Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.

Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Two people are arrested after a vehicle was stopped in County Monaghan in an operation targeting dissident republican activity.

Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

Chris Mason: What Burnham's first week in power tells us about his agenda
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.