BBC/news

• Two firefighters and man killed in business park blaze named
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  The firefighters who died in a fire at Bicester Motion have been named as Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler. Continue Reading »
• Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war. Continue Reading »
• Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March. Continue Reading »
• Prison governor jailed for nine years over relationship with inmate
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  Kerri Pegg, 42, was seen as a "rising star" but her trial heard she "didn't play by the rules". Continue Reading »
• Teenager detained in Georgia writes letter asking to see her family
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  Billingham teenager Bella Culley, 18, is being held in prison in Georgia on suspicion of drug offences. Continue Reading »
• Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019. Continue Reading »
• MPs vote to allow health staff to opt out of assisted dying process
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  The move is among several tweaks to the assisted dying bill which were debated by MPs. Continue Reading »
• Millions more counted as domestic abuse victims as definition widens
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  One-in-four adults in England and Wales have experienced abusive behaviours, official data suggests. Continue Reading »
• Moody's downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs. Continue Reading »
• R&B star Chris Brown remanded in custody on nightclub attack charge
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  The American singer was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023. Continue Reading »
• Rock band Sleep Token score first UK number one with new album
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  The mysterious rock group reach the top spot with their latest, even in Arcadia. Continue Reading »
• 'My children go to sleep hungry,' Gazans tell the BBC
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid. Continue Reading »
• Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
  Posted on Thursday May 15, 2025
  The summit between the UK and EU on 19 May will be the first since Brexit - the very idea of it has polarised opinions Continue Reading »
• How assisted dying laws across the UK could change
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  Separate bills which would let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland. Continue Reading »
• What time is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?
  Posted on Friday May 16, 2025
  Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland. Continue Reading »