UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:52:53 GMT
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:47:17 GMT
Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident.
Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:25 GMT
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:30:02 GMT
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's at stake?
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:09 GMT
The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.
Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:43:47 GMT
The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.
Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:30:58 GMT
Israel's PM denounces the French president after he appeared to downplay Hamas's activities in the occupied territory.
Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:03:19 GMT
The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:22:53 GMT
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
UK to step up fight against Russian disinformation and push global AI standards, PM says
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:07:20 GMT
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.
