1+ hour, 4+ min ago (1237+ words) Sue had her digital life hijacked by scammers Data breaches are getting so common that it can be hard to know how to react when it happens to you. It's often easy to shrug it off, but there's a risk. Being a victim of a data breach increases your chances of being targeted by criminals and scammers. Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers went after her. We found her details had been leaked online. Sue was a victim of what's known as a Sim swap attack - where scammers trick a network operator into thinking they're the account holder to get a new Sim card for a mobile device. They used it to take over almost all her online accounts through her phone. She said the experience was "horrible". "The scammers took over my Gmail account and then locked me…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (85+ words) What does the trial of Hermann G'ring reveal about the unsettling normalcy of evil? For this, we're joined by Jack El-Hai, author of "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist'. Through their exchanges, Jack explains how G'ring sought to control his legacy, and what his case revealed about the psychology of power and guilt in the aftermath of war. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore. Dan Snow's History Hit is a History Hit podcast. See all episodes from Dan Snow's History Hit...

7+ hour ago (1853+ words) A retired detective who assisted in the defence of convicted murderer Michael Ross has told a BBC documentary series he now believes the former soldier was guilty of the killing more than 20 years ago. Waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood, 26, was shot in the head at point-blank range as he served customers in an Indian restaurant in Kirkwall in 1994. But it took until 2008 for Ross - who was just 15 at the time of the murder - to be convicted of the killing and jailed. Ross, an army cadet, had been questioned by detectives at the time but prosecutors ruled there was not enough evidence to charge him. George Thomson - who has never spoken publicly - worked for years as a criminal defence investigator, a role that assists a solicitor in the preparation of a defence case. Mother haunted by day she asked killer son: 'Did you…...

7+ hour, 42+ min ago (945+ words) Dozens of high-engagement accounts on X have been accused of misleading users following the roll-out of a new transparency feature that shows user locations. Users on the social network seized on examples of pro-Trump accounts that posted about US politics, but which turned out to be based outside the US. There were also anti-Trump accounts with misleading locations too. Posts from some of the accounts have attracted millions of impressions - views, likes, reposts and replies - which can result in payment from X. BBC Verify is not able to independently confirm the information X provides about each account. The location data is visible in a new "about this account" tab which appears on every profile. It also contains a warning that the location data may be affected by recent travel, temporary relocation and the use of virtual private networks (VPNs). However, according…...

8+ hour, 53+ min ago (534+ words) If approved, Lincoln Castle Academy would be demolished and rebuilt in stages Plans have been unveiled to demolish and rebuild a Lincolnshire secondary school. Lincoln Castle Academy, on Riseholme Road, would see new classrooms, sports hall and outdoor games areas as part of the project. The Delta Academy Trust, which runs the 900 pupil site, has invited parents and local residents to give their views. If approved, the construction work would be staggered to avoid disruption to students. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the first phase of the project would see the art and drama and the food, design and technology blocks demolished and new buildings constructed on the same spot. The remaining buildings would then be demolished and rebuilt on a staggered timetable, starting with the main hall and concluding with the sports block. Temporary accommodation will be…...

9+ hour, 1+ min ago (544+ words) The Chelsea and England goalkeeper was voted winner of this year's award from a shortlist of some of the biggest names in women's football Chelsea and England goalkeeper, Hannah Hampton, has been named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025. The winner of the BBC World Service award was announced on the BBC's Newsday on Tuesday 25 November. Hannah was presented with the award by her coach at Chelsea FC, Sonia Bompastor, and the BBC's Maz Farookhi in a surprise meeting. Now in its eleventh year, BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award sees an expert panel made up of current and former professionals, coaches and journalists nominate their top five players over the past year, with the winner decided by football fans from around the world through a global online vote. Hannah was named the world's best female goalkeeper at the…...

9+ hour, 9+ min ago (907+ words) Robert Easom is a "manipulative individual with a warped sense of entitlement and repulsive views towards women", says Det Con Bethanie Kirk A "violent and controlling bully" severed his partner's spinal cord in a brutal attack, leaving her paralysed, after she said she was leaving him. Lancashire Police also said Robert Easom subjected her to a "relentless eight-year campaign of coercive and controlling behaviour", as well verbal and physical abuse. The force said the "horrific climax" came on 17 February when the woman, who had noted all of the abuse she had suffered on her phone, was attacked and left needing continuous specialist care. Easom, 56, of Chipping, near Preston, was convicted of Section 18 wounding with intent after a trial at Preston Crown Court. He will be sentenced in February. This story contains details of physical and emotional abuse. A range of…...

9+ hour, 10+ min ago (480+ words) Five teenagers remain on police bail after a body was found following a house fire in Bideford A man arrested in connection with a fatal property fire will face no further police action, a force has said. A murder investigation was launched into a fire at a terraced house on Honestone Street in Bideford on 28 October and a number of arrests were made. A man in his 30s, from Bideford, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was released on police bail. Devon and Cornwall Police said following an extensive investigation, the man will face no further police action. Four boys and a girl aged between 13 and 15, all from north Devon, were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remain on police bail. On 2 November a body was recovered from the property…...

9+ hour, 43+ min ago (944+ words) Coventry beat Middlesbrough on the final day of last season to deny Boro a spot in the play-offs An incoming head coach watching from the stands. The interim boss taking charge for a final time against his old club. The leaders in town hoping to open up a double-digit lead at the top. Meetings between the top two sides in a division are not normally like this. But that's where we find ourselves as Middlesbrough welcome Coventry City to the Riverside for the Championship's biggest game of the season so far on Tuesday (19:45 GMT). Kim Hellberg has been announced as Rob Edwards' replacement in the Boro hotseat but will take charge after Tuesday's match, with the experienced Adi Viveash running things against a club where he spent seven seasons as assistant to Mark Robins. And the key question will be…...

10+ hour, 57+ min ago (799+ words) Comey: "Donald Trump will probably come after me again" A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. Judge Cameron Currie said that Lindsey Halligan, who was handpicked by Trump to bring the charges against two of his political adversaries, was never eligible to assume the post. Both Comey and James have maintained their innocence and described the prosecutions as political in nature. In response to the ruling, the White House told the BBC: "The facts of the indictments against Comey and James have not changed and this will not be the final word on this matter." President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Comey and James, declaring in one social media post, "They're all guilty as hell", and…...