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Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays 20 Apr 2026, 7:20 am

New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volume 20 Apr 2026, 7:14 am

With reports that the LIV money taps may soon be turned off and Matt Fitzpatrick silencing the locals on the PGA Tour, Iain Carter analyses another tumultuous week in golf.

Rosenior feels '100%' support from Chelsea owners 20 Apr 2026, 7:12 am

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he feels "100%" support from the club's ownership despite a run of four league defeats without scoring.

Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98 20 Apr 2026, 7:12 am

Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack 20 Apr 2026, 6:54 am

A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency 20 Apr 2026, 6:53 am

The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

Half marathon organisers sorry after wrong signage sends runners an extra 500m 20 Apr 2026, 6:50 am

Organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon say a turning point was positioned incorrectly.

Redesigned footballs could reduce heading impact, say scientists 20 Apr 2026, 6:29 am

Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists 20 Apr 2026, 6:29 am

Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000 20 Apr 2026, 5:56 am

It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.

Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting 20 Apr 2026, 5:56 am

Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning 20 Apr 2026, 5:53 am

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson 20 Apr 2026, 5:20 am

English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.

Are insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements? 20 Apr 2026, 5:14 am

The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash? 20 Apr 2026, 5:09 am

Gabriel pushed his head towards Erling Haaland's face yet escaped with only a booking. Why did the VAR not intervene for a red card?

F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' for changes 20 Apr 2026, 5:09 am

F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe 20 Apr 2026, 5:03 am

Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.

Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction 20 Apr 2026, 4:27 am

Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized 20 Apr 2026, 4:23 am

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears 20 Apr 2026, 3:19 am

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

Woman, 86, convicted after getting one letter wrong on car insurance form 20 Apr 2026, 2:13 am

The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.

Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain 20 Apr 2026, 2:05 am

Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.

Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to last 20 Apr 2026, 1:46 am

The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship 20 Apr 2026, 12:29 am

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? 19 Apr 2026, 11:46 pm

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Video shows trapped schoolboy dragged by bus in Australia 19 Apr 2026, 11:46 pm

The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

Travelodge 'extremely sorry' for giving stranger key to couple's room 19 Apr 2026, 10:05 pm

Woman says she was left feeling shaken and believes the chain needs to do more to improve security.

Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism 19 Apr 2026, 10:00 pm

British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.

Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms 19 Apr 2026, 4:19 pm

Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?

India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? 19 Apr 2026, 4:12 pm

Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads 19 Apr 2026, 4:07 pm

A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC 19 Apr 2026, 2:09 pm

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now? 19 Apr 2026, 5:32 am

Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.

Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump? 17 Apr 2026, 3:55 am

Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

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