Ireland game could be 'line in sand' for England

Aerial footage shows Wiltshire town submerged by flood water

Parts of Bradford-on-Avon are submerged in flood water after it was battered by Storm Bert.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:04:28

Man arrested after eight-year-old girl shot in car

A girl is undergoing surgery and a man, 34, has been left with potentially life-changing injuries.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:57:52

Seventeen missing after Red Sea tourist boat sinks

Egyptian officials say 28 people from the vessel have been rescued after it sank near Marsa Alam.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:40:45

Intervene if women at spiking risk in Christmas party season, minister urges

Jess Phillips says people should ask women is "everything alright" if they appear unsafe during the Christmas party season.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:01:34

Barbara Taylor Bradford, one of Britain's most successful novelists, dies aged 91

Her books included A Woman of Substance, which sold 30 million copies and became a hit TV series.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:10

‘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

Malaysia government told to return seized LGBT watches

A court ruled the government, which said the watches had "LGBT elements", did not have authority to seize them.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:18:44

£1.25 a night Welsh tourism tax may start in 2027

Hotels, B&B and self-catered accommodation guests would pay if councils introduce it in their areas.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:07:47

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

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

Published: 2024-11-25 10:20:08

I'm not surprised some voters want an election re-run, says Starmer

The prime minister responds to an online petition calling for a new election, months after the last poll.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:22:40

Three ways the Menendez brothers could be freed

Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:44:44

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

Band Aid 40 megamix splices dozens of famous voices but piles on the schmaltz

Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley says critics of the charity song like Ed Sheeran "should shut up".

Published: 2024-11-25 14:18:11

Chris Mason: Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear

This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.

Published: 2024-11-25 09:00:05

'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

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

Davina McCall says 'it's nice to be home' after brain surgery

The presenter says she's "on the mend" and feels "very lucky" after having a benign tumour removed.

Published: 2024-11-25 09:26:20

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters converge on Pakistan capital

The former PM has been in jail for more than a year but remains hugely popular.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:15:47

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

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

Published: 2024-11-25 14:13:55

Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election

Calin Georgescu, a NATO and EU critic, is ahead in the first round of voting, overtaking the prime minister.

Published: 2024-11-25 11:22:52

'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

Dad pulls baby son from sinking car during storm

Andre Randles says he unexpectedly hit deep flood water in West Yorkshire on Saturday.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:45:28

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 12:29:19

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

Will Labour’s Plan For Work, Work?

And, COP29 climate talks end with criticised deal.

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

'I'm more out than in' - Salah disappointed by lack of Liverpool offer

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says his future at Liverpool is 'out of his hands' because he is yet to be offered a new deal.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:47:53

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 08:48:17

Ireland game could be 'line in sand' for England

England's game against Ireland in the Six Nations could be a 'line in the sand' for England, while Scotland are among Championship favourites, says Matt Dawson.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:09:22

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

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