The riots and online misinformation

The role of social media in the violent disorder and how to recognise what's not true.

• 6 mins

Huge reservoirs of water deep inside Mars

Our science correspondent on the vast reservoir found deep in the Red Planet's rocks.

• 7 mins

The spice vapes in England's schools

The BBC has been speaking to Ben, who - when he was 14 - tried Spice for the first time.

• 5 mins

Is life getting easier for renters?

Rents across the UK have soared in recent years. But new data shows that's changing.

• 7 mins

The drug that slows Alzheimer's

The first drug which can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s has been licensed for use.

• 5 mins

Term-time holiday fines - what's changed?

Will increasing the fines for taking children out of school in England have any impact?

• 5 mins

Why are more than 1,700 prisoners being released early?

Some offenders are being released early to help ease the crisis in jails.

• 8 mins

Instagram’s new ‘teen accounts’ - what's changing?

Instagram is adding restrictions to accounts for under-16s. Will it make a difference?

• 6 mins

Deadly floods: A glimpse of Europe's future?

Mark Poynting looks at how climate change is affecting Europe's weather.

• 5 mins

AI and the US election

Marianna Spring explains how faked social media posts could influence voters in November.

• 7 mins

Burning your rubbish: The UK's big polluter

Our reporter Esme Stallard looks at the rapid rise of waste incineration across the UK.

• 6 mins

Keeping costs down at Christmas

Our cost of living correspondents give their top tips to maximise your festive finances.

• 6 mins

How becoming an AI superpower could change the UK

Sir Keir Starmer wants Britain to be a "great artificial intelligence superpowers".

• 6 mins

Your rising bills - and how to cope

We look at what bills are increasing, why it's happening now, and what help is on offer.

• 6 mins