The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu. from BBC News https...
Disabled charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE
Tressa Burke, chief executive officer of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, says the situation facing disabled people in the UK is "simpl...
Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sjmtz3b
'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TA6uZXI
China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wCiAHk...
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders. fr...
Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle
The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells. from B...
I felt a pop in my neck - it turned out my brain had exploded
A doctor finds herself abroad when she's hit by a rare brain condition she knows nothing about. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hNxbjsM
Diogo Jota's children lead tributes before Liverpool v Wolves
Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death. from BBC News https://ift....
Large fire at Glasgow city centre hotel
Firefighters have been called to a "well-developed" blaze on the fourth floor of the building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j9hH...
Couple's Love Actually-style cinema proposal
Jacob Molloy appeared on the big screen at a Liverpool cinema to ask a very special question. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LjIeCqu
Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead
A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release
Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XmCvw7p
Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys
Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. from BBC News https://ift....
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks". ...
Two dead after Pennsylvania nursing home explosions
Authorities are investigating whether a gas leak was to blame for the twin blasts and fire, which caused a partial collapse. from BBC News...
Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters
A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat. from BBC...
Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence face 'dire conditions' in Burundi - aid agencies
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women - some going without food for days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XTiuPr
Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomat...
We stripped down to our pants - Brydon of new series of The Trip
The Welsh actor and comedian has been speaking about his latest series with Steve Coogan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZPHWd4K
Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement...
Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting
New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years. from BBC News https://i...
Prince 'honoured to become SAS charity patron'
The Prince of Wales says he is looking forward to working with the SAS Regimental Association. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OGegStu
Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality
It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further. from BBC News htt...
Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country. from BBC News h...
Mum-of-two died after BBL and tummy tuck in Turkey, inquest rules
Sophie Hunt died two days after having a Brazilian butt-lift and a tummy tuck, an inquest hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vxcYkGf
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K...
Spain to open network of climate shelters
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQkaF5p
Ukraine struggling to keep lights on under Russian attack, says energy boss
DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D...
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested for murder after director and wife found dead
The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3EjmwZ9
How the Bondi Beach shooting unfolded
Eleven minutes of video capture the moment Bondi beach turns into a scene of horror. Eleven minutes of video capture the moment Bondi beach ...
Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods
At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi's old city centre, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Kf9zRQ
Presbyterian Church in Ireland in 'shameful' position - report
A senior church committee has recommended a review of "governance, culture and integrity issues" as well as safeguarding. from B...
Heavy rain to hit Wales as weather warnings issued amid flood risk
Met Office warns of possible "impacts" due to recent wet weather and saturated ground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vMB7ctQ
UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities
At least 15 people have been killed and at least a further 42 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations. from BBC News https://if...
Arrest as three people die in single-vehicle crash
A 37-year-old woman is in custody after the crash in the early hours of the morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XqheHxz
BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners
Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken. from ...
Two teenagers killed and one injured in crash
A car left the road and hit a tree between Dinnington and Todwick, South Yorkshire Police has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKoLXCG
Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground
The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts. f...
Public inquiry to be held into NHS trust linked to deaths
The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust probe follows calls from families of three women who died by suicide. from BBC News https://ift.t...
US judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California's governor. from BBC News h...
Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law from BBC News https://ift...
Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia
Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance. from BBC News https:...
These young Australians grew up with social media - what do they think of the ban?
The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australia’s under-16s social media ban. ...
Student guilty of murdering his on-off girlfriend
Zhe Wang was fatally stabbed by US national Joshua Michals, a fellow student at Goldsmiths University. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TWJ8rU...
Man loses £13k after buying 'cloned' car in alleged fraud
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9eFgaEX
Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties
Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nvULW30...
Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October. from BBC News https://...
Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vVd3...
Scotland to face Brazil, Morocco & Haiti in World Cup finals
Scotland will open their World Cup finals next summer against Haiti after also being drawn against Brazil and Morocco. from BBC News https...
South Korea developing app that shows real-time location of stalkers
Critics have voiced concern over the pervasiveness of stalking and violence against women in South Korea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l7Q...
Officer moved to Australia to end threats to parents after data breach
The officer says the 2023 breach "put a target on my family home" and led to her taking a job with the Western Australia Police Fo...
Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results. from BBC New...
Why is South East Water under so much pressure now?
Why is South East Water facing repeated supply failures and growing criticism from customers and MPs? from BBC News https://ift.tt/z4Cli50...
Murder-accused saw gun days before killing, court hears
Joanne Penney, 40, was fatally shot as she opened the door of a flat earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uR6Owed
What is Honduras ex-president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him?
Juan Orlando Hernández, once called the key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that flooded America with over 400 tonnes of cocaine, walks ...
Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near school
The teenager was travelling in a minibus when it collided with a car in Toulston Lane, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XJV5wob
Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru
Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said. from BBC News h...
Treatment works issue leaves 23,000 without water
The problem is not expected to be resolved until Monday morning, South East Water says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q2WaqrC
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vpVyBsU