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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How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

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'Israel steps up attacks' and Badenoch 'sparks maternity pay row'

Monday's front pages are dominated by reports of Israel's air strikes on Yemen and its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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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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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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Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing more allegations of sexual assault

The music mogul faces mounting legal troubles including a 12th lawsuit, from an unnamed woman, which alleges drugging and assault.

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They were arrested for posting during the riots – will it change anything?

Charges following disorder felt significant, but for social media giants there was no day of reckoning.

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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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The Papers: 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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Hamlet merged with Radiohead for new stage show

Hamlet Hail to the Thief will see Shakespeare's play merged with Radiohead's 2003 album.

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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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Moment North Carolina beach house collapses into ocean

It's the fourth house to fall down in only five weeks in the area of Rodanthe as a result of coastal erosion.

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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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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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Private school VAT hike 'unfair' for SEND pupils, parents say

Parents of dyslexic children say there aren't the places or support at state schools.

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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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Letby seeks attempted murder conviction appeal

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

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China spent millions on this new trade route - then a war got in the way

The BBC visits the border with Myanmar, where a war is raging on China’s doorstep.

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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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What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.

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The Papers: 'Walkie-talkie blasts' and conflict's 'new phase'

Thursday's headlines are dominated by walkie-talkie blasts in Lebanon, a day after pagers exploded.

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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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Buffer zones set to come in around abortion clinics

Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.

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The Papers: '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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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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In pictures: TV stars on Emmy Awards red carpet

Selena Gomez is among the stars walking the red carpet before the Emmy Awards 2024.

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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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'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'

An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse.

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How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?

Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

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Huw Edwards scandal: Shock, anger and damage limitation in the BBC

Discovering that the presenter was guilty of such horrendous crimes rocked people in the newsroom, BBC's Katie Razzall writes.

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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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Government talks with 'possible buyer' for Grangemouth - minister

Scotland's public finance minister Ivan McKee tells the BBC there is "absolutely a potential buyer" for the oil refinery.

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Ex-Ticketmaster boss sentenced for hacking rival company CrowdSurge

British national Stephen Mead stole sensitive CrowdSurge data, contributing to the firm’s collapse.

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UK weather: Arctic air will give way to a warmer weekend

It has turned cold this week with ground frosts and snow over Scottish mountains - but higher temperatures are on the way.

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In pictures: Stars at the National Television Awards

The biggest names in British TV walk up the red carpet for the ceremony in London.

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'It's unusual to grieve this way,' says widow of aid worker Simon Boas

Aurelie Boas tells the BBC what it has been like overseeing the posthumous publication of her husband's book about death.

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Prince William says Kate has a 'long way to go'

The Prince of Wales spoke about his wife's cancer treatment during a public appearance in Wales.

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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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Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain'

Tourist sector bosses in the region are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change.

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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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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 world was against us’ - artist Alison Lapper on the son she lost

The artist opens up about the death of her teenage son and why she will always be scrutinised.

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'Old hospital buildings causing traumatic births'

Mums described their births as "traumatic, overcrowded and alone".

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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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Weekly quiz: What made this royal wedding one of a kind?

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

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Puffins increase on Farne Islands despite bird flu

A census suggests the population has stabilised following the outbreak, with numbers up by 15%.

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'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

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Storey extends record as GB win 13 medals on Wednesday

A summary of Wednesday at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris as Great Britain win 13 more medals.

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The child-killing wolves sparking panic in India

Since April, wolf attacks have terrorised villages near the Nepalese border, killing nine children.

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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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British man baffled by Nigeria declaring him a top fugitive

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

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India’s Bangladesh dilemma: What to do about Sheikh Hasina?

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's continued presence in India means new diplomatic challenges for Delhi.

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Public libraries in 'crisis' as councils cut services

Deprived communities lost more libraries since 2016 than richer areas did, the BBC finds

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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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