The women’s category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee. Read full story Author:
‘A game-changing moment for social media’ – what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman. Read full story Author:
I re-visited one of England’s most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade
The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail. Read full story Author:
UK now ‘ready’ to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says
Forces can now board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January. Read full story Author:
Co-op boss quits after ‘toxic culture’ claims reported by BBC
Shirine Khoury-Haq’s departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture. Read full story Author:
Number of pupils missing more than half of school hits another record high
School absence in England has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school. Read full story Author:
Singer Duffy to share sex assault ordeal in documentary
Disney+ says it has been given “unprecedented access” to the singer in her first major interview in 15 years. Read full story Author:
Israel says it has killed Iran’s navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade
Israel’s defence minister said a number of other “senior Navy command officials” have also been killed. Iran has not yet commented. Read full story Author:
Trump’s strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once
The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims. Read full story Author:
UK CO2 plant to reopen in war contingency plan
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing. Read full story Author:
Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months
Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a “moral failure”. Read full story Author:
How the war is causing fuel chaos in the Philippines
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila. Read full story Author:
How a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf’s hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper – but now their future looks unclear. Read full story Author:
‘How did we fall for it?’ – McNally family on murderer’s lies after Natalie’s death
Natalie was 15 weeks pregnant when she was murdered in her Lurgan home by the father of her baby, Stephen McCullagh. Read full story Author:
In one of country’s poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boom
Ione Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals’ prospects. Read full story Author:
Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs’ questions
The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer’s conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC. Read full story Author:
Dentist’s ‘unique work’ could unlock mystery of murdered man dumped in woods 22 years ago
Police say they are still no closer to identifying the man, whose body was discovered by campers in 2015. Read full story Author:
Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far
The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise. Read full story Author:
Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?
Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices. Read full story Author:
Far-fetched to think top aide faked phone theft ahead of request for Mandelson texts, says PM
Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft. Read full story Author:
