Man in court charged with manslaughter over punch death

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:34:02

Starmer says UK 'isn’t working’ as he announces jobs push

The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.

Published: 2024-11-26 11:58:06

How big is the problem of people not working?

BBC Verify’s Ben Chu looks at the government’s plans to ‘Get Britain Working’

Published: 2024-11-26 12:35:52

More single women and female couples having IVF

Single women or female couples now account for one in six of all fertility treatments in the UK.

Published: 2024-11-26 11:13:28

Electric car targets could be eased as demand flags

The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas.

Published: 2024-11-26 11:36:44

Fresh weather warnings amid Storm Bert clean up

More than 100 flood warnings are in place across the UK, after the storm brought disruption over the weekend.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:23:38

Russia expels British diplomat over espionage claims, Russian media reports

A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman says the ministry has also summoned the British ambassador.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:44:50

Supreme Court to hear case on definition of a woman

The Supreme Court is to rule on a legal challenge which could affect how women and trans people are treated.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:12:23

World's oldest man dies aged 112

John Tinniswood died at his Southport care home "surrounded by music and love", his family said.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:17:08

Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base

A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:13:09

'I want to get a job but I don't know how'

The BBC speaks to young people yet to enter the workforce as well as those who have chosen to leave it.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:11:34

'Like a golden ticket' - Menendez brothers case sparks frenzy in LA

There were just 16 seats to watch Monday's virtual court appearance by the pair, who killed their parents in 1989.

Published: 2024-11-26 02:45:25

Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:16:18

What are my rights if my home is flooded?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage.

Published: 2024-11-26 11:55:02

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

Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury's legends slot

The Scottish rock star will follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:00:20

Girl who died on M5 was under arrest

Tamzin Hall, 17, was hit by a vehicle after she got out of a police car and crossed the motorway.

Published: 2024-11-26 11:58:33

MPs brand UK financial regulator 'incompetent'

A report by a group of MPs and peers called for the Financial Conduct Authority to be overhauled.

Published: 2024-11-26 04:13:24

Woman faced travel insurance refusal after US car accident

Jane Rubens' family say they faced accepting her return to the UK or having her insurance cancelled.

Published: 2024-11-26 01:51:39

Drake files lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us

The rapper says Universal Music and Spotify conspired to boost the popularity of Lamar’s diss track.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:07:33

Nothing changed before Novichok death, says widow of ex-Russian spy

Marina Litvinenko "couldn't believe" another fatal poisoning happened after her husband's death.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:00:16

Reeves My Lips, No New Taxes (On Business)

Chancellor tells businesses she is “not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes”.

Published: 2024-11-25 20:34:00

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

'I'll do my job, he can do his' - Root on Lehmann

Joe Root says Darren Lehmann is "entitled to say what he wants" after the former Australia coach claimed England's leading runscorer is a "rung below" the all-time greats.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:48:11

A Lions XV from the autumn - according to the data

Bundee Aki or Sione Tuipulotu? Jac Morgan or Tom Curry? The analysts at Opta have crunched the numbers to produce a Lions XV based on autumn performances.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:20:25

Banda voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:30:05

Can Gyokeres match Messi's record season?

Viktor Gyokeres is on target to break Lionel Messi's record-breaking goalscoring season. But can he do it?

Published: 2024-11-26 07:22:49

Salah selfish for contract comments - Carragher

Mohamed Salah is "selfish" for publicly expressing his disappointment at Liverpool's failure to offer him a new contract, says former Reds defender Jamie Carragher.

Published: 2024-11-25 21:29:31

Abraham on Milan, Mourinho and Chelsea memories

BBC Sport's Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to sample a classic Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham while catching up on what life has been like for the forward playing in Italy since his move from Chelsea.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:55:32

Girl who died on M5 after leaving police car was under arrest

Tamzin Hall, 17, was hit by a vehicle after she got out of a police car and crossed the motorway.

Published: 2024-11-26 11:58:33