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Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals, scientists say 5 Dec 2025, 8:00 am

The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work 5 Dec 2025, 7:49 am

Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work 5 Dec 2025, 7:49 am

Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

The Papers: Russian assets 'deal' plan and 'Joe the GOAT' 5 Dec 2025, 7:33 am

A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes.

'Absolutely plumb!' - Confident Archer ends Weatherald's innings 5 Dec 2025, 7:31 am

Jofra Archer bowls a brilliant yorker to dismiss Jake Weatherald lbw for 72, leaving Australia on 146-2 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 5 Dec 2025, 6:40 am

As Ronnie O'Sullivan turns 50, BBC Sport picks out 10 great moments from his career - and it could have been many more.

Smith drop an early blow in tale of two Ashes keepers 5 Dec 2025, 6:25 am

Why wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's drop on day two of second Ashes Test is potentially worrying for England.

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players 5 Dec 2025, 6:17 am

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

60 delivery riders face deportation after illegal work crackdown 5 Dec 2025, 5:08 am

The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms 5 Dec 2025, 2:55 am

The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections.

Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family 5 Dec 2025, 2:25 am

Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.

Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed 5 Dec 2025, 2:09 am

Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

Top scientist says research visa restrictions mean UK 'shooting itself in foot' economically 5 Dec 2025, 1:20 am

Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare 5 Dec 2025, 1:19 am

Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man 5 Dec 2025, 1:13 am

The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy.

How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families 5 Dec 2025, 1:06 am

'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

Frustration and anger - why 'huge question marks' hang over Man Utd 5 Dec 2025, 12:35 am

Ruben Amorim declares himself angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lose a lead - with consistency continuing to be an issue.

Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years 5 Dec 2025, 12:19 am

A woman shares her experience of driving anxiety and a driving coach gives tips to combat this fear.

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss 5 Dec 2025, 12:06 am

James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation 5 Dec 2025, 12:05 am

The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

Anthony Zurcher: Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt 4 Dec 2025, 10:47 pm

Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.

We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says in child poverty pledge 4 Dec 2025, 10:32 pm

The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC 4 Dec 2025, 9:17 pm

The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

Weekly quiz: Where did shopkeepers find a drunk raccoon? 4 Dec 2025, 8:09 pm

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete 4 Dec 2025, 7:52 pm

There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings? 4 Dec 2025, 7:13 pm

Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships 4 Dec 2025, 6:00 am

Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe? 3 Dec 2025, 7:13 pm

And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

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