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February 09, 2018
Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford

October 06, 2026

The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

October 06, 2026

Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, and his last book, Adam and Eve, was due to be released later this month.

Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system

Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system

October 05, 2026

The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC

Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC

October 06, 2026

With better support, many babies may not have needed to go into care, File on 4 Investigates is told.

France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests

France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests

October 05, 2026

France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.

Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK

Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK

October 06, 2026

Tuesday will see cool air spread across the UK ahead of a noticeable drop in temperatures for all by Wednesday.

Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?

Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?

October 06, 2026

The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.

King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police

King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police

October 05, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February.

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies

October 06, 2026

Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion

I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion

October 06, 2026

Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia

October 05, 2026

Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds

Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds

October 05, 2026

Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020.

We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why

We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why

October 06, 2026

A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.

What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?

What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?

October 05, 2026

The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar

October 05, 2026

Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting

October 06, 2026

Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

A simple guide to the US midterms

A simple guide to the US midterms

October 06, 2026

US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

The Papers: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''

The Papers: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''

October 06, 2026

Several of Tuesday's papers lead on a Tory pledge to devote £10bn to an Iron Dome-style defence system.

Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?

Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?

October 05, 2026

BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76

October 05, 2026

The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.

Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two

Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two

October 06, 2026

Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed US soldiers and injured another 32 and his execution will be the first by the US military since 1961.

Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback

Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback

October 06, 2026

The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.

Watch: Moment Indonesian sneaker shop is torn apart by explosion

Watch: Moment Indonesian sneaker shop is torn apart by explosion

October 06, 2026

Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak.

Yemeni military says it has 'secured' Red Sea waterway

Yemeni military says it has 'secured' Red Sea waterway

October 06, 2026

Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'

OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'

October 06, 2026

Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.

Major fire breaks out at Nottingham city centre property

Major fire breaks out at Nottingham city centre property

October 06, 2026

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service says on Monday night, it had 12 fire engines at the scene.

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October 03, 2026

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England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender

England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender

October 05, 2026

With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?

Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends

Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends

October 06, 2026

Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?

F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz

F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz

October 05, 2026

F1 "needs to have a hard look at" itself in the wake of unprecedented software glitches that affected the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Carlos Sainz says.

Northern Ireland make huge strides despite Georgia frustration

Northern Ireland make huge strides despite Georgia frustration

October 06, 2026

With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable windows" he has had in international football.

Medvedev disqualified from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball

Medvedev disqualified from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball

October 05, 2026

Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.

Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win

Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win

October 05, 2026

Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.