School protests send shivers down French government's spine
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

Watch: 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.

Dolly Parton sings Jolene in Welsh in recording released after her death
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

Parton's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis say the country artist was proud to sing in Welsh.

What does Man City guilty verdict mean for their squad?
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

BBC Sport looks at how Manchester City's guilty verdict will affect their existing players' futures and the club's dealings in the transfer market.