BBC News – UK
- UK inflation rate rises to 3.3% in March after Iran war pushes up fuel prices 22 April 2026The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.
- Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK 22 April 2026The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.
- 50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits 22 April 2026BBC Sport has highlighted some of the most interesting kits which will be seen at this summer's World Cup. Pick your favourites.
- 50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits 22 April 2026BBC Sport has highlighted some of the most interesting kits which will be seen at this summer's World Cup. Pick your favourites.
- Man, 77, slapped traffic warden and threatened to 'lump' her 22 April 2026Stephen Doughty assaulted Wendy Williams after struggling to use a pay-and-display machine.
- PM sends 'chill' through civil service, its union boss says 22 April 2026The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.
- Chelsea to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge 22 April 2026Chelsea say switching all their women's games to Stamford Bridge reaffirms an "ambition and intent" to become "the biggest women's sports club in the world".
- World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war 22 April 2026Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
- James shines for Lakers while Wembanyama concussed 22 April 2026LeBron James leads the LA Lakers into a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, while Victor Wembanyama faces a race to be fit for the San Antonio Spurs' next game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits 22 April 2026Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace.
Technology
- UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry 21 April 2026The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.
- Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI 21 April 2026The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
- AI hacking tools like Mythos can be 'net positive' says top cyber official 21 April 2026The head of the National Cyber Security Centre says frontier AI tools can be a force for good - if kept out of the wrong hands.
- Tech Life 21 April 2026How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
- Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns 21 April 2026The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".
- How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? 21 April 2026How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.
- New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years 21 April 2026Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
- The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough 20 April 2026A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
- Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' 20 April 2026The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
- Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe 20 April 2026The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".