Fans laid flowers on the singer’s star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off. Read full story Author:
Watch: Uber launches UK’s first robotaxis with a driver – here’s what it’s like to ride in one
The BBC’s Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber’s self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday. Read full story Author:
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency. Read full story Author:
Amelia Dimoldenberg to close doors of Chicken Shop Date
Amelia Dimoldenberg announces she will end her popular YouTube series after more than a decade. Read full story Author:
Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
The party’s continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason. Read full story Author:
‘Beautiful, vibrant’ Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels. Read full story Author:
How Gloria Steinham changed the lives of generations of women
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women – but her activism was not without backlash. Read full story Author:
A guide to the famous scenes in the epic Bayeux Tapestry
The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum. Read full story Author:
Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury’s options
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children. Read full story Author:
The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why? Read full story Author:
How killings sparked by accusations of ‘genital theft’ are being fuelled by social media
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations. Read full story Author:
How much should you give to the office whip-round?
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions. Read full story Author:
Why ‘sleepmaxxing’ could be making your sleep worse
The things you’re doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse. Read full story Author:
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind. Read full story Author:
Pupil who stabbed teacher in head given four-year detention order
Vicki Williams feared she would die in the classroom attack at Milford Haven Comprehensive School. Read full story Author:
DVLA withdraws tax conviction against Sadiq Khan after he says it was a scam
The conviction against Sir Sadiq Khan is withdrawn after he was prosecuted in a car ownership scam. Read full story Author:
B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government. Read full story Author:
Disgraced ex-Reform Wales leader who took pro-Russian bribes must pay £22k
Nathan Gill was previously sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison last year for taking the bribes. Read full story Author:
US sailors go shopping and bar-hopping in Thailand after 250-day voyage
With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC’s Jonathan Head. Read full story Author:
Argentine league to pause games this weekend to honour Messi after his retirement
The Argentine football league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi’s international career by pausing all their domestic matches in the 10th minute this weekend. Read full story Author: