Permacrisis declared Collins Dictionary word of the year

The term for "extended period of instability and insecurity" reflects 2022's challenges, Collins says.

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I can't afford to heat my flat - but free coats keep me warm

Dave Smith couldn't believe it when he saw that a local shop was allowing people to take coats for free.

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Suella Braverman says she will fix broken asylum system

The home secretary says illegal migration is "out of control" amid an "invasion" on the south coast.

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The Papers: Braverman cabinet 'anger' and 'tax rises for all'

Most papers focus on the pressure piling on Suella Braverman amid a row over the migrant crisis.

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WATCH: Inside Shanghai Disney as park locked down over Covid

Authorities say visitors will not be allowed out of the theme park until they show a negative Covid test.

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Ministers face questions as migrant crisis worsens

Concerns are growing over the conditions at a Kent processing centre said to be overcrowded.

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Cost of living: Swansea estate cuts bills by generating energy

People on a Swansea estate are reducing bills by sharing solar panels and storing the power.

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Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum transformed the face and fate of Bilbao when it opened in 1997.

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Call to ban nicotine pouch sale to under-18s

They should fall under the same UK legal age restrictions as cigarettes and vapes, say campaigners.

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The Papers: 'Migrant centre horror' and 'PM mulls COP U-turn'

Many of Monday's newspapers report details of an attack at a migrant centre in Dover.

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Brixton shooting: Two men dead after reports of gunshots

Police say two men were pronounced dead at the scene following the incident on Sunday evening.

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Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.

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South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area.

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Nancy Pelosi: We are traumatised by hammer attack

The US House Speaker says her family is grateful for warm wishes as her husband recovers in hospital.

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Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents.

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PM should come clean over Suella Braverman breach - Labour

Labour is calling for risk assessments of Suella Braverman's security breach to be published.

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The Papers: 'Johnson will attend COP27' and 'Truss hacked'

Most of the Sunday papers look at Rishi Sunak's decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit.

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Angry drivers remove Just Stop Oil protesters from London roads

Scotland Yard say they arrested 33 people during the protests in central London.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv set for longer power cuts after air strikes

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure leave Ukrainians facing power cuts of more than four hours.

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Elon Musk: No change to Twitter moderation policy yet

Top managers leave the social media platform as the billionaire seals his takeover of the firm.

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'Rental prices make me feel pushed out of my hometown’

With prices on the rise, could rents play a part in how people vote at the next election?

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Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul recovering after hammer attack surgery

The intruder allegedly demanded to see top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and left her husband with a fractured skull.

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UK foreign aid being spent in Britain passes £4bn mark, experts say

The government spends more of the aid budget at home than on direct help overseas, estimates indicate.

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Attacked owl rescued by fishing crew 100 miles out to sea

The long-eared owl was rescued after being attacked by gulls off the north coast of Scotland.

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Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed.

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Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover

A protracted deal ends as the billionaire and "free speech absolutist" buys the social media platform.

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Energy bill fears as winter looms on the edge of Scotland

Many people living in remote communities are concerned about the impact of rapidly rising prices.

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US midterms: Abortion, guns and crime - it's all on in Texas

The contest between Beto O'rourke and Greg Abbott is a textbook showdown of the US left and right.

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Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say

Ministers needs to find billions of pounds to plug the 'hole' in public finances.

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Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life.

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One dead and Arsenal player hurt in Italy stabbing

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal.

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'Dark matter' find could change cancer treatment

Scientists say they now understand more about the mysterious role of epigenetics in cancer growth.

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Black women missing from tech industry, says report

A report says an additional 20,000 black women need to be recruited to match numbers in the wider workforce.

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Nose-picking primates spark scientific quest

At least a dozen species display this 'bad habit' and now scientists want to know why.

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Many skip work over hygiene poverty shame, charity says

Some 3.2m adults struggle to afford basic hygiene products leading to shame and exclusion, charity says.

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Cost of living: 'I may have to put my child in care due to bills'

A mum says she fears being separated from her disabled daughter due to energy costs.

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Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues

Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Chris Philp have both been given more junior roles under the new PM.

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Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall

The company has lost confidence of many investors, after shares have plunged roughly 60% this year.

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Prince Andrew and Prince Harry royal counsellor roles challenged

Peers have questioned how non-working royals can still carry out constitutional duties for the King.

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Aggressive breast cancer hits black women harder

New research shows a genetic link between African ancestry and triple negative breast cancer.

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Three PMs in two months, is political chaos the UK's new normal?

Experts say why they think it appears increasingly difficult for prime ministers to remain in power.

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'People are working themselves into poverty' - food bank provider

Food banks are seeing more people in full-time employment and with mortgages using their services.

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Bristol cannabis factory worth £3.5m discovered by police

The cannabis plants were found by officers in an industrial unit in Avonmouth.

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First LGBTQ+ celebration coins enter circulation

The postmasters from Preston say it was an honour to launch the coin marking 50 years of Pride UK.

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Ex-UK pilots in China did not share classified information - flying school

A flying school linked to the recruitment of British pilots says the UK was "fully aware" of its work.

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Myanmar crisis: 50 killed in air raid on Kachin rebels, reports say

Villagers said there was no warning before the air force dropped bombs on a concert in Kachin state.

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Competition regulator needs teeth to curb big tech, MPs say

They urge publication of a draft bill that could see firms fined 10% of turnover for market abuses.

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Energy crisis pushing people onto prepayment meters, says Uswitch

Uswitch says prepayment meter users are more likely to be vulnerable and at risk of running out of credit.

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Poet laureate Simon Armitage reads the BBC's centenary poem

Simon Armitage’s poem Transmission Report celebrates 100 years of the BBC.

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Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday.

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St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning.

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New UK prime minister: What comes next for Rishi Sunak?

What awaits Rishi Sunak when he walks through the doors of Downing Street?

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Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims

Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material.

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River pollution: New phosphate rules hit thousands of planned new homes

Scrapping some new builds in England and Wales due to poor water quality could cost economy £16bn.

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Royal Mail: 100 days left to use stamps without a barcode

Royal Mail says everyday stamps that do not have a barcode will no be longer valid after 31 January.

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Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico's Pacific coast

The hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate overnight.

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Boris Johnson pulls out of leadership race: Statement in full

Boris Johnson's full statement as he rules himself out of the race to replace Liz Truss as the next PM.

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Tributes paid to boy, 12, killed in Clacton garage wall collapse

Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens, 12, was "well-loved" and "will be missed by so many", his family says.

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Great niece backs sculptor in row over feminist Elsie Inglis statue

Descendant of feminist Dr Elsie Inglis speaks to the BBC about the statue planned for Edinburgh.

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Gamer meets best mates for first time at his wedding

Ryan George met four friends while playing Fifa and invited them to the happiest day of his life.

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Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.

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Cost of Living: People urged to heat homes safely as energy costs soar

Firefighters urge the public to ensure heat sources and electrical products are well maintained.

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Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

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Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street

Paramedics "battled to save" the 29-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

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Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given.

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Will Liz Truss get a pension? The perks former prime ministers get

After the fastest exit from Downing Street in UK history, what is Liz Truss entitled to?

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How to cut your energy bills

Energy bills have gone up, but there are some easy ways households can reduce costs.

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Rishi Sunak leads PM race as Boris Johnson flies back to London

Allies of the ex-chancellor say he has 100 nominations, as the former PM heads home from the Caribbean.

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Moody's: UK's economic outlook now 'negative', ratings agency says

Political instability and high inflation in the country means it is less likely to pay back debts, the ratings agency says.

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Whale's majestic move brings dramatic end to marine rescue off Canada

A marine crew battled for hours to free a humpback whale from fishing gear. Then they watched in awe as the giant did this.

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Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says

Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go.

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Josephine Melville: Ex-EastEnders actress dies backstage after play

Josephine Melville fell ill after performing in a production at Nottingham Playhouse.

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Cost of living: 'Hard to eat proper food'

Young people speak to Newsbeat about how rising prices are impacting the food they can eat.

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Campaign for sculpture of feminist Elsie Inglis is 'paused' after row

It comes after trustees commissioned a sculptor who had not entered a submission to make the statue.

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Liz Truss: Tories must stop 'squabbling like schoolchildren,' voters say

Altrincham voters are bemused by the latest political moves, calling events a "complete shambles".

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Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US

Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says.

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'Dear oh dear': Six moments from six chaotic weeks

The UK prime minister's short time in office had some dramatic twists and turns.

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Liam Hampson: Australian rugby league player found dead in Spanish club

Liam Hampson's family say they are "heartbroken" after he suffered an accident in Barcelona.

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Westminster chaos continues...in 70 seconds

A blistering resignation, a new home secretary and allegations of bullying as another chaotic day unfolds.

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The Papers: 'Truss on the brink' and 'chaos' of Braverman exit

Suella Braverman's resignation during a chaotic day at Westminster leads most of the papers.

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Sweden ditches 'feminist foreign policy'

The new foreign minister said the label had become more important than its content.

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'I've had enough of talentless people' - Charles Walker

The veteran politician spoke candidly with the BBC about his frustrations with the government.

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LS Lowry's Going To The Match sells for £7.8m at auction

The 1953 artwork, depicting crowds at a football ground, is described as an "iconic masterpiece".

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Are you setting up a warm bank? We want your stories

Along with the Jeremy Vine show, we want to know, are you are setting up a warm bank?

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Cost of living fears grow as latest inflation data to be revealed

The latest price rise figures for September are due as a survey for the BBC suggests concern is rising.

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Mercury Prize: Rapper Little Simz wins album of the year award

The prestigious music award is given to the best British or Irish album of the past 12 months.

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RMT union announces November rail strike dates

There will be fresh Network Rail strikes on 3, 5 and 7 November as part of a dispute over pay

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Crystal Palace 2-1 Wolves: Wilfried Zaha winner helps Eagles come from behind for victory

Wilfried Zaha's well-taken winner caps a classy comeback as Crystal Palace record back-to-back home victories by beating Wolves.

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Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".

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Turner Prize 2022: Boy bands, apocalyptic landscapes and pub signs go on show

The nominees for the annual art award deal with "the big issues of our time" in very different ways.

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Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Canberra will no longer recognise West Jerusalem as the capital, four years after changing its stance.

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Russian warplane crash kills 13 in apartment block

The death toll has risen after the jet plunged into a residential area in the Russian town of Yeysk.

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Ukraine war: US says Iranian drones breach sanctions

Western allies accuse Iran of supplying the explosive drones to Russia for attacks on Ukraine.

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Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists.

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Train strikes: Workers vote on further six months of walkouts

The RMT union is asking members if they will support further train strikes to Spring 2023.

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Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says

Up to 30 former UK military pilots are thought to have gone to train members of China's Army.

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Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire

The prestigious book prize is won by Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali.

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Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead

Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual.

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Miscarriage: 'Being told there's no baby, the world just stops'

Two mothers speak of their experiences of miscarriage and how it often feels like a taboo subject.

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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.

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Five questions on the economics of independence

As the Scottish government sets out its latest prospectus, Douglas Fraser picks out key areas to watch.

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Nicola Benedetti: 'We need creativity more than ever'

The acclaimed violinist is upbeat as she takes over as director of the Edinburgh International Festival

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Cost of living crisis: 'I am shivering while I'm on dialysis'

Two people explain the worries the row over benefit rises is having on their lives.

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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.

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The Papers: 'Hunt takes control' amid 'secret plot to oust PM'

The new chancellor's plan to delay Liz Truss's income tax cut dominates Sunday's papers.

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What are the US midterms? A simple guide

The US holds midterm elections on 8 November, but who's in the running and what could the results mean?

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Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos

Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild.

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Kaiser Chiefs silenced at Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony

The pre-tournament show is halted just minutes before the opening game between England and Samoa.

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Leeds fire: Emergency crews tackle city centre blaze

A number of bars and restaurants are evacuated close to the city's Millennium Square.

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Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows.

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'I saved for 30 years to see the Titanic'

Since she was a child, Renata has longed to see the wreck of the famous ocean liner which sank in 1912.

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Iran: How we are uncovering the protests and crackdowns

BBC journalists are verifying videos that are crucial to establishing what is happening on the ground.

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Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground.

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Will the UK financial chaos spark a wider meltdown?

Risks to global financial stability are verging on crisis levels, the IMF has warned.

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Robbie Coltrane in pictures: 'Big guy, big heart, a massive talent'

Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood.

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Tom Watson and Arlene Foster nominated for peerages

Winston Churchill's grandson Sir Nicholas Soames is also included in the 26 new Lords entrants.

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Mini-budget U-turn on the table as pressure mounts

Discussions continue but many Tory MPs believe changes to the economic plan are inevitable.

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Chris Mason: Can Liz Truss salvage her premiership?

"A government that's barely begun is confronting questions about its end," our political editor writes.

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National Television Awards: Emmerdale praised by King Charles as soap wins big

The National Television Awards 2022 also celebrates wins for Ant and Dec (again) and This Morning.

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Riba Stirling Prize: Cambridge University library wins top architecture award

Magdalene College Cambridge's "exquisitely detailed" new library wins the Riba Stirling Prize.

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Gaia Pope's family call for alleged rapist review

The family of the 19-year-old say police failed to properly investigate her claim of being attacked.

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Jamaica bans music and TV glorifying crime

Jamaica's broadcasting commission is banning content that encourages "illegal activity".

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Over-50s set to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab in England

About 12 million more people will be able to book their winter vaccinations from Friday.

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Jet2 flight diverted to London Stansted after security scare

Essex Police say there was no threat on board the Jet2 flight after RAF planes escorted it to Stansted.

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The Papers: 'Tories in open revolt' and 'row looms over crown'

Thursday's headlines are dominated by pressure on the prime minister to re-write her mini-budget.

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General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?

General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon.

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Oxford Street US-themed candy stores raided for fake goods

Dangerous vapes, counterfeit designer watches and unlabelled electricals were confiscated.

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Liz Truss pledges no public spending cuts as she defends mini-budget

The PM defends the mini-budget, saying she "absolutely" plans to stick to her campaign pledge.

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Bank of England boss tells investors pensions help must end

The Bank of England says bond-buying help will end on Friday, despite pleas from investors to extend it.

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The Papers: 'Cap on energy profits' and 'move bank holiday'

Wednesday's newspapers lead on government plans to put a cap on the profits of energy companies.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize

The extraordinary moment a manic scrum of male bees envelops a single female to try to mate with her.

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Iran protests: Alarm at crackdown by security forces in Kurdish city

Rights activists say security forces are firing indiscriminately at protesters and homes in Sanandaj.

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UK businessman charged with 'helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions'

Graham Bonham-Carter is accused of helping oligarch Oleg Deripaska to evade US-imposed sanctions.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russian military exhausted and US tech giant Meta blacklisted

Speaking to the BBC, a UK spy chief says Russia is "desperate" but still capable of causing damage.

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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push.

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The Papers: 'Nurse in dock' over baby deaths and Ukraine bombs

Tuesday's papers are led by the trial of nurse Lucy Letby, who denies murdering seven babies.

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Chris Mason: The two huge tasks of persuasion for the SNP

Our political editor considers the challenges ahead for the Scottish National Party after its conference.

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One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again

Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily.

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Ukraine war: US condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia is widely condemned after launching missile strikes across Ukraine, including on central Kyiv.

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War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head

The intelligence agency's chief will also claim the UK is at a key moment with China in his speech.

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Post Office and Fujitsu to face inquiry over Horizon scandal

The public inquiry is taking further evidence as it investigates the wrongful convictions of postmasters.

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Ben Bernanke, former US Federal Reserve chief, wins Nobel Prize

Ben Bernanke, who led the Fed through the financial crisis, is one of a trio to scoop the award.

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BBC Young Musician: Percussionist Jordan Ashman wins 2022 contest

The 18-year-old from Cambridgeshire is only the third percussionist to win the prestigious contest.

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Fishing nets being recycled to help save the sea

Nets used to be brought to shore and left in landfill or discarded in the ocean - putting seals at risk.

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Creeslough: Who were the 10 victims of petrol station explosion?

The 10 people who died in the disaster range in age from five to 59 and lived in or near Creeslough.

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Boxer David Pearce: Forgotten images of 'Newport's Rocky' revealed

After spending almost 40 years forgotten in a box, photos of "Newport's Rocky" go on display.

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Luvo Manyonga: World champion & Olympic silver medallist's drug fight

Luvo Manyonga was athletics' feel-good story. But his journey from drug addict to world champion has not yet reached a happy ending.

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Cabinet ministers urge Tory MPs to unite behind Liz Truss

Senior MPs call on the party to rally around Liz Truss or risk ending up in opposition.

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HMS Montrose: Royal Navy seizes drugs worth £15m in Arabian Sea

Hundreds of kilograms of crystal methamphetamine were recovered from a small boat.

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Madchester: Woman surprises photographer who took 1991 shot

A Facebook post leads a music fan to surprise the man responsible for a much-loved Madchester photo.

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Pavement on their reunion: 'We're like an uncaged tiger'

The ultimate underground band of the 1990s are back, with a viral TikTok hit and "emotional" tour.

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New photo of Queen's fell pony Emma released after funeral attendance

She was one of the Queen's favourite ponies and made an appearance at the late monarch's funeral.

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James Bond: Duo were 'privileged' to write new ending for 007

Screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade discuss what it takes to keep the James Bond franchise alive.

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SNP conference: Sturgeon will seek to exploit Truss's faltering start as PM

The SNP conference will hear much about the fallout from the UK government's tax cutting mini-budget.

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The Papers: Minister sacked in 'sleaze row’ and ‘jab crisis’

The firing of a cabinet minister and the ongoing energy crisis lead several of Saturday's papers.

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England 2-1 USA: Lionesses beat world champions in Wembley friendly

England beat world champions the United States for the first time since 2017 in front of more than 76,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.

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Eurovision in Liverpool will come at a significant cost

Now we know Liverpool will host Eurovision in 2023, questions are likely to move to funding the event.

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Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries.

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The Papers: UK warned of blackouts in 'winter of disconnect'

Many front pages lead with the National Grid's warning that the UK could face blackouts this winter.

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NI politics: Is another Stormont election a certainty?

Three weeks before a crucial deadline, BBC News NI examines the options facing the NI secretary.

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Truss declares Macron a friend as pair forge working relationship

French president says he hopes for a "new phase" in relations after talks with UK prime minister.

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Hunter Biden could be charged with tax crimes

Federal agents investigating the US president's son believe they have evidence of tax crimes.

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EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills.

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Omonia Nicosia 2-3 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford inspires Europa League win after scare in Cyprus

Marcus Rashford scores twice and assists another as Manchester United come from behind to beat Omonia Nicosia on Thursday.

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The students who stole the Stone of Destiny

The ancient symbol of Scottish kings was taken from Westminster Abbey in an audacious raid.

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Space, the unseen frontier in the war in Ukraine

It is the first war where commercial space capabilities have played a significant role, a US general says.

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The farmers caught up in Taiwan's tensions with China

Taiwanese fruit growers are unable to sell their crop after Beijing banned their importation.

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Rugby World Cup: The intrigue & inspiration behind first women's tournament of 1991

Memories differ and rumours abound but the first women's Rugby World Cup can be certain of its game-changing legacy.

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Rugby World Cup: Sadia Kabeya to start in England's opener against Fiji

England's 20-year-old flanker Sadia Kabeya will start the side's World Cup opener against Fiji on Saturday.

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US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy.

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King Charles should attend climate summit, COP26 president says

Alok Sharma says the King has been a champion of the environment and other countries want him to attend COP27.

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Newspaper headlines: Truss speech to 'rally MPs' amid claims of a 'coup'

The papers preview Liz Truss's Conservative conference speech as infighting in the party continues.

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Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives

This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat.

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Liz Truss facing pressure to ensure benefits rise in line with inflation

But Liz Truss says a decision hasn't been made, as the issue dominates the Tory party conference.

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Men's Shed group unite to rebuild after arson attack

A men's community group are rebuilding their shed, after it was destroyed by arson.

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Ros Atkins on... why protests are happening in Iran

Demonstrations are happening across the country following the death of a woman detained by morality police.

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Leicester 4-0 Nottingham Forest: James Maddison scores twice as Foxes win first game of season

Leicester thrash Nottingham Forest to secure their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table.

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UK summons Iran diplomat over protest crackdown

Iran's top diplomat in the UK is called to the Foreign Office over Tehran's crackdown on protests.

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Will Smith film Emancipation to release this year

The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars.

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Can electrical stimulation improve your gym workout?

Whole-body EMS suits are the new big thing in fitness, but do they work?

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Rikki Neave police 'ignored scientific evidence'

Original 1994 police inquiry ignored evidence and instead made murder case against boy’s mother, BBC finds.

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What happens when all the banks leave town?

Could a new "banking hub" solve the problems caused by the departure of five banks from Brechin?

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Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.

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Newspaper headlines: Tories threaten rebellion as 45p vote 'delayed'

Growing concerns within the Conservative Party over the PM's tax plans dominate Monday's papers.

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Chris Mason: Anguish at conference that should be Truss's victory lap

What has happened in the last 10 days could leave an indelible mark on Liz Truss, some Tories fear.

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Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic & more superstars in one

Why Manchester City's Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other elite strikers in one player.

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Tory conference: Labour favourites to win power at next election, says John Curtice

Liz Truss is now as unpopular with voters as Boris Johnson when he was ousted, says veteran pollster.

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Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.

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Communication key for Liz Truss as MPs gather for Tory conference

As the Tory party conference starts, MPs, the market and the public need reassurance, the BBC's Ione Wells says.

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London Marathon 2022: Everything you need to know - who is taking part and what time does it start?

The London Marathon is almost upon us. Here is everything you need to know as 42,000 runners prepare to tackle the iconic course.

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In her own words - Molly Russell's secret Twitter account

The schoolgirl who took her own life aged 14 had a secret Twitter account which reveals her thoughts.

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Burkina Faso coup: Gunshots in capital and roads blocked

The army captain who announced Friday's takeover says the ousted leader is planning a counter-attack.

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King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice.

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