February 09, 2018
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
May 17, 2026
The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.
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
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’
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
May 14, 2026
Vicky Lilly refuses to let her disability get in the way of her independence.
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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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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.
