Missing hiker found alive after more than five weeks in wilderness

Police investigate five people for enabling Al Fayed's sexual abuse

The Metropolitan Police says it believes several people may have helped or enabled Mohamed Al Fayed's sexual offences.

Published: 2024-11-27 22:30:03

Czech billionaire closes in on deal to buy Royal Mail

Daniel Kretinsky is understood to have offered a series of concessions to the UK government.

Published: 2024-11-28 00:02:26

Liz Hatton, teen photographer who inspired Kate, dies aged 17

Photographer Liz Hatton, 17, from Harrogate, died on Wednesday, her mother confirms.

Published: 2024-11-27 23:55:06

Jeremy Bowen: The Lebanon ceasefire is a respite, not a solution for the Middle East

What the latest developments mean for Iran's position - and for the prospect of peace in Gaza

Published: 2024-11-27 19:50:47

Major fire breaks out at Holloway takeaway

About 100 firefighters and 15 engines are tackling a fire at a takeaway and flats in Holloway.

Published: 2024-11-28 06:43:25

First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years

Around two million asthma and COPD attacks each year could be treated with the drug, a study suggests.

Published: 2024-11-28 01:27:00

Unite pushes judicial review on Winter Fuel cuts

Unite claims the government broke procedure by cancelling payments for 10 million pensioners.

Published: 2024-11-28 06:42:38

Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

The UK foreign secretary dismisses criticism of the agreement as "politicking" before elections.

Published: 2024-11-28 05:07:30

Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children fleeing war

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

Published: 2024-11-27 20:10:57

Voters air frustrations ahead of Irish general election

Voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the country's general election.

Published: 2024-11-28 01:47:16

Israelis survey damage and mull return to north as ceasefire begins

The deal has triggered discussions of what it would take for people displaced by Hezbollah attacks to return.

Published: 2024-11-27 22:54:46

How assisted dying has spread across the world and how laws differ

About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

Published: 2024-11-27 00:41:55

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

Published: 2024-11-27 11:27:34

Ex-PM David Cameron backs assisted dying bill

Lord Cameron previously opposed assisted dying but says the current bill "is about shortening death".

Published: 2024-11-27 22:22:49

'I might be dead before a decision is made'

Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.

Published: 2024-11-12 17:50:20

'Hardest decision of my career': MPs wrestle with vote choice

As Friday's assisted dying bill vote approaches, MPs explain how they are approaching their decision.

Published: 2024-11-26 14:25:25

Five ways to avoid being ripped off on Black Friday

Experts tell us how to work out if a deal is a genuine bargain or could leave you out of pocket.

Published: 2024-11-28 00:03:22

The Papers: 'Tories failed on migration' and 'cops target Al Fayed network'

Kemi Badenoch's first major speech as Conservative leader and more Al Fayed claims lead the papers.

Published: 2024-11-28 05:40:26

Displaced Lebanese head for homes as fragile truce appears to hold

Thousands are returning south as the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect despite warnings it is not yet safe.

Published: 2024-11-27 21:49:17

'You can't wipe out Billingsgate Fish Market overnight'

The news London's oldest fish market faces permanent closure has shocked traders at Billingsgate.

Published: 2024-11-27 13:32:33

Diver describes rescuing nephew from capsized Egypt boat

Seven people remain missing days after Sea Story sank after reportedly being hit by a large wave.

Published: 2024-11-27 15:38:55

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Published: 2024-08-20 11:35:33

Missing hiker found alive after more than five weeks in wilderness

Experienced hiker Sam Benastick was reported missing 19 October in a rugged, remote part of Canada

Published: 2024-11-27 20:53:46

Mexican leader responds to Trump claim she agreed to stop migration

President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico's position is not to close borders, and to respect human rights.

Published: 2024-11-28 04:09:59

'Arctic outbreak' for parts of US as millions travel for Thanksgiving

Temperatures could plummet to -40C in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest during a busy period for travel.

Published: 2024-11-28 01:47:21

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey in bid for Christmas No 1

The party leader has teamed up with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir to release a charity single.

Published: 2024-11-27 22:49:36

US man awarded $1m after 27 years wrongfully jailed

Michael Sullivan lost his mother and four siblings while behind bars and says the money will "never make up the years" he lost.

Published: 2024-11-28 01:15:37

Fans fume at missing Jason Donovan in Rocky Horror

Fans said they would not have booked if they had known the star would not be appearing.

Published: 2024-11-27 06:16:23

Protest arrests after seven detained over links to Kurdish rebel group PKK

Police issued a call for calm following protests at a Kurdish community centre being raided.

Published: 2024-11-27 20:06:45

The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire

And what it means for the Middle East…

Published: 2024-11-27 16:07:00

Angela Merkel on Putin’s dog and Trump’s handshake

The BBC's Katya Adler sits down with the former German chancellor

Published: 2024-11-25 09:55:00

Bashir takes four as England chip away at NZ

Shoaib Bashir takes 4-69 as England chip away at the New Zealand batting on the opening day of the first Test in Christchurch.

Published: 2024-11-28 05:42:50

'Something special brewing at Slot's remarkable Liverpool'

Arne Slot's Liverpool machine hits top gear to outclass Real Madrid and show something special is stirring at Anfield.

Published: 2024-11-27 23:49:18

'Mbappe fell flat when needed' - why Real Madrid are in trouble

Real Madrid record a third loss in the Champions League as Kylian Mbappe struggles to impress, are they really at risk of being eliminated?

Published: 2024-11-28 00:22:06

Gittens for England? Dortmund winger adds another stunner

While former Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham was enduring a torrid Champions League night at Anfield, another Englishman currently at the Bundesliga club was lighting up the competition.

Published: 2024-11-27 23:34:38

England punish sloppy South Africa to seal T20 series

England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

Published: 2024-11-27 19:31:41

Relentless Liverpool beat Real Madrid in thriller

Watch as Liverpool finally end their Real Madrid curse with a brilliant 2-0 win to maintain their 100 per cent record in the Champions League at Anfield.

Published: 2024-11-27 22:17:15