Ariana Grande announces first tour for seven years
Ariana Grande is to go on her first tour for seven years next summer, with five dates in London the only shows so far scheduled outside North America. The pop…
Lives torn apart in Kyiv after Russia’s heaviest bombardment for weeks
Katy WatsonBBC News in Kyiv Getty Images The deadliest strike of the night was on a low-rise block of flats on Kyiv’s left bank By day, Kyiv can often feel…
Grimsby ‘on a high’ after victory over Manchester United
Kevin Shoesmith/BBC News Grimsby Town steward Shaun Webster says the “whole town is on a high” after the win What does Grimsby Town’s dramatic win over Manchester United in the…
Greyhound racing to be banned by 2030 in Wales under plans
The Welsh government intends to ban greyhound racing between 2027 and 2030, according to newly released plans. Ministers have published a draft law which would make it an offence to…
Man arrested in Ashford after people smuggling investigation
A man has been arrested in Kent as part of an ongoing National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into migrant smuggling from the UK to France in lorries. The Iraqi national,…
How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire
This summer, hundreds of wildfires broke out across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. But one orchard – in the north-western province of Bursa –…
Volunteer Met officer found guilty of child sex offences
A Metropolitan Police volunteer officer has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a child. James Bubb, who now identifies as a woman named Gwyn Samuels, had been accused…
US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempt to fire her
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sued President Donald Trump over attempt to fire her, setting up a potential legal battle over the US central bank’s autonomy. Cook has asked…
St George’s flags should be flown safely, say Northants councils
Nadia LincolnLocal Democracy Reporting Service BBC West Northamptonshire Council said it was dangerous for people to climb up lamp posts Two Reform UK-led councils have urged residents wishing to fly…
UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions
The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran – lifted under a 2015 deal – as tensions once again escalate over Iran’s…