Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels. 

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How 20 minutes of nature can boost your health

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Universidad Católica v Ñublense

Craig Bellamy and Wales learn harsh lessons in their 3-0 defeat at England, in preparation for their big World Cup qualifier against Belgium.

Craig Bellamy looks concerned during Wales' defeat to England

Harsh lessons and 'hurt egos' for Bellamy's Wales

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

A gloomy looking Karin Keller-Sutter, with economy minister Guy Parmelin, leave the US Department of State after talks in August.

Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

A survey suggests three-quarters of drivers had issues with parking apps.

A parking meter covered in a plastic bag, which reads: This machine is not in use. Please pay to park by phone. This location is 3813

Don't force drivers to use parking apps, says RAC

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke praises his players' resilience and desire in their comeback World Cup qualification win over Greece.

'Results are what qualify you and these Scotland players understand that'

The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans


Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried?

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher breaks down how the US president's connections have brought about a breakthrough moment for the Middle East.

Netanyahu and Trump stare into each other's eyes outside the White House

Watch: How Trump's relationships helped pull off a Gaza deal

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Morocco U20 v South Korea U20

There is no easy way back for Jude Bellingham as Morgan Rogers shows he is the symbol of Thomas Tuchel's new England identity, says Phil McNulty.

Morgan Rogers celebrates with Aston Villa team-mate Ollie Watkins during England win over Wales at Wembley

'No easy way back for Bellingham as Rogers vindicates Tuchel's strategy'

A life-sized holographic police officer has been installed in central Seoul in a bid to deter crime. The BBC took to the streets to ask people if they think it’ll work.

Split screen with holographic police officer on the left and BBC journalist Yuna Ku on the right

How South Korea is using a holographic cop to fight crime 

Scotland somehow emerge from a bizarre World Cup qualifier with another victory on a remarkable night at Hampden, writes Tom English.

'Chronic Scotland prevail in Hampden head-wrecker'

The second episode of the Celebrity Traitors revealed the first murder. But first, the group had breakfast together.

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Did Claudia say 'morning' or 'mourning'?

LeBron James is ruled out for up to four weeks and will miss the start of the NBA season with sciatica, Los Angeles Lakers have confirmed.

LeBron James holds his hands on his chest

James to miss start of NBA season with sciatica

More than two dozen civilians were killed on Monday after a motorised army paraglider dropped bombs from above.

A paraglider soars above the Tegelberg area in the Ammergauer Alps, Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaue, Bavaria

Paragliders: The army's lethal new weapon in Myanmar's civil war 

England boss Thomas Tuchel sees his side score three times in 20 minutes in their 3-0 friendly win over Wales, but is left frustrated by the Wembley atmosphere.

'No energy' - Tuchel unhappy at 'silent' Wembley

Luke Littler clinches victory with a 170 checkout to beat defending champion Mike de Decker and reach the quarter-finals of the "brutal" World Grand Prix.

Luke Littler celebrates beating Mike de Decker at the World Grand Prix

Littler beats De Decker at 'brutal' World Grand Prix

Lots of rubbish piled on the side of street. 

Residents shocked by 'horrific' fly-tipping

Plaid will offer 20 hours of care for all families if it wins the next Senedd election, leader says.

Rhun ap Iorwerth has a blue jacket over a light blue shirt. He is stood in front of a board that says Plaid Cymru in white font and Party of Wales. There is a daffodil to the right of it. He has his thumbs up. 

Plaid promises free childcare if it wins Senedd election

Locals in some parts of Newport describe new rubbish appearing as soon as old waste is cleared.

A pile of rubbish, including used white pots, black bags, green bags and and window frames.

Residents tell of life in 'Wales' fly-tipping capital'

The world's largest event celebrating Gaelic language and culture is kicking off in Fort William.

Pipers lead a torchlight procession through Fort William.

The Mòd: Scotland's celebration of Gaelic language and culture

A pile of burnt rubbish in the foreground, including what's left of a burnt mattress, you can see more rubbish and then homes in the distance.

People struggle to sell homes in city dubbed 'fly-tipping capital'

The lime trees in Lochardil Road in Inverness are thought to have been about 130 years old.

The stump is on the pavement. It has been uprooted and its roots are showing and there are lumps of broken tarmac. Part of Lochardil Road is in view along with some of its surviving trees.

Street's historic trees wrecked by recent storms

Catriona Byers is an expert on 19th Century morgue who also works as a food stylist.

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I photograph food to escape my harrowing research

The Trump administration will purchase pesos in a bid to calm Argentina's economic crisis.

Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, in a blue suit with a blue tie with red and yellow diagonal stripes during the Federal Reserve Board Community Bank Conference in Washington, DC.

US kicks off controversial financial rescue plan for Argentina

Alan Carr continues to worry the nation in the second instalment of this instant-hit celebrity spin-off.

Tom Daley and Kate Garraway on the set of Celebrity Traitors 

Celebrity Traitors episode two was as killer as Tom Daley's side-eye

England batters Emma Lamb and Jordan Cox are voted women's and men's players of the year at the PCA awards.

Split graphic: Lancashire's Emma Lamb (left) and Oval Invincibles' Jordan Cox (right)

Lamb and Cox win PCA player of the year awards

Watch the best of the action as Scotland score twice late on to beat Greece and boost their hopes of qualifying for next summer's World Cup finals.

Scotland strike late to beat Greece in frantic finish

He petitioned the court to put the judgment on pause and consider his appeal as he works to keep Infowars from being sold to The Onion.

Alex Jones points his index finger and squints while speaking into several microphones. 

Alex Jones asks US Supreme Court to block billion-dollar defamation ruling

Three weeks after Zubeen Garg's death, Assam is still unable to come to terms with the loss of a beloved icon.

A garlanded portrait of iconic Indian singer-music composer Zubeen Garg, with lamps before it, as people pay tribute in Assam's Bokakhat town, as the news of his death in far off Singapore broke out on 19 September

A beloved Indian singer drowned in Singapore. Now fans want answers

BBC Sport assesses how the England and Wales players performed at Wembley on Thursday, during the Three Lions' 3-0 victory.

'Dictated the game' - how England & Wales' players rated

Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control.

Trump is on the left with his back to the camera, looking right towards Netanyahu who is also with his back to the lens, looking left towards Trump. Both men have dark suits and white shirts

How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden

Amir Khan Muttaqi flies into Delhi from Russia, on a once unimaginable visit being closely watched by Pakistan.

Why Taliban minister's visit to India is so groundbreaking

Sussex Police say they are continuing extensive investigations into the incident.

A scorched car outside the mosque. It is parked in front of the entrance steps, which are covered in black soot and have partially melted railings.

Further arrests made over mosque arson attack

The wounded animal was rescued in Rio Negro, Brazil, after being spotted crossing the river.

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Jaguar rescued from river in Brazil after being shot

James, who led a civil fraud case against US President Donald Trump, was indicted in Alexandria, Virginia.

New York Attorney General Letitia James holds a press conference

New York Attorney General Letitia James criminally indicted

A drug user accused of murdering a dealer gives evidence in his defence at St Albans Crown Court.

Robert Tyler-Jones: a man standing on a bridge, in front of a canal and buildings. He is standing next to a pot which has a green plant in it. He is smiling and wearing a black cap, black top, trousers. He has a small black-and-grey bag hanging around his neck and one shoulder. 



Man denies stabbing dealer in scuffle, court hears

The council said the spending was in part due to a lack of people in key professional roles

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Council spends more than £33m on agency staff 

Three men and a woman are charged with the murder of Paul Foster, 47, in Liverpool.

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Four people charged with man's stabbing murder

Nadine De Klerk hits 50 runs off 19 balls to finish on 84 not out as she guides South Africa to an unlikely three-wicket win against host nation India at the ICC Women's World Cup. 

De Klerk hits stunning innings to help South Africa shock India 

It falls on what would have been the Glastonbury weekend

A crowd of people watch a musical act on a lit up stage on Bristol harbourside with the dock's cranes in the background

Harbourside festival announces first acts of 2026

Nadine de Klerk hits 84 off 54 balls as South Africa recover from 81-5 to chase down their target of 252 with seven balls to spare, securing a famous three wicket win against hosts India at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

Nadine de Klerk and Ayabonga Khaka celebrate

'A famous victory' - South Africa stun India after De Klerk's heroics 

The recent removals involved larger groups of migrants than previous flights, the Home Office says.

Black inflatable dinghy in the English Channel. It is filled with people. 

Nineteen more removed to France under 'one in, one out' scheme

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United States U20 v Italy U20

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has asked residents to avoid the area.

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Investigation launched following house fire

Everton eye Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City, Liverpool interest in Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace preparing for Marc Guehi exit and Manchester United ready to spend big for Kenan Yildiz.

Kalvin Philips on BBc Sport gossip template 

Phillips emerges as Everton target - Friday's gossip

The new school would be able to accommodate 25 pupils aged nine to 16 across four classrooms.

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SEND school plan for former office buildings

The crew "self deployed" to the scene before any 999 calls were made, mayor Andy Burnham reveals.

Emergency services and vehicles at the scene of an incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue.

Passing fire crew went to help in synagogue attack

The 85-year-old was airlifted to hospital after the crash on 1 October, but died five days later.

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Man dies in hospital five days after crash

The piece honouring Holly Newton is a collaboration between her school and a local artist.

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Artwork unveiled in alley where girl was murdered

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Morocco v Bahrain

The former prime minister has been told not to lobby the UK government by the appointments watchdog. 

Then-UK prime minister Rishi Sunak giving a speech during the AI Safety Summit in 2023. Sunak is wearing a dark business suit.

Sunak takes advisory roles with Microsoft and AI firm Anthropic

The JSPCA says it has taken in 35 vulnerable squirrels so far in 2025.

A small red squirrel sat drinking out of a syringe. It looks to be sat down on a blanket in a hospital setting. It has its claws wrapped tightly around the syringe. 

Drivers urged to take extra care of red squirrels

Prince William will attend the COP30 summit on behalf of the King, joining other world leaders in Brazil.

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Prince William will attend COP30 climate summit in Brazil

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Czech Republic v Croatia

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Poland v New Zealand

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Austria v San Marino

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Cyprus v Bosnia-Herzegovina

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Faroe Islands v Montenegro

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Malta v Netherlands

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Northern Ireland U21 v Malta U21

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Belarus v Denmark

The raid at the unnamed site was carried out by about 10 officers acting on intelligence.

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Arrests after immigration raid at recycling depot

Dimitar Kalchev pleads not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after the fatal collision.

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Man denies causing motorcyclist's crash death

Nadine de Klerk hits a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produce a stunning comeback to beat India at the Women's World Cup.

South Africa all-rounder Nadine de Klerk punches her glove out in celebration after victory over India

De Klerk smacks Proteas to stunning win over India

The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent. 

The image is a close-up of a naked mole rat. It is a small, pink, bald rodent that is being held by a person's hand. The rodent has large, protruding front teeth, tiny eyes, whiskers on its face and small, clawed feet.

Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life

Daniel Gentles is accused of "back-handing" a woman in the private parts.

A man wearing a dark blue hoodie and a light blue face mask stood outside a white building.

Ex-PC assaulted colleague 'as a joke', court told

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Romania v Moldova

Now fully-fit Port Vale forward Jayden Stockley wants to show boss Darren Moore he deserves a regular starting place.

Jayden Stockley throws his arms out and appeals during a match for Port Vale

Stockley keen to nail down Vale starting place

A 30-year-old man was re-arrested at Manchester Airport earlier, Counter Terrorism Policing said.

Armed police at the scene, with police vehicles in the background.

Man re-arrested over Manchester synagogue attack

Ronnie O'Sullivan isn't taking his current form "for granted" despite a comprehensive 5-0 win against Scotland's Stephen Maguire at the Xi'an Grand Prix.

O'Sullivan not taking form 'for granted' after whitewash

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Jilly Cooper listening to Queen Camilla telling a story

Weekly quiz: What did Queen Camilla say about Jilly Cooper?

Shaine March is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering 32-year-old Alana Odysseos. 

Alana Odysseos is sitting in a dining room bathed in pink light with her hair down. Plates and cutlery with flower settings and candles are on the table behind her. 

Woman stabbed 19 times by partner, court hears

Adrian De Wet tells the South African court that "when pigs are hungry enough, they'll eat anything".

Two men - one in his 20s, another in his 50s - stand up inside a courtroom.

South African farm worker describes how women fed to pigs to 'dispose of evidence'

The legendary umpire's funeral will take place in Barnsley on 19 October, the council says.

Retired international cricket umpire Dickie Bird rings the five minute bell prior to the start of play during day one of the 1st Investec Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground. Bird wears a dark jacket and a red and yellow striped tie and is waving with his left hand as his right pulls the bell.

9 October 2025