Xi Jinping is worried about the economy - what do Chinese people think?

Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.

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'People are just scrambling' - North Carolina reels from devastating storm

Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state.

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Bridgerton ball promised glamour. It descended into chaos

The unofficial event has been compared to other viral flops, including the Wonka experience.

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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.

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McDonald’s and big supermarkets failed to spot slavery, BBC finds

Red flags went undetected as victims worked at a restaurant and a supermarket supplier, BBC finds.

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Menendez drama creator hits back at family criticism

Ryan Murphy says family gave "predictable" response to show about two brothers who killed their parents.

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The Papers: Labour MP resigns over gifts row and Iran warns Israel over assassination

The current situation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and Rosie Duffield's resignation feature.

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'Everybody wants to be in': How songs are chosen for EA FC

Steve Schnur explains how he chooses which songs get selected for the massive football game's soundtrack.

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Nicola Bulley online obsession became 'monster', family says

A new documentary, called the Search For Nicola Bulley, hears from Lancashire Police and Nicola’s family.

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'Rape me, not my daughters' - Sudan's horrific war

The BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF.

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Johnson's 'pep talk' with Harry and Treasury rethinks non-dom plan

Making a number of Friday's front pages is Boris Johnson's memoir, Unleashed, published next month.

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'Twente wanted it more' - so are Man Utd showing any improvement?

As Manchester United were held to a 1-1 Europa League draw by Twente, BBC Sport looks at what improvements, if any, the Reds are showing this season.

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Wreckage shows how Titan's hull came apart

Experts told the US Coast Guard on Wednesday there were safety problems with Titan's hull.

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Sex Education star cast in Potter-inspired play

Asa Butterfield will portray a fictional young actor who missed out on playing Harry Potter.

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Sex Education star cast in Potter-inspired play

Asa Butterfield will portray a fictional young actor who missed out on playing Harry Potter.

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Can families returning after centuries solve S Korea's population crisis?

Ethnic Koreans, whose ancestors migrated to Russia, are returning, but the move can be difficult.

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Bird on a wire and other winning photos

Stunning shots of gannets, goldfinch and grouse on show as the Bird Photographer of the Year award winners are announced

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'No money and no answers' two years after collapse of funeral firm

Margaret and David Fee paid thousands for funeral plans, then discovered the company they used had collapsed.

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Is Reform UK's plan to get Farage into No 10 mission impossible?

The party is trying to professionalise to break the mould of British politics and win real power.

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Trump says he won't run again if he loses this election

New polling shows Kamala Harris has a narrow lead in the final weeks before the election

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The Papers: 'Labour war on tax cheats' and winter fuel 'revolt'

Rachel Reeves speech at Labour's party conference on Monday dominates many of the front pages.

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The Papers: 'No more austerity' and 'Sir Shameless at it again'

Comments from Sir Keir Starmer on the public finances ahead of Labour's annual conference are among stories on the front of Sunday's newspapers.

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Macron unveils new right-wing French government

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

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Letby seeks attempted murder conviction appeal

The former neonatal nurse murdered seven babies and attempted to murder seven others.

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Why UK can't just return migrants to France, as Reform says

Reform UK appears to be wrong to claim Britain can legally turn small boats back in the Channel.

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The Papers: Starmer 'in control' and 'Al Fayed rape scandal'

Friday's headlines include Sir Keir Starmer defending his position and sex attack claims against Mohamed Al Fayed.

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Boy, 8, dies after falling from window of house

The boy was taken to hospital but did not survive his injuries, said police.

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NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job-title change

They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.

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What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?

The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025

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'Exploding pager hell' and 'Middle East on brink'

Wednesday's front pages focus on an attack involving exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon.

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Brie Larson 'excited' for London theatre debut

The Oscar-winning actress will star in Elektra, a Greek tragedy translated by poet Anne Carson.

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Brexit deal impact 'worsening', economists warn

The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.

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The Papers: 'Huw Edwards' shame' and 'reputation in tatters'

Monday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of ex-BBC newsreader Huw Edwards.

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Emmys 2024: The nominations in full and winners as they happen

See which shows and actors have won and are nominated for the TV industry's most prestigious honours.

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Huw Edwards due in court for sentencing hearing

The disgraced BBC News presenter could be sentenced for charges involving indecent images of children.

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Soprano Angel Blue charms Last Night of the Proms audience

American singer Angel Blue had the audience eating out of her hands with a radiant and joyful performance.

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Soprano Angel Blue charms Last Night of the Proms audience

American singer Angel Blue had the audience eating out of her hands with a radiant and joyful performance.

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'Stop delays,' says Zelensky, and 'a tear for Sven'

Friday's papers cover a mix of stories, including Zelensky's urge for Western support and Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral.

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'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events

New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex.

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Pope urges Catholics to pick 'lesser evil' between Trump and Harris

The pontiff called the candidates "against life", criticising Donald Trump on immigration and Kamala Harris on abortion.

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Trump vows mass deportations from town rocked by 'pet-eating' lies

Trump says Springfield in Ohio has been "destroyed" and repeats baseless claim that migrants are behind pet disappearances.

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Weekly quiz: Who blew out the Paralympic flame?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

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The Papers: UK missiles 'vital' to stop Putin, and 'nanny Starmer's ad ban'

Friday's papers cover a mix of stories, including the upcoming UK and US talks on the war in Ukraine.

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One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche’ to global phenomenon

Creators and fans of the Japanese anime series One Piece explain why the show has become one of the most popular franchises in the world.

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The Papers: 'Biggest NHS reform' coming after 'damning' report

Most of the newspapers focus on the major report into the state of the NHS being published on Thursday.

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James McAvoy: Extreme opinions are everywhere

The Scottish star explores toxic masculinity in Hollywood's remake of Danish horror Speak No Evil.

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The Papers: Ukraine missile 'go-ahead' and' winter fuel 'fight'

Reports the US could lift a ban on long-range missiles being used by Ukraine and the winter fuel payment vote feature on the front pages.

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'The cash came up to my torso' - tales of a match-fixer

Moses Swaibu was one of the brightest prospects in Crystal Palace's youth ranks, but he ended up in a shady world of cash, danger and fixing rather than football's limelight.

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Councils to take control of local buses under government plan

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.

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Venezuela's González vows to 'continue to fight' for democracy

Spain has granted asylum to Edmundo González after he left his homeland on Saturday.

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The Papers: 'Starmer faces winter fuel anger' as 'scores of MPs could rebel'

The majority of Monday's newspapers focus on Labour's plan to cut winter fuel allowance from most pensioners.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'still life'

A selection of photos from our readers on a set theme.

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Is the rock scene still a boys' club?

Slam Dunk festival was criticised for releasing a line-up with only two acts featuring women.

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The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global

Sunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside.

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Man jailed for nine years over summer riots - the longest sentence so far

Thomas Birley, 27, receives the longest prison sentence passed to date for his role in the disorder.

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Sick Draper loses to Sinner in dramatic US Open semi-final

Britain's Jack Draper throws up on court during a dramatic US Open semi-final defeat where world number one Jannik Sinner ultimately proves a step up in class.

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The Papers: Rich 'ready to quit UK' and England's Carsley 'won't sing anthem'

Saturday's stories include England interim manager Lee Carsley suggesting he may not sing the national anthem.

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Babies and children among 300 bodies found in unmarked grave

The unmarked burial site in Oldham contains 145 stillborn babies, 128 babies and children and 29 adults.

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Gillian Anderson: I was surprised by shame of sharing sexual fantasies

Gillian Anderson's new book, Want, is a collection of women's sexual fantasies.

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Secret relationship shaped singer's award-winning film

Kim Carnie was in the same-sex relationship for six years before opening up to friends and family.

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US charges Hamas leaders over 7 October attack on Israel

Six top members of Hamas are charged with crimes including the murder of Americans and terrorism.

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Tony Blair on effective leadership, AI and the Labour Party

The former Prime Minister says today's political mood is "more anxious" than when he came to power.

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China's mission to win African hearts with satellite TV

China pledged to install satellite dishes in some 10,000 villages across Africa, aiming to generate goodwill.

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The Papers: UK limits Israel weapon sales and 'ticket pricing action'

The suspension of some British arms sales to Israel and the pricing of Oasis tickets lead the papers.

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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land

The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.

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Málaga tourism: 'People feel the city is collapsing'

Protesting locals say hordes of tourists make the city feel like a "theme park".

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Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe

The culture secretary has called the selling of Oasis tickets at "vastly inflated" prices "depressing".

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Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe

The culture secretary has called the selling of Oasis tickets at "vastly inflated" prices "depressing".

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One-word Ofsted grades for schools to be scrapped

Schools in England will no longer be classed as "Outstanding" or "Inadequate", following the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023.

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