What happens if the US government shuts down?
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:57:08 GMT
A US government shutdown is due to take effect within hours, unless Republicans and Democrats can agree to extend funding.
Farage doesn't believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:16:27 GMT
The PM vows to fight Reform UK's "politics of grievance" in a speech to Labour's annual conference.
Starmer had to show his critics he can take on Farage
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:52:33 GMT
With this speech, the prime minister reminded his internal critics who won Labour's whopping majority in the election 15 months ago.
Bowen: Momentum is the strength of Trump's Gaza plan, but lack of detail is its weakness
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:15:13 GMT
The plan is a significant moment - but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don't.
Trump peace plan 'ignores interests of Palestinian people', Hamas official tells BBC
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:50:00 GMT
A senior Hamas figure told the BBC the group is likely to reject Trump's Gaza peace plan, saying it "serves Israel's interests".
Lammy backtracks on Farage Hitler Youth claim
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:22:55 GMT
The deputy prime minister says he is "happy to clarify" comments he made about the Reform UK leader.
Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:01:42 GMT
US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.
Student took his own life after 'tragic' university grade error
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:43:53 GMT
Ethan Brown, 23, of Coatbridge, was told he didn't have the grades to graduate in December 2024.
European leaders meet in high-security Danish summit after drone disruption
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:21:17 GMT
The EU is under pressure to boost defence after Russian air space incursions and after drones targeted Danish airports.
Met police officer faces criminal probe after BBC investigation
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:47:50 GMT
Eleven people are being investigated for potential gross misconduct after an investigation at Charing Cross police station.
