Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why

The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions.

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South Africa faces new era as ANC set to lose majority

The ANC vote share is on course to drop below 50% for the first time in three decades.

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Vote Plaid to keep Labour in check, leader says

Plaid Cymru is launching its general election campaign, promising a "positive alternative".

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Geissler, Wark and Miller to front BBC Scotland election coverage

Martin Geissler, Kirsty Wark and Laura Miller will lead the corporation's election night coverage.

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Gavin and Stacey finale leak was mean, says star Ruth Jones

Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones says the news leaking about the finale meant she "had to lie".

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Man due to be charged over giant tortoise deaths

A man has been summoned to court over the deaths of 10 tortoises in Devon, police say.

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The impact of recognising a Palestinian state

Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe.

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As Trump trial hurtles towards verdict, are Americans paying attention?

It's been a historic event filled with salacious detail, but polls suggest a strange level of detachment.

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Grealish almost falls off bus at Manchester City parade

The midfielder appeared to get caught out as the vehicle started to move from a stationary position.

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Watch: Cheese rolling through the years

A look back at Gloucestershire's famous cheese rolling over the decades.

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Mandatory national service would get young people out of bubble, Cleverly says

National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly.

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UN fears 670 people buried under Papua landslide

The land is still sliding and rescue is difficult, the head of the UN migration agency says.

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Make-up and McDonald's: Dangerous driving caught on camera

National Highways shares video of three dangerous driving incidents to coincide with a safety initiative.

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Sunak sees the funny side of Downing Street soaking

The prime minister was meeting constituents when one remarked on the weather when he announced the election.

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Leasehold reforms become law without ground rent cap

Laws aimed at making life fairer for leaseholders in England have been rushed through Parliament.

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Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

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Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak

The Conservatives are pushing for six TV debates, but Labour officials will only commit to two run by the BBC and ITV.

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Israeli hostage's family hope kidnap video reminds world of need for deal

New harrowing footage shows the moment Naama Levy and other women were seized by Hamas gunmen.

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Alderney Nazi camp inquiry finds succession of cover-ups

The inquiry found it likely between 641 and 1,027 people died under in the Nazi camps in Alderney.

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Who could be Chelsea's next manager?

BBC Sport looks at who could replace Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea manager.

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How dangerous are XL bullies and how does the ban work?

Rules restricting ownership of American XL bully dogs are in force in England, Wales and Scotland.

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DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup

The Democratic Republic Congo army said they have stopped an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign soldiers.

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Flotilla of RNLI boats mark 200 year anniversary

A mix of historic and modern boats take to the water at Poole Quay for a celebratory parade

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Woman left homeless after canal boat stolen

Jolita Velickiene, who was forced to live in her car, wants those responsible to be arrested.

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Infected blood victims have waited too long - Shapps

Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report.

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Troops cleared of blame over Falklands ship bombing

Secret files finally clear the Welsh Guards after 48 crew were killed in the bombing of Sir Galahad.

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Thousands of children waiting too long for school support, BBC finds

Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education.

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Rodgers 'never had any doubt' about Celtic title challenge

Manager Brendan Rodgers says he "never had any doubts" about Celtic’s season after they seal their 12th Scottish Premiership title in the last 13 seasons.

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Inside Usyk's heavyweight transformation & biggest weakness

How Oleksandr Usyk went from undisputed cruiserweight champion to one fight away from emulating the feat at heavyweight.

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'That is quite red indeed’ - reaction to King's new portrait

King Charles: 'That is quite red indeed’ - reaction to new portrait

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Still trapped on Baltimore ship, months after bridge collapse

Morale is low for the Dali's crew members, stranded on board by ongoing investigation into tragedy.

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Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places

The measures are expected to be in place for about week in some regions in England where there is a lack of cells.

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Black, white and shades of grey – what’s behind sprint’s race divide?

Elite sprinting is dominated by black athletes. Theories as to why span painful history and cutting-edge science - and many are unproven.

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Cohen could make or break Trump as he takes stand

Justice Juan Merchan on Friday warned prosecutors to tell Cohen to stop commenting on the case.

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Riot police face off against Georgia protesters

Thousands have gathered outside parliament in Tbilisi to protest the bill they say is Russian-inspired.

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'Ruthless England make right decision on Anderson'

Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Shein suppliers still work 75-hour weeks - report

A Swiss pressure group says some staff at Shein suppliers are still working excessive overtime.

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Dannii Minogue on music, Kylie and dating show I Kissed a Girl

Singer and TV host Dannii Minogue on how Kylie convinced her to do The X Factor, her battles with the press and her new show I Kissed a Girl.

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How can I see the Northern Lights tonight?

Missed the Northern lights last night? Don't worry, there will be another opportunity to see them tonight. Here's how.

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Man City penalty should not have been given - panel

Manchester City's first penalty against Wolves should not have been given, an independent panel says

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Murray to make injury return next week

Andy Murray will begin his comeback from an ankle injury at an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux next week.

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Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election

"My mistakes have been mine", says the ex-chancellor who will stand down as MP at the next election.

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Large parcel centre fire causes huge smoke plume

Residents are also urged to close windows and doors due to the smoke from the fire in Cannock.

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Mum never got over injecting son with infected blood

Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection.

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'That's awesome' - Brewers fan celebrates catch in crowd

Watch as a Milwaukee Brewers fan gets hyped after leaping to catch Gary Sanchez's home-run ball.

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New public buildings to be required to have separate male and female toilets

Legislation is needed to address safety, privacy and dignity concerns, minister Kemi Badenoch says.

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Island's only shop saved from closure after bank returns £12k stolen in fraud

Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt.

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Swinney warns of SNP cohesion amid challenge reports

There are reports that a veteran SNP activist may stand against John Swinney, the only declared candidate.

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Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.

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Thousands of homes without water for fourth day

A burst pipe on Thursday is continuing to impact Southern Water supplies in East Sussex.

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What can we expect from the final Gavin and Stacey?

The Christmas special in 2019 left 17.1 million viewers on tenterhooks with a cliffhanger ending.

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Klopp says Salah argument 'completely resolved'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his argument with Mohamed Salah has been "completely resolved".

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Former BBC journalist alleges police surveillance

Vincent Kearney believes the PSNI may have tried to identify his sources for a Spotlight programme.

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I was told by letter: 'Terribly sorry, your blood may be contaminated'

Joan Edgington is a key witness in the government inquiry into the infected blood scandal.

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FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself

The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists.

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