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Police make seventh arrest over UK airbase incident

A seventh man was arrested Tuesday over a major incident last month at a British military airbase used by the United States to launch strikes on Iran, police said. The arrest came a day after President Donald Trump said the United States had withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford because of "threats" he believed were linked to Tehran. A 22-year-old British male was arrested in London "on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts", Britain's Counter-Terrorism Policing network said in a statement. Six men in their 20s have already been arrested and released on bail after three suspicious v

6 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC

World

EU seeks ways to make expansion more palatable to members

The European Commission has put forward ideas it hopes will both ease the EU expansion process and allay concerns among existing members. Several countries, not least war-torn Ukraine, are among the candidates.

6 Oct 2026, 18:27 UTC

Politics

UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate

Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.

6 Oct 2026, 15:22 UTC

Science

Physicists just saw quarks make waves in the Big Bang’s primordial soup

Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have captured the clearest evidence yet that quark-gluon plasma, the scorching-hot matter that filled the newborn universe, behaves like a true liquid. By tracking individual quarks as they blasted through the plasma, researchers saw them leave behind ripples, splashes, and swirling wakes much like a duck moving through water. The finding suggests this primordial “soup” is so dense that it can slow speeding quarks and respond collectively as a fluid.

6 Oct 2026, 14:41 UTC

Sports

NI make huge strides despite Georgia frustration

With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable windows" he has had in international football.

5 Oct 2026, 23:40 UTC

Politics

Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?

BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.

5 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC

Science

Scientists just found a new way to make hydrogen from water

A new light-activated material can efficiently produce hydrogen from water without requiring an additional expensive metal catalyst. Researchers say its unusual sulfur-based chemistry could point toward cheaper and more practical ways to turn sunlight into clean fuel.

4 Oct 2026, 14:17 UTC

World

'Make our streets safer!' Mass women's protests sweep India over sexual violence

In India, thousands of women have been taking to the streets calling for better protection of female students, following the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. The alleged incident in an upscale neighbourhood of New Delhi prompted authorities to beef up protective measures, but the women say limiting their access to public spaces is not the answer.

2 Oct 2026, 15:47 UTC

Business

Washington’s big crypto bill is stuck. The SEC is pushing ahead anyway

The SEC has proposed new rules that would make it easier for investment advisers and regulated funds to hold cryptocurrencies on behalf of clients.

2 Oct 2026, 03:24 UTC

World

UK police make another arrest in RAF Fairford case

Counter terrorism police said a dual UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Five men arrested on Sunday remain on bail.

1 Oct 2026, 19:30 UTC

Science

Watch Live: NASA’s Crew-13 could make the fastest U.S. trip to the ISS ever

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission is scheduled to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1. The Dragon could reach the orbiting laboratory in just 7 hours and 50 minutes, making it the fastest U.S. spacecraft journey to the ISS in history.

30 Sept 2026, 15:30 UTC

Health

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them

Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

30 Sept 2026, 00:47 UTC

World

US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry make travel less predictable as countries cancel flights

The threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled flights.

28 Sept 2026, 13:13 UTC

World

What would Francis of Assisi make of his fame today?

The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet throughout history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante and even Mussolini.

28 Sept 2026, 07:07 UTC

World

UK police arrest 5 men, counter-terror squad probes ‘major incident’ near air base used by US forces

British police said they had evacuated homes Sunday near the air base of Fairford in southwest England used by US air forces and arrested five men over suspected explosives offences. British counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident.

27 Sept 2026, 09:43 UTC

World

Did the biggest week of diplomacy make headway in ending the US-Iran war?

The UN General Assembly wraps up with mixed diplomatic outcomes.

27 Sept 2026, 02:14 UTC

Entertainment

Hayley Kiyoko Wants to Make a Lesbian ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’: ‘Keira Knightley, But Gay’

Hayley Kiyoko wants to sail the same-sex-loving high seas. The musician, novelist and filmmaker says her dream project is a queer take on “Pirates of the Caribbean.” “I would love to do a lesbian pirate show or movie — Keira Knightley, but gay,” she said. “Very gay and fantastical.” Kiyoko’s remarks came Thursday night during […]

26 Sept 2026, 18:14 UTC