BBC News (Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:15:00 GMT)

• Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide
  
  Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.
• Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump
  
  The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.
• Steve Rosenberg: All smiles in the Kremlin as Putin sits down with Trump's deal-maker
  
  As Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks the BBC's Russia editor.
• Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery
  
  The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.
• 'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death
  
  Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.
• Pope wanted to work until the end, archbishop tells BBC
  
  In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".
• Gregg Wallace defends himself against allegations
  
  Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef last November in the wake of the claims against him.
• M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack
  
  The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.
• Head teacher in love triangle jailed for wrench attack on rival in school
  
  Anthony Felton's attack was motivated by jealousy and "entirely without precedent", a judge says.
• UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade
  
  The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days.
• Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killing
  
  The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.
• BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary
  
  Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.
• Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide
  
  The procession, the ancient rituals and the symbolic changes - how Pope Francis will make his final journey.
• The order of service for Saturday's funeral Mass
  
  The Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.
• Funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy
  
  There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.
• The famous faces that will be in Rome for the service
  
  World leaders from Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the ceremony in St Peter's Square.
• Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican
  
  Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition.
• How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending?
  
  BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.
• Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
  
  A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.
• 'They destroyed our history': How war ravaged Sudan's museums
  
  Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.
• What would it mean for Ukraine to temporarily give up land?
  
  As Ukraine reckons with the terms of a possible peace deal, BBC Verify asks what it could mean in practice.
• Liverpool to introduce 'tourist tax' for visitors
  
  Liverpool hoteliers back plans for overnight visitors to the city to be charged a £2 fee from June.
• Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers
  
  Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.
• Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting image of TV star
  
  Fox is alleged to have posted an intimate photograph on X of the broadcaster without her consent in 2024.
• Trump administration reverses termination of visas for foreign students
  
  The reversal comes as immigration officials work out a new system for reviewing and revoking visas for international students.
• Temperatures across the UK to rise over the weekend
  
  Temperatures are set to rise next week. Darren Bett and Sarah Keith-Lucas have the details.
• Celebrity Big Brother 2025 winner revealed
  
  Viewers vote for their favourite in Friday's final out of the six stars left in the reality TV house.
• Eubank defiant after £375,000 fine for being 0.05lb over weight
  
  Chris Eubank Jr will be fined £375,500 after weighing 0.5lb too heavy for Saturday's grudge match with Conor Benn.
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• Nice Of EU To Visit
  
  And, tensions rise between India and Pakistan after Kashmir attack.
• Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?
  
  And is the defence secretary in trouble?
• Eubank accuses Benn and team of 'derailing' weight cut
  
  Chris Eubank Jr suggests he wasn't allowed to urinate as he narrowly missed weight for his fight with Conor Benn.
• Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield - Slot
  
  Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team have a "big responsibility" to secure the club's 20th top-flight title against Tottenham at Anfield.
• Maximum joy but Allen beaten by Wakelin at Crucible
  
  Northern Ireland's Mark Allen makes an "incredible" 147 break but loses to England's Chris Wakelin in an absorbing World Championship second-round match.
• Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Kostyuk
  
  Emma Raducanu loses to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open.
• 'World class' Sing ready for Grand Slam decider
  
  Head coach John Mitchell says full-back Emma Sing is "world class" and is able to replace world player of the year Ellie Kildunne for England's Grand Slam decider against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.
• Palmer's goalless run a mental thing - Maresca
  
  Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's recent struggles on the pitch are "a mental thing", says boss Enzo Maresca.
• Sale second as Ford scores try in win over Sarries
  
  England fly-half George Ford scores his first try for Sale as the Sharks beat Saracens in a fiery match to move up to second in the Premiership.