Watch: Why has Trump been so eager to welcome Xi?
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:16:27 GMT
President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.
Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channel
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:16:23 GMT
Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday.
From weeks to hours - the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:44:00 GMT
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:32:51 GMT
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:44:38 GMT
Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.
Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:45:08 GMT
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.
Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:17:00 GMT
The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people.
White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:49:20 GMT
Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.
'We are living a constant nightmare,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:16:05 GMT
Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.
Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:29 GMT
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.
