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Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 9:50pm

The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

Is a bank holiday heatwave on the way?

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 9:27pm

The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain.

Is a bank holiday heatwave on the way?

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 9:27pm

The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain.

Is there a late spring heatwave on the way?

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 9:27pm

The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain.

Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 8:35pm

A note left by one of the teenage suspects contains general "hate rhetoric", investigators say.

'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 7:10pm

BBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.

'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 7:10pm

BBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.

The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:59pm

Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.

Tense, tetchy but triumphant - all Arsenal eyes now on Bournemouth

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:42pm

All Arsenal eyes will be on Bournemouth v Man City on Tuesday with the Gunners agonisingly close to ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.

British ex-soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:09pm

In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.

Ex-British soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:09pm

In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.

What really holds China and Russia together

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:06pm

The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

'Digi-hogs' tracked in bid to slow decline in hedgehog numbers

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:04pm

Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.

Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:04pm

Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.

PFA charity let down players, says regulator

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:02pm

Conflicts of interest and "serious mismanagement" a footballers' charity put funds to help players in need at risk, a Charity Commission inquiry says.