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Saturday
15th November 2025

Around the world

Trump says he will take legal action against BBC over Panorama edit

The US president confirmed he will sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of his speech.

Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv

Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.

In the UK

Trump says he will take legal action against BBC over Panorama edit

The US president confirmed he will sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of his speech.

UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays

Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.

Politics

UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays

Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.

Trump says he will take legal action against BBC over Panorama edit

The US president confirmed he will sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of his speech.

Education

Councils warn of 'total collapse' in special needs system

The government is facing political pressure as it tries to reform the "broken" system of support for children with special educational needs.

Pupils to move out as school ceilings are replaced

A temporary classroom site is being created nearby to allow Denbigh primary to close for six months.

Health

Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".

Resident doctors in Scotland begin ballot for strike action

BMA Scotland says ministers went back on a pay agreement but Health Secretary Neil Gray says it is a "fair, affordable, equitable pay offer".

Business

What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on income tax rises?

The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises

What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?

Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?

Science

Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age

A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought.

UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales

Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.

Technology

AI firm claims Chinese spies used its tech to automate cyber attacks

The company claimed in a blog post this was the "first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign".

Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands

The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

Entertainment

Trump says he will take legal action against BBC over Panorama edit

The US president confirmed he will sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of his speech.

Children in Need 2025 raises more than £45m

The show included appearances from Lewis Capaldi and stars of Strictly Come Dancing, The Apprentice and Gladiators.