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What we know about the incident 26 Apr 2026, 8:05 am

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom 26 Apr 2026, 6:24 am

Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.

I own 20 axolotls - people need to know they're not easy to look after 26 Apr 2026, 6:18 am

Emma Honeyfield bought her daughter an axolotl for her birthday then quickly fell in love with it.

Crucible pressure '50 times worse than driving test' 26 Apr 2026, 5:09 am

The Crucible is snooker's most intense venue but how do players cope with the pressure and what do they think about when watching on helplessly?

A 'bruising week' for Sir Keir and 'Order Andrew to give evidence' 26 Apr 2026, 4:34 am

A number of the papers are raiding questions over Sir Keir Starmer's future in politics.

Video shows suspect charge checkpoint 26 Apr 2026, 4:27 am

Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.

What it was like in the room as shots rang out at Washington event 26 Apr 2026, 4:22 am

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.

Homes evacuated after explosion near Northern Ireland police station 26 Apr 2026, 3:03 am

A security incident is continuing following the incident late on Saturday on the outskirts of Belfast.

Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership 26 Apr 2026, 2:43 am

This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

Moment Trump rushed to safety after gunshots heard at venue 26 Apr 2026, 1:59 am

The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.

'We have no sleep': What it's like to run a round-the-clock celebrity fan page 26 Apr 2026, 12:11 am

Fan accounts and celebrity update pages are taking over timelines on platforms such as X and TikTok.

Camilla takes missing Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toy to New York to complete set 26 Apr 2026, 12:09 am

The city's library has the original stuffed animals that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh collection - except from Roo.

Voice notes are massive in some countries but not the UK - here's why 26 Apr 2026, 12:03 am

Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain.

We thought Gen Z weren't drinking. But these cocktails in a ball may suggest otherwise 26 Apr 2026, 12:02 am

Gen Z is starting their nights with sugary canned cocktails - even if the taste proves divisive.

UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war 25 Apr 2026, 11:55 pm

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram 25 Apr 2026, 11:03 pm

After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.

How a crime that never happened sparked anti-immigration unrest 25 Apr 2026, 11:03 pm

Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we've been here before.

I didn't tell my boyfriend my age when we started dating. I worried he might end things 25 Apr 2026, 11:03 pm

Two couples tell BBC News about overcoming social stigma in their age-gap relationships.

Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar - it messed with his head 25 Apr 2026, 11:01 pm

The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.

BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident 25 Apr 2026, 11:01 pm

The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

'It's not done' - Arsenal back up Rice's words with crucial win 25 Apr 2026, 9:43 pm

Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice's promise that the Premier League title race is "not done" with an important win over Newcastle.

Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war 25 Apr 2026, 9:34 pm

Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history 25 Apr 2026, 8:13 pm

Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.

Why 'muted' England's dominance prompts concern 25 Apr 2026, 7:43 pm

England were feeling "muted" after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title.

Their day, until it wasn't - the title decider that had it all 25 Apr 2026, 4:18 pm

Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up to its billing.

Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections? 24 Apr 2026, 10:55 am

We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

The father and daughter bike ride videos melting hearts online 24 Apr 2026, 5:52 am

A toddler has been melting hearts talking excitedly about cows with her dad in her Welsh accent.

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith 23 Apr 2026, 7:51 pm

The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

Meet Herbie, the world's oldest living rabbit 22 Apr 2026, 3:22 pm

Herbie the lionhead rabbit, from Dorking, has now reached 15 years and 246 days old.

The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth 22 Apr 2026, 5:06 am

Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.

'I thought why not' - former England cricketer on playing for local club 21 Apr 2026, 11:28 am

Monty Panesar was invited to fill a spot on the Pelsall Cricket Club's first team.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest 12 Apr 2026, 10:35 am

Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

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