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February 09, 2018
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

May 17, 2026

The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?

The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?

May 17, 2026

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last

May 17, 2026

Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

May 17, 2026

After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed

North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed

May 17, 2026

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

May 17, 2026

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

Riot police deal with 'serious disorder' as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win

Riot police deal with 'serious disorder' as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win

May 16, 2026

Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

May 17, 2026

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

May 17, 2026

The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

Tourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere

Tourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere

May 17, 2026

Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

May 17, 2026

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August

The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August

May 17, 2026

The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

May 17, 2026

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US

May 17, 2026

Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

May 16, 2026

Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.

The Papers: 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'

The Papers: 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'

May 17, 2026

Brexit looms as a key issue as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham lay out their visions for the future of the Labour Party.

British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems

British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems

May 17, 2026

The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East.

Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79

Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79

May 17, 2026

The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.

Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand

Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand

May 14, 2026

The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.

Boy, 9, aims to become youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks challenge

Boy, 9, aims to become youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks challenge

May 13, 2026

Albie-Junior Thomas hopes to scale the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours wearing a prosthetic.

New bypass named Pork Pie Way in ‘defining moment for Melton Mowbray’

New bypass named Pork Pie Way in ‘defining moment for Melton Mowbray’

May 14, 2026

Animal rights charity Peta says the name for the new road was "pig-demeaning".

I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day

I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day

May 14, 2026

Vicky Lilly refuses to let her disability get in the way of her independence.

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The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?

The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?

May 15, 2026

And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California

May 15, 2026

Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage

A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage

May 12, 2026

Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships

Rousey seals perfect ending with 15-second comeback win

Rousey seals perfect ending with 15-second comeback win

May 17, 2026

Ronda Rousey rolls back the years as she submits Gina Carano with a trademark armbar inside 15 seconds of their much-anticipated comeback fight.

No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope

No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope

May 16, 2026

From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose & Rai impress on 'moving day'

Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose & Rai impress on 'moving day'

May 17, 2026

Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.

From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal

From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal

May 16, 2026

The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition.

'Come get us' - England ready for Six Nations decider

'Come get us' - England ready for Six Nations decider

May 16, 2026

A 38th straight Test win and eighth successive Six Nations title are far from formalities as a patched-England face a rejuvenated France in Bordeaux

McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July

McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July

May 17, 2026

Conor McGregor will take on fellow veteran Max Holloway in a welterweight bout in July in Las Vegas.

Man City beat Chelsea after brilliant Semenyo goal

Man City beat Chelsea after brilliant Semenyo goal

May 16, 2026

Antoine Semenyo's brilliantly-improvised backheel is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, as Pep Guardiola's side complete a domestic cup double at Wembley.