Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out war
Tue, 05 May 2026 11:38:03 GMT
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:01:18 GMT
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
Inciting antisemitism will not be tolerated, Starmer warns Iran
Tue, 05 May 2026 12:32:19 GMT
The prime minister promises to tackle "malign threats" at a Downing Street summit focused on antisemitism.
Beyoncé, Rihanna and Heidi Klum turn heads at the Met Gala
Tue, 05 May 2026 04:05:39 GMT
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Tue, 05 May 2026 12:27:34 GMT
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
Modern slavery at record levels in UK, report warns
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:17:22 GMT
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue
Tue, 05 May 2026 12:32:21 GMT
The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.
Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London Marathon ballot
Tue, 05 May 2026 08:41:08 GMT
More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.
Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
Mon, 04 May 2026 23:07:17 GMT
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.
Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting
Tue, 05 May 2026 10:58:56 GMT
Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.
