Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions
Posted on Tuesday September 08, 2026

It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.

Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.

Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday

Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time.