Two charged with national security offences over RAF Fairford incident
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:30:40 GMT
One of the men, Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, is accused of assisting Iran's intelligence service.
Chancellor to cut tariffs on some staple goods to offer cost of living help
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:10:31 GMT
A series of small announcements are part of John Healey's pledge to give households help with the cost of living.
Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:14:00 GMT
Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.
What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:17:36 GMT
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
Kane ends England’s 25-year wait to win men’s Ballon d’Or award
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:10:59 GMT
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the prize since Michael Owen in 2001, and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.
Mbappé dropped by major Chinese brands drop as backlash grows over Mao joke
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:19:13 GMT
He allegedly said the funniest "meme" about him is the one where they put his face on "a Chinese dictator".
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:33:11 GMT
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:18:44 GMT
The ceasefire in Oleshky, secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.
UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:55:56 GMT
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.
'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell'
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:58:40 GMT
Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours.
