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Finding My Torturer, a new documentary by BBC's investigation unit, BBC Eye, reveals the identity of a Moscow police officer, Ivan Ryabov, who tortured ...

They were kicked, slapped, punched and choked by their abuser, the “man in black.” Despite international outrage and multiple calls for an investigation, no criminal case was opened by the Russian authorities. At least 11 of the group, all young women, were subjected to verbal and physical abuse.

BBC One has suspended all regular programming until 6pm following news the Queen is under medical supervision amid concern for her health.

On Wednesday evening, the Queen was forced to back out of a virtual Privy Council meeting at the last minute. On Tuesday, the Queen shook hands with new Prime Minister Liz Truss and invited her to form a government at Balmoral in a break from tradition. He told MPs: “I know I speak on behalf of the entire House when I say that we send our best wishes to Her Majesty the Queen and that she and the royal family are in our thoughts and prayers at this moment.” [Commons](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/westminster/) earlier today before Speaker Lindsay Hoyle interrupted the speech of [SNP](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/snp/) [Westminster](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/westminster/) leader [Ian Blackford](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/ian-blackford/) during the energy debate. The Duchess of Cambridge has not travelled to Aberdeenshire as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are on their first full day at their new school. All the Queen's children - Charles, Anne, Edward, and Andrew - have travelled to Balmoral to be with her, as have Prince William and Prince Harry.

BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has increased concern for the Queen's health after donning a black suit and tie.

The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral." It has been announced that the BBC has suspended its regular programming schedule. Bargain Hunt was interrupted at 12.39pm to deliver the statement from Buckingham Palace, which said royal doctors were concerned for health. On the occasion of the Queen's passing, BBC One will show her portrait before playing the national anthem. This includes the presenter on air switching to a black tie that the station keeps on-hand specifically for this purpose. MORE: Buckingham Palace has just announced the death of the Queen."

Satirist Oliver Callan leads a comedic myth busting exploration into Ireland's culture and its people in a new six-part podcast available on BBC Sounds from ...

Andy Martin, BBC Northern Ireland Executive Editor, Documentaries, Drama and Comedy, says: “People the world over think they know all about Ireland, this series makes them think again. [In Bits: Killing Leprechauns comes to BBC Sounds](/mediacentre/2022/killing-leprechauns-bbc-northern-ireland-bbc-sounds)Satirist Oliver Callan leads a comedic myth busting exploration into Ireland’s culture and its people in a new six-part podcast available on BBC Sounds from Saturday 17 September [BBC Eye reveals the identity of Russian police torturer](/mediacentre/2022/finding-my-torturer-bbc-eye)Finding My Torturer, a new documentary by BBC’s investigation unit, BBC Eye, reveals the identity of a Moscow police officer, Ivan Ryabov, who tortured several anti-war protesters, and the identity of the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel AG Fedorinov, who failed to stop him. Above all, do the British people know just how much they have in common with the Irish?

Rapper Stepz, who ruled the app's charts with Cramp Dat, says comedy is key to his viral success.

So most people think that I was a comedian before music, but the comedy was literally just to get my music more out there," he says. "And people know that this is who I am. It was more a thing where I know that people will want to dance." But people forget that rap is a talent. "It has to be genuine artistry, genuine music and a genuine connection with the audience." And like most things on the platform, it's inspired thousands of people to take on a dance challenge - inspired by the song's lyric "I got a cramp".

Wearing black is in line with the BBC's dress code when a royal member of the family dies.

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Broadcaster cut short Bargain Hunt with Buckingham Palace statement and will continue News Special until at least News at Six.

Last year the BBC received its highest-ever He was castigated for wearing a burgundy tie during the broadcast, which certain newspapers [decided was not suitably respectful to the royal](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/oct/02/peter-sissons-obituary). On one occasion, in 2015, a BBC journalist The broadcaster then played the national anthem, in line with a well-rehearsed plan that has been practised regularly in recent years. [BBC](https://www.theguardian.com/media/bbc) News special.

Buckingham Palace announced this morning that the 96-year-old monarch, who is at her Scottish residence Balmoral, has been placed under medical supervision.

[she appointed a new Prime Minister at Balmoral](https://inews.co.uk/news/balmoral-where-queen-scotland-residence-explained-why-new-pm-appointed-1827399?ico=in-line_link) and it was arranged in case she was not well enough to travel to London. [The Queen’s public appearances in the past few months](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-how-is-elizabeth-ii-health-issues-past-year-explained-engagements-missed-1825467?ico=in-line_link) have been rare as she had been suffering with ongoing episodic mobility problems since last October. The Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, travelled to Balmoral to be with her earlier on today. It was the first time in her 70-year reign that But she rallied to honour the Duke of Edinburgh at a memorial service at the end of March, walking slowly and carefully with the aid of a stick, and holding on to the Duke of York’s elbow for support. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

A former soldier has been awarded £300,000 compensation after being left with permanent hearing damage. Thomas Borley, from Leicestershire, enlisted in 2012 ...

"We have reached an out-of-court settlement with Mr Borley. We carefully assess noise levels and provide hearing protection when asking personnel to undertake duties in noisy environments. During his four years in the army Mr Borley said he had issues with the ear defenders he was given to wear.

Buckingham Palace announced news that Queen Elizabeth “died peacefully” this afternoon. Here's how you can watch the updates coming from Balmoral on BBC ...

Meanwhile, Sky News is streaming coverage on its [Twitter account](https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1567859531002019841?s=20&t=NaTfsuo6hF_YSYzgOBlfgg) ( [@SkyNews](https://twitter.com/SkyNews)) and [YouTube](https://youtu.be/9Auq9mYxFEE). And if you have a corgi, now’s the time to pet it. If you’d like to follow the updates, many major outlets are continuing beat-by-beat coverage of the queen’s life.