Rebecca Henderson: Rucksack heart woman dies after transplant

Rebecca Henderson, who had an artificial heart, suffered complications after an operation last week.

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Eurotunnel challenges 'secretive' Brexit ferry deals

The rail operator Eurotunnel is challenging the government over its no-deal Brexit ferry contracts.

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Life on each side of the Kashmir conflict

Tensions have been rising between Pakistan and India over the disputed region of Kashmir.

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Payment scam victims more likely to be reimbursed

More victims of "push" payment scams will be reimbursed by their bank under agreed new rules.

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News Daily: Probation overhaul cost £500m, and $1m bounty for Bin Laden son

Your morning briefing for 1 March 2019.

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George Pell: Cardinal argues 'irregularity' in sexual abuse conviction

The ex-Vatican treasurer is challenging his conviction for child sexual abuse in Australia.

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Probation: 'Rushed' reforms cost MoJ extra £500m, report says

More people are being sent back to prison for reoffending, the government spending watchdog says.

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Uber drivers claim discrimination over London congestion plan

Private hire drivers commence legal action against London Mayor Sadiq Khan over congestion charge.

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Huawei's full-page WSJ advert: "Don't believe everything you hear"

Chinese tech giant Huawei runs a US newspaper ad telling readers, "don’t believe everything you hear".

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How one teenager is making millions by hacking legally

19-year-old Santiago Lopez is the first to make over a million dollars breaking into IT software.

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Trudeau and Wilson-Raybould: The scandal that could unseat Canada's PM

The Canadian leader is accused of pressuring his ex-attorney general to cut a deal with a company facing corruption charges

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Social media firms 'must tackle grooming'

Charity demands action after 5,000 online grooming offences were recorded by police in 18 months.

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Social media firms 'must tackle grooming'

Charity demands action after 5,000 online grooming offences were recorded by police in 18 months.

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TV chef Tom Kerridge's five tips for a healthier lifestyle

The Michelin-starred chef lost nearly 12 stone after he decided he needed to turn his life around.

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Bin Laden: US offers reward for Osama's son Hamza

Hamza Bin Laden is believed to be emerging as a key leader of the Islamist militant group al-Qaeda.

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'My world crashed when I saw my rapist again'

Finlay MacFarlane was raped by a man who spiked his drink but buried the trauma until he saw the man again.

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'I love concrete', says woman causing stir in construction

Building apprenticeships are highly male-dominated, but some young women are bucking the system.

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Teenage fight warning from mum after son's brain damage

Cameron's mum has a warning for others after he got in a fight and was left with brain damage.

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How you could control your world with just your fingertips

Tapping on a keyboard has been the standard way to interact with computers, but that is changing.

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Quiz of the Week: Where's home for Olivia's Oscar?

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?

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'A year ago I couldn't swim': The refugee hoping to be an Olympic star

Syrian refugee Eid Aljazairli stunned experts by learning to swim in 12 months and now aims for Olympic glory.

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Masks come out in Swiss 'valley of monsters'

Carnival time in one valley in Switzerland means an old tradition of wooden masks.

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The Papers: Murder conviction quashed and Bestival death

Many of the papers also pay tribute to conductor and composer André Previn, who died on Thursday morning.

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Eurotunnel challenges 'secretive' Brexit ferry deals

The rail operator Eurotunnel is challenging the government over its no-deal Brexit ferry contracts.

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How Botox became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how Botox became a million dollar idea.

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Quick pregnancy safe after stillbirth, study finds

There is no evidence to wait for a year before getting pregnant again, Lancet research suggests.

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Gap to shut shops and hive off Old Navy

The retailer is splitting in two, with the closure of 230 of its namesake stores.

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Chuka Umunna made Independent Group spokesman

The former Labour MP says the group will "draw on all the talents" of the group.

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Brexit plan to increase vet inspectors

Vets are being recruited to carry out animal inspections in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Tesla drives down price for Model 3 to $35,000

After two years the firm is fulfilling its promise to offer a mass market version of its electric car.

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How you could control your world with just your fingertips

Tapping on a keyboard has been the standard way to interact with computers, but that is changing.

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Premium Bonds numbers generator Ernie 5 is launched

The first Premium Bond was sold over 60 years ago and now the fifth iteration of the number generator Ernie has been launched.

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Gap to shut shops and hive off Old Navy

The retailer is splitting in two, with the closure of 230 of its namesake stores.

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New Ernie, same slim odds of winning

The fifth incarnation - a computer chip the size of a grain of rice - has now drawn its first Premium Bond winners.

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Tesla finally offers Model 3 at $35,000

The firm has been trying to hit that price point for the car - its first aimed at a more mass market customer.

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Life inside the chaos left by the Islamic State group's fall

Thousands of men, women and children have left the group's last territorial stronghold this week.

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D-Day veteran, 95, given Legion d'Honneur

The 95-year-old was given the medal at a ceremony by the Honorary French Consul for the East Midlands.

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André Previn in famous Morecambe and Wise comedy sketch

Conductor and composer André Previn was invited to perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto with the comedy duo.

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Michael Jackson 'abused us hundreds of time'

Two men tell the BBC the singer sexually abused them from the ages of seven and 10.

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Theresa May sends support to Miss Drag UK finalist

Ben Tye, whose alter ego is Amber Dextris, says Theresa May's endorsement is "fantastic".

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Trump-Kim summit: US president emerges the 'biggest loser'

Kim Jong-un got his handshake, but President Donald Trump returns without his much-heralded deal.

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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019

Ukraine's Eurovision acts have pulled out due to contractual issues involving political rows with Russia.

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Weekend lie-ins 'do not make up for sleep deprivation'

Getting extra rest at the weekend does not make up for being sleep-deprived in the week, a study suggests.

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Shropshire baby deaths: Families could pull out of inquiry

Some parents object to the involvement of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

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YouTube bans comments on videos of children

The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.

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YouTube bans comments on videos of children

The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.

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Record Store Day 2018: Ten of the best releases

Aretha Franklin, Prince, Robyn and Bastille are among the acts releasing exclusives for the event.

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Mozambique files case against Credit Suisse

The Swiss bank has not commented on its role in what has become known as the "tuna bond" loan scandal.

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N Korea: We won't move on talks with Trump

Its foreign minister says Pyongyang's position will not change even if the US seeks further talks.

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André Previn dies at the age of 89

Oscar-winning film composer, renowned conductor and star of one of Morecambe & Wise's best-known sketches dies at 89.

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Libby Squire: Mother's 'heartbreak' over missing student

Lisa Squire says she feels "incomplete" without the 21-year-old student, who disappeared four weeks ago.

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90210 actor Luke Perry suffers stroke

The 52-year-old was hospitalised in Los Angeles, where he was filming Netflix show Riverdale.

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Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel PM faces corruption charges

The attorney general intends to indict Benjamin Netanyahu on bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges.

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Bestival drugs death: Boyfriend guilty of manslaughter

Ceon Broughton filmed Louella Fletcher-Michie as she lay dying and branded her a "drama queen".

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Hammer killer wife to be retried

Woman who killed husband in hammer attack after 'decades of abuse' faces retrial after murder verdict quashed

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Minister quits over Brexit delay vote

George Eustice quits the government over Theresa May's promise of a vote on delaying Brexit.

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Michael Jackson accuser: 'Michael chose me'

Wade Robson says he didn't think Jackson's alleged abuse was wrong because "he loves me".

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US economic growth continues to slow

Weaker consumer spending weighed on growth during the fourth quarter of 2018.

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'Same roof' rule: Victim 'over the moon' about law change

More victims can apply for compensation, as the government abolishes the "same roof" rule.

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Otto Warmbier: Trump defends Kim over US student's death

The US president says he will take Mr Kim's word he did not know about Otto Warmbier's ordeal.

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'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine

A company that sold "ineffective" fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine.

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Tan France: 'Why I don't knock fast fashion'

Queer Eye's Tan France gives his tips for dressing sustainably and explains why he understands the appeal of fast fashion.

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Google must provide details on Nest microphone error

Three US senators write to Google, asking questions about the hidden microphone in Nest devices.

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Trump Kim talks: What to make of the Hanoi summit collapse?

What does 'no deal' mean for Pyongyang, Washington, the North's economy and its human rights crisis?

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Merger could close Fox's mints factory in Leicester

Confectionery has been made at the Leicester factory for more than a century.

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Aston Martin shares dive by 18% on losses

The luxury car maker plunged into loss as a result of the cost of its stock market flotation.

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Berger quitting over anti-Semitism Labour's worst day, says Watson

Tom Watson says when MP Luciana Berger left Labour it was the party's "worst day of shame".

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Tom Ballard: 'Killer mountain' search for British climber

Tom Ballard went missing trying to reach the summit of a peak known as "Killer Mountain" in Pakistan.

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Manchester City replaces Nike with Puma in kit deal

The deal to supply the Premier League champions' kit could be worth up to £65m a year for 10 years.

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Child abuse inquiry: Children in custody 'still not safe'

Children held in secure units are still not safe from physical and sexual abuse, a report finds.

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David Hockney: What happened when he got stuck in a lift?

The artist asked for a cup of Yorkshire tea and a cigarette after being trapped for half an hour.

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Family pug seized by town over unpaid debts and sold on eBay

Officials in a German town decided the most valuable item in a home was Edda, the family dog.

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Teenage girl on being caught up in gangs and dealing drugs

A teenage girl who was caught up in gangs and dealing drugs from the age of 12 speaks to 5 Live Breakfast.

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Argentine 11-year-old's C-section sparks abortion debate

The girl had requested an abortion after being raped but doctors performed a caesarean instead.

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Sean Cox: Man admits Liverpool fan assault

Simone Mastrelli admitted assaulting Sean Cox outside Anfield ahead of a Champions League game.

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Northern Ireland fishing boats impounded by Irish Navy

The boats were impounded in Dundalk Bay on Wednesday for alleged breaches of fishing regulations.

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Huge snow ledge on Aonach Mor melts in warm weather

The cornice was photographed by an avalanche information service team on Aonach Mor in Lochaber.

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Little Mix's Jade on Comic Relief climb, snacks and poo chat

Little Mix's Jade Thirwall on snacks, poo and altitude sickness as she climbs Kilimanjaro.

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STV boss 'focused' on staying independent

Simon Pitts declines to rule out a sale of the commercial broadcaster, amid continued speculation it might become part of ITV.

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Could 5G and mixed reality transform the catwalk?

A mixed reality fashion show including computer animated skulls, tigers and thunder has taken place.

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Pakistan 'to free Indian pilot on Friday'

A captured Indian pilot is to be freed on Friday as a peace gesture, Pakistani PM Imran Khan says, amid tensions over Kashmir.

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Cairo station fire: Train driver 'left brakes off'

Prosecutors say the driver left the train to argue with a colleague, but he blames corroded brakes.

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Abhinandan: Eyewitnesses recount dramatic capture of pilot

The BBC spoke to villagers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir who found the airman after he was shot down.

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Broadband speed must be revealed to customers

Regulator Ofcom says providers must offer "clear, honest" information to consumers.

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Manchester City replaces Nike with Puma in kit deal

The deal to supply the Premier League champions' kit could be worth up to £65m a year for 10 years.

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Stacey Dooley hits back at MP Lammy's Comic Relief 'white saviour' criticism

The journalist asks if his issue with her Comic Relief posts is "because she is white".

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Rolls-Royce swings to £2.9bn loss

The aerospace firm is hit by charges for fixing engine problems and the scrapping of the Airbus A380.

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Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax

The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.

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UK migration: Rise in net migration from outside EU

About 261,000 more non-EU citizens came to the UK than left in the year to September 2018, the ONS says.

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Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax

The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.

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London housing market in 'prolonged downturn'

London-focused estate agent swings to a loss and says Brexit uncertainty is harming confidence.

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Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

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Officials 'talking NI schools into gutter', says Paisley

DUP MP Ian Paisley says children would be "depressed" by comments made by the children's commissioner.

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James DeGale: Former world champion retires

Britain's two-time world champion boxer James DeGale announces his retirement.

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Giant Norwegian wealth fund plans to increase UK investment

Norway's state investment fund will continue to be "significant" investor in the UK.

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Rolls-Royce swings to £2.9bn loss

The aerospace firm is hit by charges for fixing engine problems and the scrapping of the Airbus A380.

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Foxtons warns London housing market in 'prolonged downturn'

London-focused estate agent swings to a loss and says Brexit uncertainty is harming confidence.

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Walsall siblings' stomachs removed over cancer risk

The early deaths of the siblings' mother and sister prompted them to be tested for a cancer gene.

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Manchester Pride: Ariane Grande responds to backlash

The US singer responds to concerns about a straight artist headlining the LGBT event in Manchester.

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Hundred firefighters battle factory fire in Birmingham

Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut due to a factory fire in Birmingham.

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Online gambling: Labour promises tougher limits

Limits on how much gamblers can stake online would be introduced under Labour, Tom Watson says.

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Trump-Kim talks end 'without agreement'

Summit talks between the US and North Korean leaders break up early and the White House says no agreement has been reached.

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News Daily: Trump and Kim talk, and thousands of children in gangs

Your morning briefing for 28 February 2019.

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UK car output driven down by plunging demand in China

The motor industry has been hit by "myriad challenges" including declining demand in key markets.

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Mike Hall: UK endurance cyclist's death in Australia 'avoidable'

Mike Hall died almost instantly when he was hit by a car during a race in Australia in 2017.

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Suffolk girl with autism misses school after transfer blunder

The pupil was moved to a mainstream school without proper support and then had to move again, a report finds.

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UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul

The first British-led expedition to gather space rocks in the Antarctic returns with 36 objects.

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Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

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Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.

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What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.

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Diabulimia: NHS cash to treat type 1 diabetes eating disorder

Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life.

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The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution.

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Do we know how many children are in gangs?

A report today suggests 27,000 children are members of gangs, but how accurate is that figure?

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Will Birmingham's boom benefit all?

Not since the 1960s has Birmingham experienced so much redevelopment - but will the boom benefit everyone?

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'She told me he was going to kill her'

Hairdressers and beauticians are being trained on the signs of domestic abuse, after one fatal case.

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Online gambling: Labour promises tougher limits

Limits on how much gamblers can stake online would be introduced under Labour, Tom Watson says.

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Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz

Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew.

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The Papers: Trump 'lies' and footballers' mental health

The US president makes many front pages while footballers' mental health dominates the tabloids.

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Gangs: 27,000 children in England say they are members - report

A major report says gangs are using "chilling levels of violence" to keep child members compliant.

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Adolescent health: Teens 'more depressed and sleeping less'

Levels of depression and self-harm have risen but smoking, drinking and drug use are down, a study finds.

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Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz

Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew.

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Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

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Post-Brexit migration rules disastrous, say manufacturers

The UK's main manufacturing body lambasts plans for a minimum salary threshold for skilled migrants.

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Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'

The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA.

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Liverpool 5-0 Watford: Sadio Mane & Virgil van Dijk get two each as Reds stay top

Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk both score twice as Liverpool return to winning ways to stay top of the Premier League with a dominant performance against Watford.

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Trump and Kim set for second day of Vietnam talks

The US and North Korean leaders are due to discuss removing nuclear arms from the Korean peninsula.

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Airlines reroute to avoid Pakistan

The closure of Pakistan's airspace has prompted several airlines to reroute or suspend services.

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India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir.

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MPs endorse Theresa May's Brexit strategy

Labour's Brexit plans are defeated, with Jeremy Corbyn expected to face calls to get behind a further EU referendum.

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Glastonbury Festival bans single-use plastic bottle sales

More than one million single-use bottles were sold at the 2017 music event, organisers say.

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Joy Morgan: Man charged with Hatfield student's murder

Ajibola Shogbamimu is accused of killing Joy Morgan, 21, who was last seen alive in December.

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India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet

The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan.

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What is BritBox?

The new streaming service is set to arrive in the UK, but what is it?

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Trump urged to stay tough over China trade deal

Congress said the Trump administration should hold out for a substantive deal with China.

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Pokemon: Nintendo announces two new games, Sword and Shield, for the Switch

This is the first 'real' Pokemon game to appear on consoles, following successful titles on handheld and mobile.

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Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.

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Norwich City: Marco Stiepermann cleans Daniel Farke's car

Midfielder Marco Stiepermann took the chance to avoid a £50 fine by spinning a wheel of chance.

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'How learning a foreign language changed my life'

Native English speakers on how their lives have been shaped by learning a second language.

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The phone-makers bringing buttons back

Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens.

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Labour MP suspended in anti-Semitism row

MP Chris Williamson suspended from the Labour Party following remarks about the party's handling of anti-Semitism

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Do we want our phone buttons back?

Three devices at MWC are bringing back physical keyboards in preference to touch screens.

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William and Kate on two-day NI visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first stop is at Windsor Park football stadium.

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'Everything awesome' at Lego as it grows again

The Danish toymaker set out plans to open 80 stores in China as growth rebounded from last year.

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Sajid Javid surprised by government position on EU citizens’ rights

The home secretary appears surprised when told the prime minister is not supporting a Brexit amendment from a Tory backbencher.

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Lego returns to growth, eyes expansion in China

Profits at the Danish toymaker returned to growth last year and set out plans to open 80 stores in China.

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Bradford grooming: Nine jailed for abusing girls

The men used drink, drugs and violence to groom and sexually exploit two vulnerable young girls.

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Birmingham stabbings: 'Knife crime is an emergency' - police chief

Three teens were stabbed to death in Birmingham within 12 days in what police are calling a "crisis".

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Gangs use vacuum cleaners to steal parking meter cash

A council in west London says £120,000 has been stolen from its machines in the past 12 months.

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Thai Airways suspends flights to Europe

The airline blames the closure of airspace over Pakistan, following the downing of two Indian military jets.

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Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?

The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late?

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Trump knew about email hack, Cohen expected to tell Congress

According to prepared testimony, the ex-fixer will brand Mr Trump a "racist", "conman" and "cheat".

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Emiliano Sala plane crash: Pilot search finds 'no sign'

A shipwreck hunter says a "thorough search" of the wreckage failed to locate pilot David Ibbotson.

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Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?

The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late?

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British climber missing on Pakistan's 'killer mountain'

Tom Ballard was last heard from while trying to reach the summit of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan.

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Why are there UK wildfires in February?

What is causing the multiple February wildfires and is this the new normal?

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Man jailed for spitting on Catholic priest outside church

Bradley Wallace, 24, assaulted Canon Thomas White outside his Glasgow church during an Orange walk.

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Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins

Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves.

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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam.

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Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins

Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves.

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OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.

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Iris-scanning phone pitched at refugees

UK firm IrisGuard hopes to help refugees access banking and services with its device.

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Shooting range criticised for Shamima Begum target

The family-friendly range in Wallasey provided images of Shamima Begum for target practice.

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Energizer 'thick boi' phone gives 50 days of battery life

Could chunky smartphones be the future for our pocket tech? This huge new handset has tech experts talking.

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Plane snake may have spent weeks in woman's shoe

A woman who found a snake in her luggage after a trip to Australia says it could have been in her shoe for weeks.

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Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.

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Rotten Tomatoes makes change to stop 'trolling'

The movie site turns off a feature that allows people to make comments before movies come out.

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'Tiniest baby boy' ever sent home leaves Tokyo hospital

Doctors said the baby, born weighing just 268g, is the tiniest newborn ever to be sent home.

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Air-France KLM: Dutch surprise France by taking airline stake

Shares plummet in Air-France KLM as the Dutch government buys 12.68% of the company's shares.

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Trump and Kim to start Vietnam summit with dinner

The US and North Korean leaders will have a one-on-one chat on Wednesday, then dinner with aides.

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Labour faces calls to suspend Chris Williamson over anti-Semitism comments

Labour comes under pressure to act against Chris Williamson over "deeply offensive" comments.

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Trump and Kim meet in Vietnam

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are in Vietnam for talks.

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Cairo station fire: Train crash causes deadly blaze

At least 25 people are killed after a train hits a platform at the Ramses Station and starts a blaze.

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Michael Cohen 'to accuse Trump of racism and lies'

Donald Trump's former lawyer is expected to accuse the president of possible tax fraud and racism.

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Metro bank shares slump on cash call

The challenger bank's shares see another double-digit fall after it unveils a fundraising plan.

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Pat Finucane murder: Judges do not recommend public inquiry

Pat Finucane's widow had campaigned for a public inquiry after his murder 30 years ago.

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Surrey earthquake 'shakes houses'

One man reported his house shook for between four and five seconds after the 3.0 tremor.

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FA investigates claims Man City paid Sancho agent

The FA is investigating claims that Manchester City made a banned payment of £200,000 to Jadon Sancho's agent when the England winger was 14 years old.

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Ted Baker shares tumble after profit warning

Shares in the fashion chain fall over 11% after the fashion chain says profits will be lower-than-expected.

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Little Mix, The 1975 and Miley Cyrus to play Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough

Star acts have been announced for the annual festival, this year held at Stewart Park in May.

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Momo challenge: Police advise over 'freaky game'

The "game" on WhatsApp has been accused of encouraging children to self-harm.

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Golf ball-sized endangered tortoises hatch at Chester Zoo

The critically endangered radiated tortoise can grow to half a metre in length and reach 100 years old.

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BBC and ITV in talks over Netflix rival

ITV says talks over a Netflix rival are in a "concluding phase" at it reports a 13% rise in 2018 profits.

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UK weather: Is hot February down to climate change?

Why have we gone from Beast from the East in 2018 to a weirdly warm February in 2019?

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M&S and Ocado in £750m home delivery deal

The deal will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time.

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M&S and Ocado in £750m home delivery deal

The deal will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time.

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BBC and ITV in talks over Netflix rival

ITV says talks over a Netflix rival are in a "concluding phase" at it reports a 13% rise in 2018 profits.

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Kashmir escalation: Pakistan 'shoots down two Indian jets'

Pakistan says the Indian planes were inside its airspace in Kashmir and one pilot has been arrested.

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UK's richest man in £1bn oil and chemicals investment

Ineos boss Jim Ratcliffe says the company will upgrade North Sea pipelines and build new plants in Grangemouth and Hull.

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News Daily: Labour MP in anti-Semitism row, and language learning decline

Your morning briefing for 27 February 2019.

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UK's richest man in £1bn oil and chemicals investment

Ineos boss Jim Ratcliffe says the company will upgrade North Sea pipelines and build a new plant in Hull.

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Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.

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Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.

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Brexit: May tells MPs 'do your duty' ahead of fresh votes

The PM appeals for help to end the impasse as MPs prepare to vote on what they want to happen next.

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Autism-anorexia link 'must be acted on'

One in five women presenting to UK clinics with anorexia may also have autism, research suggests.

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George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction

The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse.

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Labour anti-Semitism: MP says party is 'too apologetic'

Corbyn ally Chris Williamson is criticised for saying the party "has given too much ground" on the issue.

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Rail passengers face another difficult year, warn MPs

More timetable changes are planned for May - a year after similar updates caused major disruption.

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Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France

Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry.

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Indonesia mine collapse: Dozens buried by landslide in Sulawesi

At least 60 people are feared to have been buried after a landslide at an illegal gold mine.

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Derry Girls: Abortion in Northern Ireland protests

Women march with suitcases to parliament to represent the women who fly from Northern Ireland to England and Wales for an abortion every week,

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Wonga causing damage 'from beyond the grave'

Thousands of customers seeking compensation from the collapsed payday lender are being cast aside, MPs say.

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Could barristers earn more working in McDonald's?

Barristers are considering going on strike over pay, but how does their pay compare?

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Trump-Kim summit: What North Korea can learn from Vietnam's women

The two countries have things in common, and where Vietnam has blossomed, North Korea could follow.

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Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state

A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview.

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Why is tech show full of men?

Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona.

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French frustrations with Macron boil over in angry debates

Protests have taken place for 15 weeks in Paris, but much of the discontent can be found in small towns.

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Can knife crime be stopped before it starts?

Ros Griffiths, who works with boys at risk of exclusion from school, says knife crime is caused by inequality and lack of opportunity.

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The seamstress who sews with her feet

Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet.

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House votes to block Trump border wall national emergency

The bill to terminate the president's declaration now moves to the Republican-led Senate.

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Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France

Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparked public outcry.

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HP computer stranded in space

A pair of "off-the-shelf" servers sent up to the International Space Station in an experiment still have not returned to Earth.

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Why is tech show full of men?

Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona.

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Newspaper headlines: May's Brexit delay vote and February's hot weather

The shift in the PM's stance makes most front pages, along with images of Britain soaking up the sun.

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Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion

Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz.

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Labour row erupts over Hezbollah ban

Backbench MPs criticised the leadership for not taking a stronger stance against the Lebanese group.

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Wonga causing damage 'from beyond the grave'

Thousands of customers seeking compensation from the collapsed payday lender are being cast aside, MPs say.

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Does Help to Buy prop up housebuilders?

The government says it helps people on to the housing ladder. Critics say it just subsidises builders.

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What's missing from this bus?

The district of Schaffhausen in Switzerland has integrated a driverless bus into its public transport system.

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Huge blaze on Saddleworth Moor

The fire on Saddleworth Moor can be seen for miles around, West Yorkshire Fire Service says.

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Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari re-elected as president

Official returns show Muhammadu Buhari won the election but the opposition rejects the results.

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Firefighters tackle Arthur's Seat blaze

About 800 square metres of gorse is ablaze on the famous Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh.

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Making a Murderer: Steven Avery wins right to appeal

A US man whose murder conviction was the focus of the hit Netflix series wins a motion to appeal.

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Pfizer: Countries free-riding on US innovation

The pharmaceutical giant says America should fight price controls as part of trade talks.

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Fiat Chrysler to invest $4.5bn in US production plants

The says it will create 6,500 new jobs and open the first Detroit assembly plant in 30 years.

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Brexit: No-deal impact assessment published

It says there is "little evidence" that businesses are "preparing in earnest for a no-deal scenario".

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Ryan Adams: Fans demand money back ahead of UK tour

Ticket-holders are demanding their money back ahead of his upcoming UK tour.

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Brexit: No-deal impact assessment published

It says there is "little evidence" that businesses are "preparing in earnest for a no-deal scenario".

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Birmingham pub bombings: 'I drove my sister to her death'

Inquest jurors hear "pen portrait" tributes to victims of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings.

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Balakot: Pakistan vows to respond after Indian 'air strikes'

Claims India pounded militants in Pakistani territory rock already badly strained relations.

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Rail franchise model cannot continue, says review chief

The man leading a review of Britain's rail system says franchising no longer delivers "clear benefits".

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Rail franchise model cannot continue, says review chief

The man leading a review of Britain's rail system says franchising no longer delivers "clear benefits".

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Emma Thompson criticises hiring of John Lasseter in letter

The actress attributes her exit from an animated project to the hiring of the Pixar founder.

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May: 'He should vote for a deal, simples'

Aleksandr the Meerkat gets a surprise mention in the Brexit debate when the prime minister uses his catchphrase.

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Panini Cheapskates ordered to ditch Man Utd stickers

The club has said Alex and Sian Pratchett must stop selling "terrible" drawings of ex-players.

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Ad-free social network Vero to charge subscription fees

Vero has built a community of nearly five million members, it says, but will now start charging.

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Hedgehogs to swimsuits: How a warm winter affects us all

As the UK soaks up the sun, hedgehogs are coming out of hibernation and sales of summer clothes are up.

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Self-harm clips hidden in kids' cartoons

YouTube is failing to deal with dangerous content on its kids' channel, says charity.

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The 22 black men who have faced the same stereotypes

A new project is aiming to challenge negative perceptions of black men in the media and wider society.

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Fat rat saved from manhole by German animal rescue

"She had a lot of winter flab" the animal rescuer explained after the rodent was set free.

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Oscars 2019: Reporter's struggle to get stars to talk to him

How many times can a BBC reporter get rejected before bagging an interview?

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UK breaks winter temperature record again

The Met Office records 20.8C in Wales, making the UK warmer than holiday destinations such as Ibiza.

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Baby among migrants found crossing English Channel

A boat with 13 migrants on board is intercepted by Border Force and brought to Dover.

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'I don't reject you, I reject the cutting'

Twelve-year-old Rosie has to either run away from her family or submit herself to female genital mutilation.

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Cardiff family plea for grandson's release from Yemen

Luke Symons, 26, has been imprisoned without charge in the war-torn Middle Eastern country for two years.

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Capital, Heart and Smooth cull local radio shows

More than 100 jobs are thought to be at risk with the changes to breakfast and drivetime programming.

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Shark feeding frenzy wins underwater photo award

Winning photos from the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition

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Chinese broadcaster censors Rami Malek Oscars speech

Mango TV changes "gay man" to "special group" in translating best actor Rami Malek's acceptance speech.

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Oscars 2019: Higher ratings and after-party fun

This year's ceremony saw a 11% increase in viewers after a four-year decline in ratings.

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May to offer MPs no-deal Brexit vote

UK PM Theresa May to propose Commons votes on no-deal Brexit and Brexit delay, if MPs reject her plan next month

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Facebook bans Tommy Robinson's page

The former English Defence League leader is deemed to have broken rules around hate speech.

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Facebook bans Tommy Robinson's page

The former English Defence League leader is deemed to have broken rules around hate speech.

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Gap between rich and poor starts to widen

Income inequality widened last year, reversing the recent trend, as benefits were squeezed but wages rose.

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Organ donation law: How Keira's heart saved Max

The parents of Keira, and Max - the boy who received her heart - tell the story behind the organ donation legislation named after them.

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M&S and Ocado in talks about joint venture

The two companies are in talks about a joint venture for grocery delivery.

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Pound rises amid Brexit delay speculation

Sterling hits to a 21-month against the euro as markets price in a possible Article 50 extension.

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M&S and Ocado in talks about joint venture

The two companies are in talks about a joint venture for grocery delivery.

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Amber Peat: 'Nobody buries their 13-year-old daughter'

Amber Peat was found hanged three days after going missing from her home in Nottinghamshire.

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Wales players 'feed off Gatland's confidence'

Wales boss Warren Gatland has "changed the psychology" of his players in the build-up to high-stakes matches, says ex-captain Sam Warburton.

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Alan Partridge returns to BBC with five-star reviews. A-ha!

This Time is hailed as a "magnificent return" for Steve Coogan's much-loved comedy character.

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Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured

The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned.

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Mark Hollis, Talk Talk star, dies at 64

The musician scored hits with It's My Life and Life's What You Make It before vanishing from view.

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'Hopefully Sanchez & Lukaku can step up' - Man Utd may have nine out at Palace

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez can "step up" as Man Utd could be without nine senior players at Crystal Palace.

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London black cab drivers lose Uber legal action

The United Cabbies Group say the decision to grant Uber a 15-month permit was "tainted by bias".

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Paternal leave rights equalised to maternity rights

A father explains why he did not regret taking up the offer of six months paid paternity leave after the birth of his son.

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Scottish Power unveils investment plan

The energy giant says it will invest up to £2bn in grid connections and battery capacity at its wind farms.

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Trump doesn't understand economics, says former Fed chair Janet Yellen

Former US central bank head Janet Yellen says the president has no grasp of key issues or the Fed's purpose.

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Mohammad Javad Zarif: Iran's foreign policy 'poisoned by infighting'

A day after offering to resign, Iran's foreign minister blames "infighting" for hindering his work.

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'Rape triggered my Tourette's'

It did not stop Natalie Pearson becoming what is thought to be the world's only teacher with her form of the condition.

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Zimbabwe introduces RTGS dollar to solve currency problem

The government calls it the RTGS dollar, but what is it and will it solve the country's cash problem?

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Fiona Onasanya: Speeding MP released from prison

Fiona Onasanya denied driving a speeding car but was jailed for perverting the course of justice.

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Cardinal Pell: Poisoned power at the top of the Church

George Pell is facing prison for child sexual abuse, and he falls from the church's upper echelons.

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The murderer who's opening a youth centre

Stephen Mellor served 14 years in prison but now wants to stop youngsters repeating his mistakes.

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Celtic: Brendan Rodgers set to join Leicester City after green light for talks

Brendan Rodgers is expected to become Leicester City's new manager after Celtic give him permission to speak to the Premier League club.

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Housebuilder Persimmon's profits top £1bn

The firm also names a new chief executive, following the pay row surrounding his predecessor.

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Deepcut: Pte Geoff Gray's mother claims son 'murdered'

Pte Geoff Gray's mother was speaking before a new inquest into his death at Deepcut barracks 18 years ago.

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'If you look at my hospital discharge sheet I shouldn't even be here'

British track cyclist Victoria Williamson talks about her battle to compete again at the World Championships, three years after breaking her neck, back and pelvis.

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Housebuilder Persimmon's profits top £1bn

Dave Jenkinson is confirmed as the company's permanent chief executive.

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Catalonia's ex-president Carles Puigdemont on life 'on the run'

Carles Puigdemont, the ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia, on life in self-imposed exile.

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Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting.

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St Michan's, Dublin: Vandals decapitate 800-year-old crusader

There are fears the mummified head stolen from a Dublin church will disintegrate in the open air.

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England must stop moments of madness to win World Cup - Vaughan

England's one-day side need to stop having "moments of madness" if they are to win the World Cup this summer, says former captain Michael Vaughan.

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News Daily: Cardinal Pell convicted, and ministers' Brexit 'revolt'

Your morning briefing for 26 February 2019.

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George Pell: Who is the cardinal convicted of sexual abuse?

A profile of the most senior Roman Catholic to have been found guilty of child sex offences.

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Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting.

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Brexit: Theresa May 'facing revolt' ahead of cabinet meeting

It comes as Jeremy Corbyn says he will back another referendum if his own Brexit plan is rejected.

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Royal visit round-up: Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Morocco

Some of the best images from a royal trip that was short on ceremony, but long on substance.

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Children 'failed in first 1,000 days', says MPs

A group of MPs wants a "revolution" in early years support, including more health visitor contacts.

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Yemen crisis: UN to make record aid appeal

The world's worst humanitarian crisis has an estimated 10 million people on the brink of famine.

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Michael Sheen helps launch new homeless helpline

Wales' first national out-of-hours helpline for young people facing homelessness has been launched.

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Pakistan scrambles jets over 'India air space violation'

A spokesman for Pakistan's military accuses India of dropping "a payload" near an area called Balakot,

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un arrives in Vietnam from China

The much anticipated second US-North Korea summit follows a historic first round of talks last year in Singapore.

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Mohammad Javad Zarif: Iran's foreign minister announces resignation

Mohammad Javad Zarif announces his resignation in an Instagram post, apologising for "shortcomings".

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Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince MBS takes charm offensive East

While the West continues to shun the crown prince, Asian nations have pulled out the red carpet.

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I gave up working in law to become a make-up artist

Ravita Pannu appeased her parents by working in law but gave it up to follow her make-up dream.

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Bill Granger: 'Godfather' of avocado toast

Australian restaurateur Bill Granger, credited with inventing hipster brunch staple smashed avocado on toast, continues to grow his breakfast empire.

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Trump and Kim in Hanoi: Your need-to-know guide

The leaders of the US and North Korea are meeting again - why, and what will they talk about?

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Oscars 2019: What next for this year's Oscar winners?

Olivia Colman in The Crown, Regina King in Watchmen and other upcoming projects for this year's award recipients.

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Hot, disabled and not afraid to show it

It's hard to find a new hashtag, but Andrew Gurza did just that, with #DisabledPeopleAreHot.

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Would a 'digital you' make buying clothes online easier?

People love the convenience of online shopping, but not the fact that clothes often don't fit.

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Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The financial regulator in the US asks a judge to hold the Tesla boss in contempt over a tweet.

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Would a 'digital you' make buying clothes online easier?

People love the convenience of online shopping, but not the fact that clothes often don't fit.

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Bill Granger: 'Godfather' of avocado toast

Australian restaurateur Bill Granger, credited with inventing hipster brunch staple smashed avocado on toast, continues to grow his breakfast empire.

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'I gave up working in law to become a make-up artist'

Ravita Pannu appeased her parents by working in law but gave it up to follow her make-up business dream.

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Cardinal Pell found guilty of sexual offences in Australia

Cardinal George Pell becomes the most senior Catholic figure to be convicted of sexual offences.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea goalkeeper fined for Wembley incident

Kepa Arrizabalaga is fined a week's wages and apologises for refusing to be substituted during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City.

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R Kelly to be released on bail over sexual abuse charges

The R&B star posted his $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty to 10 charges of sex abuse in court.

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Newspaper headlines: Labour Brexit vote move and Oscar 'queen'

The party's decision to back another referendum makes most front pages - along with Olivia Colman's success.

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Etsy shares surge as revenue hits $200m

The gains capped the firm's strongest year of revenue growth since 2015.

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Strong winds cause 'ice wave' in Fort Erie, Canada

Police capture video of huge ice chunks flowing over a retaining wall along the Niagara River.

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Eurostar owner allays Brexit chaos fears

The biggest investor in the cross-Channel train service says it will be ready whatever the Brexit scenario.

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Alabama editor in KKK row replaced by black woman

The editor who called for the Ku Klux Klan to lynch Democrats stepped down in favour of a black female.

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How pills bought online are scarring Scotland's rural villages

A BBC investigation looks at how social media has been a "game-changer" for drug addicts in Scotland.

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New BBC Scotland channel peaks at 700,000 viewers on launch night

The launch night episode of Still Game was one of the top 10 most-watched programmes across the country.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson sends message to girl with Down's Syndrome

'The Rock' tweeted to a young girl from Wiltshire, telling the "lovely cookie" to "stay strong".

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Car crash man gets his bostin' Black Country accent back

Jack Smith from Wolverhampton says his old computer-generated voice was "posh and boring".

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Strong winds shake plane and cause it to divert

A plane travelling from London to Gibraltar was forced to land in Malaga due to strong winds,

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Why do North Korean leaders like to travel by train?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has departed for Hanoi by train - a mode of travel loved by his predecessors.

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Bordesley Green stabbing: Boy, 17, stabbed to death

It is the third fatal stabbing of a teenager in Birmingham in almost two weeks.

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UK to keep trade penalties post-Brexit

Chinese car tyres and wheels are among the products that will continue to be penalised after Brexit.

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Labour prepared to back new Brexit referendum

Jeremy Corbyn says the party is prepared to support a new public vote as MPs seek to delay the UK's exit.

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R Kelly pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges in court

The R&B star was dressed in a jumpsuit in a Chicago court when his lawyer entered the plea.

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Ariana Grande to play Manchester Pride in return after 2017 attack

The US pop superstar will headline the LGBT+ event two years after the Manchester Arena bombing.

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Laura Ashley faces possible takeover bid

The struggling retailer says it is not for sale but investment firm Flacks Group is weighing up a bid.

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Chagos Islands dispute: UK obliged to end control - UN

Mauritius says it was forced to give up the Indian Ocean islands in exchange for independence.

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Water thrown at homeless man at Sutton station

Southern Railway says two employees have been suspended after the incident at Sutton station in London.

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NHS child gender reassignment 'too quick'

A former governor of the Tavistock Centre calls for more "external oversight" of the clinic.

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Hillsborough trial: Trevor Hicks describes 'worst moment'

Trevor Hicks tells a jury his concerns were dismissed when he warned police about crush.

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Hezbollah to be added to UK list of terrorist organisations

Supporting the Lebanese group will be a criminal offence, carrying a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.

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Over 450 jobs at risk at Tulip meat plant in Boston

The firm said it was seeking customers after failing to secure a new deal with Marks & Spencer.

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HoloLens 2: Rory goes hands-on

Rory Cellan-Jones learns how to fix an aircraft using the HoloLens 2 headset.

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Brexit: Theresa May 'focused' on leaving on time, despite calls for delay

The PM says there is "real determination" to leave on 29 March, despite calls from her own party to delay.

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Sala plane found in three parts, AAIB report says

Wreckage of the plane carrying Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala was found in the English Channel.

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Rolls-Royce: Nuclear sub deal confirms 500 jobs

The Defence Secretary also revealed the new generation Trident submarines will be called HMS Warspite.

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Katie Price found 'very drunk' in vomit-covered car after crash

The TV star denies drink-driving and being in charge of a vehicle while over the limit.

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Ryanair flight rant man David Mesher 'faces no charges'

The prosecution service says police did not submit a case file for it to make a charging decision.

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Scottish woman's shock at finding snake in suitcase from Australia

Moira Boxall found the python in her suitcase following a flight from Australia to Scotland.

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Virgin Galactic: Scots-born pilot rockets into space

Scotsman Dave Mackay piloted Virgin Galactic's rocket plane to 90km above California's Mojave Desert.

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No-deal Brexit risks 'full-blown economic crisis'

There is growing anger from firms over the continuing uncertainty over the UK's exit from the EU.

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Karren Brady: 'The first lady of football'

Karren Brady is one of the most prominent women in the football industry but has many other achievements.

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UK basks in warmest February day on record

The Met Office has recorded temperatures of 20.3C in Ceredigion, in west Wales.

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School pupils to be taught about relationships

Health education for pupils of all ages will be part of the curriculum in England from September 2020.

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Labour: Disaffected MPs asked to join new group by Tom Watson

Deputy leader Tom Watson says the move can hold the party together and prevent further resignations.

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Investment scam targets Instagram users

Victims lost an average of nearly £9,000 after falling for scams appearing on the image-sharing platform.

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Investment scam targets Instagram users

Victims lost an average of nearly £9,000 after falling for scams appearing on the image-sharing platform.

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The precious metals inside our smartphones

Zoe Kleinman looks at some of the elements that make our phones work, and the cost to our planet.

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Investment scam targets Instagram users

Victims lost an average of nearly £9,000 after falling for scams appearing on the image-sharing platform.

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The precious metals inside our smartphones

Zoe Kleinman looks at some of the elements that make our phones work, and the cost to our planet.

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YouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels

The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019.

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YouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels

The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019.

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Homeless deaths nine times higher in deprived areas

About 2,627 homeless people died in England and Wales from 2013 to 2017.

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Trump: North Korea 'could be great power' without nuclear weapons

The president's remarks come after his secretary of state said North Korea is still a nuclear threat.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit stables in Morocco

Prince Harry and Meghan saw how horses in Rabat are used to support children with disabilities

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Persimmon's shares hit by Help to Buy fears

The housebuilder's shares drop after its participation in the Help to Buy scheme comes under scrutiny.

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Thirteen people 'packed' in three-bed semi in Newcastle

The Newcastle house's bath had been ripped out and a bunk bed put in to accommodate the residents.

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Karren Brady quits Philip Green's empire amid controversy

The move comes as Sir Philip faces allegations of sexual harassment and racial abuse, which he denies.

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Karren Brady quits Philip Green's empire amid controversy

The move comes as Sir Philip faces allegations of sexual harassment and racial abuse, which he denies.

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Vietnam deports Kim Jong-un impersonator ahead of summit

Howard X says officials have told him his visa is "invalid", but has received no other explanation.

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Highlights from the Oscars 2019

A look at what happened, who won what and who said what at the Oscars 2019.

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Bullring owner Hammerson plans sell-offs amid losses

Shopping centre owner Hammerson says it will sell more assets in an attempt to cut its debts.

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Sex education: Menstrual health to be taught in school by 2020

"My experience at school would be very different now," says Alice Smith, who suffers with endometriosis.

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'Be prepared for the long haul'

Actiph Water CEO Jamie Douglas-Hamilton says launching a product will take you "longer than you ever imagined".

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News Daily: Olivia Colman's Oscars triumph, and talk of Brexit delay

Your morning briefing for 25 February 2019.

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Oscars 2019: Olivia Colman and Green Book spring surprise wins

The British actress wins over Hollywood with a tearful speech, while Green Book is named best film.

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GCHQ: Chinese tech 'threats' must be understood

The agency's chief says there are "opportunities" too, but UK telecoms cyber-security must improve.

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Serena Williams: Cartoon accused of racism cleared by press watchdog

An Australian newspaper's image of Serena Williams having a tantrum drew global criticism last year.

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Brexit: Theresa May under pressure to consider Brexit delay

Tory backbenchers propose a two-month postponement, as Theresa May prepares to meet EU leaders.

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In full: The Oscars red carpet

Lady Gaga, Olivia Colman and all the Hollywood stars on the red carpet for the 2019 Oscars

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Armed forces with mental health problems 'failed by system'

A "world-class" treatment centre should be set up for veterans in need, a group of MPs say.

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London transport network junk food advert ban starts

Ads for unhealthy foods already up on London transport will remain but no new bookings can be made.

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Birmingham pub bombings: Inquests into 1974 deaths to resume

The 1974 Birmingham pub bombings left 21 dead and families fought for years to reopen the inquests.

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Venezuela crisis: Who is buying its oil now?

Sanctions block US companies doing business with Venezuela's state oil company.

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Botswana elephant poaching 'no hoax'

A study confirms one of the last elephant sanctuaries in Africa has "a significant poaching problem".

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Don't stop believin' in a successful summit

What kind of achievement might have the US and North Korea singing their way home from Hanoi?

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Michael Jackson doc director challenges 'cult of celebrity'

The director of Leaving Neverland speaks about interviewing Michael Jackson's alleged victims for his documentary.

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Extreme allergies: 'I couldn't even eat an apple'

How do you cope when allergies prevent you from eating a long list of foods?

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The three friends behind a $1bn healthy fast-food firm

How three college students set up popular restaurant chain Sweetgreen.

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Venezuela crisis: Who is buying its oil now?

Sanctions block US companies doing business with Venezuela's state oil company.

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Mother of victim on Birmingham pub bombs inquest

Sheila's son Stephen Whalley was one of 21 people who died when IRA bombs went off in two Birmingham pubs in 1974.

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The 'gravity-defying' art that washes away

Pebbles and driftwood are the building blocks for Sam Bennett's amazing sculptures.

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Hurricane Irma survivor’s unusual new home

Rob DePiazza's home was destroyed by Hurricane Irma, so he's reconstructing it with shipping containers.

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Gladiator school: 'I love to hit people'

The 21st Century gladiatrix who's bringing ancient Rome back to life.

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The three friends behind a $1bn healthy fast-food firm

How three college students set up popular restaurant chain Sweetgreen.

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GCHQ: Chinese tech 'threats' must be understood

The agency's chief says there are "opportunities" too, but UK telecoms cyber-security must improve.

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GCHQ: Chinese tech 'threats' must be understood

The agency's chief says there are "opportunities" too, but UK telecoms cyber-security must improve.

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Construction workers in fresh 'blacklisting' action

Unite union launches legal action on behalf of workers it says were blacklisted by building firms.

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US to delay further tariffs on Chinese goods

President Donald Trump said "substantial progress" had been made in trade talks with Beijing.

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US to delay further tariffs on Chinese goods

President Donald Trump said "substantial progress" had been made in trade talks with Beijing.

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Venezuela crisis: Defectors fear for families under Maduro

Defecting troops tell the BBC President Maduro's government may "lash out" at their loved ones.

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Newspaper headlines: Brexit delay talk as PM sets vote deadline

Theresa May's announcement about a fresh vote on her deal is the main story in many of Monday's papers.

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'Is it mine?' Harry jokes about royal baby

The Duchess of Sussex's pregnancy was celebrated with a special ceremony at an educational charity.

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LG's Dual Screen foldable phone breaks apart

LG opts to release a second screen accessory rather than a device with a single flexible display.

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Carabao Cup final: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City (Chelsea win 4-3 on pens)

Manchester City win a penalty shootout at Wembley to overcome Chelsea after an extraordinary end to the Carabao Cup final.

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Hands-on with the Nokia 9 PureView

Nokia's new smartphone merges together images taken simultaneously by five rear cameras.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset unveiled

The headset lets users control actions via eye movements, and also presents a better quality view.

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Celtic defeat Motherwell in bad-tempered win

Celtic beat Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership after a bad tempered second half as they make it nine domestic wins in a row.

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Liverpool go top but left frustrated by injury-hit Man United

Liverpool missed an opportunity to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League table as an injury-depleted Manchester United earned a goalless draw at Old Trafford.

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Dominant Arsenal beat Southampton to move back into top four

Arsenal punish struggling Southampton with two first-half goals to move back into the top four of the Premier League.

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One person dead after a house fire on Shetland

Four fire engines are called to the outbreak at a house in Lerwick just before midnight.

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Hugo Palmer's mother visits Australian beach where belongings found

Hugo Palmer's mother said she was feeling "numb" as she visits beach where his belongings were found.

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Exoskeleton helps people with paralysis to walk

Floriane is able to walk using an exoskeleton that detects how she wants to move.

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Huawei Mate X smartphone folds face out

Huawei unveils a foldable phone that has several advantages over Samsung's

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Oscars 2019: The Indian sanitary pad makers going to LA

Period. End of Sentence. looks at how one Indian village fought back against menstruation taboos.

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Nokia 9 PureView uses five cameras to take a photo

The handset fuses together shots simultaneously taken by the five cameras to enhance image quality.

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Hamilton Academical 0-5 Rangers: Visitors close gap on leaders Celtic

Rangers romp to victory as five different goalscorers contribute to sweeping win over Hamilton.

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England score nine tries to beat Wales in Women's Six Nations

England remain on course to win the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam after an emphatic 51-12 victory over Wales in Cardiff.

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Bangladesh plane forced to land in 'hijack attempt'

A man on a flight from Bangladesh to Dubai tried to storm the cockpit, local media report.

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Man arrested in Leeds on suspicion of terrorist acts

The suspect is being held as part of a pre-planned operation into suspected extreme right-wing activity.

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Father completes run in daughter's place after her suicide

Andy Airey raises £22,500 after taking on the half marathon in memory of his daughter.

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Huawei launches foldable-screen phone

Huawei unveils a foldable phone that has several advantages over Samsung's

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Huawei Mate X smartphone folds face out

Huawei unveils a foldable phone that has several advantages over Samsung's

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Jeremy Corbyn must take 'personal lead' on anti-Semitism - Watson

Labour's Tom Watson calls on his leader to "make a personal intervention" to rid the party of racism.

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Brexit: Gove warns ministers over delay

The environment secretary calls for unity as three ministers threaten to back a delay to leaving the EU.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex support Morocco girls' school

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit a rural school to show support for female education in the country.

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Afghanistan: Civilian deaths at record high in 2018 - UN

More civilians were killed last year in Afghanistan than at any time since records began, the UN says.

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Pope Francis compares child sex abuse to human sacrifice

Pope Francis condemns child sex abuse in strong terms, as he closes a Church summit on paedophilia.

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Children to be taught about FGM harm

Pupils in England will be taught about the physical and emotional harm caused by female genital mutilation.

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Venezuela crisis: Guaidó calls for support amid deadly border clashes

Amid bloody violence, the Venezuelan opposition leader asks other nations to consider "all measures".

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Amber Peat: Father vows to continue 'personal fight' for her

Adrian Cook says his daughter was let down by the authorities who "didn't act when she spoke out".

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Norse heritage celebrated at Sheringham Scira Festival

The event in Sheringham culminated in the burning of a longboat to send a Viking king to Valhalla.

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Search launched after empty boat seen off Kent coast

The vessel was spotted near Walmer shortly before a suspected migrant walked into a nearby lifeboat station.

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BBC Scotland TV channel prepares to launch

The new BBC Scotland TV channel will go on air for the first time later.

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'Why I forgive Fred and Rose West for my sister's murder'

The sister of one of Fred and Rosemary West's nine victims speaks - 25 years on.

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Exoskeleton helps people with paralysis to walk

Floriane is able to walk using an exoskeleton that detects how she wants to move.

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Richard E Grant enjoys the Oscar ride

The actor doesn't think he'll win a prize, but is loving the experience of being nominated.

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Supermarkets misleading shoppers on healthy food, say nutritionists

Supermarkets should be more transparent on food classification, say public health experts.

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Independent Spirit Awards: Beale Street wins big ahead of Oscars

If Beale Street Could Talk was the big winner at the Independent Spirit Awards.

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'Fairytale ending' for fat cat Mitzi returned four times

Tubby tabby Mitzi, dubbed "Britain's fattest cat", has finally found her "fairytale ending".

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Kim Jong-un leaves North Korea for Vietnam by train

The North Korean leader is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Hanoi on 27-8 February.

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Saudi Arabia announces princess as US ambassador

Princess Rima bint Bandar al-Saud will become the country's first woman to lead a diplomatic mission.

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Housing costs: Five surprises explained

Some assumptions about the UK's housing sector may no longer be true. Here are five that may surprise you.

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What has really happened since Macpherson's report

Twenty years after the Macpherson report - set up following the Stephen Lawrence murder - has anything changed?

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Brexit: What would it mean for UK pensioners living in Europe?

If you're claiming the UK state pension outside the UK how could Brexit affect your claim?

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'Why I was made allergic to husband's sperm'

Why this fertility lab worker had to be injected with her partner's white blood cells to give birth.

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Housing costs: Five surprises explained

Some assumptions about the UK's housing sector may no longer be true. Here are five that may surprise you.

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Greece's invisible minority - the Macedonian Slavs

Greece has long denied that it has a Macedonian minority. Will this now change, asks Maria Margaronis?

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Oscars 2019: How will the ceremony change this year?

The Academy Awards are making a few changes in an effort to stop the ratings from falling further.

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Tymoshenko v Tymoshenko: Funny business at the polls

Two candidates in Ukrainian presidential election have the same name. Some suspect it's a trick to confuse voters.

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Supermarkets misleading shoppers on healthy food, say nutritionists

Supermarkets should be more transparent on food classification, say public health experts.

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Bristol flats damaged in 'big explosion'

People living in the Hartcliffe area of the city reported hearing a loud bang shortly before 20:00 GMT.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'memory'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "memory".

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In pictures: Growing up in North Korea

Photographer Tariq Zaidi visited North Korea and tried to capture the candid moments between families.

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Chris Eubank Jr stuns James DeGale with a points win at O2 Arena

Chris Eubank Jr scores a huge points win over two-time world champion James DeGale at London's O2 Arena.

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The Papers: Cabinet 'splits' and 'don't panic' pleas

Several of Sunday's front pages focus on Brexit as MPs prepare for a series of fresh votes next week.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Harry and Meghan arrive in Morocco

The royal couple land in Casablanca for a three-day trip focused on gender equality.

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Brexit must not be frustrated, Theresa May vows

The prime minister addresses party activists ahead of week of crucial votes in Parliament.

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Venezuela crisis: Clashes break out at border towns

The opposition tries to bring aid into the country, while President Maduro vows to keep it out.

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#MeToo Oscars: What's changed?

The 2018 Oscars directly addressed the #MeToo movement, so how are women faring in the industry this year?

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R Kelly: Singer's bail set at $1m after sex abuse charges

The singer's lawyer said he maintains his innocence of the charges, most of which involve minors.

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Labour defectors 'betrayed' seats, says Emily Thornberry

The shadow foreign secretary claims her party would "crush" independent MPs in a vote

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Stanley Donen: Singin' in the Rain co-director dies aged 94

Stanley Donen directed classic Hollywood musicals including Funny Face and On the Town.

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Wales beat England in Six Nations thriller

Wales produce an inspired second-half display to beat England and keep alive their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes.

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Six Nations: Tom Curry bursts through to give England lead against Wales

Tom Curry exposes the Wales defence to give England the lead in their Six Nations tie at the Principality Stadium.

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Steve Irwin: How should the Crocodile Hunter be remembered?

Peta caused a storm by labelling the Crocodile Hunter's method of conservation as "harassment".

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Jamie Lee Curtis on the 'moving machine' that is the Oscars

Jamie Lee Curtis defends the Academy Awards for trying to stay relevant.

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Disabled mum who killed herself failed by benefits agency

The Department of Work and Pensions is ordered to apologise and pay £10,000 compensation.

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Fine warning as HMRC delays tax return penalty letters

Tax experts warn people could be hit by higher fines over the late warnings.

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Fine warning as HMRC delays tax return penalty letters

Tax experts warn people could be hit by higher fines over the late warnings.

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Vatican abuse summit: Cardinal says files were destroyed

Speaking called for more transparency, saying victims' rights were "effectively trampled underfoot".

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Tommy Robinson holds Salford protest against BBC Panorama

The corporation has confirmed an upcoming Panorama episode is investigating Mr Robinson.

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Venezuela soldiers abandon posts at Colombia border

The soldiers abandon their posts as tensions rise over the delivery of humanitarian aid.

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Malin Andersson: The dark side of being a social influencer

Malin Andersson admits that being a social influencer comes with a darker side.

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Field searched in possible link to Linda Razzell murder

Wiltshire Police said it is "keeping an open mind" about its investigation.

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Pablo Escobar's former home demolished in Colombia

The building will be replaced with a memorial to the victims of the drug lord's reign of terror.

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Can you be a stripper and a feminist at the same time?

Two women who work as strippers say they are "not exploited" in a club licensing row.

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Assam toxic alcohol deaths: 70 people die in north-eastern Indian state

Another 200 people are being treated after drinking bootleg alcohol in India's Assam state.

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Samir Flores Soberanes: Thousands march in Mexico City over activist's murder

Environmental activist and journalist Samir Flores Soberanes was shot dead on Wednesday.

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Wet wipes a sewer nemesis for Anglian Water

The £15m cost of removing foul-smelling "rags" of sewer-blocking wet wipes in the East of England.

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Beavers to become protected species in Scotland

From May it will become an offence in Scotland to kill, injure or capture the animals.

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Birmingham stabbing: Boy stabbed in Small Heath named

The teenager was fatally wounded in Small Heath on Wednesday and police are appealing for help.

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Melissa McCarthy: Oscar-nominated actress wins a Golden Raspberry

Melissa McCarthy wins a Golden Raspberry for worst actress - the day before she's up for the Oscars' best actress.

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Eltham crash: Two dead as police-pursuit van hits car

A man is arrested after a couple in their 70s were killed in the crash in Eltham.

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Venezuela crisis: Colombia border points closed amid aid stand-off

Pressure mounts as opposition leader Juan Guaidó vows supporters will bring aid in on Saturday.

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Nigeria election 2019: Atiku Abubakar challenges Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari is up against ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar as he seeks a second term.

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Most mortgages go to first-time buyers, Halifax research shows

Aspiring homeowners now need a £32,000 deposit - or £110,000 in London - to get on the property ladder.

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Most mortgages go to first-time buyers, Halifax research shows

Aspiring homeowners now need a £32,000 deposit - or £110,000 in London - to get on the property ladder.

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Jamie Genevieve: Don't call me an 'influencer'

The Instagram-famous Scottish make-up artist and YouTube star reveals all about life behind the filter.

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Ministers spend £100m on Brexit consultant contracts

Since the EU referendum the government has agreed £104m of Brexit consultancy and other contracts.

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How are MPs deselected?

What are the rules? Which MPs are under threat? Who has been deselected in the past?

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Rakbar Khan: Did cow vigilantes lynch a Muslim farmer?

The murder of a Muslim dairy farmer in rural Rajasthan raises questions about the relationship between police and cow protection gangs.

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How Queer as Folk broke the mould for gays on TV

The show, celebrating its 20th anniversary, was a pioneer in putting gay men's lives centre stage.

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Car industry: What's behind recent closures?

Car manufacturers have recently announced job cuts in the UK.

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Roy Hodgson: The Premier League's oldest manager - by those who know him best

As Roy Hodgson becomes the oldest person to manage a Premier League game, we speak to those closest to him to find out what has made him such an enduring success.

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Are controversial adverts for fashion brands accident or design?

Burberry, Gucci and Prada are among the brands facing controversy for recent campaigns deemed offensive.

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Look at these glaciers - photos or drawings?

Artist Zaria Forman quite literally draws attention to the issue through her pastel work.

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'I sold alcohol as a child to survive' - North Korean defector

Jessie Kim managed to escape from North Korea after being neglected as a child.

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Week in pictures: 16 - 22 February 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Netflix: Is streaming killing the cinema industry?

As ever more people sign up to streaming services, are fewer going to the movies?

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NHS told to ditch 'outdated' pagers

The health secretary wants to scrap the “archaic technology” which costs the NHS about £6.6m a year.

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NHS told to ditch 'outdated' pagers

The health secretary wants to scrap the “archaic technology” which costs the NHS about £6.6m a year.

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Flexible working: Labour pledges new employee rights

A right to flexible working for new recruits will open up work to more women, the party says.

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The Papers: 'Revolt' and quit messages for May

The front pages carry news of cabinet ministers making demands on the PM as her Brexit talks reach a critical stage.

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Sudan's Omar al-Bashir declares state of emergency

President Omar al-Bashir dismisses the federal government and sacks all state governors.

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Netflix: Is streaming killing the cinema industry?

As ever more people sign up to streaming services, are fewer going to the movies?

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Ministers spend £100m on Brexit help

Since the EU referendum, government departments have agreed contracts worth £104m hiring companies to do consultancy, research, IT, recruitment and legal work specifically to prepare for the UK's EU exit

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'MI6 conman' Mark Acklom extradited to UK

Mark Acklom is accused of conning a divorcee out of her £850,000 life savings.

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US and China extend trade talks

US President Donald Trump says a deal is "more likely" than not.

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Brexit: Amber Rudd, David Gauke and Greg Clarke issue delay warning

Amber Rudd, David Gauke and Greg Clarke say extending Article 50 is better than "crashing out" of EU.

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Botswana's elephant hunting dilemma

What will be the impact on communities and the economy if the ban on hunting elephants is lifted?

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Trans Mountain pipeline gets energy regulator support

Canada's energy regulator says the project's economic benefits justify the environmental impacts.

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Singer R Kelly 'charged with sexual offences'

Singer R Kelly has been charged with sexual offences in Illinois, US media report.

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