Chris Mason: Can Starmer's speech calm an anxious party and save his job?
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.

Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The hit Netflix drama wins a record four Bafta TV Awards, including one for 16-year-old Owen Cooper.

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.