Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fumes after his side get their sixth red card in nine matches despite a 4-3 win away at Wolves in the EFL Cup. 

Liam Delap looks bemused after being sent off away at Wolves in the EFL Cup 

'Very stupid' red cards are 'embarrassing' - Maresca

The hurricane - Jamaica's worst to date - was downgraded from a category five storm on Wednesday after making landfall.

A man walks through a flooded street in a neighbuorhood affected by Hurricane Melissa in Santiago de Cuba.

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead and trail of destruction across Caribbean

Alan Sheehan says Swansea City must use the experience of challenging Manchester City to drive their bid to compete for a return to the Premier League.

Alan Sheehan applauds after the Manchester City game 

'Big nights' should drive Swansea on - Sheehan

Roma interested in Joshua Zirkzee, Crystal Palace considering Nathan Ake move and Saudi Pro League still wants Mohamed Salah.

BBC Gossip graphic featuring Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee

Roma want Zirkzee in January - Thursday's gossip

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet for talks on Thursday. 

Three way split screen of Donald Trump on the left, BBC correspondent Laura Bicker in the centre and Xi Jinping on the right

Three things you need to know about the Trump-Xi meeting

The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital on Tuesday and placed on life support but died on Wednesday

A close up picture of a cricket ball on grass

Teenage cricketer dies in Melbourne after being hit by ball  

Paris St-Germain forward Desire Doue is set for another spell on the sidelines after leaving the stadium on crutches following his side's 1-1 draw with Lorient on Wednesday.

Doue on crutches after being carried off in PSG draw

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet to discuss a trade deal.  

This combination of pictures created shows portraits of US President Donald Trump (left) facing the right and China's President Xi Jinping looking towards the left. Both men are pictured positioned in front of their respective national flags.

Tit-for-tat tariffs, a shaky truce and turmoil: How we got to the Trump-Xi meeting

Residents on the A470 in Powys are calling for the speed limit to be dropped from 60mph to 40mph.

Image of a crashed BMW car mangled front in a crash barrier on the road

Speed restriction calls after multiple crashes outside same home

 Nerys Lloyd is currently serving a 10-and-a-half year sentence for causing four deaths.

Side by side images of Nerys Lloyd and a mother of one of the victims crying 

A big part of me is missing, says mum of paddleboard victim

It is hoped the number of employees in Scotland's space industry will rocket to 20,000 in the next 10 years. 

Millie Brown, a young lady with brown hair in a ponytail, smiles from inside an engineering lab at her university. There are busy-looking shelves and piles of equipment, boxes and other items behind her.

Who are the workers who will fire Scotland's space industry?

Four paddleboarders died after descending a weir in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in October 2021.

Nicola Wheatley is sitting on a  rock in a green space with her children on her lap. She and Oscar are smiling at the camera and  baby Ffion is wearing a yellow summer hat and dungarees. 

'I'll never forgive the woman responsible for my wife's paddleboard death'

More than two dozen people in the town were accused and tortured in the belief that they were doing Satan's bidding.

A woman with black cloak and a hat, walking through a misty forest

The 'witches' of Dumbarton - tortured, executed and falsely accused 

Glasgow will host a stripped-back Games in 2026, with 10 sports and using four venues in the city.

Four women, wearing tracksuits and holding Scottish flags, jump into the air while celebrating winning medals. They are in an athletics stadium.

All you need to know about Glasgow 2026 as tickets go on sale

Celia Imrie on a bridge with her tongue out

Celia Imrie channels her inner PE teacher

Araf Saddiq has been assaulted five times, spat on and verbally abused on countless occasions.

The paramedic who wakes up wondering: 'Will I make it home tonight?'

It was the Alan Carr show again, as the comedian tackled a terrifying bridge in the latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors.

Backstabbing, dirty work and an iconic exit speech in Celebrity Traitors

Newcastle draw Fulham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while League One side Cardiff City host Chelsea.

Nick Woltemade celebrates with Anthony Elanga as he scores for Newcastle United against Tottenham

Newcastle host Fulham & Cardiff face Chelsea in quarters

Highland Council has powers to introduce zones to help tackle housing shortages.

Wick harbour with different types of colourful boats tied up next to pontoons. Along the shore are traditional, three-storey buildings. The sky above is blue and cloudless.

Caithness 'unlikely' to need controls on AirBnB-style lets

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Wales papers: 'Boy falsely accused of stealing baby's ashes later found dead' and 'Medics fighting to find work in Wales'  

Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby says there are "areas we can really improve" but she is "proud" of her players in the Nations League play-off defeat by Iceland.

'Proud' Oxtoby says NI can improve after play-off loss

British number ones Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu could partner each other in mixed doubles after agreeing to play at the 2026 United Cup in Australia.

Draper & Raducanu to team up for GB at United Cup

Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom.

A man wearing black clothing speaks in front of a crowd, with a logo reading "Microsoft" in the background.

Tech giants are spending big on AI in rush to dominate the boom

Shamrock Rovers win their fifth League of Ireland Premier Division title in six seasons with a 1-0 win over Galway United on Wednesday evening.

Rovers finally end title wait with win over Galway

Rachel Reeves refers herself to the PM's ethics adviser after "inadvertently" renting out her family home without a licence.

Chancellor admits breaking housing rules by renting out home

Leaders Cardiff Devils lose 3-1 at Belfast Giants, falling to their second Elite League defeat of the season despite taking the lead.

Cardiff Devils' Jimmy Oligny in action against Belfast Giants

Cardiff Devils beaten by Belfast Giants late show

Peter Smalley has been part of Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust for more than 30 years.

Peter Smalley standing in a street smiling at the camera on a rainy day. 

Music chief has 'mixed feelings' about retirement

The figure was revealed in a parliamentary answer to a question asked by Foyle MP Colum Eastwood.

Black and white image of Bishop Daly helping clear a path for a man badly injured during Bloody Sunday in Londonderry.

Government spent more than £4m on defence of Soldier F

Campaigners say people were not told about the inquiry and Durham County Council has apologised.

Two white banners with red letters attached to a fence on the edge of fields. One reads: "Say no to solar panels and save your countryside" and the other says: "Maiden law solar farm the size of 250 football pitches from Burnhope nature reserve to Lanchester." In the background, fields and patches of trees can be seen stretching to the horizon.

Solar farm inquiry adjourned after lack of notice

Manny Pacquiao says he has "almost" agreed a rematch with fellow boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.

Floyd Mayweather punches Manny Pacquiao during their fight in 2015

Mayweather rematch 'almost' agreed - Pacquiao

Craig Guildford appears at a tribunal after an ex-officer said racism exists in West Midlands Police.

Chief Constable Craig Guildford, of West Midlands Police, at the police headquarters in Birmingham, wearing a police uniform. He is clean shaved and has a shaved head and wears a police uniform of a dark blue jacket with badges on the shoulder and a string of medal ribbons on his left breast.

Chief constable denies discriminatory behaviour

Jamaicans in the north west of England say they are anxious to hear from loved ones after the hurricane.

Paula Robinson sat on a settee wearing a leopard print jacket. She has long black hair and is wearing wide, black-rimmed glasses. 

'I haven't heard from my mum since Hurricane Melissa'

England were on the receiving end of one of the great one-day knocks but there remains a feeling of inevitability about their World Cup exit, writes Ffion Wynne.

England's Sophie Ecclestone (left), Alice Capsey (middle) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (right) look disappointed during England's World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa

Same old story or have England improved under Edwards?

The blaze gutted one of the hangars at the historic site in April.

Two firefighters aim water at a huge building on fire, while two others wearing high vis clothing look on. The building is clearly engulfed by fire, and there is a huge black plume of smoke rising from it, as well as flames. 

Investigation into fire at airfield closed

WHO chief "appalled and deeply shocked" after doctors say RSF killed "patients, their companions, and anyone else present".

Back view of an RSF fighter in a red beret holding a gun. In front of him can be seen the barrel of a gun and mortar rockets.

Sudanese RSF militia killed 460 people at el-Fasher hospital, says WHO

Slough Borough Council said the bins were placed without permission and not for charitable causes.

A large blue box-shaped bin in a car park labelled 'clothing textiles & shoes'.

Residents warned about 'rogue' clothing bins

Sean Grayson was charged with opening fire on Sonya Massey, who had been calling police to report a suspected intruder at her home.

Sonya Massey is seen in a graduation cap 

Ex-officer guilty of murder of Sonya Massey after she reported suspected intruder

Rob Jetten's D66 party celebrates, two years after his party languished in fifth place in the last vote.

Centrist liberals head for shock victory  in Dutch election, exit poll says

Norwich City owner Mark Attanasio confirms head coach Liam Manning is staying at the club.

Mark Attanasio at a Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago Cubs baseball game earlier this month. He has thick dark-coloured hair, black-framed glasses, and is wearing a blue fleece.

Attanasio gives backing to under-pressure Manning

North Yorkshire Council says 23 fines were issued on Saturday, during the Flying Scotsman event.

A crowd of people, including families and railway enthusiasts, gather on a station platform to admire and photograph the historic steam locomotive "The Flying Scotsman," numbered 60103. The engine emits a plume of steam as it prepares for departure. The station features traditional stone buildings, a wooden fence, and a signal gantry.

Illegal parking 'gridlocks' village for rail event

Officials in Mississippi initially warned the monkeys were carrying diseases, but Tulane University later denied this.

Three monkeys at large after primates escape from crashed truck in US

Robyn Laverick says it was nerve-wracking not knowing if her parents were safe.

Head and shoulder shot of a young woman. She has long dark hair, tied tightly back in a pony tail which drapes over her left shoulder, and is wearing a denim jacket.  Her expression is serious. She is sitting on a sofa, with the back a light brown linen weave type material and with cream cushions. 

Relief as hurricane-hit parents make contact

Lindsay and her husband, Craig Foreman, were arrested in January while travelling the world.

Barrister Haydee Dijkstal and Lindsay Foreman's son, pictured in the Houses of Parliament in London. Haydee is wearing a black suit and Joe is wearing a cream jumper. Both are wearing orange lanyards and are sat at a long table. 

Son of Iran detainee brings spy case to parliament

An inquest has been examining the death of 32-year-old father Karl Lee in 2020.

Karl Lee wearing a white shirt and red, printed waistcoat.

Relaxant withdrawal 'could have led to man's death'

Aberdeen beat Kilmarnock to record back-to-back away wins for the first time since September 2024 and move up to 10th in the Scottish Premiership.

Armstrong goal gives Aberdeen much-needed win at Kilmarnock

Motherwell head into Saturday's League Cup semi-final on a high after recording consecutive victories for the first time this season by downing Dundee United.

Motherwell head into semi buoyed by win over meek Dundee Utd

Celtic narrow the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership to six points as interim manager Martin O'Neill delivers an emphatic victory in his first game in charge in 20 years.

O'Neill earns first Celtic win in 20 years against Falkirk

Video shows the destruction in St Elizabeth and Montego Bay, which are among the worst hit places in Jamaica.

Cars are seen along a road which is surrounded by floodwaters

Hurricane Melissa drone footage shows destroyed homes and towns under water

Watch highlights as Northern Ireland lose 3-0 in Iceland in Wednesday's delayed second leg to miss out on promotion to the top tier of the Nations League. 

Watch: Northern Ireland fall short in Iceland play-off

Listen to live BBC Radio Devon commentary of Exeter City play Plymouth Argyle  in the The FA Women's National League.

Listen: The FA Women's National League - Exeter City v Plymouth Argyle 

Danilo's early goal and a late penalty save from Jack Butland gives Rangers victory over Hibernian as Danny Rohl's side earn back-to-back Scottish Premiership wins.

Danilo strike & Butland penalty save help Rangers win at Hibs

Hearts twice come from behind and have a potential late winner disallowed as their Scottish Premiership lead is cut to six points after an epic draw at St Mirren.

Leaders Hearts twice come from behind to draw at St Mirren

Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler is no longer in a critical condition after being involved in a serious crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Dettwiler 'no longer critical' after Moto3 crash

Bharat Chand's activities prompted 19,000 complaints, the Information Commissioner's Office says.

Woman blurred out wearing glasses holding a black mobile phone with grey sticker on the back in both her hands 

Man who sent nearly one million spam texts fined £200,000 

Its prospects depend heavily on the continuing engagement of the Trump White House, writes Frank Gardner.

Palestinians look out from their family's home following an Israeli air strike on a residential block in al-Shati refugee camp, northern Gaza (29 October 2025)

Can the Gaza ceasefire deal survive?

Connolly attended the official opening of Oireachtas na Samhna in Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Wednesday.

Connolly has short grey hair and is smiling in the picture as she wears a black top and jacket.

President-elect of Ireland visits Belfast for Irish language event

Ben Savory is banned from entering several premises in the Cotswolds for the next  two years.

A mugshot of a man in his early 30s, but with quite a weathered face with frown lines and dark spots, who has brown hair. He is looking away from the camera, his mouth ever so slightly agape, and his nose looks as if it has been broken before. He is wearing a grey hoodie, the hood of which is visible, and is standing against a plain, dull white background.

Thief jailed after ignoring shop bans

Jenson Button says next weekend's 8 Hours of Bahrain will be the final of his professional career. 

Jenson Button speaking at a press conference

This will be my last professional race - Button

Parliamentary committee demands answers about whether the lease arrangements are "achieving the best value for money".

An aerial photograph of Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's residence in Windsor, shows a large white building with green fields and trees surrounding it and a variety of cars parked outside it. File photo

MPs question value for money of Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge lease

Robert Sabat, 59, is charged with murder and is due to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday.

Man charged with murder after woman, 42, stabbed

Crewe boss Lee Bell says his side still understand the importance of the FA Cup ahead of their first-round tie against League One Doncaster.

Crewe boss Lee Bell looks up into the stands from the touchline during a game

Crewe still value FA Cup as 'special' - Bell

Watch Sportscene and listen to Sportsound reaction after wins for Martin O'Neill's Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Motherwell, as leaders Hearts are held at St Mirren.

Watch Sportscene highlights as O'Neill's Celtic cut Hearts' Scottish Premiership lead

Pizza Express is occupying the ground floor of the Burton building in Hull's Whitefriargate.

A large corner building restored to its original 1930s look. Black granite cladding cover the building which has a number of long windows. The centre of the building is painted gold.

Restaurant to open in iconic building by Christmas

Bradford Bulls sign Salford Red Devils prop Loghan Lewis on a two-year deal.



Loghan Lewis in action for Salford Red Devils

Bradford sign Salford prop Lewis

Warwickshire and England Under-19 leg-spinner Tazeem Ali agrees a new two-year deal to stay at Edgbaston until at least the end of the 2027 season.

Tazeem Ali is in his follow through after sending down a leg-break in a One-Day Cup game for Warwickshire

Leg-spinner Ali signs new Warwickshire deal

Salford Red Devils' owners say they have secured new funding to settle outstanding debts and clear a winding-up petition against them.

A 'Save the Reds' sign is held up by Salford Red Devils fans during last season

Salford owners claim new funding 'within 12 days'

Farage says Reform UK is "better off without" councillors expelled in the aftermath of the leak.

Nigel Farage's head and shoulders. He is looking to the side and appears straight-faced.

Farage backs council boss '100%' in leak aftermath

Reaction to the EFL Cup quarter-final draw after Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Chelsea & Man City book their place in the last eight.

EFL Cup: Reaction as Newcastle, Palace, Arsenal, Chelsea & Man City all reach last eight

Police footage captures the moment a man drives the wrong way down the A12 creating a "serious" risk to others.

A police car is shown next to a car that had driven down the wrong side of the road before being stopped

Watch: Man drives wrong way down major road

England head coach Charlotte Edwards says her side "weren't at our best today" after their 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.

'We weren't at our best today' - Edwards on World Cup exit

A jury finds Klevi and Nivalda Pirjani guilty after their baby Miguel was found dead in Wirral.

A mugshot of Klevi Pirjani, who has a brown beard and short brown hair, and a mugshot of Nivalda Santos Pirjani, who has long brown hair. 

Parents guilty of murdering their baby boy

Mahbubur Rahman was brought to justice almost two decades later with the help of DNA evidence.

Taxi driver jailed for raping student in 2006

Valentin Vacherot comes from behind to defeat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech for the second time in the space of three weeks at the Paris Masters.

Vacherot beats cousin again after Shanghai triumph

The former Welsh Lib Dem leader said the online abuse politicians receive is "unforgivable".

A woman talking. Former politician Kirsty Williams has black framed glasses on and short light-brown hair. She has a yellow jacket on, under which is a white shirt.

'Most sane people would run a mile' from politics

Peterborough United appoint former Swansea City boss Luke Williams as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Peterborough name ex-Swans boss Williams as manager

Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision

A smiling Jerome Powell, dressed in a dark grey suit, sits in front of a microphone