The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton. Read full story Author:
EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The Commission will assess whether “manipulated sexually explicit images” have been shown to users in the EU. Read full story Author:
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off
The TV chef says she’s “bubbling with excitement” to be joining Paul Hollywood on the Channel 4 show. Read full story Author:
Heading football likely contributed to Gordon McQueen’s brain disease, inquest finds
An inquest concludes that “it is likely that repetitive head impacts, sustained by heading the ball while playing football, contributed to the CTE” which was a factor in the former …
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales. Read full story Author:
Analysing the shooting frame by frame
BBC Verify has analysed footage of the shooting from multiple angles, piecing together a detailed picture of what happened. Read full story Author:
UK braces for severe wind and rain as Storm Chandra named
Chandra is the third major storm to hit the UK this month, after Goretti and Ingrid caused widespread damage and destruction. Read full story Author:
‘This is horrifying’ – residents reel from second deadly shooting
Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated. Read full story Author:
Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking. Read full story Author:
Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election. Read full story Author:
‘I spent £2,000 on one event’: Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox
How young millennials and Generation Z – people in their twenties to early forties – have become obsessed with this fitness craze. Read full story Author:
Bonnie Tyler’s classic hits 1bn streams – but singer reveals it ‘makes nothing’
The gravelly-voiced Welsh icon’s hit is still loved by fans 43 years after its release. Read full story Author:
Why the Caribbean island of Antigua wants more liberal cannabis laws
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues. Read full story Author:
Police to be set 15-minute response target for some 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets. Read full story Author:
‘Another unbelievable result’ – but what’s different about Man Utd now?
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United earned their impressive win at Premier League leaders Arsenal, and how he feels the Gunners will react. Read full story Author:
Make sure pupils don’t ever use phones at school, education secretary tells teachers
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime. Read full story Author:
Body recovered from sea believed to be antiques dealer missing since Christmas Day
The recovered body is believed to be 64-year-old Matthew Upham from Budleigh Salterton. Read full story Author:
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the “high forties” in Victoria and South Australia. Read full story Author:
Footballer Terry Yorath remembered as ‘funny, humble man’ at funeral
Around 100 mourners attended the funeral of the Wales and Leeds midfielder, who died aged 75. Read full story Author:
France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said he will use a fast-track procedure to get the legislation on the books by September. Read full story Author: