Five women have told the BBC about Judge Philip Lancaster's behaviour at employment tribunal hearings.

A tough spot for Scotland's first minister and trials of a cancer vaccine are among the lead stories.

USC also cancelled a graduation ceremony, citing "safety measures", as protests against the Gaza war continue.

The manner of Manchester City???s demolition of Brighton sounds an ominous note for anyone wishing to wrestle away their crown, writes Phil McNulty.

The first minister is fighting for his political career and his best chance may be a figure from his party's past.

Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a general election.

Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are "poorly run".

The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.

Manchester United fan Luke Littler is booed by the crowd in Liverpool but beats Rob Cross to win Premier League Darts night 13.

Manchester City move to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal by thrashing Brighton 4-0 at Amex Stadium.

The justices discussed immunity, coups, pardons, Operation Mongoose - and the future of democracy.

A girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after the stabbings at a Welsh school.

Labour announce plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services

Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.

Arne Slot confirms that he is interested in becoming Liverpool's manager after Jurgen Klopp leaves at the end of the season.

Police have been called into several universities across the US.

Victims group describes the New York appeal court's decision to retry Hollywood mogul as "profoundly unjust".

The HMS Diamond was deployed in the Gulf of Aden when its crew used her Sea Viper missile system.

Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.

A new law provides a pathway to ban the popular app in the US. Here's a look at what it could mean for creators.

How likely is the first minister to be ousted by a vote of confidence in the Scottish Parliament?

Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.

Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".

Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.

The planned recycling scheme has been pushed back following disagreements between devolved administrations.

Extreme weather is becoming more frequ

Two horses are in a "serious condition" after they bolted through central London on Wednesday.

The journalist's family are urging the government to craft a plan to ensure earlier diagnosis of cancer.

What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.

Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia.

Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.

A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The agenda is not known, but it follows speculation about the future of the power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens.

The UK-based mining giant Anglo American says it has received a takeover proposal from Australia's BHP.

The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.

Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.

England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.

Blinken's trip is a sign of improved US-China ties, but it's a relationship that still crackles with tension.

Former Trump advisers Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows are among those charged, court documents show.