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• UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The UK was last raised to the second-highest level in November 2021 after an attempted bombing and the murder of an MP. Continue Reading »
• 'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  "If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect. Continue Reading »
• New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
  Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
  The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past. Continue Reading »
• UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems. Continue Reading »
• Fertiliser boss says Iran war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara. Continue Reading »
• King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with visit to small town America
  Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
  On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US. Continue Reading »
• Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
  Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
  A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips". Continue Reading »
• Britney Spears charged with driving under influence in California
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug. Continue Reading »
• Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile. Continue Reading »
• Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon. Continue Reading »
• Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds. Continue Reading »
• Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  The US secretary of state says a leaked memo suggesting America's position on the territory could be changed "was just an email". Continue Reading »
• It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday. Continue Reading »
• Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
  Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
  Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect. Continue Reading »
• Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
  Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved. Continue Reading »