Girl tells trial she pulled knife and axe after man pushed her

The 13-year-old told the court the man repeatedly called her "sexy" and said he would show her "how to have a good time".

15th, April 2026, 05:38pm

Murderer died in hospital from cancer and liver cirrhosis

William MacDowell, 81, died at Forth Valley Hospital after being jailed for killing Renee MacRae and son Andrew.

15th, April 2026, 05:27pm

Has Trump given up on the midterms?

The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

15th, April 2026, 05:22pm

Is the US blockade of Iran working?

BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working.

15th, April 2026, 05:17pm

Biometric checks after 179 prisoners released in error in year to March

New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.

15th, April 2026, 05:04pm

Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases

New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.

15th, April 2026, 05:04pm

Norrie battles through at Barcelona Open

World number two Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of the Barcelona Open with an injury to his right wrist, one month before the start of his French Open defence.

15th, April 2026, 05:00pm

Theatre touring 'in crisis' as performances of plays drop 70%

The steep decline "is likely to reach a critical level without intervention", a report warns.

15th, April 2026, 04:53pm

Madonna announces sequel to Confessions On A Dancefloor album

The pop star confirms the follow-up to her classic 2005 album will be released in July.

15th, April 2026, 04:19pm

Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci.

15th, April 2026, 04:13pm