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Willie Nelson inhales the love at 90th birthday concert



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Liz Truss contests £12,000 bill over use of Chevening country house

The former prime minister says most of the bill relates to using Chevening for government business.

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Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding

The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night.

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Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Saturday, 29 April 2023

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Quit your Ofsted roles, Perry's sister tells heads

Prof Waters says a "terrible injustice" had been done to her sister and now wants radical reform.

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Strike staffing offered to Great Ormond St children's hospital

The world-renowned children's hospital has "serious" concerns over this weekend's nurses' strike.

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Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan.

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Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone

Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine.

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Friday, 28 April 2023

Sudan: The young Brits worrying about relatives in the country

People at a community centre in Bristol say they're worried about family members who are still there.

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Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?

Schools face full or partial closures as teachers strike again in England.

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Douglas Ross backtracks on tactical voting call

The Scottish Conservative leader told the BBC he "never said" his supporters should vote Labour.

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Richard Sharp: BBC chairman resigns over report into appointment

The report, by barrister Adam Heppinstall, found he breached the governance code for public appointments.

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Thursday, 27 April 2023

Turner Prize 2023: Windrush and Covid pandemic inspires nominees

Barbara Walker, Rory Pilgrim, Ghislaine Leung and Jesse Darling are shortlisted for the art award.

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Herpes deaths: Caesareans likely source of herpes, inquest told

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

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Tense face-off: Philippines confronts China over sea claims



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Royle Family actor Peter Martin dies aged 82

Tributes are paid to Mr Martin, from Gainsborough, who also appeared in Emmerdale and Brassed Off.

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James Corden's Late Late Show writer teases One Direction surprise

The final Late Late Show won't feature a One Direction reunion - but fans can expect an "Easter egg".

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Football great Pelé enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique'

The football legend's name is added to a Brazilian dictionary as an adjective meaning "exceptional".

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Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu withdraws with hand injury before first-round match

British number one Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Madrid Open with a hand injury hours before her first-round match.

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Lincoln Project Gives Tucker Carlson The Tribute He Deserves



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Doncaster Rovers Belles: The shocking demotion of a Women's Super League founder

When the FA announced it was demoting Doncaster Rovers Belles from the WSL, the decision sparked huge anger throughout women's football.

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Forgotten diaries show how illiterate baker became pioneering herbalist

The family of Duncan Napier, who founded Scotland's first herbal apothecary in 1860, find his diaries.

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Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Women's Six Nations 2023: England set to host record crowd at Twickenham

As England prepare to host a record Twickenham crowd, former and current players reflect on how far the women's game has come.

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Brexit: MPs call for public inquiry into impact of leaving EU

MPs brand Brexit a "disaster" but the government says leaving the EU was a "democratic choice".

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England v France: Shaun Wane names 15 uncapped players for Test

England coach Shaun Wane names 15 uncapped players in his 19-man squad to face France in a mid-season Test on Saturday.

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Monday, 24 April 2023

Friends star Matthew Perry to pull Keanu Reeves jibe from memoir

The star's book asked why Reeves "still walks among us" when others like River Phoenix had died.

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Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.

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Wagner in Sudan: What have Russian mercenaries been up to?

The Wagner group denies involvement in the current conflict, but there's evidence it has previously been active in Sudan.

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Teenagers at risk of rare diseases after drop in vaccine take-up

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.

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In pictures: Northern lights display sends the skies purple

Photographers and sky watchers are treated to a purple display in the night sky.

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Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

Notorious South African rapist Thabo Bester faked his own death to break out of prison last year.

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Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.

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Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription.

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Ofsted boss defends inspection after teacher death

Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after its headteacher took her life.

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Saturday, 22 April 2023

Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego.

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Stephen Lawrence Day marks 30 years since murder

The teenager's mother Baroness Lawrence said Stephen's story remained "as relevant as ever".

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SNP appoint MP Stuart McDonald as new treasurer after Beattie resignation

MP Stuart McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances.

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Mexico migrant camp tents torched across border from Texas



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Coachella 2023: Inside the festival's brand houses

The main event at the music festival sometimes called the "influencer Olympics" is a big money game.

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Friday, 21 April 2023

Wrexham AFC's Hollywood finale sparks USA tourism boom

Wrexham prepares as the star-owned football team go for glory, watched by fans around the world.

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Rachel Weisz on graphic birth scenes and playing twins in Dead Ringers

Actress Rachel Weisz's upcoming TV drama Dead Ringers sees her portray identical twin obstetricians.

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Sudan fighting: The unsung heroes keeping Khartoum residents alive

WhatsApp groups and social media are brimming with offers of help for those without food or medicine.

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Texan princess evicted from Rome villa, Caravaggio stays



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Thursday, 20 April 2023

India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities

Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them?

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Late-season storm brings more snow to the Sierra Nevada



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Neighbor: Man in wrong-turn shooting disliked trespassers



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Wednesday, 19 April 2023

PrettyLittleThing Eid shop: Young Muslims criticise fashion brand

Young Muslims say the brand have missed the mark with their edit of clothes meant to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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Donald Trump Throws Hissy Fit Over Elon Musk Revelation



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New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash

Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.

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Ellis Genge: England and Bristol prop given three-week ban for dangerous tackle

England prop Ellis Genge is banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Tom Curry during Bristol's defeat by Sale.

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Women's Super League: How do title rivals fare against each other?

How have the top four performed when they have been pitted against each other this season? BBC Sport takes a closer look.

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Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on

A resident of Sudan's capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day.

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Archaeologists discover remains of Roman fortlet near Clydebank

Attempts to unearth the structure in West Dunbartonshire failed in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Frank Ocean at Coachella: The grief of losing a sibling

People who've lost a brother or sister say Frank Ocean speaking about his own loss helps others.

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Drake and The Weeknd AI song pulled from Spotify and Apple

The song, which cloned the stars' voices, is removed from streaming platforms after a copyright claim.

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Monday, 17 April 2023

AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd song goes viral

The track, which has not been approved by either musician, has been viewed eight million times on TikTok.

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Manchester Marathon runners get engaged at finish line

Niall West stopped to pop the question to Beth Miller as they completed the Manchester Marathon.

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Ukraine war: Where are Russia's opposition leaders now?

President Putin rules virtually unchallenged, with opponents forced to leave Russia - or worse.

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Life on hold: NI's missing people

Behind the statistics of missing people are the stories of the families left behind.

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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Stones, Fernandes, Enciso, Eze, Haaland

Which Premier League players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make the Team of the Week?

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Sunday, 16 April 2023

Amazon strike: Hundreds of workers in Coventry walk out in pay dispute

GMB members walked out at 06:30 BST on Sunday and will strike until Tuesday, the union says.

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SNP says finances are balanced after crisis reports

The party denies reports an exodus of members has left it struggling to balance the books.

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Heavyweight Joe Joyce says his 'journey will continue' after losing to Zhilei Zhang in London

British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday.

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Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al Ras apartment building

A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor.

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Saturday, 15 April 2023

Ramadan: Cathedrals, museums and stadiums host iftar meals

Cathedrals and stadiums host iftar meals for people of all backgrounds as part of the Islamic month.

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Chinese basketball investigates suspicious game result



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High-capacity magazine supplier sued in FedEx mass shooting



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Woman held over Grand National protest

A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree.

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Chinese basketball investigates suspicious game result



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Sudan: Fighting erupts in Khartoum as army and paramilitary force clash

Battles are reported at several locations in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country.

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Friday, 14 April 2023

Why ghost guns are US's fastest-growing gun problem

The sale of untraceable gun parts is fuelling the illegal gun trade in America and the world.

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Laverbread: Seaweed-loving chef's bid to promote delicacy

Today is National Laverbread Day - according to a chef who wants the whole of Wales to celebrate it.

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'Age no barrier' as man becomes firefighter at 56

The former RAF engineer says many of the people he trained with were half his age.

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Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead

The seagull was rescued by a passer-by but had to be put down after the incident in Blackpool.

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Thursday, 13 April 2023

N. Korea fires missile that may have been new type of weapon



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Seconds out, round three - what is happening with the Man Utd sale?

After Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus calls the bidding situation for Manchester United a "farce", BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at where the sale of the club stands.

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Jamie Oliver: I recorded my books to avoid writing

The chef and author says writing a children's book helped him feel more positive about his dyslexia.

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Toxic fire from Indiana recycling plant could burn for days

An inferno in Richmond, Indiana, has raised health concerns and sparked evacuation orders.

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Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward out for 'a few games' with muscle injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford out for "a few games" with a muscle injury but expected to play again this season.

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Myanmar military airstrike: More than 100 people feared dead

Survivors told the BBC they had collected at least 80 bodies but expect the toll to rise further.

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023

Money, power, sex: Attorney says slain kids' mom used all 3



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Al Jaffee: Record-breaking US cartoonist dies at 102

Best known for his work on Mad magazine, Jaffee was still working up until 2020.

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Kentucky bank shooting: What we know about the victims

An "incredible friend" of the governor, a beloved grandmother and a respected boss are among the dead.

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Kuwait news outlet unveils AI-generated presenter Fedha

The virtual female presenter, indistinguishable from a real person, speaks fluently in Arabic.

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AP PHOTOS: Masters crews make quick work of fallen pines



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Assistant ref stood down as 'elbow' on Liverpool star investigated

Constantine Hatzidakis will not be involved in any matches while the FA investigates an incident in which he appeared to elbow Liverpool's Andy Robertson.

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Junior doctors' strike: NHS chief calls for ACAS help with talks

Some 350,000 appointments and operations could potentially be cancelled this week, the NHS Confederation says.

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Super Mario Movie's 'sensational' box office takings defy poor reviews

It has the most successful global opening of all time for an animated film - despite poor reviews.

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Sunday, 9 April 2023

Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end.

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Are audiences getting more rowdy? Theatre etiquette in the spotlight

After The Bodyguard musical was cut short and police called, actors say behaviour is getting worse.

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: I want violence to stop, murdered girl's mum says

Cheryl Korbel wants "police, communities and charities" to fight violent crime after Olivia's murder.

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Giant gorilla statue sightings were 'not Gary'

A gorilla was spotted on motorways across England after a theft from a Lanarkshire garden centre.

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Saturday, 8 April 2023

Eryri: Parking warning after 40 cars towed away

North Wales Police said irresponsible parking risks lives and prevents emergency vehicle access.

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Mick McCarthy: Blackpool manager leaves Championship strugglers

Manager Mick McCarthy says leaving Blackpool after less than three months is "the best decision for everyone concerned".

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Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs



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Junior doctors' strike could hit up to 250,000 appointments, health bosses warn

Hospitals in England will be cancelling operations and other appointments, health bosses warn.

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Beckton blaze: Boy, 16, bailed after girl dies in flat fire

The teenager, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, is bailed pending further inquiries.

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Friday, 7 April 2023

SNP auditors quit after Peter Murrell police investigation

The SNP is required by law to audit its accounts and has to provide a report for 2022 by 7 July.

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Beckton blaze: Boy, 16, arrested after girl dies in flat fire

A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old girl died in east London.

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Stormy Daniels: Trump doesn't deserve prison for hush money

The adult film actress says she felt sadness when seeing the former US president in court this week.

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John Lydon's wife Nora Forster dies from Alzheimer's at 80

The former Sex Pistols frontman became a devoted carer for Nora Forster as the illness took hold.

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Thursday, 6 April 2023

Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs



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NI licensing laws: No more supermarket points for alcohol sales

Alcohol sellers in Northern Ireland can no longer run some loyalty schemes, under new laws.

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How many complaints are made against police officers, and how many are sacked?

There were almost 88,000 complaints against offers in England and Wales in the year to March 2022.

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Macron counting on Xi to 'bring Russia to senses'

The French leader, on a visit to China, is hoping Mr Xi can influence Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

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President Biden confirms visit to Northern Ireland

The US president will arrive in Belfast on 11 April before going to Dublin the next day.

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Inside the life coaching cult that takes over lives

Lighthouse separates people from loved ones and harasses critics, an 18-month BBC investigation finds.

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'I got the chance to thank the man who stopped me taking my life'

Darren Cox, 39, said he had hit rock bottom in 2022 after losing his job and relationship.

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Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Grooming gangs and ethnicity: What does the evidence say?

Home Secretary Suella Braverman made several comments about the ethnicity of some high-profile gangs.

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Thomas Cashman: Call for criminals to be forced to attend sentencing

A murder victim's aunt also wants judges to be able to further punish those who refuse to attend.

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Woman worried about energy bills died of hypothermia

Barbara Bolton, 87, was so concerned about bills she refused family pleas to heat her home.

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Olivier Awards: Sir Derek Jacobi warns of 'elitist' theatre ticket prices

The star, who picked up an Olivier honour on Sunday, says he's "shocked" by some West End tickets.

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Malaysia ends mandatory death penalty for serious crimes

More than 1,300 prisoners on death row can now seek to have their sentence reviewed.

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KSI apologises for racist slur in Sidemen YouTube video

The YouTuber says "there’s no excuse" for the language and is taking a social media break.

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Sunday, 2 April 2023

Badminton star sent rape and death threats from gamblers

Commonwealth Games medallist Kirsty Gilmour says she feels "violated" by the sickening messages.

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Finland election: Three-way race as Sanna Marin fights for survival

A tight race sees right-wing populists and conservatives vying for power with the PM's centre left.

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Nicola Sturgeon laughs off having 'secret private life'

The former First Minister tells the BBC about social media gossip and her desire for privacy.

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Saturday, 1 April 2023

Iran signals determination to enforce hijab rules

After months of protests, authorities make clear their enforcement of hijab rules on women.

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Alaska Native honored 67 years after rescue



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Cambridgeshire shootings: Man in court over murders

The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday.

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Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera

Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states.

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