Watch: Why has Trump been so eager to welcome Xi?
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:16:27 GMT
President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.
Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channel
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:16:23 GMT
Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday.
White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:49:20 GMT
Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:32:51 GMT
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:29 GMT
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.
Man jailed for two years over throwing bottle at Portsmouth migrant protest
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:57:55 GMT
Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.
'We are living a constant nightmare,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:16:05 GMT
Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.
Ex-England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:18:04 GMT
Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.
Crashed RAF jet steered to 'avoid built-up areas' before pilots ejected, commander says
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:29:39 GMT
Gp Capt Gez Currie said the pilots are in hospital, and their families are with them.
Sex offender bailed to flat overlooking playground
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:57:52 GMT
Victims of Zapher Dogen were living close to the 32-year-old, who admitted multiple offences.
