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Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea 18 Apr 2026, 11:05 pm

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? 18 Apr 2026, 11:04 pm

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like 18 Apr 2026, 11:02 pm

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth 18 Apr 2026, 11:00 pm

The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.

Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs 18 Apr 2026, 10:14 pm

Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.

Champion Zhao defeats Highfield after Virgo tributes 18 Apr 2026, 9:58 pm

China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeats England's Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day of the tournament at the Crucible.

Items found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police say 18 Apr 2026, 9:29 pm

Nearby Kensington Gardens was closed on Friday and specialist emergency services units were deployed to the site.

Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked 18 Apr 2026, 9:19 pm

Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.

How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland 18 Apr 2026, 8:48 pm

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen 18 Apr 2026, 8:37 pm

Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs 18 Apr 2026, 6:51 pm

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry 18 Apr 2026, 6:21 pm

Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages 18 Apr 2026, 6:09 pm

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump 18 Apr 2026, 4:44 pm

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland 18 Apr 2026, 3:46 pm

It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon 18 Apr 2026, 2:53 pm

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report 18 Apr 2026, 2:52 pm

President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.

What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname 18 Apr 2026, 1:11 pm

For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.

Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack 18 Apr 2026, 1:06 pm

It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess 18 Apr 2026, 12:32 pm

The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home 18 Apr 2026, 11:47 am

BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.

Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella 18 Apr 2026, 10:32 am

The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard of 18 Apr 2026, 7:46 am

Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.

Why Arsenal fans are nervous before Man City meeting 18 Apr 2026, 5:34 am

Arsenal were booed off after their Premier League defeat by Bournemouth - and boss Mikel Arteta will not want tension to seep on to the pitch against Manchester City.

What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be 18 Apr 2026, 5:00 am

Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.

Mortgage rates show signs of falling after war peak 17 Apr 2026, 11:33 pm

Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy 17 Apr 2026, 11:05 pm

Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out 17 Apr 2026, 3:33 pm

Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.

Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump? 17 Apr 2026, 10:55 am

Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

Sinatra fan Jimmy does it his way to keep promise to late wife 17 Apr 2026, 5:16 am

Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music - and ended up with a few surprises.

'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood 16 Apr 2026, 9:10 am

Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.

Boy donates lockdown locks to children's charity 14 Apr 2026, 1:24 pm

Noah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years.

People assume I can't speak Welsh because I'm not white 13 Apr 2026, 5:10 am

Seren Jones says some Welsh speakers have switched to English when talking to her.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest 12 Apr 2026, 10:35 am

Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

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