Watch: Why has Trump been so eager to welcome Xi?
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.

White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.

Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.

Ex-England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.

Man jailed for two years over throwing bottle at Portsmouth migrant protest
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.