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Accessibility Score

73Needs Improvement

Issues Found

41Serious2Moderate1Minor

Issues Found

Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds

People with low vision or color blindness cannot read text that lacks sufficient contrast with its background. With nearly three times more people having low vision than total blindness, and 8% of men and 0.4% of women having color deficiencies, adequate contrast is essential for making text readable to millions of users.

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Failing Elements

a[href$="crm1gm7ez30o"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .goAeMP.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 goAeMP">Moment Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after  gunshots heard</h2>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.42 (foreground color: #535557, background color: #141618, font size: 13.5pt (18px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href$="crm1gm7ez30o"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .kEJoCh.sc-8a86ca4a-4[data-testid="card-description"]
<p data-testid="card-description" class="sc-8a86ca4a-4 kEJoCh">The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.</p>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.42 (foreground color: #535557, background color: #141618, font size: 10.5pt (14px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href$="crm1gm7ez30o"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-1907e52a-0.jkvOKk > .coRVrA.sc-1907e52a-2[data-testid="card-metadata-tag"]
<span data-testid="card-metadata-tag" class="sc-1907e52a-2 coRVrA">US &amp; Canada</span>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 1.88 (foreground color: #434547, background color: #141618, font size: 9.0pt (12px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href="/news/videos/c6242l44e6wo"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .goAeMP.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 goAeMP">JD Vance evacuated from ballroom stage after shots heard</h2>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.42 (foreground color: #535557, background color: #141618, font size: 13.5pt (18px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href="/news/videos/c6242l44e6wo"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .kEJoCh.sc-8a86ca4a-4[data-testid="card-description"]
<p data-testid="card-description" class="sc-8a86ca4a-4 kEJoCh">Moments after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' dinner, the US vice-president was quickly escorted off stage</p>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.42 (foreground color: #535557, background color: #141618, font size: 10.5pt (14px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href="/news/videos/c6242l44e6wo"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-1907e52a-0.jkvOKk > .coRVrA.sc-1907e52a-2[data-testid="card-metadata-tag"]
<span data-testid="card-metadata-tag" class="sc-1907e52a-2 coRVrA">US &amp; Canada</span>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 1.88 (foreground color: #434547, background color: #141618, font size: 9.0pt (12px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href$="c8dldp2mdego"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .goAeMP.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 goAeMP">'You just didn't know': BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fears at correspondents' dinner</h2>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.42 (foreground color: #535557, background color: #141618, font size: 13.5pt (18px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href$="c8dldp2mdego"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .kEJoCh.sc-8a86ca4a-4[data-testid="card-description"]
<p data-testid="card-description" class="sc-8a86ca4a-4 kEJoCh">Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.</p>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.42 (foreground color: #535557, background color: #141618, font size: 10.5pt (14px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href$="c8dldp2mdego"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-1907e52a-0.jkvOKk > .coRVrA.sc-1907e52a-2[data-testid="card-metadata-tag"]
<span data-testid="card-metadata-tag" class="sc-1907e52a-2 coRVrA">US &amp; Canada</span>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 1.88 (foreground color: #434547, background color: #141618, font size: 9.0pt (12px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
a[href$="cj0v0484dmmo"] > .fsZVWy.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-video"] > .VIGhh.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .goAeMP.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 goAeMP">Correspondents' dinner suspect charged checkpoint, had multiple weapons, US police say</h2>

Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.42 (foreground color: #535557, background color: #141618, font size: 13.5pt (18px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Showing first 10 of 34 failing elements.

Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination

Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.

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Failing Elements

#main-navigation-container
<nav data-testid="level1-navigation-container" id="main-navigation-container" class="sc-28ec2f00-9 jQdIKm">

Fix any of the following:

  • The landmark must have a unique aria-label, aria-labelledby, or title to make landmarks distinguishable
Page should contain a level-one heading

Screen reader users use keyboard shortcuts to jump directly to the first h1, expecting to land at the main content. Without an h1 or with a misplaced one, users must listen to more of the page to understand its structure, wasting valuable time on every page visit.

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Failing Elements

html
<html lang="en-GB">

Fix all of the following:

  • Page must have a level-one heading
Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Duplicating alternative text adjacent to an image or link forces screen readers to announce the same information twice. This redundancy is unnecessary and confusing, especially when image buttons repeat their labels in nearby text.

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Failing Elements

a[href="/video/docs/series/10296956"] > .sc-77366b81-1.kAZhYO[data-testid="worcester-card"] > .sc-77366b81-2.bOPjRr > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Australia: 1000 Year..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
img[alt="What Happened at Chernobyl"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="What Happened at Che..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
img[alt="Winston Churchill"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Winston Churchill" class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
img[alt="Inside the Rage Machine"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Inside the Rage Mach..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
a[href="/video/docs/series/10294084"] > .sc-77366b81-1.kAZhYO[data-testid="worcester-card"] > .sc-77366b81-2.bOPjRr > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Elizabeth II: The Un..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
img[alt="How to Boost Your Brain Power"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="How to Boost Your Br..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
a[href="/video/docs/series/10296952"] > .sc-77366b81-1.kAZhYO[data-testid="worcester-card"] > .sc-77366b81-2.bOPjRr > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Nicholas and Alexand..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
a[href="/video/docs/series/10293720"] > .sc-77366b81-1.kAZhYO[data-testid="worcester-card"] > .sc-77366b81-2.bOPjRr > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Dictator: The Hitler..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
a[href="/video/docs/series/10296951"] > .sc-77366b81-1.kAZhYO[data-testid="worcester-card"] > .sc-77366b81-2.bOPjRr > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Europe on the Edge w..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text
img[alt="Art That Made Us"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1280px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Art That Made Us" class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element contains <img> element with alt text that duplicates existing text

Showing first 10 of 13 failing elements.

Passed Audits

<html> element must have a lang attribute

Screen readers need language information to switch between pronunciation libraries. Without a specified language, screen readers default to the user's preferred language, resulting in incorrect pronunciation that sounds like a strange accent and makes content difficult or impossible to understand.

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Audit Elements

html
<html lang="en-GB">
<html> element must have a valid value for the lang attribute

Screen readers use language-specific sound libraries for proper pronunciation. Invalid language attributes cause screen readers to use the wrong library, making text sound like a confusing accent or completely unintelligible, especially for multilingual users who access content in multiple languages.

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Audit Elements

html
<html lang="en-GB">
<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>

Lists require proper semantic hierarchy with ul or ol parent elements and li child elements. This structure allows screen readers to announce when users enter a list, how many items it contains, and which item they're currently on, providing essential context for understanding the content.

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Audit Elements

.kOHIrd
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 kOHIrd"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/" data-testid="mainNavigationLink-active" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 iEQTBE">Home</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(2)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/news" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">News</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(3)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/sport" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Sport</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(4)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/business" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Business</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(5)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/technology" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Technology</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(6)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/health" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Health</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(7)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/culture" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Culture</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(8)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/arts" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Arts</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(9)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/travel" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Travel</a></div></li>
.bsWWZr.sc-28ec2f00-3[data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled"]:nth-child(10)
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="sc-28ec2f00-3 bsWWZr"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/future-planet" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Earth</a></div></li>

Showing first 10 of 43 audited elements.

<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements

Lists must contain only li elements as direct children (besides non-content elements like script or style). When other content elements appear within ul or ol tags, screen readers cannot properly inform users they're listening to list items, breaking the expected list navigation experience.

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Audit Elements

.sc-28ec2f00-2
<ul class="sc-28ec2f00-2 dGHTDY">
.sc-ed8afe60-1
<ul class="sc-ed8afe60-1 eiItcE">
.sc-1bad1f0d-1
<ul class="sc-1bad1f0d-1 kJwkjr">
All page content should be contained by landmarks

Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.

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Audit Elements

#__next
<div id="__next">
.app
<div class="app">
.sc-483c3b05-0
<div class="sc-483c3b05-0 iezZUg"><a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a></div>
.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.app > .jVDGQA.sc-66bf5539-0[data-testid="ad-unit"]
<div data-testid="ad-unit" data-component="ad-slot" class="sc-66bf5539-0 jVDGQA"><div data-testid="dotcom-interstitial" id="dotcom-interstitial" class="dotcom-ad"></div></div>
#dotcom-interstitial
<div data-testid="dotcom-interstitial" id="dotcom-interstitial" class="dotcom-ad"></div>
.knDvTn
<div data-testid="ad-unit" data-component="ad-slot" class="sc-66bf5539-0 knDvTn"><div data-testid="dotcom-top" id="dotcom-top" class="dotcom-ad"></div></div>
.knDvTn > .dotcom-ad[data-testid="dotcom-top"]
<div data-testid="dotcom-top" id="dotcom-top" class="dotcom-ad"></div>
#bbc-header
<header id="bbc-header" class="sc-643c51a4-0 DdyKf">
.sc-643c51a4-1
<div class="sc-643c51a4-1 kJWyDu">

Showing first 10 of 2157 audited elements.

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Duplicating alternative text adjacent to an image or link forces screen readers to announce the same information twice. This redundancy is unnecessary and confusing, especially when image buttons repeat their labels in nearby text.

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Audit Elements

:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.sc-d8331fdf-1 > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1008px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="Headshot of Trump wh..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.gnGpEW.sc-329e5f2b-1[data-testid="dundee-article"] > .sc-329e5f2b-3.kkqTyl[data-testid="card-image-wrapper"] > .sc-329e5f2b-4.eASWcB[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"][sizes="25vw"]
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="A photo appearing to..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.iXOorM > .sc-329e5f2b-3.kkqTyl[data-testid="card-image-wrapper"] > .sc-329e5f2b-4.eASWcB[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"][sizes="25vw"]
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="Karoline Leavitt, Me..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="edinburgh-card"]:nth-child(1) > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0.huZCWi[data-testid="internal-link"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-1.cazend[data-testid="card-media-wrapper"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-2.bWlUxl[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[sizes="(min-width: 600px) 50vw, 100vw"][loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="A fox looking to its..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
a[href$="cq57vxjvdy4o"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-1.cazend[data-testid="card-media-wrapper"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-2.bWlUxl[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[sizes="(min-width: 600px) 50vw, 100vw"][loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="A large fishing vess..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

Showing first 10 of 125 audited elements.

ARIA attributes must be used as specified for the element's role

Using ARIA attributes where they're not expected causes unpredictable behavior in assistive technologies. Following the ARIA specification ensures that screen readers and other tools can properly interpret and communicate your content's meaning to people with disabilities.

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Audit Elements

.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="left-arrow"][aria-label="Previous Page"]
<button data-testid="left-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Previous Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="right-arrow"][aria-label="Next Page"]
<button data-testid="right-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Next Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
a[href$="p0ngcg03"]
<a href="/audio/play/p0ngcg03" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="The Documentary Podcast - Neha Vyaso: Crafting consent in Bollywood" class="sc-8a623a54-0 huZCWi">

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ARIA attributes must conform to valid names

Misspelled or non-existent ARIA attributes cannot perform their intended accessibility function. Assistive technologies rely on correctly spelled, current ARIA attributes to convey proper user interface behaviors and structural information to people with disabilities.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="left-arrow"][aria-label="Previous Page"]
<button data-testid="left-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Previous Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="right-arrow"][aria-label="Next Page"]
<button data-testid="right-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Next Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
a[href$="p0ngcg03"]
<a href="/audio/play/p0ngcg03" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="The Documentary Podcast - Neha Vyaso: Crafting consent in Bollywood" class="sc-8a623a54-0 huZCWi">

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ARIA attributes must conform to valid values

ARIA attributes must contain correctly spelled values that match the attribute's expected options. Invalid values prevent the accessibility feature from working, making content inaccessible to assistive technology users who depend on these attributes for navigation and interaction.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="left-arrow"][aria-label="Previous Page"]
<button data-testid="left-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Previous Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="right-arrow"][aria-label="Next Page"]
<button data-testid="right-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Next Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
a[href$="p0ngcg03"]
<a href="/audio/play/p0ngcg03" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="The Documentary Podcast - Neha Vyaso: Crafting consent in Bollywood" class="sc-8a623a54-0 huZCWi">

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ARIA hidden element must not be focusable or contain focusable elements

Elements with aria-hidden="true" are removed from the accessibility API but remain keyboard-focusable, creating confusion about their visibility state. When users tab to these hidden elements, screen readers stay silent, leaving users unaware of what they've focused on or why nothing is being announced.

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svg[category="actions"]
<svg viewBox="0 0 32 32" width="1em" height="1em" category="actions" icon="search" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-583246d7-0 jUqtCV">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(1) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .iFJZmj.sc-d2a91acf-0[data-testid="button-icon-wrapper"] > svg[viewBox="0 0 12 14"][category="account"][icon="saved-items-outlined"]
<svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 12 14" category="account" icon="saved-items-outlined" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-583246d7-0 jUqtCV">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(1) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .sc-d2a91acf-1.cREArw[data-testid="button-text"]
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-d2a91acf-1 cREArw">Save</span>
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(2) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .iFJZmj.sc-d2a91acf-0[data-testid="button-icon-wrapper"] > svg[viewBox="0 0 12 14"][category="account"][icon="saved-items-outlined"]
<svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 12 14" category="account" icon="saved-items-outlined" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-583246d7-0 jUqtCV">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(2) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .sc-d2a91acf-1.cREArw[data-testid="button-text"]
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-d2a91acf-1 cREArw">Save</span>
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(3) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .iFJZmj.sc-d2a91acf-0[data-testid="button-icon-wrapper"] > svg[viewBox="0 0 12 14"][category="account"][icon="saved-items-outlined"]
<svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 12 14" category="account" icon="saved-items-outlined" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-583246d7-0 jUqtCV">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(3) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .sc-d2a91acf-1.cREArw[data-testid="button-text"]
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-d2a91acf-1 cREArw">Save</span>
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(4) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .iFJZmj.sc-d2a91acf-0[data-testid="button-icon-wrapper"] > svg[viewBox="0 0 12 14"][category="account"][icon="saved-items-outlined"]
<svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 12 14" category="account" icon="saved-items-outlined" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-583246d7-0 jUqtCV">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(4) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .sc-d2a91acf-1.cREArw[data-testid="button-text"]
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-d2a91acf-1 cREArw">Save</span>
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(5) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm > .iFJZmj.sc-d2a91acf-0[data-testid="button-icon-wrapper"] > svg[viewBox="0 0 12 14"][category="account"][icon="saved-items-outlined"]
<svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 12 14" category="account" icon="saved-items-outlined" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-583246d7-0 jUqtCV">

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ARIA role should be appropriate for the element

Invalid ARIA role and HTML element combinations can break accessibility for entire sections of your application. When roles are used incorrectly, assistive technologies may report confusing or nonsensical information to users, making it impossible for them to understand and interact with the interface properly.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
nav[role="navigation"]
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
ARIA roles used must conform to valid values

Invalid ARIA role values prevent assistive technologies from understanding and communicating the element's purpose to users. Without valid roles, screen readers cannot provide information about the element's features, properties, or how users should interact with it.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
nav[role="navigation"]
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
aria-hidden="true" must not be present on the document body

Setting <body aria-hidden="true" hides all page content from assistive technologies while leaving it visible on screen. This creates a confusing experience where keyboard users can still tab to elements, but screen readers remain completely silent, providing no information about what's focused.

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body
<body>
Banner landmark should not be contained in another landmark

Banner landmarks must be top-level to effectively designate the header portion of the page. Nested banner landmarks fail to provide the structural information screen reader users need to navigate efficiently through the page layout.

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#bbc-header
<header id="bbc-header" class="sc-643c51a4-0 DdyKf">
Buttons must have discernible text

Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of buttons without an accessible name. Without a name, users don't know what action the button will perform when activated.

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.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="left-arrow"][aria-label="Previous Page"]
<button data-testid="left-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Previous Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="right-arrow"][aria-label="Next Page"]
<button data-testid="right-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Next Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(1) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-follow-button" aria-label="Follow" data-action="save" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-8 foPaFy gScfLm">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(2) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-follow-button" aria-label="Follow" data-action="save" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-8 foPaFy gScfLm">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(3) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-follow-button" aria-label="Follow" data-action="save" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-8 foPaFy gScfLm">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(4) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-follow-button" aria-label="Follow" data-action="save" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-8 foPaFy gScfLm">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(5) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-follow-button" aria-label="Follow" data-action="save" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-8 foPaFy gScfLm">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(6) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-follow-button" aria-label="Follow" data-action="save" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-8 foPaFy gScfLm">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd > .sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="ipswich-card"]:nth-child(7) > .sc-d2483551-4.NxzKO[data-testid="ipswich-card"] > .sc-d2483551-3.hlsTkH > .sc-61385be4-1.gsLeWT[data-testid="popoverWrapper"] > div[data-testid="popoverTrigger"] > .sc-d2a91acf-8.foPaFy.gScfLm
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-follow-button" aria-label="Follow" data-action="save" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-8 foPaFy gScfLm">

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Contentinfo landmark should not be contained in another landmark

The contentinfo landmark must be at the top level to help screen reader users quickly navigate to footer information. When nested inside another landmark, it becomes harder to find, defeating its purpose of providing quick access to content information.

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#bbc-footer
<footer id="bbc-footer" data-testid="main-footer" class="sc-9222422-0 ifNheT">
Deprecated ARIA roles must not be used

Deprecated ARIA roles are not recognized by modern screen readers and assistive technologies. Using outdated roles means some users cannot access essential information or functionality on your site.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
nav[role="navigation"]
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
Document should have one main landmark

Every page should have exactly one main landmark that identifies the primary content. Without a main landmark, screen reader users must navigate through all content linearly to find what they're looking for, making page navigation difficult and time-consuming.

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html
<html lang="en-GB">
Document should not have more than one banner landmark

Multiple banner landmarks force screen reader users to sort through duplicate options to find header information. Each page should have only one banner landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation to the header without overwhelming users with unnecessary choices.

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#bbc-header
<header id="bbc-header" class="sc-643c51a4-0 DdyKf">
Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark

Multiple contentinfo landmarks force screen reader users to sort through extra options to find footer information. Each page should have only one content info landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation without overwhelming users with duplicate structural markers.

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#bbc-footer
<footer id="bbc-footer" data-testid="main-footer" class="sc-9222422-0 ifNheT">
Document should not have more than one main landmark

Multiple main landmarks confuse screen reader users about where the primary content is located. Each page should have only one main landmark so users can quickly and predictably navigate to the primary content area.

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#bbc-main
<main id="bbc-main">
Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation

The page title is the first thing screen reader users hear when loading a page. Without a descriptive, unique title, users must read through the entire page to understand its contents and purpose, wasting valuable time on every page visit.

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html
<html lang="en-GB">
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds

People with low vision or color blindness cannot read text that lacks sufficient contrast with its background. With nearly three times more people having low vision than total blindness, and 8% of men and 0.4% of women having color deficiencies, adequate contrast is essential for making text readable to millions of users.

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.VzIVI > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0[href$="watch-live-news/"][data-testid="internal-link"] > .sc-67ac12d6-1.ckacLj > span:nth-child(2)
<span>Watch Live</span>
.iEQTBE
<a href="/" data-testid="mainNavigationLink-active" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 iEQTBE">Home</a>
.czTlCi[href$="news"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/news" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">News</a>
.czTlCi[href$="sport"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/sport" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Sport</a>
.czTlCi[href$="business"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/business" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Business</a>
.czTlCi[href$="technology"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/technology" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Technology</a>
.czTlCi[href$="health"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/health" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Health</a>
.czTlCi[href$="culture"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/culture" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Culture</a>
.czTlCi[href$="arts"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/arts" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Arts</a>
.czTlCi[href$="travel"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/travel" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Travel</a>

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Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes

Using prohibited ARIA attributes prevents important information from reaching assistive technology users. It also causes assistive technologies to behave inconsistently as they attempt to compensate for the error.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="left-arrow"][aria-label="Previous Page"]
<button data-testid="left-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Previous Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="right-arrow"][aria-label="Next Page"]
<button data-testid="right-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Next Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
a[href$="p0ngcg03"]
<a href="/audio/play/p0ngcg03" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="The Documentary Podcast - Neha Vyaso: Crafting consent in Bollywood" class="sc-8a623a54-0 huZCWi">

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Elements must only use supported ARIA attributes

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they're not allowed can disable accessibility for entire sections of your application. Invalid attribute-role combinations create conflicts that cause assistive technologies to report incorrect or nonsensical information about your interface.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="left-arrow"][aria-label="Previous Page"]
<button data-testid="left-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Previous Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .kDYKbZ.sc-93f35dd3-2 > .boOqBM.sc-93f35dd3-3[data-testid="section-title-wrapper"] > .sc-137e23a3-3.pftWD > .gEAWxi.sc-7d6c53e6-0 > .sc-7d6c53e6-1[data-testid="right-arrow"][aria-label="Next Page"]
<button data-testid="right-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Next Page" class="sc-7d6c53e6-1 eHWdxh">
a[href$="p0ngcg03"]
<a href="/audio/play/p0ngcg03" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="The Documentary Podcast - Neha Vyaso: Crafting consent in Bollywood" class="sc-8a623a54-0 huZCWi">

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Heading levels should only increase by one

Headings convey page structure for screen reader users the same way text size does for sighted users. Properly ordered headings (h1 through h6) allow screen reader users to quickly navigate and understand content structure, saving significant time and frustration while also improving search engine optimization.

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.efpPCS
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 efpPCS">Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe</h2>
a[href$="cr717nglye0o"] > .gnGpEW.sc-329e5f2b-1[data-testid="dundee-article"] > .hnNPal.sc-fa53feb6-0[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian</h2>
.iXOorM > .hnNPal.sc-fa53feb6-0[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner</h2>
a[href$="c4gjger58jzo"] > .kDRaBB.sc-548b08f-1[data-testid="manchester-article"] > .sc-548b08f-2.hvtsmL[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">King's visit to 'revitalise' relationship with US, says UK ambassador</h2>
a[href$="c5yvy7v66ndo"] > .kDRaBB.sc-548b08f-1[data-testid="manchester-article"] > .sc-548b08f-2.hvtsmL[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks</h2>
a[href="/news/articles/c87r2d850q4o"] > .kDRaBB.sc-548b08f-1[data-testid="manchester-article"] > .sc-548b08f-2.hvtsmL[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas</h2>
a[href$="c4gxgv8j7zlo"] > .kDRaBB.sc-548b08f-1[data-testid="manchester-article"] > .sc-548b08f-2.hvtsmL[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire </h2>
.cPmpei
<h2 data-testid="indiana-title" class="sc-93f35dd3-4 cPmpei">Only from the BBC</h2>
.sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="edinburgh-card"]:nth-child(1) > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0.huZCWi[data-testid="internal-link"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .cmUYPe.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land</h2>
a[href$="cq57vxjvdy4o"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .cmUYPe.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific</h2>

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Headings should not be empty

Screen readers announce headings to help users navigate page structure. Empty headings confuse users and prevent them from understanding the page's organization. Headings should only be used to convey structure, not for visual styling, and must contain accessible text that screen readers can announce.

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.efpPCS
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 efpPCS">Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe</h2>
a[href$="cr717nglye0o"] > .gnGpEW.sc-329e5f2b-1[data-testid="dundee-article"] > .hnNPal.sc-fa53feb6-0[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian</h2>
.iXOorM > .hnNPal.sc-fa53feb6-0[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner</h2>
a[href$="c4gjger58jzo"] > .kDRaBB.sc-548b08f-1[data-testid="manchester-article"] > .sc-548b08f-2.hvtsmL[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">King's visit to 'revitalise' relationship with US, says UK ambassador</h2>
a[href$="c5yvy7v66ndo"] > .kDRaBB.sc-548b08f-1[data-testid="manchester-article"] > .sc-548b08f-2.hvtsmL[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks</h2>
a[href="/news/articles/c87r2d850q4o"] > .kDRaBB.sc-548b08f-1[data-testid="manchester-article"] > .sc-548b08f-2.hvtsmL[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas</h2>
a[href$="c4gxgv8j7zlo"] > .kDRaBB.sc-548b08f-1[data-testid="manchester-article"] > .sc-548b08f-2.hvtsmL[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire </h2>
.cPmpei
<h2 data-testid="indiana-title" class="sc-93f35dd3-4 cPmpei">Only from the BBC</h2>
.sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="edinburgh-card"]:nth-child(1) > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0.huZCWi[data-testid="internal-link"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .cmUYPe.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land</h2>
a[href$="cq57vxjvdy4o"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .cmUYPe.sc-8a86ca4a-3[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-feaf8701-1.dzYnRP > .ktNWyK.sc-feaf8701-0 > .eQumHa.sc-feaf8701-3[data-testid="card-headline"]
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="sc-feaf8701-3 eQumHa">How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific</h2>

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Images must have alternative text

Screen readers cannot translate images into text without alt attributes. Alternative text is essential for blind users and beneficial for users with low vision or color blindness, providing the same information that sighted users get from viewing the image.

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:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.sc-d8331fdf-1 > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1008px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="Headshot of Trump wh..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.gnGpEW.sc-329e5f2b-1[data-testid="dundee-article"] > .sc-329e5f2b-3.kkqTyl[data-testid="card-image-wrapper"] > .sc-329e5f2b-4.eASWcB[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"][sizes="25vw"]
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="A photo appearing to..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.iXOorM > .sc-329e5f2b-3.kkqTyl[data-testid="card-image-wrapper"] > .sc-329e5f2b-4.eASWcB[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"][sizes="25vw"]
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="Karoline Leavitt, Me..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="edinburgh-card"]:nth-child(1) > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0.huZCWi[data-testid="internal-link"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-1.cazend[data-testid="card-media-wrapper"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-2.bWlUxl[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[sizes="(min-width: 600px) 50vw, 100vw"][loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="A fox looking to its..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
a[href$="cq57vxjvdy4o"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-1.cazend[data-testid="card-media-wrapper"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-2.bWlUxl[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[sizes="(min-width: 600px) 50vw, 100vw"][loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="A large fishing vess..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

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Inline text spacing must be adjustable with custom stylesheets

Single-spaced text makes it difficult for people with cognitive disabilities to track lines while reading. Providing line spacing between 1.5 to 2 helps these users start a new line more easily after finishing the previous one.

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.JxNIV.sc-82b3c53b-0 > .kCbAsC.sc-109e2dcd-2 > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-109e2dcd-5.fmeBYn[data-testid="internal-link"] > .sc-109e2dcd-3.ffCZzY[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-109e2dcd-6.cNjicw[data-testid="card-button"] > .jBjgWX.sc-d2a91acf-4[aria-label="Learn more"]
<span aria-label="Learn more" style="display:inline-block" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-4 ejIvcK jBjgWX">See more</span>
.hXUBUi > .kCbAsC.sc-109e2dcd-2 > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-109e2dcd-5.fmeBYn[data-testid="internal-link"] > .sc-109e2dcd-3.ffCZzY[data-testid="card-text-wrapper"] > .sc-109e2dcd-6.cNjicw[data-testid="card-button"] > .jBjgWX.sc-d2a91acf-4[aria-label="Learn more"]
<span aria-label="Learn more" style="display:inline-block" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-4 ejIvcK jBjgWX">See more</span>
.eOyGhL
<span aria-label="Learn more" style="display:inline-block" class="sc-d2a91acf-2 sc-d2a91acf-4 ejIvcK eOyGhL">See more</span>
.sc-9222422-3 > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0[href="/"][data-testid="internal-link"] > .gcRWhI[viewBox="0 0 112 32"][category="logo"]
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" style="height:30px" class="sc-583246d7-0 gcRWhI">
Interactive controls must not be nested

Nested interactive elements create empty tab stops where screen readers remain silent. When users tab to a focusable element inside another interactive control, they receive no information about its name, role, or state, creating a confusing and broken navigation experience.

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.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.sc-d8331fdf-1 > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 1008px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="Headshot of Trump wh..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.gnGpEW.sc-329e5f2b-1[data-testid="dundee-article"] > .sc-329e5f2b-3.kkqTyl[data-testid="card-image-wrapper"] > .sc-329e5f2b-4.eASWcB[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"][sizes="25vw"]
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="A photo appearing to..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.iXOorM > .sc-329e5f2b-3.kkqTyl[data-testid="card-image-wrapper"] > .sc-329e5f2b-4.eASWcB[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[loading="eager"][sizes="25vw"]
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="eager" alt="Karoline Leavitt, Me..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">
hr[data-testid="indiana-line"]
<hr data-testid="indiana-line" class="sc-93f35dd3-0 eUbJxU">
:root
<img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260409-151157-6d668e92bf-web-3.1.0-1/grey-placeholder.png" class="sc-5340b511-0 gUePlo hide-when-no-script" aria-label="image unavailable">
.sc-225578b-0.ezQaGx[data-testid="edinburgh-card"]:nth-child(1) > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0.huZCWi[data-testid="internal-link"] > .bgPRHC.sc-8a86ca4a-0[data-testid="edinburgh-article"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-1.cazend[data-testid="card-media-wrapper"] > .sc-8a86ca4a-2.bWlUxl[data-testid="card-media"] > .sc-5340b511-1.cMIbKV > .hLdNfA[sizes="(min-width: 600px) 50vw, 100vw"][loading="lazy"]
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="A fox looking to its..." class="sc-5340b511-0 hLdNfA">

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Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination

Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.

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#bbc-header
<header id="bbc-header" class="sc-643c51a4-0 DdyKf">
#bbc-main
<main id="bbc-main">
#bbc-footer
<footer id="bbc-footer" data-testid="main-footer" class="sc-9222422-0 ifNheT">
nav[role="navigation"]
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
Links must be distinguishable without relying on color

People with low vision or color blindness cannot visually distinguish links from surrounding text without sufficient color contrast (3:1 ratio minimum). When link colors are too similar to regular text, users with visual impairments cannot identify which text is clickable.

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.sc-2554282c-0
<a target="_self" href="https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/links-and-feeds" class="sc-2554282c-0 cDYatN"><b id="read-about-our-approach-to-external-linking." class="sc-4029fe79-0 kORWLB">Read about our approach to external linking.</b></a>
Links must have discernible text

Keyboard users and screen reader users can only interact with links that have accessible names and can receive focus. Without proper names, users don't know where links lead. Without keyboard focus, users who cannot use a mouse cannot activate the links at all.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.VzIVI > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0[href$="watch-live-news/"][data-testid="internal-link"]
<a href="/watch-live-news/" data-testid="internal-link" class="sc-8a623a54-0 huZCWi">
.sc-643c51a4-2 > div[data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"] > .sc-8a623a54-0[href="/"][data-testid="internal-link"]
<a href="/" data-testid="internal-link" class="sc-8a623a54-0 huZCWi">
.iEQTBE
<a href="/" data-testid="mainNavigationLink-active" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 iEQTBE">Home</a>
.czTlCi[href$="news"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/news" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">News</a>
.czTlCi[href$="sport"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/sport" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Sport</a>
.czTlCi[href$="business"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/business" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Business</a>
.czTlCi[href$="technology"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/technology" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Technology</a>
.czTlCi[href$="health"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/health" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Health</a>
.czTlCi[href$="culture"][data-testid="mainNavigationLink"]
<a href="/culture" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="sc-28ec2f00-4 czTlCi">Culture</a>

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Main landmark should not be contained in another landmark

The main landmark must be at the top level and not nested inside other landmarks. This ensures screen reader users can quickly navigate to the primary content without searching through complex hierarchy, making page navigation simpler and more predictable.

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#bbc-main
<main id="bbc-main">
Page must have means to bypass repeated blocks

Keyboard-only users must tab through all navigation and header content before reaching the main content, which can take several minutes and cause physical pain for users with motor limitations. Bypass mechanisms like skip links allow these users to jump directly to main content, saving time and reducing fatigue.

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html
<html lang="en-GB">
Required ARIA attributes must be provided

ARIA widget roles need required attributes to describe their current state. Without these attributes, screen readers cannot communicate essential information like whether a checkbox is checked or a slider's current value, leaving users unable to interact effectively with the widget.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
.sc-643c51a4-3
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="sc-643c51a4-3 dcFqSm">
nav[role="navigation"]
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
Scrollable region must have keyboard access

Scrollable regions must contain focusable elements or be focusable themselves to enable keyboard navigation. Without keyboard access, users cannot scroll to view content that extends beyond the visible area, making that content completely inaccessible to keyboard-only users.

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section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-10"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd
<div class="sc-2aeeedc8-1 jIrPxd">
.sc-e9d411bd-1
<div data-analytics-group="true" data-analytics_group_type="newmexico-13" data-analytics_group_position="5" data-analytics_group_item_count="13" data-analytics_group_link="https://www.bbc.com/video/docs" data-analytics_group_name="Documentaries" class="sc-e9d411bd-1 kDQALP">
section[data-analytics_group_type="texas-8"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="texas-section"] > .sc-c64a065b-0.dbmcvm[data-testid="texas-grid"] > .sc-c64a065b-1.fKKSTF
<div class="sc-c64a065b-1 fKKSTF">
section[data-analytics_group_type="iowa-8"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="iowa-section"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-0.ktqaxd[data-testid="iowa-grid"] > .sc-2aeeedc8-1.jIrPxd
<div class="sc-2aeeedc8-1 jIrPxd">
section[data-analytics_group_type="texas-5"] > .sc-137e23a3-2.bHibBM[data-testid="texas-section"] > .sc-c64a065b-0.dbmcvm[data-testid="texas-grid"] > .sc-c64a065b-1.fKKSTF
<div class="sc-c64a065b-1 fKKSTF">
The skip-link target should exist and be focusable

Skip links allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation and jump directly to main content. Without skip links, users must tab through potentially hundreds of navigation links on every page, which is time-consuming and can cause physical pain for users with motor limitations.

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.sc-483c3b05-1
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="sc-483c3b05-1 gJuWjP">Skip to content</a>
Users should be able to zoom and scale the text up to 500%

The user-scalable="no" and restrictive maximum-scale parameters prevent people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who rely on browser zoom to enlarge text are blocked from accessing content at a readable size, violating their need to scale pages up to 5x zoom.

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meta[name="viewport"]
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width" data-next-head="">
Zooming and scaling must not be disabled

Setting user-scalable="no" or maximum-scale less than 2 prevents people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who enlarge text in their browsers are blocked from making content readable, violating accessibility guidelines that require supporting at least 200% zoom.

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meta[name="viewport"]
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width" data-next-head="">

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