The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC. Read full story Author:
Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia’s example and implement a ban. Read full story Author:
Changes to flagship disability scheme don’t go far enough, campaigners say
Charities say employers will still be able to certify themselves without employing “a single disabled person”. Read full story Author:
TikTok star will not repay full extradition costs
Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him. Read full story Author:
Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.” Read full story Author:
New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up. Read full story Author:
‘I carried my wife’s body for an hour and a half’ – BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran
BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence …
Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran’s crackdown on protesters
Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16. Read full story Author:
Starlink reportedly made free in Iran – but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week. Read full story Author:
World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winner revealed
BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world’s finest sporting images from this year’s competition. Read full story Author:
Pitfalls loom as Trump’s Gaza peace plan enters second phase
As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult. Read full story Author:
Serial houseplant killer? Here’s how to keep them alive
The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round. Read full story Author:
How a British NFL trailblazer became a Super Bowl contender
After starting out in the British amateur game, Aden Durde is now two wins from the Super Bowl and could become the NFL’s first British head coach. Read full story …
She’s offered to share her Nobel with Trump. But what might Machado ask for in return?
Venezuela’s opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. Read full story Author:
‘The abuse should never have happened’ – victims react as X stops Grok AI editing images of real people
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal. Read full story Author:
Millions of people to see their local council elections delayed
Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority. Read full story Author:
Olivia Dean, Little Simz and Central Cee lead 2026 Mobo nominations
The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time. Read full story Author:
Eurovision Song Contest announces live tour
The show will feature some of the most memorable performers from the seven decades of the competition. Read full story Author:
Under Trump, a Shift Toward ‘Absolute Immunity’ for ICE
Since the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, administration officials have defended the use of deadly force, which agency guidelines say should be a last resort. Go to Source …
Federal Agent Shoots Man in Minneapolis, Prompting Tense Protests
The agent shot a Venezuelan man who was resisting arrest, an official said. Protesters and law enforcement officers clashed for hours, as city officials urged people to go home. Go …