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Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 2:13pm
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.

Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 1:56pm
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

Weekly quiz: Why did women's sports stars criticise actress Sydney Sweeney?

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 1:52pm
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 1:04pm
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.

UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 1:02pm
Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.

Man, 29, jailed for raping two 14-year-old girls

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:58pm
One victim escaped and told a neighbour her friend was being raped by the Afghan national, the court heard.

UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:53pm
Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.

UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:53pm
Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.

Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:21pm
Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London.

Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:21pm
Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London.

Who is Earl Spencer, the man making claims against King Charles?

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:15pm
Buckingham Palace is in a war of words with Earl Spencer, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, over a controversial memoir about her life and death.

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:59am
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:59am
There is no guarantee Canada's "associate membership" of the EU will ever get off the ground, writes Katya Adler.

Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent and blame police for his death

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:51am
The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.

The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:47am
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.

The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:47am
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.

Ed Sheeran's tour in 'damage control mode' after Macklemore backlash

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:34am
US stadium owner Robert Kraft says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".

Watch: Is Canada about to join the EU?

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:18am
Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.

Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:50am
The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

What could EU associate member status mean for Canada?

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:24am
Mark Carney says he is seeking a "unique" relationship with the bloc, but currently there is no such thing as an associate member.

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