Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online
Families say he should also be charged in Britain after he sold lethal substances to people across the world, including the UK.
Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block
Romania will hold an emergency meeting following the incident, in which two people were injured.
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
Child among three dead in tower block fall
A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle.
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl
Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024.
US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says
US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.
Coroner hopes inquest will 'stop speculation' over deaths of sisters in sea off Brighton
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters died off Brighton beach on May 13.
Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common?
The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. But it has also been exceptional for how quickly it developed as Simon King explains.
Pharmacies in England to prescribe more medication from autumn
The £340m deal will see five common conditions added to the list of things pharmacists can prescribe medication for from this autumn.
I spent most of career in pain because of degenerative condition, says Nadal
Rafael Nadal had one of the greatest tennis careers the game has ever seen. He also spent nearly all of it in pain.
'Choreographers are the new DJs': The art of the viral dance routine
Videos of fans copying the moves to hits from artists like Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress are going viral.
'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
Weekly quiz: Which tennis star dazzled the French Open with an 'Eiffel Tower' dress?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
California teen wins US spelling bee - but could you compete? Take our quiz
Nine kids have battled it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals - can you spell as well as they did?
Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
Sea Life penguins kept in basement to get better home with daylight
The aquarium's owner will also stop breeding gentoo penguins at its London and Birmingham sites.
Murder accused fails to appear in court
Jemele Rhone's solicitor tells a court his client's mental health meant he could not attend hearing.
Amputee surgeon struck off for posing extreme risk
Neil Hopper is struck off after he was deemed an extreme risk to public protection.
'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
CMAT shares 'deep sadness' over body-shaming abuse after Radio 1 Big Weekend set
The Irish singer says she has experienced a "difficult" few days after performing at the music festival.
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Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties
Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.
I spent most of career in pain because of degenerative condition - Nadal
Rafael Nadal had one of the greatest tennis careers the game has ever seen. He also spent nearly all of it in pain.
Konate set to leave Liverpool on free transfer
France defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool for free when his contract expires in June.
England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum
Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.
From non-league to Champions League final - Raya's fairytale rise
Twelve years ago Arsenal keeper David Raya made his debut for non-league Southport; on Saturday he plays in the Champions League final - this is how he got there.
Trippier verbally agrees to Wolves move after Newcastle exit
Ex-England international Kieran Trippier due to become Wolves' first summer signing.
