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Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:02
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

King visits victims of Golders Green stabbing

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:47
King Charles III visited a Jewish Care charity centre as well as meeting the wider community affected.

Angela Rayner settles tax bill with HMRC

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:37
Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty.

Motability withdraws compulsory black boxes after criticism from drivers

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:35
Motability says it is pausing its rule changes after drivers said they were confusing and restrictive.

Motability withdraws compulsory black boxes after criticism from drivers

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:35
Motability says it is pausing its rule changes after drivers said they were confusing and restrictive.

Man Utd's Carrick on manager of the season shortlist

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:17
Manchester United caretaker head coach Michael Carrick is included on a six-man shortlist for the Premier League's Manager of the Season award.

Three women who died off Brighton beach identified

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:13
Sussex Police say it would not be appropriate to publicly name them at this stage.

Three women who died off Brighton beach identified

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:13
Sussex Police say it would not be appropriate to publicly name them at this stage.

Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in full

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:13
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from government.

Woman guilty of killing ex-husband in acid attack

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:10
Danny Cahalane suffered catastrophic injuries when he was attacked at his home in Plymouth.

Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:08
A girl, 12, is among the dead after Russia launched attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say.

BBC at the scene of Russian strikes in Kyiv

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:46
Russia launched one the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.

BBC at the scene of Russian strikes in Kyiv

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:46
Russia launched one the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.

MSPs sworn in for new term at Scottish Parliament

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:31
Parliamentarians have pledged allegiance to the King in the first official business since the Holyrood election.

MSPs sworn in for new term at Scottish Parliament

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:31
Parliamentarians have pledged allegiance to the King in the first official business since the Holyrood election.

Love Island's Antigoni on why she's representing Cyprus and not the UK at Eurovision

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:05
Antigoni Buxton says appearing on the dating show was more "random" than her taking part in the song contest.

Love Island's Antigoni on why she's representing Cyprus and not the UK at Eurovision

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:05
Antigoni Buxton says appearing on the dating show was more "random" than her taking part in the song contest.

Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:53
Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:53
Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:36
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.

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