News & Current Affairs

Mum who blamed another child for her baby’s death found guilty of murder

Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.

Oil price soars above $118 after reports of ‘extended’ Iran blockade

The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Ex-FBI director James Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

Draper out of French Open with knee injury

Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season - including next month's French Open - with a knee tendon injury.

We can’t abolish leasehold outright, housing minister says

Matthew Pennycook rejects criticism the government is dragging its feet on leasehold reform.

Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge

The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

Watch: How the Golders Green attack unfolded

Two Jewish men were been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, as the Metropolitan Police formally declared it a terrorist incident.

Murphy dashes Zhao’s hopes of lifting Crucible curse

Shaun Murphy dashes Zhao Xintong's hopes of lifting the Crucible curse with a superb 13-10 win as he moves into the semi-finals of the World Championship.

Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage

The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention in 2023.

How UAE’s exit could affect Opec’s influence over the oil price

The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

University of Sussex wins court challenge to overturn £585,000 freedom of speech fine

A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.