We're told that Shabana Mahmood, the still new home secretary, is "a woman in a hurry".

The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

The rock star says it is "in my nature to run and run until l run myself to the ground".

In his latest BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's comeback against New Zealand, Ollie Lawrence's skillset and Henry Pollock's energy.

An emotional Rory McIlroy pays tribute to Seve Ballesteros after eclipsing the Spaniard by clinching his seventh Race to Dubai title, despite being beaten to the DP World Tour Championship by Matt Fitzpatrick.

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Dozens of schools in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will be closed on Monday following a recall of coloured play sand, which authorities have warned poses an asbestos risk.

Iran says Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country.

BBC Test Match Special pundits pick their key players for England and Australia during the 2025 Ashes

Watch highlights of Conor Benn's dominant performance over bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr in their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ollie Pope says he respects England’s decision to replace him with Harry Brook as vice-captain for the Ashes series.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds says it is "deeply concerned" by the comment made to the female referee.

The restructuring firm drafted in to advise Sir Jim Ratcliffe on a radical cost-cutting programme at Manchester United Football Club will this week be put up for sale with a £900m price tag.

The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

Three men and two women have died in a two-car crash in Co Louth on Saturday night, Irish police said.

Police say the body of Matthias Beutin, 57, was discovered near Coire Dubh on the Isle of Skye.

Kmart and Target issued a recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples.

Four-time winners Italy are one of the most successful nations in World Cup history - but are in danger of missing the finals for the third successive time.

Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's facing threats following a barrage of personal criticism from US President Donald Trump on social media.

The fire and rescue service was called to more than 82 incidents after severe flooding in South Wales.

Açaí is everywhere, but Brazil hopes more of its fruits rich in antioxidants and fibre will soon be enjoyed around the world.

The Georgia congresswoman has criticised Trump's foreign policy and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.

Former boxer Carl Frampton calls for Chris Eubank Jr to retire while Tony Bellew heaps praise on Conor Benn.

A 20-year-old woman has died while kayaking in the River Tees in Barnard Castle, police have said. 

About 50,000 people in the UK have a medical cannabis prescription, but some still feel a stigma attached to it.

With England facing Albania can you name all 10 of these players who were in manager Thomas Tuchel's initial squad?

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has denied that her plans to clamp down on illegal immigration are "racist" - instead describing them as a "moral mission".

Conor Benn achieves something his father Nigel was unable to do by beating a Eubank in a dominant rematch.

"It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.

The star and her mother physically subdued a man who broke into her home with a weapon, according to South Korean media.

The home secretary's overhaul of immigration rules and rumours about challenges to the prime minister feature in Sunday's papers.

The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said.

Thousands have taken to the streets of Mexico City to protest against crime and corruption - with 120 people left injured, according to authorities.

Police say 100 officers were injured in the protest, which came weeks after Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, was killed.

The Pope met with film stars and directors at a special Vatican audience to celebrate cinema.

The Libyan Red Crescent says two boats carrying nearly 100 migrants attempting to reach Europe capsized.

Bin bags put on the pavement for collection leave neighbourhoods worse places to live and work.

Temperatures could drop as low as -7C (19.4F) in parts of the UK over the next week, as a cold snap is forecast to follow Storm Claudia.

The UK has seen its coldest night since March, as a cold snap follows hot on the heels of flooding from Storm Claudia.

Marina's mother was held against her will in a convent in 1960s Spain under Franco's regime.

Mack Hansen's hat-trick inspires Ireland to a 46-19 win over Australia as the Irish respond to Andy Farrell's demand for improvement.

Conor Benn puts on a dominant performance to earn revenge over bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr on points in their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Alex Scott, Jack Osbourne and Ruby Wax are among those being dumped in the middle of the Australian outback.

This week, many of the tech world's glitterati gathered in Lisbon for Web Summit, a sprawling conference showcasing everything from dancing robots to the influencer economy. 

Brazil was "a bit surprised" Britain hasn't contributed to a new investment fund to protect tropical forests, despite having helped to design it, a senior official has told Sky News. 

He's played Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Strange, and even voiced The Grinch but acting opposite a seven-foot (2.1m) crow may be one of the strangest roles Benedict Cumberbatch has taken on. 

India's air quality framework hasn't been comprehensively revised since 2009 and needs an update, say experts.

BBC Sport looks at what the future holds for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn following their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

BBC Sport Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English dissects Scotland's World Cup chances after dramatic lifeline from Belarus.

Luke Littler moves one win away from becoming world number one for the first time as he comes from behind to beat Josh Rock and reach the semi-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts.

Conor Benn claimed revenge over Chris Eubank Jr in their highly anticipated rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Steve Tandy admits he could not watch Jarrod Evans' match-winning penalty for Wales against Japan that left Eddie Jones frustrated.

Mack Hansen scores a superb first-half hat-trick to help lift Ireland to a comprehensive win over Australia in an entertaining Test at Aviva Stadium.

The Irish Coast Guard received a distress call from a UK naval support vessel on Saturday morning.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face great rival Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's singles showpiece match at the ATP Finals in Turin, with Alcaraz having won four of their five matches this year.

Two others were seriously injured as extreme winds hit the campsite in the Algarve.

Lainie Williams, 17, of Cefn Fforest, was pronounced dead at the scene on Thursday.

Fly-half George Ford is a pivotal figure in England's win over New Zealand, after costly misses against the same opposition last autumn.

State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says.

Many Labour MPs have been left shellshocked after the chaotic political self-sabotage of the past week.

Well here we are again. For this new watch-a-thon, I’m returning to sci-fi, and in particular the elements that I love about sci-fi — forget about story and thoughtful metaphors for the human condition, I just want spaceships and robots and hardware.

Replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans secures victory for Wales against Japan with the last kick of the game in Cardiff.

England's win against New Zealand was the high point of a Steve Borthwick reign that has slowly won over Twickenham.

The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.

A teenager has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl, police have said.

According to the Financial Times, Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO as early as next year. And the board has started to seriously work out a succession plan. FT says that John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice-president of hardware engineering, is considered the frontrunner for the position. Cook, who turned 65 recently, has been […]

A kayak and gloves are among the items being sent back to Canada after 100 years in a Vatican museum.

Video has shown the devastating impact Storm Claudia has had on Portugal, where tornado-like winds battered the country, local media said.

Hot, humid, loud and proud: the climate protest in the city of Belem was the embodiment of the Amazonian rainforest that surrounds it.

They say power is measured by the battles you choose to fight. This week Donald Trump chose two.

Samir Zitouni's family say they are "really happy" but that he faces a significant recovery.

England roar back from the concession of 12 early points to beat New Zealand and claim the greatest win of coach Steve Borthwick's three-year reign.

When you are already top of the WSL table and are able to recall a fully fit Lauren Hemp, you know you are in a strong position.

This is the first time since 2021 that protesters have been allowed to demonstrate outside the UN talks.

The home secretary is set to unveil sweeping measures to tackle illegal migration, vowing to end the UK's 'golden ticket' for asylum seekers.

Police are still investigating the circumstances but said there is no reason to think the crash was intentional.

REI doesn’t do Black Friday, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to save this holiday season. The outdoor retailer’s annual Holiday Sale is now underway and runs through November 24th, offering up to 30 percent off gadgets and gear designed for the outdoors. Right now, you can save on Garmin watches, headlamps, sleeping […]

Donald Trump has confirmed he plans to sue the BBC for between $1bn and $5bn over the editing of his speech in a Panorama news programme.

Pope Leo spoke to stars including Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee and Viggo Mortensen at the event for global cinema.

I remember being blown away by the 2024 reveal trailer for Possessor(s), the new game from Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine. The trailer features a striking art design, where an animated 2D character explores and fights in side-scrolling environments with gorgeous 3D backgrounds, and it's all set to moody, powerful music. The final game, […]

Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker has denied taking any banned substances after failing a drugs test.

While there is plenty of criticism to be hurled at what music the algorithm serves to us, and how, the real problem with music discovery in the age of algorithmic recommendations is that listening has become a passive activity. It's too easy to press play and let a pile of code take the wheel. Whether […]

The train crew member who was seriously injured while trying to protect passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital.

Digital Realty CTO Chris Sharp weights impact of densification on the datacenter and the rise of the AI factory

Interview  In the datacenter biz, power is the product. You either have it or you don't, Chris Sharp tells El Reg.…

A woman whose terminal cancer diagnosis was picked up late has urged people with learning disabilities to speak up if they have health concerns.

Framework did it again. It promised modular, upgradeable, and user-repairable laptops where other manufacturers dare not venture or have outright failed. And it's delivered. The 2025 version of the Framework Laptop 16 comes with not only new AMD Ryzen AI CPU options, but also Wi-Fi 7, a more powerful USB-C charger, redesigned cooling, and a […]

The Talara tanker was travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore.

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe and widespread flooding caused by Storm Claudia.

Good news for Mark Wood and bad for Josh Hazlewood enhance England's chances for the first Ashes Test - now they must take it, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Since the corporation's retraction, Trump has indicated he may continue legal action, upping the amount he could sue for to between $1bn (£759m) and $5bn.

Misshaps of their own making overshadow important things the government has to do, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

The morning of Monday, October 27th, I started my workweek by asking my colleagues at The Verge for advice on buying a gaming PC. I wanted a small, portable, and semi-powerful machine that could easily sit beneath my living room TV and occasionally move over to my desk to play games or even use for […]

If you weren't clear on just what a miserable person Carol (Rhea Seehorn) is, episode 3 of Pluribus sure makes it obvious. It opens with a flashback, as Carol and her partner Helen (Miriam Shor) are on a dream vacation at an ice hotel in Norway, and all she can do is complain about how […]

Michael Bisping and Leon Edwards are among those who have offered their predictions for Jack della Maddalena v Islam Makhachev.

Airline Blue Islands has suspended trading, cancelling all flights.

Anyone who thought an apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was deluded, writes Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall.

At least nine people have been killed and 32 injured after a cache of confiscated explosives detonated inside a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Prison staff who leaked details about Ghislaine Maxwell's favourable conditions in a minimum-security facility have been sacked, according to a lawyer for the disgraced British socialite.

Wales' men's rugby union and football sides play on the same day for the first time in more than six years, and there is plenty at stake.

Police say the powerful blast severely damaged the police station and engulfed vehicles in flames.