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Former Trump adviser John Bolton criminally indicted
on October 16, 2025 at 9:51 pm
Bolton is the third of the US president’s political opponents to face charges in recent weeks.
‘Wrong’ to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM
on October 16, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Followers of the Israeli club will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.
Talk of Horner to Ferrari distracting – Hamilton
on October 16, 2025 at 9:02 pm
Lewis Hamilton says a report that Ferrari are considering Christian Horner as their future team principal is “distracting”.
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
on October 16, 2025 at 8:42 pm
The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.
Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
on October 16, 2025 at 7:58 pm
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.

BBC News BBC News – World

Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
on October 16, 2025 at 8:42 pm
The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.
Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean
on October 16, 2025 at 8:21 pm
At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged “narco-boats” in the Caribbean.
Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
on October 16, 2025 at 7:58 pm
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.
At least three dead after Kenya police open fire to disperse mourners of ex-PM Raila Odinga
on October 16, 2025 at 7:13 pm
The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.
Netanyahu ‘determined’ to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages
on October 16, 2025 at 6:16 pm
The Israeli prime minister’s comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.

BBC News BBC News – UK

‘Wrong’ to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM
on October 16, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Followers of the Israeli club will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.
Met chief vows ‘ruthless’ rogue officer clear-out
on October 16, 2025 at 5:59 pm
Sir Mark Rowley says the force is making progress in rooting out unfit officers in its ranks.
MI5 operating in new era of terror and state threats, says chief
on October 16, 2025 at 5:11 pm
In an annual speech, Sir Ken McCallum says the security service is operating in “a new era” with terrorism remaining an “ever-present threat”.
MI5 chief ‘frustrated’ over collapse of China spy case
on October 16, 2025 at 5:02 pm
Sir Ken McCallum says MI5 has acted against Chinese activity in the last week as parliamentary inquiry launched into spy case.
Decision on China mega embassy site delayed again
on October 16, 2025 at 4:59 pm
The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead – but it has generated controversy.

BBC News BBC News – Business

Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US
on October 16, 2025 at 3:32 pm
The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
on October 16, 2025 at 3:13 pm
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
Reeves plans ‘targeted action’ on bills in Budget
on October 16, 2025 at 2:56 pm
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.
Canada threatens Jeep-maker over possible US move
on October 16, 2025 at 1:44 pm
The Canadian government was reacting after the company said it would move start producing its Jeep Compass model in Illinois.
Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks
on October 16, 2025 at 1:30 pm
The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC.

BBC News BBC News – Politics

‘Wrong’ to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM
on October 16, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Followers of the Israeli club will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.
MI5 chief ‘frustrated’ over collapse of China spy case
on October 16, 2025 at 5:02 pm
Sir Ken McCallum says MI5 has acted against Chinese activity in the last week as parliamentary inquiry launched into spy case.
Decision on China mega embassy site delayed again
on October 16, 2025 at 4:59 pm
The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead – but it has generated controversy.
The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained
on October 16, 2025 at 3:41 pm
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
on October 16, 2025 at 3:13 pm
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

BBC News BBC News – Health

Town’s wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost
on October 16, 2025 at 5:11 am
A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and “create learning and career opportunities”.
Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures
on October 15, 2025 at 12:21 pm
Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.
NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
on October 15, 2025 at 5:13 am
Failings in Colin Flatt’s care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
‘It gave me my voice back’: How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
on October 14, 2025 at 11:32 pm
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital
on October 14, 2025 at 11:37 am
An inquest into Maria Morris’s death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.

BBC News BBC News – Family & Education

‘Unsettling’ to hear millions needed to fix schools
on October 16, 2025 at 11:31 am
A report published today says staff and pupils may be at risk due to the maintenance backlog.
‘We were protecting our son’ – Convicted over SEN child missing school
on October 16, 2025 at 6:02 am
The couple spent £30,000 in legal costs after being taken to court by the Education Authority.
School taking action as teens ‘terminally online’
on October 15, 2025 at 4:53 pm
One head teacher is considering using locking magnetic pouches so pupils cannot use their phones.
Parents taught self defence against their children
on October 14, 2025 at 9:57 pm
Some parents say help is not available quickly enough to deal with violence from their children.
Boris Johnson ‘chose NHS over children’, ex-minister tells Covid inquiry
on October 14, 2025 at 4:04 pm
The former education secretary tells the Covid inquiry there was a “lack of seriousness” in government.

BBC News BBC News – Science & Environment

BBC Inside Science
on October 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The science and maths of playing The Traitors recorded at Green Man Festival.
Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high
on October 16, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Seven people have died since April this year – the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say.
Australia’s rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists
on October 16, 2025 at 6:28 am
Australia’s rainforests are the first in the world to make the “concerning” switch, say scientists.
Artificial reef created at offshore wind farm
on October 16, 2025 at 5:19 am
The reef protects the wind turbine and serves as a home for a wide range of marine life.
Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact
on October 15, 2025 at 2:44 pm
The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.

BBC News BBC News – Technology

Spotify working on AI music tools with major record labels
on October 16, 2025 at 4:48 pm
The streaming service says it will respect artists’ rights in creating new “responsible” AI products.
Why AI is being trained in rural India
on October 16, 2025 at 11:22 am
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Scottish data centres powering AI already using enough water to fill 27 million bottles a year
on October 16, 2025 at 5:11 am
The volume of tap water used by Scotland’s data centres has quadrupled since 2021, figures show.
Cabinet Office rejects Cummings’ China breach claim
on October 16, 2025 at 4:19 am
Boris Johnson’s ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained “vast amounts” of “secret” data.
Is Microsoft’s first ever handheld Xbox console worth the wait?
on October 15, 2025 at 11:11 pm
The ROG Xbox Ally works with Game Pass out of the box, meaning gamers start off with hundreds of games.

BBC News BBC News – Culture

‘We love you Liam’ – Payne’s home city remembers a year on
on October 16, 2025 at 5:21 pm
Flowers and cards have been left by the bandstand in West Park in the One Direction star’s home city
Spotify working on AI music tools with major record labels
on October 16, 2025 at 4:48 pm
The streaming service says it will respect artists’ rights in creating new “responsible” AI products.
Sharon Osbourne backs naming airport after Ozzy
on October 16, 2025 at 2:21 pm
Rebranding Birmingham Airport as Ozzy Osbourne International would be amazing, according to his widow.
Manchester Pride headliner ‘yet to be paid for performance’
on October 16, 2025 at 2:08 pm
Suppliers also say they have been met with silence when they contact organisers to ask for payment.
BBC rejects Gregg Wallace’s harassment damages claim
on October 16, 2025 at 12:18 pm
The former MasterChef presenter is taking legal action against the corporation after he was sacked.