The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.

Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.