BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:10:43 GMT
The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:45:49 GMT
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:54:35 GMT
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:35:14 GMT
Zack Coughlan changes his plea and admits murdering Jamie Collins (pictured) near their Bristol home.
Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:39:11 GMT
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.
Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:25:35 GMT
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:46:33 GMT
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Harry says he wants to 'reconcile' with his family
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:01:40 GMT
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.
Zelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:51:40 GMT
The US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.
Storm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issued
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:42:56 GMT
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
