Did the US election polls fail?

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 16:07
Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?

Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 15:22
John Smyth QC's abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up for years, a report concludes.

Swiatek exits WTA Finals after Krejcikova win

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 15:15
Iga Swiatek is knocked out of the WTA Finals after group rival Barbora Krejcikova beat Coco Gauff to secure her place in the semi-finals.

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 15:09
Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

Israel passes law to deport relatives of attackers, including citizens

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 14:35
Opponents say the legislation, which would apply to close family members, is unconstitutional.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 14:34
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

Watch: Colman's Blue Peter badge delight baffles co-star

Entertainment - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 14:13
The Oscar-winning actress appeared overwhelmed with joy when presenter Shini Muthukrishnan awarded her the badge.

Jailed teenager freed after appealing riot sentence

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 14:10
Dylan Willis, 18, had his 14 month sentence suspended for two years by Court of Appeal judges.

Bigger taxes on foreign imports - Trump's economic tactic examined

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 13:46
Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - almost all economists dispute this.

Ultra-rich using jets like taxis, climate scientists warn

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 13:37
Researchers worked out the amount of planet-warming gas released by private jets over four years.

Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 13:07
A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.

Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 11:00
It's too early to determine if Republicans will keep their majority in the US House of Representatives.

Funeral for mum who died after BBL procedure

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:57
The family of Alice Webb, 33, gather to remember the mum who died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift.

How quickly are prices rising in the UK?

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:06
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped below the Bank of England's target of 2%.

Nervous dad forgets bride as he walks down aisle

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:45
Neil Crossley, from Barnsley, says his mind was preoccupied with nerves about his wedding speech.

Call of Duty director says Game Pass debut gives players new way in

Entertainment - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:41
Miles Leslie, from developer Treyarch, says Black Ops 6 gave fans "on the fence" a reason to try out the game.

Watch: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:43
New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

US Election Q&A

BBC Front Page News - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:12
Amol and Nick are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

Technology - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:28
The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

What Elon Musk could gain from Trump's presidency

Technology - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:01
One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.