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.
White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:25:20 GMT
Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.
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.
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.
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.
Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:36:33 GMT
Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".
Firm fined £1m after man killed by window that fell from luxury penthouse
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:58:49 GMT
Mick Ferris was crushed when the 130kg window fell from The Corniche building in Vauxhall.
Why did an OpenAI system hack Australia's health system - and can it be stopped in the future?
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:08:38 GMT
News that an automated AI agent hacked a government IT system raises big questions about regulating the tech.
Small boat migrant arrivals reach 781 in one day, breaking 2026 record
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:58:51 GMT
A total of 781 migrants arrive on Wednesday, but the yearly total is below the same point in 2025.
