Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:53:37 GMT
If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:21:08 GMT
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
Sat, 16 May 2026 03:30:57 GMT
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:04:33 GMT
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:44:32 GMT
John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing a grandmother on zebra crossing
Fri, 15 May 2026 19:33:14 GMT
Billy Stokoe is detained for causing the death by dangerous driving of Gloria Stephenson.
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
Sat, 16 May 2026 01:32:47 GMT
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:40:05 GMT
Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF.
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:59:07 GMT
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:17:05 GMT
The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.
