Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.

Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.

Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.

Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.