Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents. Read full story Author:
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling. Read full story Author:
Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol – and it’s dividing experts
Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel “drunk” at parties. But it’s not a free lunch, experts warn. Read full story Author:
Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses
The 62-year-old man is remanded in custody and will appear at Norwich Crown Court on 14 September. Read full story Author:
Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in ‘profound shock and grief’
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday. Read full story Author:
Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK
Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September. Read full story Author:
What’s at stake as US states take Meta to court over child privacy?
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users. Read full story Author:
Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway before crash, says Ireland’s police body
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to “disengage” with the car after it took “evasive action”. Read full story Author:
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. Read full story Author:
Ex-workers tell of ‘chaotic atmosphere’ at new £400m prison
Former workers have described a “chaotic atmosphere” of under-staffing and inadequate training. Read full story Author:
‘I’m in Barbados’: The dos and don’ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don’ts of composing a good out-of-office message. Read full story Author:
Why is feeding deer in the Royal Parks dangerous?
From safety risks to photography tips, here is what you need to know about the deer in London’s Royal Parks. Read full story Author:
Hayden Panettiere’s life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma. Read full story Author:
What it’s like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December. Read full story Author:
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way. Read full story Author:
AI to help planes avoid climate-warming vapour trails
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. Read full story Author:
Esports Nations Cup delayed to 2027 as Iran conflict continues
Organisers say postponing the contest will allow them to lay on the event fans deserve. Read full story Author:
Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK’s statistics body says. Read full story Author:
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April. Read full story Author:
Scotland’s state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process. Read full story Author: