'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend

‘Pregnant’ for 15 months: Inside the 'miracle' fertility scam

Women in Nigeria desperate to conceive are drawn into a disturbing scam involving trafficked babies.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:26:37

British man captured while fighting with Ukraine

A video posted online shows a man in military clothing identify himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:56:33

'He told me he'd been shot and needed money but it was a lie'

Figures from Action Fraud reveal an 11% rise in reports of fraud in 2024.

Published: 2024-11-25 05:55:40

Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump and defending her legacy

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

Published: 2024-11-25 06:14:16

Tax rises will make it harder to hire, says business group

The head of the CBI will say tax rises seen at the Budget "must never again simply be done to business".

Published: 2024-11-25 08:14:51

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.

Published: 2024-11-24 20:58:55

One dead and three injured in Lithuania cargo jet crash

The Boeing 737 crashed near a house as it was making its final approach for landing, local authorities say.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:33:32

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes

It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

Published: 2024-11-25 03:48:07

PM to meet police and bar bosses as he pledges action on spiking

Keir Starmer says tackling spiking is "personal", as the government pledges more training for bar staff.

Published: 2024-11-25 02:58:27

How service charges in flats spiralled out of control

Bills for leaseholders have risen by 44% since 2016. Is Labour's new plan really the solution?

Published: 2024-11-25 01:54:25

Olympian Laura Kenny to guest edit Radio 4's Today

Sir Sajid Javid and Baronness Floella Benjamin will also take the editorial reins over Christmas.

Published: 2024-11-25 02:02:30

Expelled the same day: Ireland hardens illegal immigration response

Ireland is clamping down on migrants crossing the border from the UK - the BBC sees the policy in action.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:02:26

The Papers: 'Budget will put us off hiring' and 'Cabinet assisted dying split'

The ongoing fallout of the Budget's tax rises and upcoming debate over assisted dying lead the front pages.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:40:55

‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’

BBC journalist Hazel Martin was told she had liver fibrosis and must go teetotal or she could die.

Published: 2024-11-25 05:56:34

What happened when a city started accepting - not evicting - homeless camps

Faced with a housing and homelessness crisis, Halifax has set aside city sites for people to live in tents. Not everyone is behind the plan.

Published: 2024-11-25 05:30:04

Why Indians are risking it all to chase the American Dream

A surge in illegal border crossings by Indians into the US has left many puzzled -what’s going on?

Published: 2024-11-25 00:11:49

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

Feel free to sing in the cinema, says The Rock at Moana 2 premiere

Dwayne Johnson weighed in on the debate around cinema etiquette at the UK premiere of Moana 2

Published: 2024-11-24 17:55:33

Drone footage shows huge fire engulfing Manila shanty town

Around 1,000 houses were destroyed in the blaze, officials say, months after a similar incident in the Philippine capital.

Published: 2024-11-25 03:28:52

Treasury to give Scotland £300m as tax hike compensation

UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", though Scottish ministers claimed the move would cost them £500m.

Published: 2024-11-25 06:43:21

Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election

Calin Georgescu, a critic of the EU and Nato, looks set to face the pro-Europe prime minister in the second round.

Published: 2024-11-25 01:23:45

From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:09:31

Wicked opening set to be biggest for Broadway film

Wicked is also expected to have the top-grossing opening weekend in UK and Ireland of 2024.

Published: 2024-11-24 21:39:41

Will Labour’s Plan For Work, Work?

And, COP29 climate talks end with criticised deal.

Published: 2024-11-24 13:27:00

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

Published: 2024-11-19 00:01:00

'We will suffer for a long period' - why there is no quick fix at Man Utd

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expects his side to suffer for a long time after seeing them start his management era with draw at Ipswich.

Published: 2024-11-24 21:32:08

Superb India thrash Australia to win first Test

India complete a stunning 295-run win over Australia in the first Test in Perth to continue their extraordinary run in the country.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:41:48

Why Leicester acted quickly to end Cooper reign

Leicester City wanted Steve Cooper to succeed - but felt they could not afford to fail, writes BBC Sport's Nick Mashiter.

Published: 2024-11-24 19:58:51

Late escape for Chiefs and Cowboys win thriller

The Kansas City Chiefs win on the last kick of the game to go 10-1 for the season, while the Dallas Cowboys end a five-game losing streak after a wild finish.

Published: 2024-11-25 07:22:31

Humphries beats Littler to win Players Championship

World number one Luke Humphries defended his Players Championship title with an 11-7 win over teenager Luke Littler in Minehead.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:52:52

India seal massive first Test win over Australia

India take the last remaining seven Australia wickets to seal a 295-run win on day four of the first Test of their five-match series in Perth.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:12:38

Give me prescription or I'll kill you, nurse told

Humberside Police has received 411 reports of assaults and abuse towards GP staff over five years.

Published: 2024-11-25 06:20:19