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

The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.

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.

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 are in Qatar for talks to end the war.

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.

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, charity says
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.