The radio presenter breaks down as he thanks Addenbrooke's Hospital staff for "looking after me". from BBC News https://ift....
Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China
Marking five years since Covid emerged, the WHO says China should share data as "a moral and scientific imperative". from BBC Ne...
Banned driver hit garden wall after 90mph chase
Liam Woods ran red lights at up to 70mph and drove towards oncoming traffic during a police pursuit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/15crlyv
Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist
Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman...
Watch: A look back at Jimmy Carter's life
The former US president and Nobel Peace Prize winner has passed away at the age of 100. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7qmZERb
Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast
Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area". from BBC New...
Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival
Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3WAgVN
Stephen Fry treated chronic pain 'as a friend'
The actor opens up about how he came to regard the pain he experienced after a fall off stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7B1HIsb
Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak
The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FeCv9L2
Autistic teen 'let down' by police, says sister
The Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote
Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say. from BBC News https://...
Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing
Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qeQAFHu
US sanctions billionaire founder of Georgia Dream party
State secretary Antony Blinken accuses Bidzina Ivanishvili of undermining democracy to Russia's benefit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Indian show renews interest in 1970s dance style from America's gay clubs
Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D9hSw...
The Papers: 'Tory war with Farage' and Just Stop Oil 'hypocrites'
Friday's papers include stories on a clash of words between Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yTcrJ7f
Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport and power station
Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XURO2ZS
Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hm0CVMR
Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history. from BBC News https://ift...
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks. from BBC News https://if...
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rvha...
Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later
The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks". from BBC News h...
Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years. from BBC News ...
Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'sinister' Hollywood tactics
The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations. from BBC News https://ift....
Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends jets of lava into the air
One of the world's most active volcanoes, situated on Hawaii's Big Island, has erupted again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2MI34Y...
Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed
Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot. from BBC...
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eFCwYtl
Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice wins Italian dance show
Giovanni Pernice wins Ballando Con Le Stelle after the BBC partly upheld complaints by Amanda Abbington. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNIO...
Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid
An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character. from BBC News https://ift....
Children among dozens killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza officials say
A school sheltering displaced families was hit, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xP47IWp
Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign
Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative...
Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack
The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the season. from BBC Ne...
Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack
Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack from BBC News https://ift.tt/bp39h1I
Met officer who slapped boy guilty of assault
PC Sevda Gonen claimed she was concerned for the boy's life, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lUBXZPS
Car driven into crowd at German Christmas market, reports say
At least one person has been killed, Magdeburg's local public broadcaster reports, citing police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6PC2sZT...
Russell T Davies: I get TV ideas brushing my teeth
The screenwriter says he has thought of entire shows while brushing his teeth in the morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/17LjDXs
Courts to remain involved in young person gender case
A mother trying to stop her teen being given cross-sex hormones wins fight to keep courts involved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3oZgjxJ
Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal
The president-elect and Elon Musk rejected the bipartisan spending plan that would prevent a government shutdown. from BBC News https://if...
Chris Mason: Starmer stung by Waspi women but it's least of his worries
Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m...
Family live with sewage spills and maggots in 'horrific' temporary housing
Fauzia's family are one of a record 123,000 households living in temporary accommodation in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FG5Q...
Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire
A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ka...
Fire erupts after lightning strike ruptures gas line in Tennessee
The damaged pipeline sparked a massive fire prompting road closures and emergency responses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p0IuY5a
Bill tabled to tackle anti-social off-road bikes
North Durham MP Luke Akehurst says the bikes are being driven in a dangerous way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mt9W4X3
Ros Atkins On... Igor Kirillov's death
The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know. from BBC News https:...
Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist
Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c8JqIY9
Yang Tengbo: Who is alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew?
A court order which gave Yang anonymity was lifted on Monday following a long-running legal battle with the Home Office. from BBC News htt...
Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland
Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AyGxCN9
'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion
As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict. from BBC News htt...
Pupils 'sob' as vicar discusses existence of Santa
The vicar told children that Father Christmas did not exist during a Religious Education lesson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1GU6NkQ
Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone
A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated. from BBC News https://if...
Roof torn off bus after railway bridge crash
The First Bus crashed into the railway bridge on Cook Street in Glasgow city centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LTUlF0c
Fears of heavy death toll after cyclone hits island Mayotte
There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Strictly winners crowned after glitzy live final
Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri were competing for the glitterball trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/725hCGb
Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mROBHpb
Prince Andrew says he 'ceased all contact' with alleged Chinese spy
Questions have been raised over the prince's relationship with a businessman alleged to be a spy who was later banned from the UK. fro...
Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip
The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says. from BBC News https://if...
Activists sentenced over milk pouring stunts
The pair stole milk and caused damage in Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges on 7 October 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dwGoH9N
Nato must switch to a wartime mindset, warns secretary general
Mark Rutte urged members to "turbocharge" their defence spending to prevent future war with Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Uganda leader backs military trials as rival in jail for Christmas
Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability. from BBC News https://ift....
Taking on the GCHQ Christmas challenge? These experts can help
This year's challenge once again requires a mix of puzzle-solving techniques. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uYSiIgN
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
He was nominated to the post by Donald Trump in 2017, but the president-elect has said he wants to replace him. from BBC News https://ift....
Van gets stuck under Britain's 'most bashed' bridge
Station Road in Ely has been blocked again after a van became wedged under the railway bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AMjaJVT
Explosion at house leaves two in hospital
Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NJA2WpU
Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023
The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bY4lx1f...
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j48ygco
Ex-BBC journalist jailed for child sex offences
Duncan Bartlett is jailed for eight after admitting 35 child sex offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7GTe3O
Comeback victory confirmed for Ghana's John Mahama
The man who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 is once again elected president, official results show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z2E61ax
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and pardon US Capitol rioters
He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on immigration, once he takes office. from BBC News https://if...
Footage shows people emerging from Assad's notorious prisons
Rebels have freed thousands of detainees from jails as they swept across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdHANiI
I'm A Celebrity 2024 winner crowned after series finale
The ITV show has been on for three weeks and viewers have crowned their King or Queen of the Jungle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z04oCdk
Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime'
The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian rebels. from BBC News ...
Where is Bashar? Rumours swirl despite official denials
Rumours surround the whereabouts of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as rebels make advances into the capital city's suburbs. from BB...
Downed trees and wild seas as Storm Darragh hits UK
A van driver has been killed by a fallen tree, as Storm Darragh brings strong winds and heavy rain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DnNaLjc
Dorothy's ruby slippers to be auctioned off
The shoes, which could fetch as much as $3m, were worn by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. from BBC News h...
Aussie Everton fan jets in for last Goodison derby
A young Australian Everton fan says he had to be at Goodison Park for its final Merseyside derby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cbdvney
Syria in maps: Where have anti-Assad rebels taken control?
A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qKgZuhS
Lights sway and pool overflows as earthquake hits California
A tsunami warning was issued but has since been cancelled for parts of the West coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2pR36MB
Canada man jumps on polar bear to defend wife from attack
The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries during the incident in the country's far north. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Coroner not told of Letby concerns, inquiry hears
The coroner said he was not told by hospital bosses that they had concerns about a member of staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OoJc6XP
Police officer uses child's bike to chase suspect on scooter
The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9sBdU4k
Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize
The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ufFpKME
Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tE5N...
Queen Camilla to miss start of Qatari state visit after chest infection
A Palace source says the infection Queen Camilla has had in recent weeks is lingering, leaving her with diminished reserves of energy. fro...
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OuYWDFI...
Bowen: Syria's rebel offensive is astonishing - but don't write off Assad
The country's president has already shown he is prepared to go to brutal lengths to save his regime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aROo...
Gregg Wallace accusers criticise his response to allegations
The TV presenter earlier branded his accusers a "handful of middle-class women of a certain age". from BBC News https://ift.tt/w...
Trump threatens 100% tariff on Brics nations if they try to replace dollar
The president-elect said he would impose the levy if the Bric alliance moved away from the US dollar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1BFHWXk...
Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record
The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XT9tziB
Irish election 'too close to call', says taoiseach
The Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin leaders are elected as three parties battle to top the polls in the Irish general election. from BBC News ht...
Thousands visit site of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination
At the site of a crater left by the Israeli air strike that killed him, Nasrallah's supporters wept and chanted his name. from BBC New...
World Beekeeping Awards axe honey prize due to fraud
A report found that 46% of sampled honey products had likely been bulked out with cheaper sugar syrups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3R6UF...