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Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip
Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.
June 10, 2026Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.
June 9, 2026Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.
June 9, 2026Real Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.
June 9, 2026Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
June 9, 2026'You can do anything at any age' - Williams on Queen's comeback
Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko. Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring "you can do anything at any age" following their victory.
June 9, 2026UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful".
June 9, 2026Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's
Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.
June 9, 2026Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after 'barbaric' knife attack sparks anger - Reuters
Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after 'barbaric' knife attack sparks anger Reuters
June 9, 2026Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.
June 9, 2026Arsenal head of sports medicine to leave club
Arsenal's head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is leaving after two years at the club.
June 8, 2026UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s - Reuters
UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s Reuters
June 8, 2026Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer - Reuters
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer Reuters
June 8, 2026Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
June 8, 2026Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
June 8, 2026Stormzy among stars remembering killed Grammy winner
The musician whose real name was Mark Orabiyi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.
June 8, 2026Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets - Reuters
Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets Reuters
June 8, 2026Oil prices edge higher after strikes on Israel test ceasefire
Iran said the attacks, its first since an April ceasefire, are the start of "a full week" of strikes
June 8, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
June 7, 2026European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia - Reuters
European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia Reuters
June 7, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian magnate Abramovich came to Kyiv with offer of help - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian magnate Abramovich came to Kyiv with offer of help Reuters
June 7, 2026US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports - Reuters
US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports Reuters
June 7, 2026Real Madrid to join Fernandes race - Monday's gossip
Real Madrid to join Mateus Fernandes race, Brighton reject Spurs' second Van Hecke bid and Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United.
June 7, 2026'I don't have anything to prove' - why is 44-year-old Williams back?
Serena Williams discusses the reasons for her comeback to competitive tennis and ex-players explain why stars can find a return a tantalising prospect.
June 7, 2026Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.
June 7, 2026Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
The Environment Agency has permitted for an extra 10% of waste to be burned at the Beddington incinerator.
June 7, 2026Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says - Reuters
Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says Reuters
June 7, 2026Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on
Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.
June 6, 2026Singer Duffy to perform first live concert in 15 years after sex assault ordeal
The Welsh singer has announced her first concert after a sexual assault led her to step away from public life.
June 6, 2026Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head after death aged 72
The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
June 6, 2026Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.
June 6, 2026Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing - Reuters
Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing Reuters
June 6, 2026Ex-Channel 4 News host Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer's
Snow, the lead presenter of C4 News for 32 years, will be seen navigating his diagnosis in a new film.
June 5, 2026We need to stop AI developing without humans, says Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.
June 5, 2026Henry Moore works to be unveiled at botanic garden
The botanic garden says the pieces aim to encourage visitors to reflect on nature and humanity.
June 5, 2026Mark Zuckerberg's longest-serving employee on AI, jobs - and her boss
Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job".
June 4, 2026'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London
The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.
June 4, 2026Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
June 3, 2026Norwegian teen, hired by Swedish crime group used by Iran, planned UK murder, London court told - Reuters
Norwegian teen, hired by Swedish crime group used by Iran, planned UK murder, London court told Reuters
June 3, 2026US political commentators denied entry to UK by Home Office
The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.
June 1, 2026On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty - Reuters
On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty Reuters
May 22, 2026London's GHO, Singapore's CBC to merge into $21 billion healthcare investor - Reuters
London's GHO, Singapore's CBC to merge into $21 billion healthcare investor Reuters
May 20, 2026Exclusive: India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents show - Reuters
Exclusive: India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents show Reuters
May 19, 2026Tracey Emin debuts intimate new prints at London art fair - Reuters
Tracey Emin debuts intimate new prints at London art fair Reuters
May 14, 2026Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season
The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London Stadium.
May 10, 2026Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures
The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.
May 10, 2026Arteta praises officials' 'courage' for overturning West Ham equaliser
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the officials for overturning West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser as his side picked up a crucial 1-0 victory at the London Stadium.
May 10, 2026Four people hurt in shooting in London on Saturday, Sky News reports - Reuters
Four people hurt in shooting in London on Saturday, Sky News reports Reuters
May 3, 2026Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.
April 30, 2026Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?
As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.
April 29, 2026Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.
April 27, 2026Ethiopia's Assefa breaks own world record at London Marathon - Reuters
Ethiopia's Assefa breaks own world record at London Marathon Reuters
April 26, 2026Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
April 24, 2026King Charles on US mission to bolster UK's special relationship with 'royalist' Trump - Reuters
King Charles on US mission to bolster UK's special relationship with 'royalist' Trump Reuters
April 23, 2026Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US stand-off persists - Reuters
Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US stand-off persists Reuters
April 23, 2026Saudi Arabia, Philippines to join JPMorgan emerging market bond index in 2027 - Reuters
Saudi Arabia, Philippines to join JPMorgan emerging market bond index in 2027 Reuters
April 23, 2026AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
April 22, 2026Two arrested over attempted arson attack at synagogue in London - Reuters
Two arrested over attempted arson attack at synagogue in London Reuters
April 20, 2026UK police investigate security incident near London's Israeli embassy - Reuters
UK police investigate security incident near London's Israeli embassy Reuters
April 17, 2026Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
April 13, 2026Turkey's central bank says allegations of disclosures at London briefings unfounded - Reuters
Turkey's central bank says allegations of disclosures at London briefings unfounded Reuters
April 5, 2026Unilever, McCormick near deal to create $60 billion food business - Reuters
Unilever, McCormick near deal to create $60 billion food business Reuters
March 31, 2026HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.
March 23, 2026School uniform reuse scheme launches in London
The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money.
March 20, 2026UK to consider removing Andrew from royal succession line, official says - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Police search royal mansion as investigation into king's brother goes on - Reuters
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February 20, 2026UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post
Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.
February 20, 2026Oil heads for first weekly gain in three as US-Iran tensions brew - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
February 20, 2026Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn
The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.
February 19, 2026BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.
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