Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:34:51 GMT
The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, the removal of Hamas and then to transfer governance to another party.
Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:05:22 GMT
It comes after she increased rent on a house she owns within weeks of the previous tenants' contracts ending.
How a port clinic stopped my leg turning septic and could be the future of NHS care
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:01:41 GMT
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
Britons booking 'later, closer, shorter' UK breaks
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:02:14 GMT
The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to two-year low of 4%
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:45:17 GMT
The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.
Why Trump-Putin talks are unlikely to bring a rapid end to Ukraine war
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:20:31 GMT
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:13:40 GMT
Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
Watch: See where China plans to put its mega-embassy - and why it's controversial
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:18:36 GMT
The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.
Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:41:52 GMT
The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.
Dozens of migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:00:11 GMT
The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.
