New Orleans port sues tanker owners over cruise ship collision for $1m
BBC
All cruise ship passengers and crew were accounted for, though 32 people were left with non-serious injuries from Friday's collision.
November 14th 2026, 6:33 pm
Wales stun New Zealand to end 73-year losing streak
BBC
Wales celebrate a first victory against New Zealand since 1953 with a brilliant 35-28 win to spark astonishing scenes in Cardiff.
November 14th 2026, 6:33 pm
Alleged Russell Brand rape victim wants age of consent law changed
BBC
Mia Latter, who says she was 16 when she met the convicted rapist, wants a staggered age of consent.
November 14th 2026, 5:47 pm
Philippines takes the crown in first Eurovision Song Contest Asia
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BBC's Jonathan Head reports from the first ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok.
November 14th 2026, 5:18 pm
'Can you believe it?': SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth
BBC
SpaceX has performed the historic catch using mechanical arms nicknamed "chopsticks".
November 14th 2026, 5:18 pm
Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia
BBC
Front-runner Carmelle wins with 211 points for her women's empowerment anthem Sobra-Sobra.
November 14th 2026, 1:18 pm
Copper wire upgrade caused nationwide flight suspension, US transport secretary says
BBC
The US government is trying to find out whether the chaos was caused by "incompetence" or faulty equipment.
November 14th 2026, 1:18 pm
Thousands turn out in Edinburgh to protest against AI data centres
BBC
Demonstrators armed with placards - and some dressed in costume - assembled at the top of the Royal Mile before marching towards the Scottish Parliament.
November 14th 2026, 12:33 pm
Noel Fielding 'appalled' by jokes he made with Russell Brand
BBC
The Great British Bake Off presenter says he has not been in contact with the convicted rapist "for many years".
November 14th 2026, 10:00 am
How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore
BBC
The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.
November 14th 2026, 8:46 am
Neets review won't be for the faint-hearted - and will test Burnham's appetite for a welfare fight
BBC
Milburn is not the first to try and fix the Neets problem - so what’s different this time round, asks Laura Kuenssberg.
November 14th 2026, 7:46 am
When to put up a real Christmas tree - according to an expert
BBC
Supermarkets have started selling Christmas trees - six weeks out from the big day.
November 14th 2026, 7:46 am
Eurovision is finally coming to Asia - meet the stars gearing up to take the stage
BBC
On Saturday, the biggest and longest-running international song contest will make a leap into unknown territory.
November 14th 2026, 5:46 am
King jokes with Elton John as he marks 78th birthday with radio show
BBC
The monarch appears on a special episode to coincide with his 78th birthday on Saturday.
November 14th 2026, 5:46 am
US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says
BBC
The Ukrainian president says US envoys touted the exchange as part of efforts to end the war with Russia.
November 14th 2026, 5:46 am
Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?
BBC
Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.
November 14th 2026, 5:46 am
Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6
BBC
The next title in the series is expected to be the biggest video game release ever.
November 14th 2026, 5:46 am
Brand, Walliams and Married at First Sight: Is this a reckoning for the entertainment industry?
BBC
These stories represent the consequences of changes that began years ago, rather than being a sudden cultural shift.
November 14th 2026, 5:46 am
Setback for SpaceX Starship rocket's double-catch test
BBC
Elon Musk’s company aborted an attempted catch of the rocket’s booster - instead it came down in the ocean.
November 14th 2026, 2:06 am
'Miracle on Mississippi' - All passengers rescued after New Orleans cruise ship collision
BBC
The collision leaves 32 people in hospital with non-critical injuries, but no-one unaccounted for.
November 14th 2026, 2:06 am
Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says
BBC
Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.
November 14th 2026, 2:06 am
What we know about the longest US nationwide flight ground stop since 9/11
BBC
US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack or a Microsoft outage.
November 14th 2026, 2:06 am
Watch: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans
BBC
All passengers have been accounted for after a cargo ship collided with a docked cruise ship.
November 14th 2026, 2:06 am
Widespread frost and freezing fog forecast as cold health alerts continue
BBC
It's a weekend of two halves with a cold start on Saturday giving way to wetter and milder day on Sunday.
November 14th 2026, 2:06 am
Young people should have legal guarantee to job or training, review author tells BBC
BBC
Speaking to the BBC, Alan Milburn also calls for a radical shift in government spending away from benefits for young people.
November 14th 2026, 2:06 am
Man jailed for grooming at least 70 girls online
BBC
Bilal Kazi targeted his victims - aged between 10 and 17 - using Snapchat, Wink and Roblox.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
Watch: BBC undercover reporter is offered fake art and awards for talent visa
BBC
Companies are offering to help migrants pose as talented artists to make fraudulent UK visa applications, the BBC has found.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
Police investigating David Walliams over reports alleging serious sexual offences
BBC
The Met Police said the allegations are separate from those reported by ITV and the Guardian earlier this week.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath
BBC
The American military says there were no injuries or damage after "suspected unauthorised drone activity" this evening.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
Rosenberg: Uncompromising Putin ups demands for peace with Ukraine
BBC
The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
New campaign against EU membership launches ahead of UK-EU summit
BBC
The launch of Stay Out comes as Andy Burnham prepares for talks with European leaders next week.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage after almost 24 hours of disruption
BBC
Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
Watch: Children in Need 2026... in 90 seconds
BBC
Some of the key moments from Children In Need 2026, which raised nearly £40m by the end of Friday night's live programme.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
Reform and Tory spokesmen in angry clash over immigration at Piddington
BBC
Reform's Zia Yusuf and Tory Chris Philp were speaking against converting a former military site into asylum accommodation.
November 13th 2026, 6:14 pm
'It's been amazing' - Owain Wyn Evans completes four-nation Children in Need ride
BBC
Owain Wyn Evans cycled almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff.
November 13th 2026, 9:10 am
Russia hit by second car bomb in as many days as peace talks continue
BBC
A former adviser to Ukraine's pro-Putin ex-prime minister Mykola Azarov was seriously hurt, Russia says.
November 13th 2026, 8:26 am
More women make allegations against Russell Brand
BBC
The new claims are in the Times and a Netflix documentary, following Brand's recent conviction for rape.
November 13th 2026, 8:26 am
Suspected Hamas member guilty of UK knife attack
BBC
Mohammed Alfatih was granted asylum in the UK in 2015 and British citizenship in 2020.
November 13th 2026, 8:26 am
Watch: How a server outage took down Microsoft Teams and Outlook
BBC
A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot.
November 13th 2026, 8:26 am
Water firm pleads guilty after four killed in blast
BBC
Wessex Water admits failing to ensure employee safety over an explosion at its Bristol site.
November 13th 2026, 5:53 am
Piddington to bring legal challenge over asylum base plans
BBC
Up to 1,256 men could be housed at the site near Piddington in Oxfordshire under the plans.
November 13th 2026, 5:44 am
Watch: How Microsoft services went down around the world
BBC
Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".
November 13th 2026, 5:44 am
Boy died from multiple injuries in Cyprus hotel fall
BBC
An Essex coroner describes Jaxon Foster's death as "particularly tragic" as he opens an inquest.
November 13th 2026, 5:44 am
Migrants offered help to fake artworks to gain UK 'talent' visas - BBC investigation finds
BBC
Going undercover to expose an elaborate fraud aimed at obtaining fast-track settlement for wealthy migrants.
November 13th 2026, 3:26 am
What we know about the global Microsoft outage
BBC
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
November 13th 2026, 3:26 am
Will the Eurovision Song Contest succeed in Asia?
BBC
The world’s biggest and longest-running song contest is coming to Asia, with eleven countries competing in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.
November 13th 2026, 3:26 am
Cricket sandpaper scandal claims '100% wrong', Australia captain says
BBC
Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at former team-mate Usman Khawaja’s claims over the sandpaper scandal, calling them “100% wrong” and “utter nonsense”.
November 12th 2026, 11:11 pm
The school where white working-class pupils defy the odds
BBC
Politicians are worried about the outcomes of white, working-class pupils. But one school in Sunderland seems to have defied gravity
November 12th 2026, 11:11 pm
How could the Nvidia CEO’s affair threaten US national security?
BBC
BBC's Asma Khalid explains how the Nvidia affair could threaten US national security and risk sensitive US technology getting into China.
November 12th 2026, 11:11 pm
Zelensky welcomes US bringing Europe into Russia-Ukraine peace talks
BBC
The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU.
November 12th 2026, 11:11 pm
Burnham says 'win-win' deal can be agreed between UK and EU
BBC
The prime minister says the deal could be "more like the Brexit people thought they were voting for" in 2016.
November 12th 2026, 11:11 pm
Timothée Chalamet among Hollywood stars and charity heroes stepping up for BBC Children In Need
BBC
Viewers of the annual TV charity event will see the actor playing a prank on Rylan.
November 12th 2026, 11:11 pm
Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy
BBC
Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs.
November 12th 2026, 11:11 pm
Junior doctor burnout putting maternity patients at risk, says regulator
BBC
Trainee doctors delivering babies are more likely to suffer from overwork and burnout than other specialties, evidence suggests.
November 12th 2026, 11:11 pm
How AI visionary Jensen Huang was undone by his own bad decisions
BBC
Zoe Kleinman explains how the man who built Nvidia from the ground up lost everything in a matter of days.
November 12th 2026, 5:11 pm
Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group
BBC
Specialist Thomas Iglesias had shouted at Hegseth's group to be quiet after they could be heard talking and laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
November 12th 2026, 5:11 pm
What we know about Brooklyn building collapse that killed eight people
BBC
Two construction workers and two children were killed when a residential building fell into an adjacent construction site on Wednesday.
November 12th 2026, 5:11 pm
Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus
BBC
Roger Taylor says his condition has been getting steadily worse, and he must now "listen to my body and my doctors".
November 12th 2026, 5:11 pm
Can Burnham avoid another Labour welfare rebellion?
BBC
Any revolt among MPs is likely to be smaller than the one that badly damaged Keir Starmer's government.
November 12th 2026, 5:11 pm
Microsoft users report outages amid tech giant 'connectivity issues'
BBC
Users worldwide report issues after tech giant says its infrastructure has been hit by "elevated load"
November 12th 2026, 5:11 pm
Military base asylum plans granted planning approval
BBC
The Home Office's application to house up to 1,256 men at the site near Bicester was fast-tracked.
November 12th 2026, 5:11 pm
Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland
BBC
The attack is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked a Russian ship in an open stretch of the Baltic Sea.
November 12th 2026, 5:11 pm
The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
BBC
Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?
November 12th 2026, 8:24 am
Ukraine says military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscow
BBC
Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
November 12th 2026, 8:24 am
'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat
BBC
Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia.
November 12th 2026, 8:24 am
Activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage after slashing migrant dinghy in Channel
BBC
Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court.
November 12th 2026, 7:26 am
Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership' in COP31 speech
BBC
PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.
November 12th 2026, 7:26 am
UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years, boosted by AI investment
BBC
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.
November 12th 2026, 7:26 am
DJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences
BBC
His latest pleas of not guilty mean he now denies a total of 17 charges concerning allegations from 1983 to 2016.
November 12th 2026, 7:26 am
Two men found guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target UK-based journalists
BBC
Mostafa Sepahvand and Farhad Javadi Manesh are convicted of engaging in conduct likely to assist Iranian intelligence.
November 12th 2026, 7:26 am
Watch: 'Life-changing moment' boy turns on Tourette syndrome device to help stop tics
BBC
The wrist device, which has been developed by researchers in Nottingham, has been described as "life-changing".
November 12th 2026, 7:26 am
Survivor pulled from rubble of deadly building collapse in New York
BBC
Two people are dead and several others injured as rescuers scour the debris in Brooklyn.
November 12th 2026, 1:15 am
Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations
BBC
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.
November 12th 2026, 1:15 am
Israeli strike on hospital kills at least five Palestinians, Gaza civil defence agency says
BBC
The strike hit the surgery department of the hospital in Khan Younis, injuring at least 20 people and causing extensive damage, a spokesperson says.
November 12th 2026, 1:15 am
Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected
BBC
Known as the eBay of Lego, it has been down for three days and is yet to disclose what caused the shutdown.
November 12th 2026, 1:15 am
Ukraine's power supply close to critical as Russian strikes bring darkness and cold
BBC
For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.
November 12th 2026, 1:15 am
Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog
BBC
The advertising watchdog says they also must not make misleading claims that sunbeds can treat skin conditions or improve mental health.
November 11th 2026, 10:56 pm
Author says there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams within publishing industry
BBC
The comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years ago.
November 11th 2026, 10:56 pm
Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?
BBC
Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.
November 11th 2026, 10:56 pm
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
BBC
Following a ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at to be quiet.
November 11th 2026, 10:56 pm
Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
BBC
The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.
November 11th 2026, 10:56 pm
Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
BBC
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.
November 11th 2026, 10:56 pm
Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers
BBC
The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.
November 11th 2026, 10:56 pm
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats
BBC
Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.
November 11th 2026, 12:56 pm
Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough
BBC
Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.
November 11th 2026, 11:26 am
Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years
BBC
Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.
November 11th 2026, 11:26 am
Six thousand Italian schools hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
BBC
More than 700 schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland also received hoax bomb threats. It is unclear whether the incidents are connected.
November 11th 2026, 11:26 am
Scottish man confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting
BBC
The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday.
November 11th 2026, 8:57 am
Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
BBC
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.
November 11th 2026, 8:57 am
Watch: UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day
BBC
People from Belfast to Cardiff, London to Edinburgh held the two-minute silence to mark the end of World War One and to remember those who have died in conflicts.
November 11th 2026, 8:57 am
Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
BBC
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.
November 11th 2026, 6:13 am
Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
BBC
The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.
November 11th 2026, 6:13 am
Police told Russell Brand to leave Jemima Goldsmith's house in 2014
BBC
Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.
November 11th 2026, 6:13 am
Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
BBC
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.
November 11th 2026, 6:13 am
Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
BBC
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.
November 11th 2026, 6:13 am
Nation falls silent to mark Armistice Day
BBC
Services are being held across the UK to mark Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War One.
November 11th 2026, 6:13 am
'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager
BBC
Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.
November 11th 2026, 6:13 am
Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
BBC
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.
November 10th 2026, 10:26 pm
US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
BBC
Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.
November 10th 2026, 10:26 pm
Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
BBC
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.
