Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:07:27 GMT
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.
Ice skating duo Torvill and Dean to receive damehood and knighthood
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:26:42 GMT
Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.
Anthony Joshua in stable condition after Nigeria car crash that killed two friends
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:45:55 GMT
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.
What growing up in war does to a child's brain - and how it really affects them years later
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:25:02 GMT
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.
The big acts with new music on the way - what 2026 has in store
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:05:40 GMT
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.
Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace deal
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:12:41 GMT
A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.
Foreign Office orders review of 'failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:08:14 GMT
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.
French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:20:27 GMT
A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.
Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:04:03 GMT
Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:15:19 GMT
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.
