@BBCBreaking

Breaking news alerts and updates from the BBC. For news, features, analysis follow @BBCWorld (international) or @BBCNews (UK). Latest sport news @BBCSport.

 London, UK
bbc.co.uk/news
Joined April 2007
  • Tweets44.3K
  • Following3
  • Followers50.2M
4.6KMedia
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed by police about alleged rape in Houses of Parliament bbc.in/4zQIS4d

Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

bbc.co.uk
106
16
302
785,746
Russia releases US citizen Stephen Hubbard captured in Ukraine, state media say, as Trump envoy holds talks with Putin bbc.in/3WD49zL

Stephen Hubbard: Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

bbc.co.uk
98
142
14
595
864,939
Husband of attacked Australian MP Helen Haines says both of her legs have been amputated bbc.in/4BcWmbP

Helen Haines: Husband of attacked Australian MP says she had to have both legs amputated

Phil Haines tells reporters that the 'good news' is that Helen Haines is 'alive and stable'.

bbc.co.uk
261
39
1,069
1,433,962
UK inflation rate rises to 3.5% ahead of Budget after petrol and diesel prices surge bbc.in/4el6Qfq

UK inflation rate rises to 3.5% in year to September, latest figures show

Inflation is up from 3.1% in the year to August, says the Office for National Statistics The Bank of England aims to keep it at 2%.

bbc.co.uk
127
104
36
287
1,458,534
UK government gives go-ahead for gas production from Jackdaw field in North Sea bbc.in/4yzB0mv

UK government approves Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea - follow live

Activists say approving the gas field would raise carbon emissions - while the developers argue it is important for the UK’s energy security.

bbc.co.uk
234
140
153
1,129
1,579,688
Two men re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence service after RAF Fairford incident bbc.in/4eLhz2X

Two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation

Counter-terror police say the men have been arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

bbc.co.uk
209
37
713
880,255
BBC Three and BBC Scotland television channels to close in the spring, as part of move to save £500m bbc.in/4hRkeu4

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra channels to close

The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

bbc.co.uk
739
269
160
874
548,972
UK public Covid inquiry rejects ministers' claims of 'protective ring' around care homes at start of pandemic bbc.in/4z4fU0E

Covid inquiry rejects ministers' claims of 'protective ring' around care homes at start of pandemic...

Delays in protecting people in care settings in the UK caused devastating consequences, the report into the sector says.

bbc.co.uk
81
86
18
203
292,469
Google Cloud outage hits websites and apps as some bank customers report issues - follow live bbc.in/3UbY0K2

Google outage hits websites and apps as some bank customers report issues

In a statement, Google says "multiple" cloud services are affected. Thousands of Revolut customers have reported issues with the online bank, including making payments.

bbc.co.uk
78
564
56
1,028
1,549,026
BBC Breaking News retweeted
BBC Breaking News
@BBCBreakingOct 20
Police charge man over what they allege was "targeted" attack on Australian MP Helen Haines bbc.in/4kc8cwG

Helen Haines: Police charge man over alleged 'targeted' attack on Australian MP

Helen Haines remains in a critical but stable condition and has reportedly lost a leg. The suspect's father says the MP was a long-time family friend.

bbc.co.uk
84
5
192
1,510,997
Police charge man over what they allege was "targeted" attack on Australian MP Helen Haines bbc.in/4kc8cwG

Helen Haines: Police charge man over alleged 'targeted' attack on Australian MP

Helen Haines remains in a critical but stable condition and has reportedly lost a leg. The suspect's father says the MP was a long-time family friend.

bbc.co.uk
84
5
192
1,510,997
Father of suspect in Australian MP attack says politician was long-time family friend bbc.in/4eKhCvV

Helen Haines: Father of suspect in Australian MP attack says politician was long-time family friend

Helen Haines remains in a critical but stable condition and has reportedly lost a leg. The suspect has been named in local media as an environmental campaigner.

bbc.co.uk
134
20
518
1,549,842
Canada's prime minister says Alberta "chose unity" as projections suggest province rejected plan for independence vote bbc.in/4egKuvC

Canadian PM says Albertans have made a 'clear choice' to reject referendum on independence - follow...

As votes continue to be counted, Mark Carney says that the projected results show the country will "move forward together".

bbc.co.uk
89
96
11
528
1,505,460
Overnight curfews announced for parts of central Paris and other cities after riots across France bbc.in/4dMcas2

French riots: Overnight curfews announced in parts of Paris and Nice

The order in the French capital comes into force at 23:00 local time (22:00 BST). In Nice, restrictions specifically for young people will begin at 21:00.

bbc.co.uk
174
97
19
346
1,587,474
Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children found guilty of 191 counts of murder bbc.in/4zHUJ4s

Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces verdict on 191 murder charges in Kenya

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie faces 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.

bbc.co.uk
110
806
116
2,593
1,219,162
Four people arrested after police officer shot in Nottingham, England bbc.in/4e581Qj

Four arrested after police officer injured in Nottingham shooting

The officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say.

bbc.co.uk
172
25
656
1,458,085
Man arrested after Australian MP struck by car as PM Albanese says politician was attacked bbc.in/4i3oTt7

Man arrested after Australian MP struck by car as PM says politician was attacked

MP Helen Haines was "attacked" outside her office when she was hit by a car, Australian PM Anthony Albanese says. Police say they are investigating.

bbc.co.uk
99
17
315
1,524,340
Four killed and dozens injured after "violent, fast-moving" fire at Canadian military base, PM Mark Carney says bbc.in/4i2Fagu

Canada Wainwright fire: Four dead and dozens injured, Carney says - follow live

Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's "one of the worst tragedies" for the military in peacetime.

bbc.co.uk
107
121
12
462
1,546,961
Major protest march held in Paris as more than 160 arrested across France - follow live bbc.in/47YW8HX

Major protest march held in Paris as more than 160 arrested across France - follow live

Tens of thousands are joining protests over the cost of living - many are marching peacefully, but the government says there have been attempts at looting and attacks on police.

bbc.co.uk
811
139
70
515
1,578,292
Macron says there is "no place for violence" as about 400 arrested during protests across France bbc.in/3U9Lhrt

'No place for violence,' Macron says, as protesters clash with police in cities across France -...

Tear gas and water cannons have been fired at protesters in Paris, as a minister says more than half-a-million people attended demonstrations across the country.

bbc.co.uk
92
49
9
74
97,924
Pope Leo discharged from hospital in Rome four days after lung cancer surgery bbc.in/47prJ5w

Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery

The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.

bbc.co.uk
129
272
28
3,128
1,518,763
Load more