Homeowner pain as major banks hike mortgage rates

Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as soon as previously thought.


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Pro-China party wins Maldives election by landslide

Led by president Mohamed Muizzu, the party's win is seen as support for closer ties with Beijing.


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What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.


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Rangers beat Hearts to set up final with Celtic

Cyriel Dessers fires Rangers into a first Scottish Cup final against Celtic since 2002, with a goal either side of half-time at Hampden seeing off Hearts.


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Musician with hearing loss makes music from nature

A musician who lost her hearing overnight says it spurred her on to make new music from nature.


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Murder detectives return to scene of torso find

Police reopen a crime scene where an unidentified man's remains were found earlier this month.


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Taylor Swift broke Spotify record with new album

The Tortured Poets Department became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day, the platform said.


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Gold heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade

The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much more lax.


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Brecel 'didn't like attention' of being champion

Last year's Crucible winner Luca Brecel says he is "looking forward to not being world champion again" after he loses 10-9 to David Gilbert in the first round.


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Inquiry launched as man and woman found dead

Police say there is no wider threat to the community after two bodies were found at a house.


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SNP will form minority government if Greens end deal

Scottish Green members are to  vote on whether to remain in government  after the SNP ditched key climate change targets.


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Baby Reindeer star on 'role of a lifetime' in true crime drama

Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.


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Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other

After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.


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Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80

Dickey Betts helped create their band's Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin' Man.


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UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer

The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.


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Teacher admits killing partner buried in garden

Fiona Beal denies murder but admits the manslaughter of Nicholas Billingham.


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We want 20mph speed limit, say worried villagers

The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.


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Review board 'sorry' for failing wrongly jailed man

Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for rape before being exonerated by DNA testing.


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Watch: Facade of Copenhagen stock exchange collapses

The historic 17th Century building in Denmark's capital was engulfed in flames on Tuesday.


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Presenter Croxall to begin legal action against BBC

Her complaint includes issues relating to age and sex discrimination and equal pay, documents reveal.


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Everton's defining week amid 777 takeover uncertainty

Everton face a pivotal three games in seven days against a backdrop of financial troubles, 777 takeover uncertainty and Premier League relegation worries.


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Changes to 20mph speed limit policy promised

New transport minister says 20mph zones should be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries.


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Gaza truce talks hit stumbling block, Qatar says

Qatar's PM says talks between Israel and Hamas on a hostages release deal are in a "delicate phase".


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Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana

Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.


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Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai flooding?

Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.


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Starmer accuses PM of 'smearing' working-class Rayner

The Labour leader rushes to his deputy's defence after Rishi Sunak makes a jibe about her tax affairs.


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Brigitte Macron to be subject of new TV drama

The life of the French first lady will be turned into a six-part TV drama series.


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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.


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Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing

Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the occupied West Bank.


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Cloudy skies stop sun sparking Olympic torch journey

A Greek actress playing the role of a high priestess lights the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, Greece.


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Police told to shut down right-wing Brussels conference addressed by Farage

Attendees are not being allowed into the National Conservatism Conference after authorities ordered it to close.


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Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship

Six people are unaccounted for after the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge gave way.


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Murder victim's family struggle to cope with loss

Chloe Mitchell's family will hold a remembrance event to mark what would have been her 22nd birthday.


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Scientists help save UK pint from climate change

Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change.


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Chippy owner fights to keep Union Jack fish mural

The local council said the advert was in a conservation area and had been painted without permission.


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The Papers: MPs say China is a 'threat' and the 'Kate effect'

Tuesday's papers react to the threat the government says China is posing to national security.


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South Gaza hospital forcibly evacuated - paramedics

The Palestinian Red Crescent says people were trapped in ambulances after leaving al-Amal hospital.


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Ukrainian soldiers film dangerous frontline mission

A BBC documentary follows soldiers on their mission to protect Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv.


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Home Office launches 'stop the boats' ad campaign in Vietnam

The government says an increasing proportion of small boat crossings are made by Vietnamese nationals.


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I ran 'toughest race' to inspire women worldwide

Jasmin Paris made history by becoming the first woman to finish the gruelling 100-mile Barkley Marathons.


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How the man in the iron lung lived life to the full

He spent 72 years using an iron lung machine to breathe after surviving polio as a child.


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Khan rules out changes to Ulez while mayor

Sadiq Khan says Ulez will not include pay-per-mile charges or tighter restrictions while he is mayor.


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Chichester teen gets British water ski team spot

Willow Skipsey started water skiing just 18-months ago and has now been chosen for a national squad.


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Unique Roman helmet found in field on display again

The helmet, found more than 20 years ago, is being displayed again at a museum.


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What is the row over women's state pension?

A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.


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Park stars as Man City win WSL derby

Watch highlights as Jess Park produces an outstanding display to help Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United to keep up their Women's Super League title chase.


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Outpouring of support for Kate after cancer news

People from across the world express sympathy for the Princess of Wales following the revelation.


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Congress vote averts US government shutdown

The Senate has agreed to vote for a $1.2tn package that will fund the US government.


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David Potts crowned winner of Celebrity Big Brother

Fern Britton, David Potts, Nikita Kuzmin, Louis Walsh and Colson Smith made it to the TV show final.


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Legal warning over Barclay waste project decision

A top government lawyer raised bias concerns over plan to halt a waste incinerator in Steve Barclay's constituency.


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