Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

In an interview with BBC Breakfast, the French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.

US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defense". It comes as senior Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for talks to end the war.

England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

It comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday.

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.

Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.