Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:52:32 GMT
There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.
Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:20:21 GMT
The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.
We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says in child poverty pledge
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:32:47 GMT
The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.
How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:06:02 GMT
The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society
My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:05:01 GMT
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:19:14 GMT
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.
German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:16:19 GMT
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.
Anthony Zurcher: Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:47:01 GMT
Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.
Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:20:51 GMT
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.
'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:17:09 GMT
The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.
