BBC News
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Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament
While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
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Websites taken down worldwide as critical PHP cyber-security update issued
The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.
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Hyron Andrews: Former Sale second row died of natural causes - autopsy
Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.
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South Africa vs Australia: Tourists facing defeat after remarkable day with careers on the line
Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.
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Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military
The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.
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US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
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Inflation and borrowing data illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
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Eberchi Eze: Why is he struggling at Arsenal?
Eberechi Eze has been struggling for form this season for Arsenal, but there could be hope that the forward turns it around.
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Missing German WW2 U-boat discovered off Devon 82 years on
The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.
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UK weather: Amber warning issued by Met Office ahead of Storm Austen
The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.
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Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.
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Champions League: Cesc Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie A to the Champions League - now they are ready for a historic night against Manchester United.
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Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges
The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
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Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.
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Helen Haines: Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
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Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
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Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' for old account
The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ransomware attack.
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Mark Allen: Former world number one says he spent time in mental health clinic before snooker return
Mark Allen says he is working to "turn things around" and reveals he spent time in a mental health clinic before returning to snooker.
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Masked boy guilty of trying to murder schoolgirl in Norfolk
The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
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Paris St-Germain: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL
Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
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Bristol UWE student who murdered housemate jailed for life
Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.
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Animal rights group Peta asks Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
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Tesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
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Bukangi: Huge crowds watch shark stranded in Busan, South Korea
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
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Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
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The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover police officer
Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.
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Woman told she had cancer by data-breaching hospital worker
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.
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Katie Boulter: British number two wins in under an hour to reach Japan Open quarter-finals
Katie Boulter moves into the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after she beat Viktorija Golubic in less than an hour.
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What happened inside court for man charged with Australian MP attack
BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.
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France is divided over who to blame for weekend riots
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham faces climate revolt' and 'Harry wants to fix feud'
Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family.
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Moment giant fin whale caught feeding off Pembrokeshire coast
Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.
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Tighter rules planned to protect people from botched cosmetic surgery
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.
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Man City 5-1 AEK Athens: Phil Foden 'going in right direction' after five star showing
Phil Foden's magnificent man-of-the-match display in Manchester City's Champions League win against AEK Athens serves as a reminder of his talent and ability to influence games.
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Prince Harry wants to repair relationship with father and brother
Noor Nanji breaks down Prince Harry's interview with GQ Magazine, after he said he wants to "reconcile" with his family.
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Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
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Champions League sets new goals record this season
It was goals galore again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the competition setting a new record this season.
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How the UK's hottest summer has affected autumn leaves
The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.
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Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
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Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo
Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.
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Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.
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Manchester United: Michael Carrick wants clean sheets to help turn season around, starting at Como
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.
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Ali G is back. But is Sacha Baron Cohen's character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
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Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal: Rio Ngumoha shines in comeback win
Rio Ngumoha produces a coming-of-age performance in Liverpool's comeback win over Villarreal, writes Aadam Patel.
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60 years on: The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.
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UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
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I left top secret files on the train - you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.
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Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
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Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post
A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."
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Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader
Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.