What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history.

Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Watch: Australia's mushroom murderer loses appeal and may now die in prison
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient.

Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.

Foreign defence contractors will need to invest in UK under new rules
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK, Wes Streeting announces.