UK to see shorter recession, says Bank of England

It comes as the Bank raises rates to 4% - the highest since 2008 - as it tries to tackle soaring prices.

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Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says

CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday.

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The trucks ditching diesel and drivers

From addressing the climate emergency to the shortage of HGV drivers, is this the future?

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Two MEPs lose immunity in Qatargate corruption case

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks the European Parliament.

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Mobile phone fraud: 'They stole £22,500 using my banking app'

Banks are being caught off guard by the growing threat of mobile phone fraud, says charity the Fraud Advisory Panel.

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NFL great Tom Brady retires 'for good'

Legendary quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady says he is retiring after 23 seasons in the NFL.

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Jovenel Moise: Four suspects in Haiti leader's killing sent to US

The men are the latest to be charged over the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

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Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters

The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained.

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Pope in DR Congo: Dancing and huge crowds greet Pope Francis

The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance.

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Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million gather for Kinshasa mass

This is said to be the second largest mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2014.

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Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule

Protesters urge the public to stay at home as the military is hit by new Western sanctions.

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Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia

Emergency services had "literally found the needle in the haystack", authorities said.

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Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks.

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Paperchase: Stationary chain falls into administration

The struggling High Street stationery chain has failed to find a buyer, leaving 820 jobs under threat.

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More than 2,000 roles at risk at Tesco

The roles are at risk at Tesco as it announces more changes to the way it runs its supermarkets.

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French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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Shoppers turn to own-label lines to save money

Sales of value lines have grown 47% in the last year as food prices soar, research suggests.

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Budget 2023: The inequality problem of India’s growth story

Experts say vulnerable sections of Indian society need more support as the economy recovers post Covid.

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.

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Ryanair and EasyJet ready to snap up Flybe staff

Airlines are inviting employees of the collapsed airline to fill vacancies for cabin crew and other roles.

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Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday.

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Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site.

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Downward dog is easy in this pup-filled yoga class

An animal shelter teamed up with a gym to bring some furry friends into workout classes.

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New Zealand: Auckland cleans up after 'unprecedented' floods

At least three people are killed as New Zealand's largest city is hit by record rainfall.

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Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?

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Flybe administration: Scramble to change plans after airline ceases trading

The airline said it was ceasing trading and cancelling all flights, which affects 75,000 passengers.

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Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

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Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.

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Job risk as Shell considers quitting energy market

The Coventry-based firm said tough market conditions had forced a review of the business.

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Security guard killed in attack on Azeri embassy in Iran

Azerbaijan's leader brands a shooting that killed one and wounded two other others, a "terrorist act".

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Singapore: Interpol seeks woman who ran elaborate exam cheating scam

Poh Yuan Nie's elaborate scam involved taping phones and Bluetooth devices to students.

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Djokovic dad won't attend semi-final after Putin row

Srjdan Djokovic will watch his son Novak's Australian Open semi-final from home to avoid causing "disruption" after being pictured with supporters of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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Australia Day: Thousands protest in ‘Invasion Day' rallies

A referendum on an Indigenous "Voice to Parliament" was the focus of Australia Day protests.

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Ukraine hit by Russian missiles day after West's offer of tanks

One person died and two others were injured after strikes in Kyiv, the city's mayor says.

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021.

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Lucky escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.

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Turning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic

Seaweed and microalgae is increasingly being turned into useful products.

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Green claims on household basics investigated

The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are being "misled" about goods claiming to be green.

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Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashes

Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign.

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Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years

The boost from next month comes as analysts warn the peak in savings rates may be approaching.

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Rwanda-DR Congo tension: Shooting of plane an ‘act of war’

In a sign of growing tensions, Rwanda says it took "defensive action" against a plane in its airspace.

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Celebrities call on UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels

Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson back campaign to stop banks financing new oil, gas and coal projects.

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Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output.

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JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government.

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Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit.

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Michelle Yeoh: Chinese fans rejoice at Oscar nomination

If she wins, Yeoh will become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress.

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Doja Cat turns heads in red body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris show

The rapper turns heads in full body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris catwalk show.

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Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.

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