Watch: 'Mood has really shifted' as Paris protesters clash with police
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The BBC is on the ground at the Place de la République, where protesters and police clash after weeks of students demonstrations.

More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.

UK must protect against Russian 'hybrid attacks', ex-national security adviser says
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Lord Ricketts says more should be spent on improving the resilience of energy, transport, air traffic control and defence sites.

Scotland 'not like Manchester', Swinney says in dig at PM Burnham
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The first minister also used his SNP conference speech to announce plans for Scotland's bus network to be brought under public control.

Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.