flooding in Yorkshire lead the papers.

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Parents have right to see sex education content, says minister

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is explaining the idea to schools in England this week.

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Moment bridge brought down in controlled explosion in Germany

Explosives placed on the pillars brought down the 135m long bridge in seconds.

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Amanda Abbington: Actress withdraws from Strictly

The Sherlock and Mr Selfridge actress missed last weekend's show for medical reasons.

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United States Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins ahead of charging Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen climbs up from sixth on the grid to win the US Grand Prix after a close battle with Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.

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Matt Dawson: 'England must build new era' after SA defeat

England have a platform to try and force their way back into the game's elite, but they must not squander the progress made in France says Matt Dawson.

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Bristol history project ends in chocolate smashing event

Bristol's Edible Histories included the creation of a giant chocolate Concorde and a gorilla.

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Belfast City Council spends £150,000 on lord mayor portraits

Critics have branded the portraits a "vanity project" but the council says they help support artists.

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Argentina 6-44 New Zealand: All Blacks cruise into record fifth final

Will Jordan scores an impressive hat-trick as seven-try New Zealand crush Argentina at Stade de France to reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final.

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Moody's boosts view of UK after mini-Budget chaos

Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Budget.

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Republicans back to square one as Speaker crisis deepens

Jim Jordan's sudden demise shows how hard it will be for any candidate to unite the party in the House.

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Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November.

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United States Grand Prix: FIA quadruple maximum F1 driver fine to 1m euros

Leading Formula 1 drivers express shock at a decision to raise the possible fine that can be imposed on competitors to 1m euros (£871,000).

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Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India

It is the latest in a row between the two nations over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil.

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Amazon launches humanoid robots to 'free up' staff

The US tech giant is looking at ways it can automate more of its operations.

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Women's Champions League: Manchester United miss out on group stage after loss to Paris St-Germain

Manchester United's hopes of a first appearance in the group stage of the Women's Champions League are ended by defeat to Paris St-Germain in the second round of qualifying.

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Tree of the Year 2023: Wrexham's sweet chestnut wins competition

The almost 500-year-old tree has been standing since Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne.

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Sweden investigating damage to Baltic undersea cable

A gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia is believed to have been damaged at the same time, Sweden says.

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AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes criticised for half-naked massage photo

Tony Fernandes shared a picture of himself attending a meeting while getting a massage.

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MP Lisa Cameron rejects calls for a by-election

She tells BBC News she regrets not leaving the SNP sooner and repeats her claims of a "toxic" culture.

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Poland election: Tusk's opposition eyes power after pivotal vote

Eight years of rule under the right-wing Law and Justice party could soon come to an end.

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Ofcom online safety director suspended over anti-Israel posts

Screenshots appear to show Fadzai Madzingira describing Israel as an "apartheid state".

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Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith 'healing relationship'

It emerged last week the couple have been living apart since 2016, despite regularly appearing together.

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Bafta Cymru: Hollywood star Luke Evans 'ecstatic' at win

The Hollywood actor dedicates his award to the "army" of people who put his BBC show together.

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Poland's ruling party set to lose power - exit poll

Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term.

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Rugby World Cup: Wales fans' woe as Argentina win

Supporters have their say in Marseille as Wales crash out of the Rugby World Cup.

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Zaka: The volunteers giving dignity to Israel's dead

Zaka volunteers are used to being called to traumatic scenes, but nothing prepared them for the past week.

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Chris Mason: SNP leader Humza Yousaf struggling in political headwind

Our political editor says the party appears to be facing an uphill battle to achieve an independent Scotland.

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Glorify Hamas and you break law, says UK terror watchdog

The independent reviewer of terrorism says speeches and acts supporting Hamas's attack are against the law.

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Old Man of Hoy: Climbing 'tat' to be removed from Orkney sea stack

Mountaineering Scotland wants to remove rusted bolts and rotting pegs from the Orkney sea stack.

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Republican nominee drops out of US Speaker race

The Republican lawmaker failed to gain enough votes to secure an overall majority in the chamber.

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EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation

X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content after Hamas' Israel attack.

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The Papers: 'Sunak sends military' and 'Ecclestone's £400m fraud'

The UK sending help to Israel and an ex-Formula One boss pleading guilty to fraud lead Friday's papers.

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Keir Starmer glitter protester Yaz Ashmawi apologises

Yaz Ashmawi regrets "compromising" the Labour leader's safety but says throwing glitter was "fine".

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Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed from Hadrian's Wall site

A crane was brought in to take the trunk, which had to be cut into pieces as it weighed 3-4 tonnes.

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February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told

Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time.

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Madonna's Celebration Tour: Greatest hits show to feature more than 40 songs

The star's musical director Stuart Price shares some of the secrets of her long-awaited world tour.

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The Papers: 'Royals condemn Hamas' and 'prisons are full'

The King accusing Hamas of "barbaric acts" leads Thursday's newspapers along with fears of prison overcrowding.

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Ealing: Beaver family released in west London wetland

The release is part of efforts to reintroduce the species after their extinction 400 years ago.

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Man dies during baptism ceremony

The service was live streamed on the church's Facebook page, but was later removed.

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Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes

At least 60 people have killed themselves in India after being extorted by a global racket.

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Rugby World Cup: The quirky ways Wales fans are travelling to France

From flying in a plane that weighs less than Wales' scrum to cycling more than 1,600 miles.

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University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved

A fundraiser was set up after a crucial advertiser pulled out, threatening the paper's future in print.

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Matty Healy defends Malaysia kiss during 1975 concert in Dallas

The 1975 frontman read a prepared speech from his phone as the Dallas crowd cheered and applauded.

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Luton Airport flights suspended after large car park fire

A spokesperson says access to London Luton Airport is restricted because of the blaze.

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Easy life: Band to change name after easyJet brand legal action

The indie band make the announcement after a "whirlwind" 10 days.

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Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader's speech

Labour's leader will say postwar-style new towns and housing powers can help "build a new Britain".

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Keith Richards: Arthritis changed my guitar-playing

The Rolling Stones star on re-learning his instrument, Lady Gaga, and going back on the road.

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Biden interviewed by probe into handling of classified files

President Biden has been interviewed by the special counsel investigating classified files found in his home and office

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Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas

The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall across the west of Scotland.

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Israel-Gaza attacks: Vigil for victims held at Downing Street

Some held up pictures of those taken hostage or killed, some lit candles, while others stood in tears.

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Did Iran support plan for attack on Israel?

A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over the weekend.

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My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap

Catherine Sheldon says she is now having to leave the property, with nowhere else to go that she can afford.

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Adam Kay: Social media hides reality of parenthood, says writer and comedian

"I'm the idiot who failed to realise the realities," says the author of This is Going to Hurt.

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The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste

Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres.

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Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record.

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The Papers: 'US sends warships' and 'pawns of terrorists'

Monday's papers continue their coverage on Israel-Palestine in the aftermath of deadly attacks.

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Metro Bank strikes deal to shore up balance sheet

A £325m cash injection, as well as refinancing £600m of debt, will enable it to keep expanding, it says.

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Labour's Rachel Reeves to set out plan to recover Covid fraud billions

An anti-corruption commissioner would target £7.2bn lost to fraud, the shadow chancellor will say.

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Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson

The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment.

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Do you want to know a secret? Teenagers tell all for new stage show

Hundreds of people allow their secrets - from the harmless to the serious - to be aired in public.

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An all girls cricket team in India breaks with tradition

A coach in a small village in Punjab state is training young girls to give them shot at a sports career.

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The Papers: 'Human shield horror' and Israel's '9/11 moment'

Sunday's headlines focus on Israel suffering its biggest attack in years at the hands of Palestinian militants.

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Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?

Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday.

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180kg Fred caught after going wild in the city

Colorado officials say he is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches".

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Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies.

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Watch: Video shows moment driver loses control on motorway

Police cameras capture the moment a driver loses control of his car on the M25 at night.

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Surrey MP Chris Grayling to step down after cancer diagnosis

The Epsom and Ewell MP and former Transport Secretary says he will step down at the next election.

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The extreme robot arm that can chop up a ship

Giant robot arms with waterjets can slice up retired ships, but can they clean up the shipbreaking industry?

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Biden approves border wall as Mexico crossings rise

US officials say they are legally obligated to move ahead with a new section the southern border wall.

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AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban

AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private companies.

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Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome

Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.

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Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says

Racism meant ethnic-minority doctors felt unable to challenge poor PPE, the Covid inquiry hears.

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Prada to design Nasa's new moon suit

Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 moon mission.

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Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine

The attack in the Kharkiv region is described as one of the area's "bloodiest crimes".

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How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan

China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy.

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Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023.

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Just Stop Oil: Five arrested after protesters disrupt Les Miserables

The evening performance, in London's West End, was halted and did not resume.

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Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX crypto empire 'built on lies' - prosecutors

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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Fireworks: Boy, eight, almost loses sight in explosion

Bradley, eight, was out playing with a friend when they picked up the firework which blew up.

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Stuck deer charges into officer trying to free him

Things got too close for comfort when police received this call about an animal in distress.

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Hundreds at vigil to remember girl, 15, killed on way to school

Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago.

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Police Scotland pays out £60,000 to officers over beard ban

The four officers received a settlement from Police Scotland after they were told to shave their facial hair.

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Kevin McCarthy's replacement will inherit a poisoned chalice too

The House is a broken institution - Kevin McCarthy looked almost relieved when the axe finally fell.

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One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

Police say another man, in his 50s, has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries".

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Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebellion' as Sunak 'brings axe down on HS2'

Concerns over the HS2 rail project's future dominate Tuesday's front pages.

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UK weather: Will October be as unusually warm as September?

BBC Weather's Helen Willetts takes a look at the temperatures for the week ahead.

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Sheffield City Council write apology to tree campaigners

Sheffield's Streets Ahead programme aimed to fell 17,500 street trees, leading to sustained protest.

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Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds

The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.

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Not all renters smoke weed or are in gangs, minister says

Rachel Maclean defends plans to strengthen renters’ rights at the Conservative Party conference.

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First class stamp price rises to £1.25

The price rise comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall.

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The Papers: 'Tories eye PM's throne' and 'Schools phones ban'

Policy announcements and political intrigue emanating from the Tory conference dominate Monday's papers.

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Graham Linehan attacks cancel culture at Conservative conference fringe event

The comedy writer tells a free speech debate his views on gender have made it hard to find places to speak.

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Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

Turkey conducts air strikes on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara

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Rangers: Michael Beale sacked as manager; Steven Davis takes interim charge

Michael Beale has been sacked as Rangers manager after slipping seven points behind Celtic after seven games of the season.

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