Man accused of airport assault ‘didn’t know’ he hit female PCs
Mohammed Amaaz tells jurors he was acting in self-defence when he struck out at three officers.
Police drop investigation into Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance
Police said there was “insufficient evidence” for a “realistic prospect of conviction of any offence”.
Amber weather warning issued as thunderstorms and flooding to cause significant disruption
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for thunderstorms and flooding for Saturday morning with disruption expected.
Trump orders production of more Epstein material after mounting pressure
Trump’s supporters and opponents alike have demanded more disclosures related to the disgraced financier.
Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Diane Abbott again
Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott’s second suspension, writes the BBC’s Chris Mason.
Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash
The coach was bringing pupils back from a school trip when it overturned and fell 20ft.
British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans.
Diane Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism
MP Diane Abbott is suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation, the BBC understands.
Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
Pope renews call for ceasefire after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three
Israel says it regrets any harm to a religious site or uninvolved civilians after a shell hits the Catholic Church of the Holy Family.